Introduction

Three Steps Forward, Two Steps Back

Retrain Yourself to Persevere

Resources for Your Marriage

Does it feel like you're making progress as a couple, only to take a few steps back? Krista and David Dunham talk to Jim Daly on how they faced this very scenario with her eating disorder. Plus, the Smalley's share how to evaluate if you're getting better at persevering through challenges as a couple.

 

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Hope Restored

 

Healing My Life and marriage After an Eating Disorder 

 

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Does it feel like you're making progress as a couple, only to take a few steps back? Krista and David Dunham talk to Jim Daly on how they faced this very scenario with her eating disorder. Plus, the Smalley's share how to evaluate if you're getting better at persevering through challenges as a couple.
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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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First Progress, Then Regress, Now What?

Body Image Struggles

If Your Spouse Isn't Getting Help

We're Here to Help

If you or your spouse are dealing with a serious struggle, how can you be honest and get help? David and Krista Dunham share with Jim Daly about how Krista struggled with an eating disorder, and some mistakes they made too. Then, Greg and Erin will give you some ideas for if your spouse is struggling, but isn't seeking the help they need.

 

Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.

 

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Hope Restored

 

Healing My Life and marriage After an Eating Disorder 

 

Contact our Counseling Team 

 

Resources: Eating Disorders

 

Support This Show!

 

If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Marriage Podcast, please give us your feedback.

If you or your spouse are dealing with a serious struggle, how can you be honest and get help? David and Krista Dunham share with Jim Daly about how Krista struggled with an eating disorder, and some mistakes they made too. Then, Greg and Erin will give you some ideas for if your spouse is struggling, but isn't seeking the help they need.
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<a href="https://store.focusonthefamily.com/healing-my-life-and-marriage-after-an-eating-disorder-i-ii-digital/?refcd=2426802">Healing My Life and marriage After an Eating Disorder</a>&nbsp;
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<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/6qafew">Contact our Counseling Team</a>&nbsp;
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<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/zabzgs">Resources: Eating Disorders</a>
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Eating Disorders & Mental Illness

Greg's Tipping Point

The Airport Story

Pursuing Your Wife

Marriage Resources

Do you remember when you were dating and you wanted to marry your special someone? Greg Smalley tells about the moment he knew he wanted to marry Erin. Also, Jim Daly chats with Cubbie Fink and his wife Rebecca St. James on how Cubbie intentionally pursued her.

 

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Finding God's Love in Marriage and Life 

 

Practice Makes Parent 

 

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Do you remember when you were dating and you wanted to marry your special someone? Greg Smalley tells about the moment he knew he wanted to marry Erin. Also, Jim Daly chats with Cubbie Fink and his wife Rebecca St. James on how Cubbie intentionally pursued her.
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<a href="https://store.focusonthefamily.com/finding-gods-love-in-marriage-and-life-i-ii-digital/?refcd=2420701">Finding God's Love in Marriage and Life</a>&nbsp;
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<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/19bem0">Practice Makes Parent</a>&nbsp;
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When Falling in Love Becomes Intentional

Not What We Thought

Contentment & True Love

"I'm Frustrated!"

Your spouse may be wonderful, but it's not wise to find all of your happiness from them. Erin Smalley shares why couples need to look for satisfaction in God, not just marriage. Then, Jim Daly talks to Rebecca St. James and her husband Cubbie. She discusses how surrendered her dream of having a family to God.

 

Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.

 

Receive the book Lasting Ever: Faith, Music, Family, and Being Found by True Love for your donation of any amount!

 

Focus on Marriage Assessment

 

Finding God's Love in Marriage and Life 

 

Practice Makes Parent 

 

Unsung Hero Official Lionsgate Website

 

Support This Show!

 

If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Marriage Podcast, please give us your feedback.

Your spouse may be wonderful, but it's not wise to find all of your happiness from them. Erin Smalley shares why couples need to look for satisfaction in God, not just marriage. Then, Jim Daly talks to Rebecca St. James and her husband Cubbie. She discusses how surrendered her dream of having a family to God.
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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://store.focusonthefamily.com/finding-gods-love-in-marriage-and-life-i-ii-digital/?refcd=2419901">Finding God's Love in Marriage and Life</a>&nbsp;
&nbsp;
<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/jvob5d">Practice Makes Parent</a>&nbsp;
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<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/3fwsyd">Unsung Hero Official Lionsgate Website</a>
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