Our 2000th Episode

What Makes Couples Happy

Assume the Best

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What if you could make your marriage happier? Shaunti Feldhahn joins Jim Daly to share research findings on what happy couples do. Also, if your spouse is getting on your nerves, John and the Smalley's will encourage you to assume the best. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY
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What if you could make your marriage happier? Shaunti Feldhahn joins Jim Daly to share research findings on what happy couples do. Also, if your spouse is getting on your nerves, John and the Smalley's will encourage you to assume the best. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY <a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2026-09-08?refcd=2527304">The Surprising Secrets of Highly Happy Marriages</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/kcyk40">Focus on Marriage Assessment</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/2savvl">Uncovering the Secrets to a Happy Marriage</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/yttk14">6 Ways to Make Your Marriage Happy</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/blrzad">Speak to a Counselor </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

What Makes a Marriage Happy

Introduction

Chuck's & Ann's Story

If You're Financially Stuck

Marriage Resources

What if you and your spouse had regular conversations that left you feeling encouraged? Bill and Pam Farrel talk with Jim Daly about how to do something called a marriage meet up. Then, Erin and Greg explain why scheduling time to talk together can lead to greater marital satisfaction. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY
Marriage Meet Ups (Bundle)
Focus on Marriage Assessment
Strengthen Your Marriage With a Meet Up
Improve Your Marriage by Asking the Right Questions
Wife Wants Better Communication in Marriage: A Guide for Mentors

What if you and your spouse had regular conversations that left you feeling encouraged? Bill and Pam Farrel talk with Jim Daly about how to do something called a marriage meet up. Then, Erin and Greg explain why scheduling time to talk together can lead to greater marital satisfaction. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY <a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2026-09-01?refcd=2525002">Marriage Meet Ups (Bundle)</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/qfcjuh">Focus on Marriage Assessment</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/jr0r4q">Strengthen Your Marriage With a Meet Up</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/l2hyec">Improve Your Marriage by Asking the Right Questions</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/potk92">Wife Wants Better Communication in Marriage: A Guide for Mentors</a>

If a Spouse is Misusing Money

Marriage Meet Up Tips

Scheduling Time Together

3 Tips for Better Conversations with Your Spouse

Justin & Trisha's Story

Honesty About Failures

We're Here for You

Many times, when people make poor choices, it might be rooted in some unresolved past trauma. Justin and Trisha Davis talk with Jim Daly about learning to forgive some of the bad decisions their parents made. Also, John and the Smalley's will encourage you to be honest if you've made a bad choice and seek appropriate help. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY
One Choice Away from Change
Hope Restored
Identifying Harmful Patterns To Heal Your Marriage I-II (Digital Download)
Take the Reactive Cycle Assessment
Listen to Focus Live on Godcaster

Many times, when people make poor choices, it might be rooted in some unresolved past trauma. Justin and Trisha Davis talk with Jim Daly about learning to forgive some of the bad decisions their parents made. Also, John and the Smalley's will encourage you to be honest if you've made a bad choice and seek appropriate help. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY <a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2026-08-27?refcd=2522002">One Choice Away from Change</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/02d73u">Hope Restored</a> <a href="https://store.focusonthefamily.com/identifying-harmful-patterns-to-heal-your-marriage-i-ii-digital-download/?refcd=2522002">Identifying Harmful Patterns To Heal Your Marriage I-II (Digital Download)</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/dd67ql">Take the Reactive Cycle Assessment</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/dny3qd">Listen to Focus Live on Godcaster</a>

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