Focus on the Family Strengthening Marriage Podcast · Focus on the Family

The Dangers of Not Engaging Emotionally

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Jim Turner says disconnected men are walking in constant disobedience to nearly every command of Scripture.
This episode discusses the dangers of emotional disconnection in marriage, featuring personal stories from hosts and guests about dismissing feelings and misaligned perceptions. It includes a bold claim that disconnection is disobedience to God and promotes resources like counseling intensives for healing.

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A frank faith based look at how emotional distance can wear down a marriage.

The episode looks at emotional closeness in marriage and the gap that opens when a husband assumes provision and verbal affection are enough. Greg Smalley speaks plainly about the collapse of his first marriage, saying his wife did not feel cherished or truly connected even when…

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For when you want a faith-centered reset on emotional closeness in marriage.

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