Families are in crisis this back-to-school season. Your gift today can give them hope and guidance.

Urgent Need: As the back-to-school season begins, more parents are reaching out for biblical help, but giving has slowed and Focus on the Family is facing a $2 million ministry shortfall.
Will you make a gift before August 31 to help provide Christ-centered support in this critical season?
$
Please enter a valid amount

Families are in crisis this back-to-school season

Your gift by August 31 will help reach them with biblical guidance, restore hope in their homes, and point them to Christ.

Families are in crisis this back-to-school season

Urgent Need: As the back-to-school season begins, families are facing mounting pressure—tough choices, cultural confusion, and strained relationships.

Will you make a gift before August 31 to help provide Christ-centered support in this critical season?

$
Please enter a valid amount

Families are in crisis this back-to-school season

Search
Share: 

August 13, 2020

Working Through a Miscommunication

Every wife wants a listening husband. By listening, he shows her how much he cares about her heart. Greg talks with John about how he's learned to listen to his wife Erin. Featuring Dr. David and Sandy Clarke. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY

Featured Resource

Men Are Clams, Women Are Crowbars

Receive the book "Men are Clams, Women are Crowbars" 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

Reconnecting as a Couple During the Coronavirus Outbreak

Reconnecting as a Couple During the Coronavirus Outbreak

Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley describe how you can see the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic as an opportunity to strengthen your marriage. The Smalleys share stories of their own confinement experience and insights they’ve gained that can help you reconnect with your spouse and develop a thriving relationship.

Focus on the Family Broadcast logo

Restoring Your Marriage After Infidelity (Part 2 of 2)

Gary Shriver and his wife, Mona, share the painful story of his infidelity and describe the long, painstaking process of healing that has led to the complete restoration of their marriage. They offer the hope and practical wisdom that has been the foundation of their long-time ministry to many other couples that have been impacted by adultery. (Part 2 of 2)

Focus on the Family Daily Broadcast logo

Sharing the Load With Your Spouse

Dr. Greg Smalley and his wife, Erin, describe how a husband and wife can strengthen their marriage by applying the Biblical principle of ‘bearing one another’s burdens’ – ranging from sharing household responsibilities to supporting each other emotionally and spiritually.

Logo for Focus on the Family Marriage Podcast

Small Actions That Show You Care

Sometimes, a small act of love from your spouse can go a long way to brighten your day. But if we’re honest, it’s easy to neglect showing affection to your mate when life gets busy. John Fuller and Erin Smalley remind us why we shouldn’t stop appreciating our spouse. Featuring Matt and Lisa Jacobson.

Focus on the Family Broadcast logo

Building True Oneness in Marriage (Part 1 of 2)

Psychologist Dr. Larry Crabb helps get to the root of disillusionment and disappointment in today’s marriages, and points to God’s heart for a husband and wife to enjoy true oneness. (Part 1 of 2)