Search
Share: 

January 12, 2023

When You Feel Uncomfortable with Prayer

When your schedule is packed, it's easy to put prayer on the backburner. To help you in your marriage, John, Greg and Erin share what reminds them to pray for their mate, and offer hope to those who are struggling to make prayer a regular habit. Featuring Mr. Ryan and Mrs. Selena Frederick.

Original Air Date: January 12, 2023
40-prayers-for-my-husband-40 prayers for my wife book covers

Featured Resource

Get the 40 Prayers for my Husband; 40 Prayers for my Wife bundle with your donation of any amount!

About the Hosts

Recent Episodes

View All Episodes of the

Logo for Focus on the Family Marriage Podcast

Maintaining Emotional Intimacy in the Empty Nest Years

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.

Logo for Focus on the Family Marriage Podcast

Finding Hope When You Feel Resentment

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.

Logo for Focus on the Family Marriage Podcast

When Your Spouse’s Mind Won’t Change

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.

Logo for Focus on the Family Marriage Podcast

Maintaining Emotional Intimacy in the Empty Nest Years

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.

Logo for Focus on the Family Marriage Podcast

Finding Hope When You Feel Resentment

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.

You May Also Like

Logo for Focus on the Family Marriage Podcast

Paying Attention to What Your Spouse Doesn’t Like

All of us have annoying habits that get on our spouse’s nerves. Rather than sweeping them under the rug, it’s better to see those habits as opportunities to work through annoyances together. John talks with Greg and Erin about aggravations they’ve worked through in their relationship. Featuring Mr. Gary Thomas.

Logo for Focus on the Family Marriage Podcast

When the Pressure is Too Much!

When you get married, it’s easy to believe that marriage will solve your problems. However, such an unrealistic expectation can do great harm to your relationship. John, Greg, and Erin discuss what it means to have healthier expectations for marriage. Featuring Bill and Vicki Rose.

Logo for Focus on the Family Marriage Podcast

The Gift of Affection

A small note, a gentle hug, a tender kiss. These things can add so much to your marriage. But what do you do when you don’t feel like being affectionate? John Fuller and Erin Smalley remind us that we can still choose to be romantic with our mate, even when we don’t feel like it. Featuring Matt and Lisa Jacobson.

Logo for Focus on the Family Marriage Podcast

Making Your Husband Feel Appreciated

Whether he verbalizes it or not, your husband wants to feel validated. A little bit of encouragement can go a long way in your relationship. John, Erin and Greg share how wives can encourage their husbands. Featuring Bill and Pam Farrel.

Logo for Focus on the Family Marriage Podcast

Sex from Your Spouse’s Perspective

When it comes to sex, it’s good to consider what your spouse wants as more important than what you want. John talks to the Smalley’s about why it’s not good for the marriage if you respond poorly after your spouse turns down a request for sex. Featuring Mr. Gary Thomas and Mrs. Debra Fileta.