Focus on the Family Marriage Podcast

How do you and your spouse work through your different communicationstyles? Jim Daly is joined by marriage experts, Bill and Pam Farrel, and they'll share commonmistakes men and women make in communicating. Plus, John and the Smalley's give sometips to help you avoid miscommunications in your marriage.Find us online at or call 1-800-A-FAMILY Explore more episode resourcesReceive the book Men Are Like Waffles, Women Are Like Spaghetti for your donation ofany amount!Focus on Marriage AssessmentListen AnytimeUnderstanding the Differences Between You and Your SpouseWhy are Men Like Waffles? Why are Women Like Spaghetti?If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.  

It's common for married couples to ask, "how often should we be physicallyintimate?" While there's no rule, Jim Daly speaks to Dr. Michael Sytsma and ShauntiFeldhahn on why many couples struggle to agree on frequency. You'll also hear John and theSmalley's offer encouragement to couples who are struggling to enjoy sex.Find us online at or call 1-800-A-FAMILY Get more resourcesReceive the book Secrets of Sex & Marriage for your donation of any amount!Focus on Marriage AssessmentListen AnytimeContact our Counseling DepartmentThe Best Ways to Deal with Mismatched Libidos in MarriageIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

What if the thing you're most afraid to share with your spouse is exactly what could bring you closer together? Ryan and Selena Frederick join Jim Daly to talk about how honesty and vulnerability transformed their marriage — from buried childhood shame to a deeper emotional connection than ever before.  See-Through Marriage Letting God's Light Shine Through Your Marriage

Today, counselor Darby Strickland helps us unpack the difficult topic of domestic abuse. Learn how to distinguish between normal conflict and a pattern of coercive control, recognize the signs of emotional and verbal abuse, and find out when and how to get help. Is it Abuse? - Gift with Donation Friends Helping Friends: Identifying Abuse in Marriage

When trust is broken in a marriage can it ever be restored? John Fuller sits down with Dr. Greg Smalley and Dr. Erin Smalley to explore how couples can move past broken trust and toward healing. They share practical wisdom from Dr. Henry Cloud on unprompted transparency, self-trust, and the ongoing work of repair. Get "Trust" free with your gift Learning to Build Healthy Trust