Welcome to the Connect2 marriage podcast by Focus on the Family Singapore! Married life can be filled with twists and turns, especially with the day-to-day priorities, and stresses in life, including the times we run into conflict with our spouse. No matter the state of your relationship today, we want to help your marriage thrive. Join us as we figure out life and love together, and go deep into the conversations and questions (often unspoken) about the toughest topics on connection, intimacy and lifelong love. While there are no perfect marriages, there is always room to grow to be the...
Latest episodes
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15 min
The Benefits of Marriage Mentoring
Could couple mentoring strengthen your marriage, even when things are going well?In this episode, Sheryl Chua shares how learning from a more experienced couple can bring fresh per…
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18 min
Why Every Couple Needs a Marriage Mentor
We hope this episode encourages you to invest in your marriage and discover how mentoring can help your relationship thrive for the long term.Whether you're newly married or have b…
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21 min
How to Talk About Finances After Marriage
“Financial capital is only one form of wealth. The richest families are those that invest in relationships, values and shared purpose.” – Audrey What does financial intimacy look l…
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22 min
How to Discuss Finances While Dating
How do your family experiences shape the way you think about money today? Can financial conversations become a source of trust and intimacy rather than conflict in marriage?In this…
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22 min
Supporting our Spouse Through Tough Times
"Sometimes we need to process our feelings before we can act on a solution." — Rodney"Holding the space is saying, 'I am here. Take your time.'" — Li YenEvery marriage will go thro…
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23 min
Keeping Love, Fun and Friendship Alive in Marriage
Is friendship in your marriage taking a back seat?Between deadlines, family commitments and the demands of daily life, it can be easy to lose sight of the small ways we show love.…
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19 min
Thriving Together Through Marriage
Do you sometimes feel like you and your spouse are not on the same team? How can couples navigate differences without constantly clashing, and can differing personalities and paren…
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18 min
5 Children, One Strong Marriage
“If the house is in chaos, it's still okay.” – Liaw Chun HuanIn this warm and honest conversation, Chun Huan and Morica share their journey of raising five children while intention…
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14 min
The Secrets to a Healthy Marriage
Explore a refreshing vision of marriage where two whole individuals come together with purpose and hope. Delia Ng, CEO of Focus on the Family Singapore, unpacks what truly sustains…
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17 min
Why Are Young People Not Dating?
“Dating apps are a good tool if we remember they are just that—a tool—and focus on meeting the people behind the profiles. We have to use them wisely, without unrealistic expectati…
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19 min
Married Couples as Business Partners
Building a business as a married couple presents unique challenges that go beyond strategy and growth.Have you taken the time to define what success means together as a couple?Host…
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23 min
One Marriage, Two Dreams, One Shared Purpose
What dreams did you bring into your marriage, and how have they evolved over time? How couples align individual dreams into a shared purpose?Married young and still carrying dreams…
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22 min
What’s Really Behind Our Low Fertility Rate?
The pace of life, transactional thinking, work pressures, caregiving load and mental health concerns all shape why fewer couples are choosing to have children today. Beneath Singap…
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25 min
Should We Have Another Child?
Should we have another child? What does it really mean to step into parenthood as a couple?In this episode, host June speaks with Ethan and Naomi Lim, parents of a young toddler, a…
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15 min
Staying Close to Your Spouse Through Life’s Seasons
“Keeping our connection alive as husband and wife is really about being intentional. When you are intentional, it becomes more meaningful to spend time together.” – PeterA couple's…
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18 min
Building a Marriage that Communicates Better
In many marriages, couples seek therapy not because they lack love, but because communication has quietly broken down. In a world filled with noise, hurry, and competing demands, s…
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20 min
Rediscovering Your Spouse and Your Shared Dreams
While each season has its own beauty and needs, the empty‑nest years can bring both freedom and unexpected challenges. With grown‑up children and quieter homes, many couples find t…
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24 min
What Does Nourishing Your Spouse Look Like Through the Seasons?
Experts say modern couples face pressures that didn’t exist decades ago, turning what once felt simple into a constant balancing act of communication and emotional connection. With…
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13 min
What Does Healthy Sexuality in Marriage Look Like?
What does healthy sexuality in marriage look like?We hear from family and marital therapist Benny Bong to unpack the deeper layers of healthy sexuality. Benny explains that true in…
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34 min
Help! I Can’t Live With My In-Laws
Grandparents often step in to help raise grandchildren, but what happens when support turns into tension?In this episode of the Connect2 Podcast, host Ee Jay speaks with Fook Cheon…