First Money Fights

Chuck's Story

Feeling Conviction

Resources for Your Marriage

Money is one of the biggest reasons couples fight. Erin and Greg Smalley discuss how a tennis ball can sparked a big fight between them. Also, Jim Daly talks to Chuck and Ann Bentley about how Chuck repented of idolizing 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 (Digital)
Take the Reactive Cycle Assessment
Listen to Focus Live on Godcaster

Money is one of the biggest reasons couples fight. Erin and Greg Smalley discuss how a tennis ball can sparked a big fight between them. Also, Jim Daly talks to Chuck and Ann Bentley about how Chuck repented of idolizing money. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY <a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2026-07-16?refcd=2503201">Money Problems, Marriage Solutions</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/81pza9">Focus on Marriage Assessment</a> <a href="https://store.focusonthefamily.com/getting-on-the-same-page-financially-in-marriage-digital/?refcd=2503201">Getting on the Same Page Financially in Marriage (Digital)</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/ttvq9u">Take the Reactive Cycle Assessment</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/3382hn">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

Overcoming Financial Feuding

Introduction

Remembering the Good Qualities

Preparing for a Marriage

Resources

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

Doing a Repair

Forgive the Hurtful Words

What Do I Do in Conflict?

Resources for You

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
30 Days to Taming Your Tongue
Focus on Marriage Assessment
Controlling Your Tongue (Digital Download)
Take the Reactive Cycle Assessment
Listen to Focus Live on Godcaster 

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>

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