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Focus on the Family Marriage Podcast

Focus on the Family
Marriage
Focus On the Family
Communication
Marriage Counseling
Infidelity
Conflict Resolution
Intimacy
Birth Order
Pornography
Communication In Marriage
Counseling
Parenting
Christian Counseling
Grace
Emotional Intimacy
Emotional Safety
Hope Restored
Faith
Intentionality
Forgiveness

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 marria... more

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Latest Episodes

How do you and your spouse work through your different communication

styles? Jim Daly is joined by marriage experts, Bill and Pam Farrel, and they'll share common

mistakes men and women make in communicating. Plus, John and the Smalley's give some

ti... more

It's common for married couples to ask, "how often should we be physically

intimate?" While there's no rule, Jim Daly speaks to Dr. Michael Sytsma and Shaunti

Feldhahn on why many couples struggle to agree on frequency. You'll also hear John and the more

What if the thing you're most afraid to share with your spouse is exactly what could bring you closer together? Ryan and Selena Frederick join Jim Daly to talk about how honesty and vulnerability transformed their marriage — from buried childhood sha... more

Today, counselor Darby Strickland helps us unpack the difficult topic of domestic abuse. Learn how to distinguish between normal conflict and a pattern of coercive control, recognize the signs of emotional and verbal abuse, and find out when and how ... more

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Recent Guests

Bill Farrel
Author and speaker, co-founder of Farrel Communications
Farrel Communications
Episode: Communication Mistakes Spouses Make
Pam Farrel
Author and speaker, co-founder of Farrel Communications
Farrel Communications
Episode: Communication Mistakes Spouses Make
Ryan Frederick
Author of See-Through Marriage
Episode: The Key to a Closer Marriage
Selena Frederick
Author of See-Through Marriage
Episode: The Key to a Closer Marriage
Darby Strickland
Counselor and author of Is It Abuse? A Biblical Guide to Identifying Domestic Abuse and Helping Victims
Episode: Identifying Abuse in Marriage
Henry Cloud
Psychologist and author of Trust: Knowing When to Give It, When to Withhold It, How to Earn It, and How to Fix It When It Gets Broken in Life and Business
Episode: Rebuilding Trust in Marriage
John Townsend
Speaker and author of Boundaries in Marriage.
Episode: Why Boundaries Make Your Marriage Stronger
Candy McVicker
Co-author of Holding On to Love After You've Lost a Baby
Episode: Navigating Grief Together in Your Marriage
Gary Chapman
Author and speaker on marriage and relationships
Episode: Navigating Grief Together in Your Marriage

Hosts

John Fuller
Focus on the Family presenter and radio host
Greg Smalley
Marriage expert and leader of the marriage team
Erin Smalley
Marriage counselor and member of the marriage team

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 2.7k ratings
  • So helpful!!!

    I love these bite sized podcasts for married couples! They’re so helpful and such a tremendous blessing! Marriage is hard and some days I just stink at it so I love that I can listen these.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kimichan5
    United States7 months ago
  • Hi

    If you are reading this you have 20 minutes to live unless you repost this message to another podcast then you will be fine.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Axolotlgirl13586
    United States10 months ago
  • Wonderful Podcast

    Y’all do a great job opening up topics for married, soon to be, or dating couples! My relationship with my soon to be wife has been greatly benefitted by the advice y’all share. Thank you, and God bless.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Whit Martens
    United States2 years ago
  • Rosie Makinney is terrible!

    Rosie is terrible! She spoils an otherwise amazing podcast. She is cynical, condescending, and talks down to men about an important topic for men and that’s pornography.

    Her tone, her use of words, and the way that she talks down to men is huge distraction

    I am surprised that Focus on the Family keeps having her on to talk about such a sensitive topic

    I don’t watch porn, pornography… But no how many men are captivated by it

    I would give this podcast a five star rating… But because she is... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    !Alexander78
    United States2 years ago
  • A blessing to our my marriage

    Thank you for this ministry. I’m 32 I’ve been married for 10 years. We have 3 kids. There isn’t a lot of trustworthy, genuine Godly couples around us to guide us and mentor us. I come from a broken, dysfunctional home growing up. This podcast has been such an encouragement and saving grace to me and my spouse. He doesn’t even know I listen to this, but I didn’t realize how much we needed it- how much I needed it-until God led me to it.

    Thank you beyond words.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kpayne12
    United States2 years ago

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Christian, faith-centered guidance and encouragement are recurring strengths for listeners seeking support through difficult seasons.
Some listeners want more direct, topic-specific advice; others criticize the handling of gender stereotypes or particular theological questions.
One listener notes that the audio volume is low compared with other podcasts.
Listeners value the concise format and practical ideas they can apply to strengthen a marriage.
Personal stories and candid conversations help some listeners feel understood and hopeful about relationship challenges.

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The Key to a Closer Marriage
Q: Two years ago or so, you had some painful experiences, your memories of your family. Describe what happened there so people can latch on to this.
Ryan says childhood memories brought up shame, and although he initially pushed them down, he felt compelled to tell Selena. Her accepting response led them to share more openly and feel closer.
The Key to a Closer Marriage
Q: How do we as men become more aware? How do we engage our wives?
Selena suggests learning how a spouse feels loved instead of projecting one's own preferences, and recognizing how family history and trauma can affect connection. Greg adds that emotional intelligence and communication can be learned.
Rebuilding Trust in Marriage
Q: How do we kind of nip that in the bud, if you will, and get to a healthy spot?
Greg says resentment often protects against the fear of being hurt again. Addressing that fear, learning to care for one's own heart, and building confidence in personal boundaries can help prevent resentment from taking over.
Rebuilding Trust in Marriage
Q: What was Drew and Bella's situation and how did it turn out?
Henry Cloud describes Drew's double life and multiple affairs, followed by a structured repair process. Forgiveness alone was not enough: Drew had to make lasting changes and respond empathetically as his wife worked through the pain.
Identifying Abuse in Marriage
Q: How does someone who has a concern discern that abuse is happening and that they need to act?
Look for a repeated pattern that creates fear, control, isolation, or degradation, rather than treating a single failure as proof. Physical abuse requires getting to safety, and persistent patterns warrant help from a trusted person or counselor.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Focus on the Family Marriage Podcast

What is Focus on the Family Marriage Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Short, practical conversations offer faith-based guidance for married and engaged couples facing everyday challenges and serious relationship strains. Regular hosts John Fuller, Greg Smalley, and Erin Smalley combine marriage expertise with personal stories, actionable suggestions, and Christian perspectives on communication, intimacy, trust, boundaries, parenting, grief, and abuse. Episodes often include outside authors, counselors, psychologists, and couples who share professional advice or firsthand experience, with related books and support resources sometimes featured. The format is focused and accessible, aiming to give couples ideas they can put into practice without requiring a long commitment. Its distinctive emphasis is on applyin... more

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Recent guests on Focus on the Family Marriage Podcast include:

1. Bill Farrel
2. Pam Farrel
3. Ryan Frederick
4. Selena Frederick
5. Darby Strickland
6. Henry Cloud
7. John Townsend
8. Candy McVicker

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