Focus on the Family Marriage Podcast

The Needs of Military Spouses

Today, we honor the sacrifices of our military and spouses of veterans. Erin Smalley shares some of the statistics of how military families battle loneliness. You'll also hear from Jessica Manfre, who joins Jim Daly to share about how you can reach out to those serving in the armed forces.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast [http://focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast] or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book Never Alone for your donation of any amount! [https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2026-05-26?refcd=2478001]   Focus on Marriage Assessment [https://sf.fotf.com/oc91a5]   Hope and Encouragement for Military Families [https://store.focusonthefamily.com/hope-and-encouragement-for-military-families-digital/?refcd=2478001]    Resources: Military Issues [https://sf.fotf.com/r2cn2g]    Counseling Consultation and Referrals [https://sf.fotf.com/wp55uu]   Support This Show! [https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/24fom-donate/?refcd=2478001]   If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Marriage Podcast, please give us your feedback. [https://sf.fotf.com/cyey4q]

When Your Spouse Needs to Get Healthier

What do you do if your spouse is making unhealthy lifestyle choices? Dave Willis talks with Jim Daly about how his wife Ashley encouraged him to go to the doctor and deal with his health issues. Plus, Greg and Erin address how to respond well if you've tried talking to your mate about their diet and lifestyle, but he or she hasn't listened yet.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast [http://focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast] or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book Naked and Healthy for your donation of any amount! [https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2026-05-21?refcd=2476502]   Focus on Marriage Assessment [https://sf.fotf.com/br4wgk]   Taking a Health Journey With Your Spouse [https://store.focusonthefamily.com/taking-a-health-journey-with-your-spouse-digital-download/?refcd=2476502]    Counseling Consultation and Referrals [https://sf.fotf.com/rwd5ai]    Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage [https://sf.fotf.com/bu0kst]   Support This Show! [https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/24fom-donate/?refcd=2476502]   If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Marriage Podcast, please give us your feedback. [https://sf.fotf.com/cyey4q]

Staying Healthy in the Midlife

The midlife years of marriage are filled with changes, but can also be very rich. Lisa-Jo Baker joins Jim and Jean Daly to address some of the ways she had to adjust to the middle years of life. Then, Greg Smalley opens up about struggles men usually face during that time-period.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast [http://focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast] or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book The Middle Matters for your donation of any amount! [https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2026-05-19?refcd=2450204]   Focus on Marriage Assessment [https://sf.fotf.com/bs1x98]   Thriving as a Wife and Mom in the Middle Years [https://store.focusonthefamily.com/thriving-as-a-wife-and-mom-in-the-middle-years-digital-download/?refcd=2450204]    Abounding Midlife Living [https://sf.fotf.com/m74cf9]    Breaking Free of Midlife Boundaries [https://sf.fotf.com/nayz5j]   Support This Show! [https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/24fom-donate/?refcd=2450204]   If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Marriage Podcast, please give us your feedback. [https://sf.fotf.com/cyey4q]

Vulnerability is Healthy

Does it feel like conflict sets your marriage back instead of making it stronger? Erin opens up about how her and Greg struggled to get along early on in their marriage. Then, Jim Daly chats with two couples - Milan and Kay Yerkovich and Marc and Amy Cameron - on how to be honest about your emotions with your spouse, in ways that don't lead to big arguments.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast [http://focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast] or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book How We Love for your donation of any amount! [https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-product-2026-05-14?refcd=2472802]   Focus on Marriage Assessment [https://sf.fotf.com/tuwa6v]   How Love Styles Can Help You Grow Closer as a Couple - I-II [https://store.focusonthefamily.com/how-love-styles-can-help-you-grow-closer-as-a-couple-i-ii-digital/?refcd=2472802]    Counseling Consultation and Referrals [https://sf.fotf.com/qnmdrj]    Learn to Identify Your Emotions in Marriage [https://sf.fotf.com/egzbyb]   Support This Show! [https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/24fom-donate/?refcd=2472802]   If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Marriage Podcast, please give us your feedback. [https://sf.fotf.com/cyey4q]

Healthy vs. Unhealthy Spouses

When have you last examined your own flaws instead of fixating on your spouse's? Greg describes how distressed couples have a tendency to focus too much on their mate's issues instead of their own. Plus, Les and Leslie Parrott share how to tell if you're a healthy or an unhealthy spouse.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast [http://focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast] or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book Healthy Me, Healthy Us for your donation of any amount! [https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2026-05-12?refcd=2471901]   Focus on Marriage Assessment [https://sf.fotf.com/dpz9h9]   Improve Yourself, Improve Your Relationships [https://store.focusonthefamily.com/improve-yourself-improve-your-relationships-digital-download/?refcd=2471901]    Counseling Consultation and Referrals [https://sf.fotf.com/3vxby5]    Hope Restored [https://sf.fotf.com/kbggc5]   Support This Show! [https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/24fom-donate/?refcd=2471901]   If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Marriage Podcast, please give us your feedback. [https://sf.fotf.com/cyey4q]