No matter how much you love your spouse, he or she can still drive you crazy. John talks with Greg and Erin about how they work through their annoying habits with each other.

No matter how much you love your spouse, he or she can still drive you crazy. John talks with Greg and Erin about how they work through their annoying habits with each other.

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.

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Navigating the Common Challenges of Marriage, Part 8

Out of Sorts Spiritually

Getting on the Same Page Spiritually

When You're Not on the Same Page

Marriage Resources

Most couples go through a season where you're not connecting like you want. Erin Smalley addresses how spiritual connection matters, and that a lot of couples are struggling in this area. Plus, Jim Daly and Debra Fileta give some thoughts for getting on the same page spiritually again.

 

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Focus on Marriage Assessment

 

Loving Your Spouse Through the Seasons of Marriage 

 

Counseling Consultation and Referrals 

 

Conversation Starters for Date Nights

 

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Most couples go through a season where you're not connecting like you want. Erin Smalley addresses how spiritual connection matters, and that a lot of couples are struggling in this area. Plus, Jim Daly and Debra Fileta give some thoughts for getting on the same page spiritually again.
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<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/9y1p55">Counseling Consultation and Referrals</a>&nbsp;
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<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/k97ot4">Conversation Starters for Date Nights</a>
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If You Aren’t Doing Well Spiritually

Introduction

Spring Season

Taking Care of Yourself

When you fell in love, was it love at first sight, or did attraction grow with time? Jim Daly and Debra Fileta address how a person can fall in love with their mate, and enjoy the spring season of marriage. Also, Erin and Greg Smalley will address why taking care of yourself is good for your relationship

 

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Focus on Marriage Assessment

 

Loving Your Spouse Through the Seasons of Marriage 

 

Spring: Is Your Relationship Growing? 

 

God’s Plan for Marriage

 

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When you fell in love, was it love at first sight, or did attraction grow with time? Jim Daly and Debra Fileta address how a person can fall in love with their mate, and enjoy the spring season of marriage. Also, Erin and Greg Smalley will address why taking care of yourself is good for your relationship
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Find us online at <a href="http://focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast" data-callout-id="edit_links_in_description">focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast</a> or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.
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<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/8wc70b">Spring: Is Your Relationship Growing?</a>&nbsp;
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<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/m1m1uk">God&rsquo;s Plan for Marriage</a>
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Keeping Attraction Alive

5 Signs of Spiritual Warfare

Greg & Erin on Spiritual Warfare

We're Here to Help

How do you know if you're facing spiritual warfare? Dr. Tim Muehlhoff and his wife Noreen joined Jim Daly to discuss 5 real signs that you're actually under a spiritual attack. Also, Greg and Erin open up about times they persevered when they tempted to be discouraged.

 

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Hope Restored

 

The Spiritual Battle for Your Marriage 

 

Counseling Consultation and Referrals 

 

Is This a Spiritual Attack, or Is My Spouse Just a Jerk?

 

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How do you know if you're facing spiritual warfare? Dr. Tim Muehlhoff and his wife Noreen joined Jim Daly to discuss 5 real signs that you're actually under a spiritual attack. Also, Greg and Erin open up about times they persevered when they tempted to be discouraged.
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Find us online at <a href="http://focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast" data-callout-id="edit_links_in_description">focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast</a> or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.
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<a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2026-04-16?refcd=2459503">Receive the book Defending Your Marriage for your donation of any amount!</a>
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<a href="https://store.focusonthefamily.com/the-spiritual-battle-for-your-marriage-digital/?refcd=2459503">The Spiritual Battle for Your Marriage</a>&nbsp;
&nbsp;
<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/7pz6mq">Counseling Consultation and Referrals</a>&nbsp;
&nbsp;
<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/snhdjf">Is This a Spiritual Attack, or Is My Spouse Just a Jerk?</a>
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