Focus on the Family Marriage Podcast - When Kids Get in the Way

About this episode

The episode discusses the challenges of maintaining a strong marriage while raising children and features insights from various guests on making time for each other.

Kids are a blessing, but they also require you to be more intentional to spend time with your spouse. John and the Smalley's open up about times they felt disconnected in their marriages when raising children. Plus, Jim Daly talks to Dave and Ashley Willis about making time for dates with your spouse, even if you have little kids. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Focus on Marriage Assessment How To Avoid Bad Influences On Your Marriage Practice Makes Parent Podcast Hope Restored Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Marriage Podcast, please give us your feedback.

People in this episode

Host: Jim Daly

Guests: John Smalley, Dave Willis, Ashley Willis

Topics covered

• marriage
• parenting
• relationships
• intentionality
• disconnection

Keywords

• marriage podcast
• parenting
• spouse time
• relationship advice
• Focus on the Family

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Focus on the Family, Ambassador Ministries

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