When a Wife Feels Safe

What Christi Needed

What Men Need

Resources for Your Marriage

Without feeling emotionally safe, it's hard to work together as a couple. Josh Straub and his wife Christi talk to Jim Daly about how he learned to make her feel seen and heard. Also, Greg opens up about why it's so meaningful when Erin encourages him. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY
A Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage
Check Out Greg & Erin's Podcast
Working Together as a Team in Your Marriage
Developing Teamwork in Marriage
Listen to Focus Live on Godcaster

Without feeling emotionally safe, it's hard to work together as a couple. Josh Straub and his wife Christi talk to Jim Daly about how he learned to make her feel seen and heard. Also, Greg opens up about why it's so meaningful when Erin encourages him. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY <a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2026-09-10?refcd=2528003">A Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/qh8uh8">Check Out Greg &amp; Erin's Podcast</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/1ujp10">Working Together as a Team in Your Marriage</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/f0bsd2">Developing Teamwork in Marriage</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/weioi7">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

Creating Emotional Safety So You Can Work Together

Our 2000th Episode

What Makes Couples Happy

Assume the Best

Resources for You

What if you could make your marriage happier? Shaunti Feldhahn joins Jim Daly to share research findings on what happy couples do. Also, if your spouse is getting on your nerves, John and the Smalley's will encourage you to assume the best. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY
The Surprising Secrets of Highly Happy Marriages
Focus on Marriage Assessment
Uncovering the Secrets to a Happy Marriage
6 Ways to Make Your Marriage Happy
Speak to a Counselor 

What if you could make your marriage happier? Shaunti Feldhahn joins Jim Daly to share research findings on what happy couples do. Also, if your spouse is getting on your nerves, John and the Smalley's will encourage you to assume the best. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY <a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2026-09-08?refcd=2527304">The Surprising Secrets of Highly Happy Marriages</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/kcyk40">Focus on Marriage Assessment</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/2savvl">Uncovering the Secrets to a Happy Marriage</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/yttk14">6 Ways to Make Your Marriage Happy</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/blrzad">Speak to a Counselor </a>

What Makes a Marriage Happy

Introduction

Chuck's & Ann's Story

If You're Financially Stuck

Marriage Resources

Are you and your mate struggling to work together on money? Chuck and Ann Bentley share with Jim Daly how they struggled to communicate about their finances for two decades. Also, Greg and Erin provide some ideas for couples can get on the same page with your money. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY
Money Problems, Marriage Solutions
Focus on Marriage Assessment
Getting on the Same Page Financially in Marriage
Finding Financial Unity in Marriage
Listen to Focus Live on Godcaster 

Are you and your mate struggling to work together on money? Chuck and Ann Bentley share with Jim Daly how they struggled to communicate about their finances for two decades. Also, Greg and Erin provide some ideas for couples can get on the same page with your money. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY <a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2026-09-03?refcd=2525001">Money Problems, Marriage Solutions</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/5bfp0e">Focus on Marriage Assessment</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/k3pws1">Getting on the Same Page Financially in Marriage</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/3c8hlm">Finding Financial Unity in Marriage</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/p9xe1o">Listen to Focus Live on Godcaster </a>

If a Spouse is Misusing Money

Marriage Meet Up Tips

Scheduling Time Together

What if you and your spouse had regular conversations that left you feeling encouraged? Bill and Pam Farrel talk with Jim Daly about how to do something called a marriage meet up. Then, Erin and Greg explain why scheduling time to talk together can lead to greater marital satisfaction. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY
Marriage Meet Ups (Bundle)
Focus on Marriage Assessment
Strengthen Your Marriage With a Meet Up
Improve Your Marriage by Asking the Right Questions
Wife Wants Better Communication in Marriage: A Guide for Mentors

What if you and your spouse had regular conversations that left you feeling encouraged? Bill and Pam Farrel talk with Jim Daly about how to do something called a marriage meet up. Then, Erin and Greg explain why scheduling time to talk together can lead to greater marital satisfaction. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY <a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2026-09-01?refcd=2525002">Marriage Meet Ups (Bundle)</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/qfcjuh">Focus on Marriage Assessment</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/jr0r4q">Strengthen Your Marriage With a Meet Up</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/l2hyec">Improve Your Marriage by Asking the Right Questions</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/potk92">Wife Wants Better Communication in Marriage: A Guide for Mentors</a>

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