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What if a small change you made had the biggest impact on your marriage? Marcus Warner and Chris Coursey share four steps you can take to improve your relationship. Also, Greg and Erin explain why it's good to make time for having fun, even if you are very busy.

 

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Filling Your Marriage With Joy 

 

Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage 

 

Unhappy Marriage? Fix it With These Simple Habits for Marital Happiness

 

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What if a small change you made had the biggest impact on your marriage? Marcus Warner and Chris Coursey share four steps you can take to improve your relationship. Also, Greg and Erin explain why it's good to make time for having fun, even if you are very busy.
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<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/bi8o0j">Focus on Marriage Assessment</a>
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<a href="https://store.focusonthefamily.com/filling-your-marriage-with-joy-digital/?refcd=2478701">Filling Your Marriage With Joy</a>&nbsp;
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<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/4f8uu4">Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage</a>&nbsp;
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<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/i1d0ok">Unhappy Marriage? Fix it With These Simple Habits for Marital Happiness</a>
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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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Military Spouses

Jessica's Story

Engaging with Military Families

Today, we honor the sacrifices of our military and spouses of veterans. Erin Smalley shares some of the statistics of how military families battle loneliness. You'll also hear from Jessica Manfre, who joins Jim Daly to share about how you can reach out to those serving in the armed forces.

 

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Hope and Encouragement for Military Families 

 

Resources: Military Issues 

 

Counseling Consultation and Referrals

 

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Today, we honor the sacrifices of our military and spouses of veterans. Erin Smalley shares some of the statistics of how military families battle loneliness. You'll also hear from Jessica Manfre, who joins Jim Daly to share about how you can reach out to those serving in the armed forces.
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<a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2026-05-26?refcd=2478001">Receive the book Never Alone for your donation of any amount!</a>
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<a href="https://store.focusonthefamily.com/hope-and-encouragement-for-military-families-digital/?refcd=2478001">Hope and Encouragement for Military Families</a>&nbsp;
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<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/r2cn2g">Resources: Military Issues</a>&nbsp;
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<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/wp55uu">Counseling Consultation and Referrals</a>
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The Needs of Military Spouses

Confronting Dave's Health

If Your Spouse Doesn't Listen

Resources to Help

What do you do if your spouse is making unhealthy lifestyle choices? Dave Willis talks with Jim Daly about how his wife Ashley encouraged him to go to the doctor and deal with his health issues. Plus, Greg and Erin address how to respond well if you've tried talking to your mate about their diet and lifestyle, but he or she hasn't listened yet.

 

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Taking a Health Journey With Your Spouse 

 

Counseling Consultation and Referrals 

 

Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage

 

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What do you do if your spouse is making unhealthy lifestyle choices? Dave Willis talks with Jim Daly about how his wife Ashley encouraged him to go to the doctor and deal with his health issues. Plus, Greg and Erin address how to respond well if you've tried talking to your mate about their diet and lifestyle, but he or she hasn't listened yet.
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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-2026-05-21?refcd=2476502">Receive the book Naked and Healthy for your donation of any amount!</a>
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<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/br4wgk">Focus on Marriage Assessment</a>
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<a href="https://store.focusonthefamily.com/taking-a-health-journey-with-your-spouse-digital-download/?refcd=2476502">Taking a Health Journey With Your Spouse</a>&nbsp;
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<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/rwd5ai">Counseling Consultation and Referrals</a>&nbsp;
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<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/bu0kst">Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage</a>
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When Your Spouse Needs to Get Healthier

Grace for the Middle Years

Things Men Struggle With

Marriage Resources

The midlife years of marriage are filled with changes, but can also be very rich. Lisa-Jo Baker joins Jim and Jean Daly to address some of the ways she had to adjust to the middle years of life. Then, Greg Smalley opens up about struggles men usually face during that time-period.

 

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Thriving as a Wife and Mom in the Middle Years 

 

Abounding Midlife Living 

 

Breaking Free of Midlife Boundaries

 

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The midlife years of marriage are filled with changes, but can also be very rich. Lisa-Jo Baker joins Jim and Jean Daly to address some of the ways she had to adjust to the middle years of life. Then, Greg Smalley opens up about struggles men usually face during that time-period.
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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-2026-05-19?refcd=2450204">Receive the book The Middle Matters for your donation of any amount!</a>
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<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/bs1x98">Focus on Marriage Assessment</a>
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<a href="https://store.focusonthefamily.com/thriving-as-a-wife-and-mom-in-the-middle-years-digital-download/?refcd=2450204">Thriving as a Wife and Mom in the Middle Years</a>&nbsp;
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<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/m74cf9">Abounding Midlife Living</a>&nbsp;
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<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/nayz5j">Breaking Free of Midlife Boundaries</a>
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