Vulnerability is Healthy

Building Trust & Friendship

Just like your house needs a solid foundation, your marriage needs trust. Dr. Henry Cloud joins Jim Daly to share about why showing empathy is required for building trust. Then, Erin Smalley explains why trust is necessary for having a deeper friendship with your spouse.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast [http://focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast] or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Trust [https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2026-06-23?refcd=2495602]   Focus on Marriage Assessment [https://sf.fotf.com/m1q9er]    Learning to Build Healthy Trust [https://store.focusonthefamily.com/learning-to-build-healthy-trust-i-ii-digital/?refcd=2495602]    Download the Godcaster App [https://sf.fotf.com/fiq9pg]   https://sf.fotf.com/gbdju2 [https://sf.fotf.com/gbdju2]   Support This Show! [https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/24fom-donate/?refcd=2495602]   If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Marriage Podcast, please give us your feedback. [https://sf.fotf.com/cyey4q]

What Every Woman Wants from a Man

Every wife longs to feel safe in her marriage. Jim Daly and Brant Hansen discuss why women find it so attractive if a man seeks to protect them. Also, Greg Smalley talks about how men need to step up and take responsibility for leading their wives well   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast [http://focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast] or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   The Men We Need [https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2026-06-18?refcd=2495502]   Focus on Marriage Assessment [https://sf.fotf.com/r2wtdx]    Being the Man Your Family Needs [https://store.focusonthefamily.com/being-the-man-your-family-needs-digital-download/?refcd=2495502]    Download the Godcaster App [https://sf.fotf.com/dnfc9z]   The Unique Matter of Manhood [https://sf.fotf.com/29ngne]   Support This Show! [https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/24fom-donate/?refcd=2495502]   If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Marriage Podcast, please give us your feedback. [https://sf.fotf.com/cyey4q]

The Male & Female Brains

Men and women tend to respond to stress and situations very differently. Jim Daly and Gary Thomas address the differences in brain chemistry between husbands and wives. Then, John and the Smalley's discuss what a husband can do if a wife keeps bringing up the same problem in conversations.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast [http://focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast] or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Loving Him Well [https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2026-06-16?refcd=2495701]   Focus on Marriage Assessment [https://sf.fotf.com/s8bq7p]    How to Positively Influence Your Husband [https://store.focusonthefamily.com/how-to-positively-influence-your-husband-digital-product/?refcd=2495701]    Download the Godcaster App [https://sf.fotf.com/ivkzw6]   Counseling Consultation and Referrals [https://sf.fotf.com/wbhzpd]   Support This Show! [https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/24fom-donate/?refcd=2495701]   If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Marriage Podcast, please give us your feedback. [https://sf.fotf.com/cyey4q]

Accepting When Your Mate Says "No"

If you want a good relationship, you sometimes have to tell your spouse, "No." Arlene Pellicane talks about a time where she had to have a tough conversation with her husband on learning to accept her "No." Also, Greg and Erin share how working through tough scenarios can lead to better friendship with your mate.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast [http://focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast] or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Focus on Marriage Assessment [https://sf.fotf.com/ix43mx]   How To Avoid Bad Influences On Your Marriage [https://store.focusonthefamily.com/how-to-avoid-bad-influences-on-your-marriage-digital/?refcd=2494701]    Practice Makes Parent Podcast [https://sf.fotf.com/q8i8pu]    Hope Restored [https://sf.fotf.com/areycf]   Support This Show! [https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/24fom-donate/?refcd=2494701]   If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Marriage Podcast, please give us your feedback. [https://sf.fotf.com/cyey4q]

When Kids Get in the Way

Kids are a blessing, but they also require you to be more intentional to spend time with your spouse. John and the Smalley's open up about times they felt disconnected in their marriages when raising children. Plus, Jim Daly talks to Dave and Ashley Willis about making time for dates with your spouse, even if you have little kids.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast [http://focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast] or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Focus on Marriage Assessment [https://sf.fotf.com/ix43mx]   How To Avoid Bad Influences On Your Marriage [https://store.focusonthefamily.com/how-to-avoid-bad-influences-on-your-marriage-digital/?refcd=2494701]    Practice Makes Parent Podcast [https://sf.fotf.com/q8i8pu]    Hope Restored [https://sf.fotf.com/areycf]   Support This Show! [https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/24fom-donate/?refcd=2494701]   If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Marriage Podcast, please give us your feedback. [https://sf.fotf.com/cyey4q]