About this episode

The episode discusses the changes and challenges of midlife marriage with insights from guests Lisa-Jo Baker and Greg Smalley.

The midlife years of marriage are filled with changes, but can also be very rich. Lisa-Jo Baker joins Jim and Jean Daly to address some of the ways she had to adjust to the middle years of life. Then, Greg Smalley opens up about struggles men usually face during that time-period.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book The Middle Matters for your donation of any amount!   Focus on Marriage Assessment   Thriving as a Wife and Mom in the Middle Years     Abounding Midlife Living     Breaking Free of Midlife Boundaries   Support This Show!   If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Marriage Podcast, please give us your feedback.

People in this episode

Hosts: Jim Daly, Jean Daly

Guests: Lisa-Jo Baker, Greg Smalley

Topics covered

• midlife marriage
• adjustments in marriage
• men's struggles
• personal growth
• family dynamics

Keywords

• midlife
• marriage
• adjustments
• men's struggles
• personal growth
• family

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Focus on the Family, Focus on Marriage Assessment

Products: The Middle Matters

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