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We've all had moments where we misunderstood our spouse. Greg opens up about some of the ways he's not understood things Erin has said. Then, Jim Daly joins Rob and Gina Flood, who give some practical ways you can clarify a miscommunication with your mate. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book With These Words for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Better Ways to Communicate With Your Spouse Contact our Counseling Team Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Marriage Podcast, please give us your feedback.
It's easy to play blame-games in your marriage, but it's better to ask yourself some hard questions. Greg Smalley opens up about some times where he got honest with himself. Then, Dr. Gary Chapman joins Jim Daly to share how three questions can help you have a more Christ-like attitude in your marriage. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book A Simple Guide for a Better Marriage for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Finding New Ways to Thrive in Your Marriage Contact our Counseling Team Navigating Marriage Expectations When Marriage Isn’t How You Thought It Would Be Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Marriage Podcast, please give us your feedback.
One of the most powerful things a wife can do is encourage her husband. Ann Wilson and her husband Dave talk to Jim Daly about a time where she chose to speak words of life into Dave's heart. Also, Greg opens up about how meaningful it is when Erin encourages him. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book How to Speak Life to Your Husband for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Revive Your Marriage By Becoming Your Husband’s Biggest Cheerleader Contact our Counseling Team How to Stop Complaining and Be an Encouraging Spouse Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Marriage Podcast, please give us your feedback.
212 If you're a highly sensitive woman new to this podcast, welcome — and if you've been listening for years, I'm so glad you're here, too. With over 210 episodes, it can feel overwhelming to know where to start. That's why I created this guided “Start Here” pathway — a curated order of episodes designed to help you feel calmer, more secure, and more hopeful in your relationship, and to give you the foundational tools to create real shifts in your marriage.In this episode, I'll walk you through exactly which episodes to begin with, why each one matters, and how they build on each other — from understanding your sensitivity, to creating emotional and nervous system safety, to cultivating grounded love in your marriage. You'll also find a written guide on my website to follow along.Whether you're just starting or revisiting the essentials, this pathway is your invitation to slow down, feel seen, and take practical steps toward a more connected, secure, and loving marriage. Listen, follow along, and notice the change that begins inside you — because that's where your best marriage starts.Dive in!SHOW NOTESHere is the written version of the Podcast Pathway: Start Here: If You're a Highly Sensitive Woman Who Wants a Deeply Loving MarriageCurious about getting personal, structured support in your own marriage? Learn all about Foundations of Emotional Well-Being for HSP's HERE.
Text us your questions or topics for the show! We got you!Cass Morrow, Author of Disrupting Divorce: The NEW Man. Saving Struggling, Sexless, and Toxic Marriages.Kathryn Morrow, Author of Behind The White Picket Fence.You broke her trust—now what?In The NEW Marriage Ep388, Cass and Kathryn break down the real steps to earn back your wife's trust (and keep it). Forget the fake apologies and “nice guy” bullshit—this is about peace, emotional safety, and actual connection. If you're stuck in the blame game or sexless marriage, it's time for raw truth and real change.DM PODCAST for the next move.
When was the last time you and your spouse laughed at something? Ted Cunningham sits down with Jim Daly to share a few times he and his wife Amy have found reasons to laugh together. You'll also hear from Greg and Erin about how they've learned to find reasons to laugh amidst a very busy season. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book A Love That Laughs for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Bringing Laughter to Your Marriage Humor in Marriage Having Fun in Your Marriage Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Marriage Podcast, please give us your feedback.
Text us your questions or topics for the show! We got you!Cass Morrow, Author of Disrupting Divorce: The NEW Man. Saving Struggling, Sexless, and Toxic Marriages.Kathryn Morrow, Author of Behind The White Picket Fence.“Don't have kids, it's not worth it.”That's the brutal advice Cass grew up with—and it's wrecked generations.In this episode of The ‘NEW' Marriage (Ep387), Cass and Kathryn rip into family trauma, the “happy wife, happy life” lie, and why sitting in your pain keeps you stuck.This is raw, honest, and the wake-up call you need to start healing and actually move forward.
Text us your questions or topics for the show! We got you!Cass Morrow, Author of Disrupting Divorce: The NEW Man. Saving Struggling, Sexless, and Toxic Marriages.Kathryn Morrow, Author of Behind The White Picket Fence.Women's High Tolerance and Fracturing Their Relationship With Their Children!Women put up with more than anyone sees—men snap, and the whole family pays.In this episode of The ‘NEW' Marriage (Ep386), Cass and Kathryn get brutally honest about why women's endless patience leads to burnout, how men's short fuse fractures their bond with the kids, and why connection—not control—is the missing piece. Real talk, real solutions.DM PODCAST for real answers.
Most couples go through a tough season where you wonder, "What happened to the honeymoon phase?" Greg Smalley shares some statistics on how many couples are actually struggling today. Also, Jim Daly speaks with Jay Payleitner on how he's helped couples who've drifted from each other. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book 52 Things Wives Need From Their Husbands for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Practical Ideas for Loving Your Wife 6 Tools for Healthy Communication in Marriage New Focus on the Family Report: Marriage Health in America Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Marriage Podcast, please give us your feedback.
Text us your questions or topics for the show! We got you!Cass Morrow, Author of Disrupting Divorce: The NEW Man. Saving Struggling, Sexless, and Toxic Marriages.Kathryn Morrow, Author of Behind The White Picket Fence.Sex When Your Partner Is Sleeping!Nobody wants to talk about it, but sex while your partner is sleeping is more common—and more damaging—than you think.In this episode of The ‘NEW' Marriage (Ep385), Cass and Kathryn get brutally honest about consent, boundaries, manipulation, and why “justifying” your actions is pure bullshit.Real stories, raw confessions, and a wake-up call for anyone stuck in denial.DM PODCAST for real answers.
Most couples go through a tough season where you wonder, "What happened to the honeymoon phase?" Greg Smalley shares some statistics on how many couples are actually struggling today. Also, Jim Daly speaks with Jay Payleitner on how he's helped couples who've drifted from each other. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book 52 Things Wives Need From Their Husbands for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Practical Ideas for Loving Your Wife 6 Tools for Healthy Communication in Marriage New Focus on the Family Report: Marriage Health in America Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Marriage Podcast, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1196/29?v=20251111
We're living in a lonely generation today. Dr. Heather Holleman and her husband Ashley join Jim Daly to address the dangers of isolation and how to form warm connections. Then, John asks Erin Smalley about how you can reconnect with your spouse. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book The Six Conversations for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment How To Have Meaningful Conversations With Your Spouse Conversation Starters for Couples Contact our Counseling Team Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Marriage Podcast, please give us your feedback.
Text us your questions or topics for the show! We got you!Cass Morrow, Author of Disrupting Divorce: The NEW Man. Saving Struggling, Sexless, and Toxic Marriages.Kathryn Morrow, Author of Behind The White Picket Fence.The Roommate Marriage Nobody Talks About!Nobody wants to admit it, but most couples are living in a roommate marriage—zero intimacy, just business partners.In this episode of The ‘NEW' Marriage (Ep384), Cass and Kathryn go raw on trust, erectile dysfunction, sexless marriage, manipulation, boundaries, and why “closure” is a modern myth.Time to break the silence, call out the bullshit, and get your marriage off life support.DM PODCAST for the real fix.
We're living in a lonely generation today. Dr. Heather Holleman and her husband Ashley join Jim Daly to address the dangers of isolation and how to form warm connections. Then, John asks Erin Smalley about how you can reconnect with your spouse. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book The Six Conversations for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment How To Have Meaningful Conversations With Your Spouse Conversation Starters for Couples Contact our Counseling Team Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Marriage Podcast, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1196/29?v=20251111
Send a textThis week on Super Familiar with the Wilsons, Amanda and Josh are joined by Collin Whitlock for a chaotic chat about storytelling, community, and why a room full of grown adults collectively moaning can be the most emotionally responsible thing you do all month. Along the way: we test our extremely questionable knowledge of English cities, wander into the sacred territory of awkward silence, and remember that being uncomfortable in a safe place is… weirdly kind of the point? Plus: a fresh round of “What the F**k Is John Saying?” (Game time: Scottish edition), and the return of anonymous internet confessions that will make you laugh, cringe, and possibly never trust your own nostrils again. Marriage 2.0, side quests, and kids.Super Familiar with The Wilsons Find us on instagram at instagram.com/superfamiliarwiththewilsonsand on YoutubeContact us! familiarwilsons@gmail.com A Familiar Wilsons Production
Text us your questions or topics for the show! We got you!Cass Morrow, Author of Disrupting Divorce: The NEW Man. Saving Struggling, Sexless, and Toxic Marriages.Kathryn Morrow, Author of Behind The White Picket Fence.Stop making weak decisions that keep you stuck.In this episode of The ‘NEW' Marriage (Ep383), Cass and Kathryn go all-in on why most couples therapy fails, why “happy wife, happy life” is BULLSHIT, and how labeling your partner destroys connection. We break down narcissist triggers, cognitive distortions, and the hard TRUTH about making choices that actually move your life and marriage forward.Want real change?DM PODCAST for next steps.
We had a listener write in and share this experience. She and her husband have four kids and a great marriage. They've both decided they don't want any more children. The challenge is that she feels a lot of anxiety around intimacy because she's afraid of getting pregnant. She's asked her husband to get a vasectomy, but he doesn't want to, and he may have very valid reasons for feeling that way.So now they're at a bit of a marital standoff. Neither of them knows what to do or how to resolve it.The truth is, they both have valid reasons. They both feel strongly about their perspectives. Neither one is necessarily right or wrong. But this is the kind of issue that, if left unresolved, can grow into a much bigger problem and create serious conflict and tension in the marriage.And this situation isn't uncommon. In fact, it happens all the time. Couples often find themselves with differing opinions where both people feel justified and both may actually be right.So the question becomes: how do you resolve something like this?In situations like this, it's easy for things to escalate. A wife might say, “Well, then we're not going to be intimate until you go get a vasectomy,” drawing a hard line and issuing an ultimatum. On the other hand, a husband might respond with, “I'm not doing it, and you're just going to have to deal with it,” which can leave his wife feeling dismissed and anxious every time intimacy comes up.You can see how dynamics like this, and so many others like it, can quickly lead to resentment, hurt feelings, and deeper marital strain.The good news is, there are solutions. Not just for this situation, but for the many conflicts couples face in marriage.In this episode, we're going to share our thoughts on this specific scenario and also talk more broadly about how to navigate disagreements like this, the kinds that show up in marriages every single day.If you haven't already, go check out the Ultimate Intimacy App in the app stores, or at ultimateintimacy.com to find "Ultimate Intimacy" in your marriage. It's FREE to download and so much fun! Find out why close to 1M people have downloaded the app and give it such high ratings and reviews!Check out the new UandI App we just released after a year in development.WANT AMAZING PRODUCTS TO SPICE THINGS UP? YES PLEASE... CLICK HEREFollow us on Instagram @ultimateintimacyapp for app updates, polls, giveaways, daily marriage quotes and more.If you have any feedback, comments or topics you would like to hear on future episodes, reach out to us at amy@ultimateintimacy.com and let us know! We greatly appreciate your feedback and please leave us a review.Enjoy the podcast or have some feedback for us? Shoot us a message!
Being successful in marriage sometimes looks like letting go of unrealistic expectations and striving for real connection. Rebecca St. James and Cubbie Fink talk with Jim Daly about a few adjustments they made in their own communication. Also, Greg and Erin provide some hope for husbands who struggle to connect with a really emotional wife. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Lasting Ever: Faith, Music, Family, and Being Found by True Love for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Finding God's Love in Marriage and Life Unsung Hero Official Lionsgate Website Contact our Counseling Team Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Marriage Podcast, please give us your feedback.
Text us your questions or topics for the show! We got you!Cass Morrow, Author of Disrupting Divorce: The NEW Man. Saving Struggling, Sexless, and Toxic Marriages.Kathryn Morrow, Author of Behind The White Picket Fence.Stop doubting your success—start living it.In this episode of The ‘NEW' Marriage (Ep382), Cass and Kathryn rip apart the lies that keep you stuck: self-sabotage, mixed signals, emotional manipulation, and the “nice guy” trap. We get brutally honest about financial infidelity, betrayal, and why most couples are terrified of actually winning.Ready to break the cycle?DM PODCAST for real answers.
Being successful in marriage sometimes looks like letting go of unrealistic expectations and striving for real connection. Rebecca St. James and Cubbie Fink talk with Jim Daly about a few adjustments they made in their own communication. Also, Greg and Erin provide some hope for husbands who struggle to connect with a really emotional wife. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Lasting Ever: Faith, Music, Family, and Being Found by True Love for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Finding God's Love in Marriage and Life Unsung Hero Official Lionsgate Website Contact our Counseling Team Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Marriage Podcast, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1196/29?v=20251111
What was the moment like when you got engaged? Greg and Erin Smalley tell the story of when he asked Erin to marry him. Then, Jim Daly talks to Rebecca St. James and her husband Cubbie on how he popped the question on a wintry night in Nashville Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Lasting Ever: Faith, Music, Family, and Being Found by True Love for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Finding God's Love in Marriage and Life Unsung Hero Official Lionsgate Website Leave us a Comment Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Marriage Podcast, please give us your feedback.
Text us your questions or topics for the show! We got you!Cass Morrow, Author of Disrupting Divorce: The NEW Man. Saving Struggling, Sexless, and Toxic Marriages.Kathryn Morrow, Author of Behind The White Picket Fence.You're letting the WRONG people in your marriage—and it's killing you.This episode of The ‘NEW' Marriage (Ep381) exposes how outside voices, toxic friends, and even family sabotage your relationship.Cass and Kathryn go raw on boundaries, emotional safety, the “roommate trap,” and why you must PROTECT your marriage at all costs.Real talk, real stories, and brutal TRUTH from our latest live event—plus how to finally break free from the cycle of unhappiness.Ready to rebuild?DM PODCAST for next steps.
John X hosts the third episode of “Born In Trouble” with guests Robert Brooks (in-studio) and Andrew Johnson (host of the Men Money and Marriage Podcast). The conversation ranges from reactions to a Spanish-language halftime performance and public discomfort with other cultures, to concerns that the U.S. is increasingly divided and “full of” contradictions. They discuss faith and the idea that there is only one God/Jesus, argue that protecting vulnerable children is a moral imperative, and condemn pedophilia while criticizing how high-profile cases and trials are drip-fed to distract the public. They talk about Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell's alleged intelligence ties, and claim Epstein did not want Black people on the island, framing it as “white on white crime,” while cautioning against pulling Black people in as scapegoats. They revisit Michael Jackson, suggesting allegations were tied to power and music publishing, describing how he amassed catalogs (including the Beatles and Sony-related publishing) and used leverage in the industry, including returning Little Richard's rights. The episode also covers immigration and business incentives to exploit undocumented labor, including avoiding taxes/benefits, and connects this to broader U.S. history and Manifest Destiny, arguing people are “coming back” to land taken from Mexico. They speculate about hidden history, restricted sites like parts of the Grand Canyon, and debates over identity, criticizing tribalism and the use of slurs within communities. Andrew shares concerns about his daughter's future, rising costs, and the increasing age of first-time homebuyers; they discuss 50-year mortgages as “glorified renting” and how lack of equity could discourage divorce. They debate AI's impact on jobs, suggesting timelines are exaggerated but warning about motives, and they argue screen-based schooling and phone dependence reduce creativity and critical thinking in Gen Z. They briefly mention hypocrisy around anti-LGBTQ rhetoric (including Grindr spikes during Republican conventions) and insist people should be judged by character rather than group identity. The episode closes with a warning about scapegoating, references to “ghetto loans” from mortgage work, commentary on hypocrisy in politics and culture, and a sign-off framing the episode as “Devil Worshipers,” with plans for future episodes and a possible one-on-one with Grant Lancaster. 00:00 Cold Open and Guests 01:02 Valentine's Day Banter 02:49 Welcome to Born In Trouble 03:40 Super Bowl Halftime Debate 05:47 Do We Stand for Anything 06:19 Faith and Protecting Kids 08:40 Immigration and Business Incentives 10:57 Division and Distraction Politics 12:35 Michael Jackson Revisited 15:02 Publishing Power and Catalog Wars 18:06 Epstein Network and Race 23:01 Manifest Destiny and Hidden History 25:34 Identity Tribalism and Language 28:55 When Did It Get So Tribal 29:16 Tribal Cities Talk 31:18 Parenting and Housing Fears 32:25 Looking Rich Economy 33:22 Fifty Year Mortgages 36:16 Aging Out the Demo 37:32 AI Jobs Reality Check 42:02 Screen Age Kids 45:05 Tribalism and Community 49:19 LGBTQ and Hypocrisy 54:17 Closing Thoughts and Signoff
What was the moment like when you got engaged? Greg and Erin Smalley tell the story of when he asked Erin to marry him. Then, Jim Daly talks to Rebecca St. James and her husband Cubbie on how he popped the question on a wintry night in Nashville Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Lasting Ever: Faith, Music, Family, and Being Found by True Love for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Finding God's Love in Marriage and Life Unsung Hero Official Lionsgate Website Leave us a Comment Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Marriage Podcast, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1196/29?v=20251111
One of the best lessons in marriage is that you don't have to solve everything this very moment. Sometimes, it's best to take a deep breath. Jim Daly and his wife Jean talk to the Smalley's about why slowing down can help bring the tension down when you're upset at your mate. Also, Erin will give you some pointers for how to make things right if you haven't been treating your spouse well. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book The Healthy Marriage Devotional for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Five Ways to Grow Closer as a Couple Hope Restored Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Marriage Podcast, please give us your feedback.
One of the best lessons in marriage is that you don't have to solve everything this very moment. Sometimes, it's best to take a deep breath. Jim Daly and his wife Jean talk to the Smalley's about why slowing down can help bring the tension down when you're upset at your mate. Also, Erin will give you some pointers for how to make things right if you haven't been treating your spouse well. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book The Healthy Marriage Devotional for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Five Ways to Grow Closer as a Couple Hope Restored Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Marriage Podcast, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1196/29?v=20251111
Have you ever misunderstood something your spouse said? We've all done it at some point. Jim Daly chats with Greg and Erin about a time they worked through a misunderstanding while moving. Plus, John asks the Smalley's on how working through a miscommunication can build trust with your spouse. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book The Healthy Marriage Devotional for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Five Ways to Grow Closer as a Couple Hope Restored Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Marriage Podcast, please give us your feedback.
Have you ever misunderstood something your spouse said? We've all done it at some point. Jim Daly chats with Greg and Erin about a time they worked through a misunderstanding while moving. Plus, John asks the Smalley's on how working through a miscommunication can build trust with your spouse. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book The Healthy Marriage Devotional for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Five Ways to Grow Closer as a Couple Hope Restored Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Marriage Podcast, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1196/29?v=20251111
You want your marriage to bless future generations to come. Greg opens up about the marriage legacy he comes from, and how that inspires him today. Then, Jim Daly talks with Jerry Jenkins about how being legacy-minded in his marriage has helped his sons. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Hedges for your donation of any amount! Hope Restored Healing My Life and marriage After an Eating Disorder Contact our Counseling Team The Hedges Challenge Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Marriage Podcast, please give us your feedback.
You want your marriage to bless future generations to come. Greg opens up about the marriage legacy he comes from, and how that inspires him today. Then, Jim Daly talks with Jerry Jenkins about how being legacy-minded in his marriage has helped his sons. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Hedges for your donation of any amount! Hope Restored Healing My Life and marriage After an Eating Disorder Contact our Counseling Team The Hedges Challenge Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Marriage Podcast, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1196/29?v=20251111
The culture tells us that porn isn't a big deal. But the truth is, it's catastrophic to a relationship. Erin and Greg Smalley share why porn is bad for a marriage. Also, Jim Daly talks with Jerry Jenkins about how to protect your marriage from pornography. He also recounts how he fell in love with his wife. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Hedges for your donation of any amount! Hope Restored Healing My Life and marriage After an Eating Disorder Contact our Counseling Team The Hedges Challenge Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Marriage Podcast, please give us your feedback.
Text us your questions or topics for the show! We got you!Cass Morrow, Author of Disrupting Divorce: The NEW Man. Saving Struggling, Sexless, and Toxic Marriages.Kathryn Morrow, Author of Behind The White Picket Fence.When Words Don't Match Actions: Marriage Communication Mistakes!Struggling with mixed signals in your marriage?Cass and Kathryn Morrow dig into why words and actions often don't align—and how that destroys trust, triggers resentment, and sabotages communication.Learn the most common marriage communication mistakes, the truth about validation, and how to break the cycle of misalignment. Get raw, real advice to help you rebuild connection and communicate with honesty and empathy.Tune in to The 'NEW' Marriage for practical steps that actually work.
Send a textIn Part II of this timely and honest conversation, Marriage Mondays with The Kings moves from awareness to transformation. After exploring the generational roots of the independent woman mindset, this episode focuses on how strength can be both a gift and a barrier in marriage.Independence builds resilience, work ethic, and self-sufficiency. But when survival mode turns into over-functioning, emotional guardedness, or difficulty receiving support, it can quietly create distance in relationships. Many strong women find themselves exhausted from carrying everything, struggling with trust, and unsure how to shift from “I've got it” to “We've got it.”The Kings provide practical tools for moving from survival to partnership—learning how to communicate needs, release emotional backup plans, stop over-carrying, and embrace healthy interdependence without losing identity.Because independence helps you survive. But partnership helps you thrive.Support the show
Text us your questions or topics for the show! We got you!Cass Morrow, Author of Disrupting Divorce: The NEW Man. Saving Struggling, Sexless, and Toxic Marriages.Kathryn Morrow, Author of Behind The White Picket Fence.Why Your Wife Is Avoiding the Bedroom?Discover why your wife may be avoiding the bedroom and how to rebuild trust, intimacy, and connection in marriage. Cass and Kathryn Morrow break down covert contracts, emotional safety, and the real reasons behind bedroom avoidance.Learn practical tips to reconnect, communicate, and create lasting passion. Tune in for raw, honest advice and actionable steps to transform your relationship.Join The 'NEW' Marriage revolution and start changing your story today.
Does it feel like you're making progress as a couple, only to take a few steps back? Krista and David Dunham talk to Jim Daly on how they faced this very scenario with her eating disorder. Plus, the Smalley's share how to evaluate if you're getting better at persevering through challenges as a couple. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Table for Two for your donation of any amount! Hope Restored Healing My Life and marriage After an Eating Disorder Contact our Counseling Team Take the Reactive Cycle Assessment Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Marriage Podcast, please give us your feedback.
Text us your questions or topics for the show! We got you!Cass Morrow, Author of Disrupting Divorce: The NEW Man. Saving Struggling, Sexless, and Toxic Marriages.Kathryn Morrow, Author of Behind The White Picket Fence.Ready to stop being the “nice guy” and actually LEAD in your marriage?Cass and Kathryn destroy the excuses, call out the real reasons your wife disrespects you, and show you how to take back control—without miles of text messages or weak apologies. It's about TRUTH, integrity, and making decisions that actually move your marriage forward.Get the raw, real steps to leadership, connection, and a marriage where you're finally respected.
If you or your spouse are dealing with a serious struggle, how can you be honest and get help? David and Krista Dunham share with Jim Daly about how Krista struggled with an eating disorder, and some mistakes they made too. Then, Greg and Erin will give you some ideas for if your spouse is struggling, but isn't seeking the help they need. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Table for Two for your donation of any amount! Hope Restored Healing My Life and marriage After an Eating Disorder Contact our Counseling Team Resources: Eating Disorders Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Marriage Podcast, please give us your feedback.
Text us your questions or topics for the show! We got you!Cass Morrow, Author of Disrupting Divorce: The NEW Man. Saving Struggling, Sexless, and Toxic Marriages.Kathryn Morrow, Author of Behind The White Picket Fence.You think you hit rock bottom?Think again. Most couples don't even see why their marriage is failing until it's almost too late.We're breaking down the ugly truth—your apology problem, your fake boundaries, and the real reason you're not having sex.Cass and Kathryn get brutally honest about their own marriage struggles, breakthroughs, and how facing the REAL issues leads to insane intimacy. Stop lying to yourself—this is the wake-up call you need.
Text us your questions or topics for the show! We got you!Cass Morrow, Author of Disrupting Divorce: The NEW Man. Saving Struggling, Sexless, and Toxic Marriages.Kathryn Morrow, Author of Behind The White Picket Fence.Let's cut the bullshit—one boundary will save your marriage faster than any therapy session.We're talking about shutting down those “innocent” private convos with the opposite sex. No more windows where there should be walls.In this episode, Cass and Kathryn drop TRUTH BOMBS on why coed emotional sharing destroys trust, how to set boundaries that actually work, and why your partner's safety matters more than your ego. Get raw, get real, and stop sabotaging your marriage.DM PODCAST for next steps.
Do you remember when you were dating and you wanted to marry your special someone? Greg Smalley tells about the moment he knew he wanted to marry Erin. Also, Jim Daly chats with Cubbie Fink and his wife Rebecca St. James on how Cubbie intentionally pursued her. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Lasting Ever: Faith, Music, Family, and Being Found by True Love for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Finding God's Love in Marriage and Life Practice Makes Parent Unsung Hero Official Lionsgate Website Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Marriage Podcast, please give us your feedback.
Text us your questions or topics for the show! We got you!Cass Morrow, Author of Disrupting Divorce: The NEW Man. Saving Struggling, Sexless, and Toxic Marriages.Kathryn Morrow, Author of Behind The White Picket Fence.Why do men shut down instead of leaving a sexless marriage?Raw truth, no bullshit. Cass and Kathryn break down stonewalling, emotional shutdown, and the real reasons men check out instead of walking out.Lessons from 42 years of pain, failed relationships, and the slow poison killing your commitment. Stop lying to yourself, Brother.Get real, get honest, get your life back.DM PODCAST for the tools to disrupt divorce.
Your spouse may be wonderful, but it's not wise to find all of your happiness from them. Erin Smalley shares why couples need to look for satisfaction in God, not just marriage. Then, Jim Daly talks to Rebecca St. James and her husband Cubbie. She discusses how surrendered her dream of having a family to God. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Lasting Ever: Faith, Music, Family, and Being Found by True Love for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Finding God's Love in Marriage and Life Practice Makes Parent Unsung Hero Official Lionsgate Website Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Marriage Podcast, please give us your feedback.
Text us your questions or topics for the show! We got you!Cass Morrow, Author of Disrupting Divorce: The NEW Man. Saving Struggling, Sexless, and Toxic Marriages.Kathryn Morrow, Author of Behind The White Picket Fence.Porn, Fantasy & The Silent Betrayal!Porn, fantasy, and silent betrayal are wrecking marriages—let's get fuckin' real.Why does therapy fail, what's the TRUE betrayal, and how do you break the cycle? Cass & Kathryn rip the lid off the “happy wife, happy life” bullshit, get raw about fantasy, lies, and what actually works to rebuild trust and connection.If you're sick of surface-level advice and want the TRUTH, this episode's for you. Listen, confront your habits, and change your marriage—NOW.
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Every couple goes through loss sometimes. John and Greg open up about times they went through loss in their marriages, and how God showed up during those times. Also, Jim and Jean Daly share how they worked through a season of mourning. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book The Healthy Marriage Devotional for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Five Ways to Grow Closer as a Couple Contact our Counseling Team Hope Restored Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Marriage Podcast, please give us your feedback.
Have you or your spouse ever had an unexpected outburst? It might be that there are unrealistic expectations underneath the surface. Greg and Erin talk to Jim and Jean Daly about how they've worked through expectations and misunderstandings. Plus, John asks the Smalley's how you can practice genuine honesty for the sake of your marriage. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book The Healthy Marriage Devotional for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Five Ways to Grow Closer as a Couple Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage Contact our Counseling Team Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Marriage Podcast, please give us your feedback.
So many people regret not spending enough time with their family. How do you avoid making that very mistake? Erin Smalley addresses how she's seen that very scenario in her counseling office. Plus, Jim Daly talks to Jerry Jenkins about things he learned from interviewing five high-profile men, and how that inspired him to spend time with his wife and kids. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Hedges for your donation of any amount! Hope Restored How to Guard Your Marriage From Temptation 5 Traditional Marriage Vows: What They Mean and Why They're Still Important The Hedges Challenge Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Marriage Podcast, please give us your feedback.
Flirting might seem harmless. But, it's dangerous to flirt with someone who isn't your spouse. Jerry Jenkins tells Jim Daly a poignant story of how flirting led to an affair with a couple he knew at church. He'll also discuss importance of keeping your wedding vows. Then, John and the Smalley's encourage you to remember and think about your wedding vows, even if you've been married for a long time. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Hedges for your donation of any amount! Hope Restored How to Guard Your Marriage From Temptation 5 Traditional Marriage Vows: What They Mean and Why They're Still Important The Hedges Challenge Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Marriage Podcast, please give us your feedback.
How are you dealing with the baggage you've brought into your marriage? We all bring some, but the key is taking appropriate action to address it. David and Krista Dunham talk to Jim Daly about how they discovered Krista had an eating disorder while they were dating. Also, Erin Smalley discusses what you can do if your spouse has a serious problem, but is not seeking help. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Table for Two for your donation of any amount! Hope Restored Healing My Life and marriage After an Eating Disorder Contact our Counseling Team Body Image Issues and Eating Disorders Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Marriage Podcast, please give us your feedback.
Perfectionism is something many people struggle with. It's also very bad for your marriage. Jim Daly talks to David & Krista Dunham on how her struggles with perfectionism led to an eating disorder. You'll also hear from Greg Smalley, who will share about giving yourself grace, even if you mess up. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Table for Two for your donation of any amount! Hope Restored Healing My Life and marriage After an Eating Disorder Contact our Counseling Team Body Image Issues and Eating Disorders Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Marriage Podcast, please give us your feedback.