Doing a Repair

Forgive the Hurtful Words

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When tension is high, how do you avoid saying something to your spouse that you'll end up regretting? Deborah Pegues and Jim Daly offer some helpful thoughts on what it means and looks like to control your tongue. Then, the Smalley's share how to calm down and get collected even when an argument gets intense. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY
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When tension is high, how do you avoid saying something to your spouse that you'll end up regretting? Deborah Pegues and Jim Daly offer some helpful thoughts on what it means and looks like to control your tongue. Then, the Smalley's share how to calm down and get collected even when an argument gets intense. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY <a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2026-07-23?refcd=2506401">30 Days to Taming Your Tongue</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/ck9vq4">Focus on Marriage Assessment</a> <a href="https://store.focusonthefamily.com/controlling-your-tongue-digital-product/?refcd=2506401">Controlling Your Tongue (Digital Download)</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/2nnqzf">Take the Reactive Cycle Assessment</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/825bgm">Listen to Focus Live on Godcaster </a>

If you’re married — or soon to be — you’ve got questions. What makes this relationship work? How do I fix it when it breaks? Where do I go when I need help? Host John Fuller and marriage experts Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley help answer those questions with practical, down-to-earth insights based on God’s design for marriage. Find answers and inspiration in every short episode of this Christian marriage podcast.

Focus on the Family Marriage Podcast

Be Slow to Speak

Introduction

Remembering the Good Qualities

Preparing for a Marriage

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When your spouse is getting on your nerves, it's good to remember the qualities that attracted you to him or her. Karen Leann Murphy joins Jim Daly to share how she reminded herself of the good things about her husband. Also, John, Greg and Erin discuss how dating and engaged couples can focus on the best in their potential mate before they walk the aisle. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY
2-Book Becoming a Husband/Wife Bundle
Focus on Marriage Assessment
Before the Wedding Bells: Essential Pre-Marital Tips for Couples (Digital Download)
Ready to Wed: Pre-Marital Counseling Kit
Speak with a counselor 

When your spouse is getting on your nerves, it's good to remember the qualities that attracted you to him or her. Karen Leann Murphy joins Jim Daly to share how she reminded herself of the good things about her husband. Also, John, Greg and Erin discuss how dating and engaged couples can focus on the best in their potential mate before they walk the aisle. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY <a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2026-07-28?refcd=2508701">2-Book Becoming a Husband/Wife Bundle</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/su67k7">Focus on Marriage Assessment</a> <a href="https://store.focusonthefamily.com/before-the-wedding-bells-essential-pre-marital-tips-for-couples-digital-download/?refcd=2508701">Before the Wedding Bells: Essential Pre-Marital Tips for Couples (Digital Download)</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/z1viht">Ready to Wed: Pre-Marital Counseling Kit</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/93636g">Speak with a counselor </a>

A Thoughtful Conversation Goes a Long Way

When your spouse is getting on your nerves, it's good to remember the qualities that attracted you to him or her. Karen Leann Murphy joins Jim Daly to share how she reminded herself of the good things about her husband. Also, John, Greg and Erin discuss how dating and engaged couples can focus on the best in their potential mate before they walk the aisle. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY
2-Book Becoming a Husband/Wife Bundle
Focus on Marriage Assessment
Before the Wedding Bells: Essential Pre-Marital Tips for Couples (Digital Download)
Ready to Wed: Pre-Marital Counseling Kit
Counseling Consultation and Referrals

When your spouse is getting on your nerves, it's good to remember the qualities that attracted you to him or her. Karen Leann Murphy joins Jim Daly to share how she reminded herself of the good things about her husband. Also, John, Greg and Erin discuss how dating and engaged couples can focus on the best in their potential mate before they walk the aisle. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY <a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2026-07-28?refcd=2508701">2-Book Becoming a Husband/Wife Bundle</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/su67k7">Focus on Marriage Assessment</a> <a href="https://store.focusonthefamily.com/before-the-wedding-bells-essential-pre-marital-tips-for-couples-digital-download/?refcd=2508701">Before the Wedding Bells: Essential Pre-Marital Tips for Couples (Digital Download)</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/z1viht">Ready to Wed: Pre-Marital Counseling Kit</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/93636g">Counseling Consultation and Referrals</a>

Focus on the Good Qualities

Conflict Styles

Playing the Victim

Reach Out for Help

When conflict arises, does one of you tend to get aggressive, and does the other withdraw? Dr. Josh and Christi Straub talk with Jim and Jean Daly about how to recognize your patterns in conflict and how you can handle arguments in a more constructive way. Plus, Greg and Erin offer some helpful advice on how to recognize if you're playing the victim in marital conflict. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY
Famous at Home
Focus on Marriage Assessment
Becoming Teammates in Marriage I-II (Digital)
Take the Reactive Cycle Assessment
Counseling Consultation and Referrals

When conflict arises, does one of you tend to get aggressive, and does the other withdraw? Dr. Josh and Christi Straub talk with Jim and Jean Daly about how to recognize your patterns in conflict and how you can handle arguments in a more constructive way. Plus, Greg and Erin offer some helpful advice on how to recognize if you're playing the victim in marital conflict. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY <a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2026-07-21?refcd=2505105">Famous at Home</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/72bd62">Focus on Marriage Assessment</a> <a href="https://store.focusonthefamily.com/becoming-teammates-in-marriage-i-ii-digital/?refcd=2505105">Becoming Teammates in Marriage I-II (Digital)</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/w8z4kd">Take the Reactive Cycle Assessment</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/e1ts08">Counseling Consultation and Referrals</a>

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