Focus on the Family Marriage Podcast

Finding Stability in a Tough Season

How do you get along with your mate when circumstances are tough? Jeff and Sarah Walton have faced a number of challenges, and they speak with Jim Daly on some things they've learned. Then, Greg and Erin discuss what it means for a couple to give their struggles to the Lord. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILYTogether Through the StormsFocus on Marriage AssessmentStaying Married Through the Storms of Life (Digital Download)Listen to Focus Live on GodcasterSpeak to Counselor

Staying Organized in the School Year

Is it a challenge for you to keep the house clean? As we approach a new school year, Kristi Clover and Jim Daly offer young moms some encouragement for how to teach kids to clean. Plus, John and Danny will give some guidelines for how to make cleaning fun, even if you kid doesn't want to do it. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.M.O.M.: Master Organizer of MayhemTake the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting AssessmentSimple Ways to Organize Your Home and Family (digital)Avoiding Chore WarsListen to Focus Live on the Godcaster app

Indicators for Blended Family Success

Learning to adapt well as a blended family is not a simple process. Jim Daly talks with Ron Deal on some of the top stressors in blended marriages. Then, Greg and Erin encourage all couples to deal with issues when they're small before they turn into something problematic. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILYThe Smart Stepfamily MarriageFocus on Marriage AssessmentImproving Your Marriage as a Blended Family Couple (Digital)Listen to Focus Live on Godcaster Counseling Consultation and Referrals

Midlife Doesn’t Have to be a Crisis

What if the midlife years of your marriage could be some of the richest? Bill and Pam Farrel share how to do some healthy life reflections in the middle years. Then, Erin Smalley encourages you and your mate to have a vision for your current season of life. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILYThe 10 Best Decisions a Couple Can MakeFocus on Marriage AssessmentNavigating Midlife Transitions in Your Marriage I-II (Digital)Marriage ChampionsListen to Focus Live on Godcaster

When an Unfaithful Spouse Confesses

If one or both spouses have been unfaithful, it's a horrible betrayal to the marriage. Tim and Kathy Bush join Jim Daly to share how they survived a time where both of them had been unfaithful in the relationship. Also, Erin Smalley discusses some of the key indicators that a marriage will make it, even if there's been infidelity. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILYSex on the First DateHope RestoredHow One Couple Overcame Infidelity And Broke Generational Cycles I-II (Digital Download)Speak to a counselorMarriage First Aid Kit