Does someone you know wonder if they have a controlling spouse? Help them sort through their concerns by looking at characteristics of a controlling spouse and a caring spouse.
Marriage Conflict
Jeff and Sarah Walton have faced a series of crises that have severely impacted their marriage and family. Financial issues and mental and physical ailments have challenged the Walton family for an extensive duration of time, yet they remain faithful. In this broadcast, the Walton’s compare their journey to the Old Testament book of Job, …
Every season your marriage goes through has benefits to it. Even if it’s a difficult time, your relationship can come out better on the other side. John, Greg and Erin share about the ways your marriage can grow in the winter season. Featuring Mrs. Debra Fileta.
Getting to know your spouse can feel like driving down a road with unexpected turns. On the journey, there will be situations where you bump into conflict. John, Erin and Greg explain how having a relationship with God can help you during marriage conflict. Featuring Pastor Rob and Gina Flood.
Conflict is part of marriage. But if you’re willing to work through it, your relationship can become stronger even after a fight. John talks with Greg and Erin about how they paint a realistic picture of marital conflict when counseling an engaged couple. Featuring Mrs. Debra Fileta.
It’s not unusual for spouses to have different levels of sexual desire. Learn how to manage your mismatched libidos and make your sex life a blessing.
When you’ve made several mistakes in your marriage, it can seem like things could never be restored. But even when you’ve turned away from doing things God’s way, He’s still willing to forgive and welcome you back home. John, Erin and Greg offer hope to couples who feel like their marriage is too far gone. …
We’ve all known a couple who’s thought, “Our marriage can’t make it.” If that’s you, John, Greg and Erin will share how they’ve seen God restore broken marriages, and provide some tips for preventing an affair. Featuring Mr. Mark and Mrs. Jill Savage.
What do you do when it feels like you and your spouse can’t agree about money? John and Erin will share how to be patient when you and your mate are struggling to find financial unity. Featuring Mr. Chuck and Mrs. Ann Bentley.
Money. It’s one of the most common reasons couples fight. To help ease financial tension, John and Erin will share a helpful key for when you’re frustrated with your spouse’s financial choices. Featuring Mr. Chuck and Mrs. Ann Bentley.
Sexual sin grows in the dark. But when you bring it into the light by confessing it, the healing process can start. John, Greg and Erin discuss how to find a trustworthy person to confess sin to. Featuring Mr. David and Mrs. Kirsten Samuel.
Rosie Makinney examines the damaging impact of porn on marriage and explains how couples can protect themselves against it. (Part 2 of 2)
Rosie Makinney examines the damaging impact of porn on marriage and explains how couples can protect themselves against it. (Part 1 of 2)
I felt no compassion or motivation to heal our marriage or protect it from divorce. That’s how bad our more than 10-year relationship had become. Yet we did make it. We’re living a marriage that not only measures up to our wedding-day dreams but also surpasses them.
Sometimes, it’s good to reflect on why you married your spouse. To help you do that, John and Erin discuss the benefits of remembering how you fell in love. Featuring Mrs. Melanie Shankle.
If your spouse decides to change, it’s because he or she found motivation to do so, not because you crafted a compelling argument.
Focus on the Family is dedicated to bringing healing and restoration to couples who are struggling in their marriage. But God’s design for marriage never included abuse, violence or coercive control. Even emotional abuse can bruise or severely harm a person’s heart, mind and soul. If you are in an abusive relationship, go to a …
Many couples are experiencing marriage burnout because of pressures and daily aggravations related to the pandemic. Some people mistakenly start to think that something is wrong with their marriage.
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What could be the impact of sharing intimate details about your spouse without their blessing? And what can you do about it after it happens?