A Longing for Safety

Make Your Wife Feel Safe

His & Her Responsibilities

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Every wife longs to feel safe in her marriage. Jim Daly and Brant Hansen discuss why women find it so attractive if a man seeks to protect them. Also, Greg Smalley talks about how men need to step up and take responsibility for leading their wives well

 

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Every wife longs to feel safe in her marriage. Jim Daly and Brant Hansen discuss why women find it so attractive if a man seeks to protect them. Also, Greg Smalley talks about how men need to step up and take responsibility for leading their wives well
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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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What Every Woman Wants from a Man

Introduction

Men & Women's Brain Chemistry

If the Wife is Nagging

Marriage Resources

Men and women tend to respond to stress and situations very differently. Jim Daly and Gary Thomas address the differences in brain chemistry between husbands and wives. Then, John and the Smalley's discuss what a husband can do if a wife keeps bringing up the same problem in conversations.

 

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Men and women tend to respond to stress and situations very differently. Jim Daly and Gary Thomas address the differences in brain chemistry between husbands and wives. Then, John and the Smalley's discuss what a husband can do if a wife keeps bringing up the same problem in conversations.
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The Male & Female Brains

When You're Distant

Preserving Friendship

Work vs. Kids

Kids are a blessing, but they also require you to be more intentional to spend time with your spouse. John and the Smalley's open up about times they felt disconnected in their marriages when raising children. Plus, Jim Daly talks to Dave and Ashley Willis about making time for dates with your spouse, even if you have little kids.

 

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Kids are a blessing, but they also require you to be more intentional to spend time with your spouse. John and the Smalley's open up about times they felt disconnected in their marriages when raising children. Plus, Jim Daly talks to Dave and Ashley Willis about making time for dates with your spouse, even if you have little kids.
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When Kids Get in the Way

Free Date Nights

Best Smalley Dates

What if some of the best date nights didn't cost money? Jim Daly talks with Jay and Laura Laffoon about how you can have a wonderful date with your spouse for not much money. Also, John asks Greg and Erin how they're learning to still have dates together, in a season with grown adult children.

 

 

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Discovering God's Design for Your Marriage 

 

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What if some of the best date nights didn't cost money? Jim Daly talks with Jay and Laura Laffoon about how you can have a wonderful date with your spouse for not much money. Also, John asks Greg and Erin how they're learning to still have dates together, in a season with grown adult children.
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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-2026-06-02?refcd=2481501">Receive the book The Fundamentals of Marriage for your donation of any amount!</a>
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<a href="https://store.focusonthefamily.com/discovering-god-s-design-for-your-marriage-digital-download/?refcd=2481501">Discovering God's Design for Your Marriage</a>&nbsp;
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<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/nnlmwm">Is Your Husband or Wife Your Best Friend?</a>&nbsp;
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<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/p2spzx">3 Ways to Create a Godly Marriage</a>
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