Your Spouse is Still Your Friend

What Do You Appreciate About Your Mate?

What would happen in your marriage if you simply told your spouse what you love about them? Kathy Lipp joins Jim Daly to share about an experiment she and her church did with couples. Then, Erin Smalley discusses the difference that giving your spouse regular compliments can make.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast [http://focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast] or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Happy Habits for Every Couple [https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2026-06-30?refcd=2495604]   Focus on Marriage Assessment [https://sf.fotf.com/qgz2fj]    Fun Ways to Pep Up Your Marriage [https://store.focusonthefamily.com/fun-ways-to-pep-up-your-marriage-digital-product/?refcd=2495604]    Download the Godcaster App [https://sf.fotf.com/i4fpsa]   Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage [https://sf.fotf.com/qa4agv]   Support This Show! [https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/24fom-donate/?refcd=2495604]   If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Marriage Podcast, please give us your feedback. [https://sf.fotf.com/cyey4q]

4 Simple Things You Can Do

What if your marriage was only a small adjustment away from going to the next level? Scott and Vanessa Martindale talk to Jim Daly about 4 things you can do that'll keep the communication strong with your spouse. Also, Greg Smalley breaks down why simple habits add up over time.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast [http://focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast] or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Blended and Redeemed [https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2026-06-25?refcd=2495603]   Focus on Marriage Assessment [https://sf.fotf.com/5s6t5x]    Redeeming Your Blended Marriage [https://store.focusonthefamily.com/redeeming-your-blended-marriage-digital/?refcd=2495603]    Download the Godcaster App [https://sf.fotf.com/td8exu]   Conversation Starters for Date Nights [https://sf.fotf.com/fms91q]   Support This Show! [https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/24fom-donate/?refcd=2495603]   If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Marriage Podcast, please give us your feedback. [https://sf.fotf.com/cyey4q]

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]   Counseling Consultation and Referrals [http://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]