As your kids grow up, changes will happen in your marriage. No matter how much you love your children, your marriage must remain a priority. Greg, Erin and John discuss transitions couples go through, and adjusting to changes with your children. 

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Preparing for Transitions

If you’re married — or soon to be — you’ve got questions. What makes this relationship work? How do I fix it when it breaks? Where do I go when I need help? Host John Fuller and marriage experts Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley help answer those questions with practical, down-to-earth insights based on God’s design for marriage. Find answers and inspiration in every short episode of this Christian marriage podcast.

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How do you remain thankful for your mate, even when you notice their flaws? John and the Smalley's share some ideas for seeing the best aspects of your spouse. Plus, Matt and Lisa Jacobson talk with Jim Daly about how God's love for us compels us to better love our mate.
 
 
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Four Ways Couples Can Wake Up from Feeling Stuck in Marriage
 
Believing the Best About Your Spouse 
 
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Choosing to Be Thankful for Your Mate

What can you do when your spouse isn't showing the spiritual maturity you'd hoped for? Jim Daly talks with Matt and Lisa Jacobson about why it's best to focus on your own walk with God. Also, John asks Greg and Erin about how you can practically stay focused on the Lord.
 
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Improve Your Marriage Through Thankfulness
 
Spiritual Unity: How I Built Trust in My Marriage 
 
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Owning Your Faith, Even When Your Spouse Doesn’t Own Theirs

What do you find romantic? John, Erin, and Greg share examples of what's romantic to them. Plus, Bill and Pam Farrel talk with Jim Daly about simple, yet effective ways you can romance your spouse.
 
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Romance: It's Not Just for Valentine's Day
 
Understanding the Differences Between You and Your Spouse 
 
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The Different Ways Men and Women Are Romantic

How do you and your spouse try to resolve conflict? John asks Greg and Erin about ways they've learned to get better at managing conflict in their relationship. You'll also hear a lighthearted discussion Jim Daly had with Bill and Pam Ferrel on how they've worked through misunderstandings.
 
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Understanding the Differences Between You and Your Spouse
 
Why are Men Like Waffles? Why are Women Like Spaghetti? 
 
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Passwords to Resolve Conflict

How you talk about and make decisions on money as a couple is extremely important for the unity of your marriage. John and the Smalley's address common mistakes couples make regarding their finances. Then, Jim Daly speaks with Bob and Linda Lotich about some of the rules they have for handling money.
 
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Preparing for Transitions

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