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When an Underlying Issue Becomes a Big Problem
New Jan 08, 2026 12 min

When an Underlying Issue Becomes a Big Problem

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...

Why Perfectionism is Dangerous for a Marriage
Jan 06, 2026 10 min

Why Perfectionism is Dangerous for a Marriage

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 diso...

God Was Working Before You Got Married
Jan 01, 2026 12 min

God Was Working Before You Got Married

How was God working in your heart before you met your spouse? Jim Daly talks to Rebecca St. James and her husband Cubbie Fink on lessons God taught them and ways they stayed active before they walk...

Live for God, Not the Crowd
Dec 30, 2025 11 min

Live for God, Not the Crowd

As Christians, we're called to please God. So, how do you balance that with trying to make your spouse happy? Dr. Greg Smalley will help you discern if your goal is to obey God, or if you're focusi...

When Your Love Changes
Dec 25, 2025 10 min

When Your Love Changes

One of the beauties and challenges of marriage is that your spouse is always changing. Greg and Erin join Jim Daly and his wife Jean to explain how you can learn to love your spouse more with time....

Say "Good Morning" Before Giving Your To-Do List
Dec 23, 2025 10 min

Say "Good Morning" Before Giving Your To-Do List

Have you told your spouse how much you appreciate him or her recently? It can be easy to get caught up in the to-do lists of life, and miss telling them "thank you." Jim Daly and his wife Jean, alo...

Safe Boundaries, Strong Love
Dec 18, 2025 11 min

Safe Boundaries, Strong Love

Focus on the Family When you set a boundary, it can lead to deeper intimacy with your spouse. John and Erin will encourage you to be intentional about setting boundaries in your marriage. Then, Jim...

Protecting What Matters Most
Dec 16, 2025 10 min

Protecting What Matters Most

It's important to recognize where you're tempted so you can guard your marriage. Jim Daly and Jerry Jenkins address how sex, money and pride are the top areas where most people battle temptation. T...

Finding Your Way Back to Each Other
Dec 11, 2025 13 min

Finding Your Way Back to Each Other

How do you embrace the ways you and your spouse are so different? Greg Smalley gives a helpful perspective for appreciating your mate's uniqueness. Also, Jim Daly talks to Tara Lalonde and Dr. Bob ...

Reigniting Romance in Your Marriage
Dec 09, 2025 12 min

Reigniting Romance in Your Marriage

Has the romance run dry in your marriage? Most couples go through a season where that happens. Erin Smalley gives a few tips for small things you can do if the romance is low. Then, Jim Daly talks ...

Your Stories Before You Were Married
Dec 04, 2025 10 min

Your Stories Before You Were Married

It's wonderful to recount your story before you and your spouse fell in love. Jim Daly talks with Rebecca St. James and her husband Cubbie on what their lives were like before they met. Plus, John ...

Embracing God’s Redemption
Dec 02, 2025 11 min

Embracing God’s Redemption

Focus on the Family In Christ, you can experience redemption, even after you've made poor choices in your marriage. Jim Daly talks with Jim Turner on how to confront lies you might believe about yo...

Be Focused and Have Fun
Nov 27, 2025 11 min

Be Focused and Have Fun

How do you like to bless your mate and ask him or her, "how are you doing?" It's good to make that a regular part of your relationship. The Smalley's joined Jim and Jean Daly to discuss the importa...

Fine China, and Simple Blessings
Nov 25, 2025 11 min

Fine China, and Simple Blessings

What does the Bible mean when it calls wives a "weaker vessel?" Jay and Laura Laffoon join Jim Daly to offer a beautiful perspective on what that term actually means. Then, Erin and Greg explain wh...

Be Careful with Physical Touch
Nov 20, 2025 12 min

Be Careful with Physical Touch

Most affairs can be traced back to small compromises. Erin Smalley addresses how she's seen that very truth in her counseling practice, and why there's still hope if you're feeling tempted. Plus, J...

Practical Ways to Guard Against Temptation
Nov 18, 2025 11 min

Practical Ways to Guard Against Temptation

All of us need boundaries to protect ourselves from sexual temptation. Greg and Erin open up about something that helps them fight tempting thoughts. Then, Jim Daly talks to Jerry Jenkins about how...

Talking at the Heart Level
Nov 13, 2025 13 min

Talking at the Heart Level

What helps you and your spouse connect emotionally? Jim Daly speaks to Tara Lalonde and Dr. Bob Paul about a concept they refer to as Heart Talk, and how you can practically do it. Plus, Erin provi...

She Climbed Out a Window
Nov 11, 2025 13 min

She Climbed Out a Window

It's common for you and your spouse to have different styles for trying to resolve conflict. Jim Daly joins Dr. Bob Paul and Tara Lalonde, who both open up about times they worked through conflict ...

“I Messed Up! Can My Story Be Redeemed?”
Nov 06, 2025 10 min

“I Messed Up! Can My Story Be Redeemed?”

It's easy to believe the lie that things won't get better. But, we serve a God who's in the business of redemption. Jim Turner sits down with Jim Daly to explain how God has healed his story, even ...

Going for a Heart Walk
Nov 04, 2025 12 min

Going for a Heart Walk

When was the last time you and your spouse went for a walk together? Erin Smalley discusses how the simple activity of going for a walk can help you and your spouse connect. Then, Jim Daly intervie...