Focus on the Family Marriage Podcast

Jim Daly

Making Time for Each Other

December 24, 2020

Time is a precious gift, but in a non-stop world, finding a few minutes together is hard to do. When your schedule is full, having a deep conversation with your spouse can feel like just another checklist item. John, Greg and Erin provide some practical ideas for spending more time with your spouse.

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December 22, 2020
Growing together spiritually in your marriage doesn't happen by accident. Sometimes, asking your spouse questions is one of the best ways to start. John, Greg and Erin explain the connection between asking questions and spiritual growth in your relationship.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Get the Hortons' book "Enter the Ring" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2020-11-24?refcd=1028605Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-marriage-podcast/spiritual-maturity-in-your-marriage/#featured-resource-ctaIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey
December 17, 2020
Every couple faces hardship. Whether it's a financial struggle, a strong disagreement, or problems with a child, conflict can strengthen your marriage, or drive you further apart. The Smalleys talk with John about how they've learned to work together in the hard seasons. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Get the Hortons' book "Enter the Ring" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2020-11-24?refcd=1028605Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-marriage-podcast/facing-hard-seasons-together/#featured-resource-ctaIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey
December 15, 2020
It's not an uncommon marriage problem: one spouse is working hard, but the other is indifferent. When this scenario happens, it can be easy for the marriage to start coasting rather than growing. John, Greg and Erin give some ideas for how to avoid coasting in your marriage.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILYGet the book "How to Act Right When Your Spouse Acts Wrong": https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2020-11-17?refcd=1025507Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-marriage-podcast/overcoming-the-bad-with-good/#featured-resource-ctaIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey
December 10, 2020
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December 8, 2020
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December 3, 2020
We all desire to be heard by our spouse. But in our technology saturated world, it can be easy to get distracted and tune your spouse out. John, Erin and Greg explain how they've learned to get better at listening and provide some helpful ideas for improving your listening skills. Featuring Katherine Hill. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILYIf You Forget Everything Else, Remember This: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2020-12-01?refcd=1022309Get More Episode Resources: https://focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-marriage-podcast/showing-that-you-care/#featured-resource-ctaIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey
December 1, 2020
How you handle conflict in your marriage can help or hurt your relationship. Sometimes, before you get into an argument, it's good to have rules for how you'll handle it. John, Erin and Greg talk about the rules they have for dealing with conflict well. Featuring Pastor D.A. and Elicia Horton. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILYEnter the Ring: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2020-11-24?refcd=1019806Get More Episode Resources: https://focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-marriage-podcast/don%27t-do-this-in-an-argument/#featured-resource-ctaIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey
November 26, 2020
Marriage is far from perfect. We've all faced a misunderstood comment or a tough season with our spouse. What do you do when your spouse says or does something that hurts you? John, Greg and Erin give some helpful tips for dealing with an offense in your marriage. Featuring Pastor D.A. and Elicia Horton. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILYEnter the Ring: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2020-11-24?refcd=1019806Get More Episode Resources: https://focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-marriage-podcast/when-your-marriage-isn%27t-pretty/#featured-resource-ctaIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey
November 24, 2020
Your spouse may be trying to do a good a job, but he or she can only do so much. What do you do when your spouse isn't meeting your expectations? John, Greg and Erin talk about letting go of unrealistic expectations and what it means to find true happiness, even when you're facing conflict. Featuring Leslie Vernick. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILYHow to Act Right When Your Spouse Acts Wrong: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2020-11-17?refcd=1016501Get More Episode Resources: https://focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-marriage-podcast/finding-real-happiness-in-your-marriage/#featured-resource-ctaIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey
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The Focus on Marriage podcast provides timeless wisdom that will challenge and encourage you in your marriage.

About Jim Daly

Jim Daly is President of Focus on the Family. His personal story from orphan to head of an international Christian organization dedicated to helping families thrive demonstrates — as he says — "that no matter how torn up the road has already been, or how pothole-infested it may look ahead, nothing — nothing — is impossible for God."

Daly is author of two books, Finding Home and Stronger. He is also a regular panelist for The Washington Post/Newsweekblog “On Faith.”

Keep up with Daly at www.JimDalyBlog.com

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