Introduction

Dealing with Loneliness in Marriage

Getting Reconnected

Marriage Resources

We're living in a lonely generation today. Dr. Heather Holleman and her husband Ashley join Jim Daly to address the dangers of isolation and how to form warm connections. Then, John asks Erin Smalley about how you can reconnect with your spouse.

 

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We're living in a lonely generation today. Dr. Heather Holleman and her husband Ashley join Jim Daly to address the dangers of isolation and how to form warm connections. Then, John asks Erin Smalley about how you can reconnect with your spouse.
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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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Adjusting Expectations & Emotional Connection

If Your Wife is Always Emotional

Resources for Your Marriage

Being successful in marriage sometimes looks like letting go of unrealistic expectations and striving for real connection. Rebecca St. James and Cubbie Fink talk with Jim Daly about a few adjustments they made in their own communication. Also, Greg and Erin provide some hope for husbands who struggle to connect with a really emotional wife.

 

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Being successful in marriage sometimes looks like letting go of unrealistic expectations and striving for real connection. Rebecca St. James and Cubbie Fink talk with Jim Daly about a few adjustments they made in their own communication. Also, Greg and Erin provide some hope for husbands who struggle to connect with a really emotional wife.
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Let Go of Control, Open Your Heart

When Greg & Erin Got Engaged

Cubbie Proposes to Rebecca

Women Want to be Cherished

What was the moment like when you got engaged? Greg and Erin Smalley tell the story of when he asked Erin to marry him. Then, Jim Daly talks to Rebecca St. James and her husband Cubbie on how he popped the question on a wintry night in Nashville

 

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What was the moment like when you got engaged? Greg and Erin Smalley tell the story of when he asked Erin to marry him. Then, Jim Daly talks to Rebecca St. James and her husband Cubbie on how he popped the question on a wintry night in Nashville
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<a href="https://store.focusonthefamily.com/finding-gods-love-in-marriage-and-life-i-ii-digital/?refcd=2433403">Finding God's Love in Marriage and Life</a>&nbsp;
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When He Popped the Question

Keeping Conflict From Escalating

The ‘Right Formula’ in Conflict

Scripture’s Wisdom

Learning Emotional Skills

One of the best lessons in marriage is that you don't have to solve everything this very moment. Sometimes, it's best to take a deep breath. Jim Daly and his wife Jean talk to the Smalley's about why slowing down can help bring the tension down when you're upset at your mate. Also, Erin will give you some pointers for how to make things right if you haven't been treating your spouse well.

 

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One of the best lessons in marriage is that you don't have to solve everything this very moment. Sometimes, it's best to take a deep breath. Jim Daly and his wife Jean talk to the Smalley's about why slowing down can help bring the tension down when you're upset at your mate. Also, Erin will give you some pointers for how to make things right if you haven't been treating your spouse well.
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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-2026-02-19?refcd=2430501">Receive the book The Healthy Marriage Devotional for your donation of any amount!</a>
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<a href="https://store.focusonthefamily.com/five-ways-to-grow-closer-as-a-couple-i-ii-digital/?refcd=2430501">Five Ways to Grow Closer as a Couple</a>&nbsp;
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<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/z08gss">Hope Restored</a>&nbsp;
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<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/9ofk9l">Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage</a>
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