Repeat Back Your Spouse’s Interests

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Repeat Back Your Spouse’s Interests

March 14, 2024

When your spouse shows genuine interest in something you enjoy, it's like good medicine for the heart. Bill and Pam Farrel talk with Jim Daly about how they've encouraged couples to express curiosity in something your mate likes doing. Also, John and the Smalley's cover a common communication struggle many husbands deal with in marriage.

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If Your Spouse Isn’t the Romantic Type

May 7, 2024

What do you find romantic? Jim Daly joins Bill and Pam Farrel to discuss how men and women desire romance differently. Also, John and the Smalley's encourage you to seek to romance your spouse over getting what you want every time. Find us online at http://focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2024-02-15?refcd=2057904 https://assessments.focusonthefamily.com/s3/focus-on-marriage-assessment?refcd=2057904 https://store.focusonthefamily.com/how-waffles-and-spaghetti-can-build-a-stronger-marriage-digital-download/?refcd=2057904 https://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/understanding-the-differences-between-you-and-your-spouse/ https://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/keeping-romance-alive/ https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

How a Couple Gave Away $1 Million

May 2, 2024

Small acts of generosity add up over time. Bob and Linda Lotich talk with Jim Daly about how God put it on their hearts to give away $1 million. Then, you'll hear from John Fuller and Greg Smalley who will encourage you and your mate to be generous with even small amounts that you have. Find us online at http://focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2024-03-05?refcd=2052104 https://assessments.focusonthefamily.com/s3/focus-on-marriage-assessment?refcd=2052104 https://store.focusonthefamily.com/finding-financial-freedom-together-as-a-couple-digital-download/?refcd=2052104 https://www.focusonthefamily.com/?s=generosity+in+marriage https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/investing-in-others-through-gods-love/ https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Should You Tithe as a Couple?

April 30, 2024

Practicing generosity to your local church is a wonderful thing to do as a couple. John and Greg address how they've learned give regularly to their respective church congregations. Also, Jim Daly speaks with Bob and Linda Lotich on why God wants us to be cheerful givers. Find us online at http://focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2024-03-05?refcd=2051803 https://assessments.focusonthefamily.com/s3/focus-on-marriage-assessment?refcd=2051803 https://store.focusonthefamily.com/finding-financial-freedom-together-as-a-couple-digital-download/?refcd=2051803 https://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/tithing-when-your-spouse-objects/ https://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/coping-with-financial-crisis-and-maintaining-your-marriage/ https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/