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Urgent Need: During the summer months, giving typically slows as the focus turns to time off and vacations. But family ministry doesn’t stop! We need your help to continue standing strong for life, marriage, and family. Will you become 1 of the supporters needed before 11:59 p.m. on August 31?
October 3, 2019
Having fun dinnertime conversations can be a great way to bond with your spouse during the early years of marriage. Such moments are only possible though, if you develop strong communication skills with each other. John and Greg explain the difference that good pre-marital counseling can make for preparing a newlywed couple.
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Erin Smalley serves as the strategic spokesperson for Focus on the Family’s marriage ministry, where she develops content for the marriage ministry. Erin is also a licensed professional counselor with a private practice (Smalley Marriage), as well as an author and conference speaker.
Reaching the empty nest years will create a lot of changes for your marriage, Greg addresses how couples can feel distant in the empty nest years, and John and Erin offer hope to couples who feel far apart. Plus, Jim Daly spoke with Dr. Juli Slattery on maintaining emotional connection in the empty nest years.
Many spouses today feel as if there’s a wall of resentment between each other. If you’re in that situation, John, Erin and Greg will share about maintaining a sense of hope. Also, Jim Daly spoke with Sarah and Jeff Walton about how couples can rely on God during a tough time.
Many spouses today feel as if there’s a wall of resentment between each other. If you’re in that situation, John, Erin and Greg will share about maintaining a sense of hope. Also, Jim Daly spoke with Sarah and Jeff Walton about how couples can rely on God during a tough time.
Reaching the empty nest years will create a lot of changes for your marriage, Greg addresses how couples can feel distant in the empty nest years, and John and Erin offer hope to couples who feel far apart. Plus, Jim Daly spoke with Dr. Juli Slattery on maintaining emotional connection in the empty nest years.
Many spouses today feel as if there’s a wall of resentment between each other. If you’re in that situation, John, Erin and Greg will share about maintaining a sense of hope. Also, Jim Daly spoke with Sarah and Jeff Walton about how couples can rely on God during a tough time.
Let’s be honest, sometimes, it’s easy to get distracted when your spouse is trying to tell you something. If it feels like distractions are pulling you away from each other, please know you’re not alone. John talks with Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley about why it’s important for couples to eliminate distractions and connect on a spiritual level.
Dr. Walt Larimore offers Biblically-based insight on the marriage relationship and what it means for husbands to honor and value their wives. (Part 2 of 2)
It can be easy to fall into the trap of feeling like certain parts of your marriage aren’t your job. John and Greg discuss how hectic seasons of life bring extra responsibilities. Featuring Dave Carder.
Even if you were anxiously looking forward to it, becoming an empty-nester is still a time of transition that can put stress on your marriage. John and Greg give advice on keeping your attitude positive. Featuring Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott.
Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY
One of the best ways to have fun with your spouse is to laugh together. John talks with Greg and Erin about how laugher has benefitted their marriage. Featuring Pastor Ted Cunningham.
Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY
