Introduction

Stressors in Stepfamilies

Best Practices for Connection

Encouraging Resources

Learning to adapt well as a blended family is not a simple process. Jim Daly talks with Ron Deal on some of the top stressors in blended marriages. Then, Greg and Erin encourage all couples to deal with issues when they're small before they turn into something problematic. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY
The Smart Stepfamily Marriage
Focus on Marriage Assessment
Improving Your Marriage as a Blended Family Couple (Digital)
Listen to Focus Live on Godcaster 
Counseling Consultation and Referrals

Learning to adapt well as a blended family is not a simple process. Jim Daly talks with Ron Deal on some of the top stressors in blended marriages. Then, Greg and Erin encourage all couples to deal with issues when they're small before they turn into something problematic. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY <a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2026-08-18?refcd=2518303">The Smart Stepfamily Marriage</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/z17ejq">Focus on Marriage Assessment</a> <a href="https://store.focusonthefamily.com/improving-your-marriage-as-a-blended-family-couple-digital-product/?refcd=2518303">Improving Your Marriage as a Blended Family Couple (Digital)</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/3ixjfd">Listen to Focus Live on Godcaster </a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/6h4kxv">Counseling Consultation and Referrals</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

Indicators for Blended Family Success

Midlife Compared to Other Seasons

Midlife & Marriage

For Couples in Their 50s

Resources for You

What if the midlife years of your marriage could be some of the richest? Bill and Pam Farrel share how to do some healthy life reflections in the middle years. Then, Erin Smalley encourages you and your mate to have a vision for your current season of life. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY
The 10 Best Decisions a Couple Can Make
Focus on Marriage Assessment
Navigating Midlife Transitions in Your Marriage I-II (Digital)
Marriage Champions
Listen to Focus Live on Godcaster

What if the midlife years of your marriage could be some of the richest? Bill and Pam Farrel share how to do some healthy life reflections in the middle years. Then, Erin Smalley encourages you and your mate to have a vision for your current season of life. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY <a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2026-08-13?refcd=2516206">The 10 Best Decisions a Couple Can Make</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/vdj6i7">Focus on Marriage Assessment</a> <a href="https://store.focusonthefamily.com/navigating-midlife-transitions-in-your-marriage-i-ii-digital/?refcd=2516206">Navigating Midlife Transitions in Your Marriage I-II (Digital)</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/kjzcg2">Marriage Champions</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/zzkmzi">Listen to Focus Live on Godcaster</a>

Midlife Doesn’t Have to be a Crisis

Tim & Kathy's Story

Common Characteristics

Reach Out to Us

If one or both spouses have been unfaithful, it's a horrible betrayal to the marriage. Tim and Kathy Bush join Jim Daly to share how they survived a time where both of them had been unfaithful in the relationship. Also, Erin Smalley discusses some of the key indicators that a marriage will make it, even if there's been infidelity. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY
Sex on the First Date
Hope Restored
How One Couple Overcame Infidelity And Broke Generational Cycles I-II (Digital Download)
Speak to a counselor
Marriage First Aid Kit

If one or both spouses have been unfaithful, it's a horrible betrayal to the marriage. Tim and Kathy Bush join Jim Daly to share how they survived a time where both of them had been unfaithful in the relationship. Also, Erin Smalley discusses some of the key indicators that a marriage will make it, even if there's been infidelity. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY <a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2026-08-11?refcd=2516203">Sex on the First Date</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/6tmnr0">Hope Restored</a> <a href="https://store.focusonthefamily.com/how-one-couple-overcame-infidelity-and-broke-generational-cycles-i-ii-digital-download/?refcd=2516203">How One Couple Overcame Infidelity And Broke Generational Cycles I-II (Digital Download)</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/oyeu9t">Speak to a counselor</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/ybuh1g">Marriage First Aid Kit</a>

When an Unfaithful Spouse Confesses

"You're Getting on My Nerves!"

Think Better of Your Spouse

What's Going on With You?

Marriage Resources

If your mate is getting on your nerves, it's good to pause and focus on their best qualities. Ted Lowe joins Jim Daly to give couples a framework on seeing the best in each other. Plus, John and the Smalley's share about how you need to have honest and constructive conversations, even if your mate is bugging you. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY
Us in Mind
Focus on Marriage Assessment
Changing Your Mindset in Marriage (Digital Download)
Listen to Focus Live on Godcaster 
Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage Podcast

If your mate is getting on your nerves, it's good to pause and focus on their best qualities. Ted Lowe joins Jim Daly to give couples a framework on seeing the best in each other. Plus, John and the Smalley's share about how you need to have honest and constructive conversations, even if your mate is bugging you. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY <a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2026-08-06?refcd=2512202">Us in Mind</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/q2zogk">Focus on Marriage Assessment</a> <a href="https://store.focusonthefamily.com/changing-your-mindset-in-marriage-digital-download/?refcd=2512202">Changing Your Mindset in Marriage (Digital Download)</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/4vemv0">Listen to Focus Live on Godcaster </a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/mq8jou">Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage Podcast</a>

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