Many of us know a couple who's lost a child, and the pain is devastating. John and the Smalley's share how they've seen couples walk through this. Then, Jim Daly and Gary Thomas discuss the need for community that couples have during a trying season.

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Hope Restored

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Resources: Grieving the Loss of a Child

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Even if you come from a broken home, there is still hope for you. Jim Daly talks with Ron Deal about his own personal background of coming from a blended family. Then, John Fuller talks with the Smalley's about the need for couples in a blended marriage to be honest with each other about their pasts.

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Living in a Stepfamily

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The statistics indicate many couples today are part of a blended family. If that's you or someone you know, John and the Smalley's will provide some hope on learning to move forward. You'll also hear Jim Daly and Ron Deal discuss how choosing to remarry impacts more people besides just you and your mate.

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Remarriage Doesn’t Wipe Away Memories and Old Habits

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What is the difference between sex and intimacy? Jim Daly speaks with Dr. Juli Slattery, who helps people understand God's design for sex. Plus, John talks with Greg Smalley about questions we can ask our spouse to discern if we're meeting each other's needs.

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The 5 Love Languages Quiz

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The world tells you that good sex is about what feels right to you. However, that's not the biblical approach. John and the Smalley's address misconceptions many couples have about sex. You'll also hear Jim Daly and Dr. Juli Slattery discuss why your character is the most important part of your sex life in marriage.

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What is Intimacy?

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It hurts when your spouse has said mean things to you. If you're feeling resentment because of rude comments from your mate, Jim Daly and Dr. Randy Schroeder share a 4-step formula to help you move on productively in your marriage. Then, Greg talks with John and Erin about how someone can be patient, even when his or her spouse doesn't see a need to apologize for hurtful comments.

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Should You Always Apologize for Words That Hurt Your Spouse’s Feelings?

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Being a good listener doesn't happen by accident. It takes intentionality. Greg Smalley shares with Erin Smalley and John Fuller about how he's learning to get better at listening. Plus, Jim Daly speaks with counselor, Dr. Randy Schroeder, about why it's best to listen well and offer constructive feedback to your spouse. They will also bring up why negative criticism is so dangerous.

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Coping with Alienation, Anger, and Anxiety in Marriage

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When your schedule is full, it's hard to make time for your spouse. John Fuller talks with Erin Smalley about ways each of them has struggled with overcrowding their schedules in their marriages. Then, Jim Daly and Gary Thomas discuss why busyness isn't good for your relationship. They'll also share about how to hear from God, when making decisions in your marriage.

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God's Design for Marriage

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Financial struggles can lead to bitterness in your marriage, if you aren't careful. Jim Daly and marriage expert Gary Thomas share how your marriage can survive a financial hardship. Also, John Fuller and Erin Smalley discuss how to handle any anger you feel toward your spouse about money.

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Embrace Your Money Type to Find Financial Unity

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Your marriage is building a legacy that will one day be remembered. To encourage you to leave a godly legacy, Jim Daly chats with Kimberly and Danny Ray Thompson about living for what truly matters. You'll also hear John Fuller and the Smalley's share about a couple they admire.

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The Focus on the Family Marriage Assessment is designed to evaluate the strength of 12 essential traits of your marriage. Do you know your marriage's strengths and weaknesses?

How to Rekindle a Relationship with Your Spouse

Is Your Marriage Worth Imitating?

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