The FOCCUS® Conversation – En Español | Episode 001
Marriage preparation is about much more than planning a wedding. It is an opportunity for couples to build a foundation for a lifetime of love, faith, communication, and commitment.
In the inaugural episode of The FOCCUS® Conversation – En Español, host Deacon Gregorio Elizalde welcomes Deacon José Lara, FOCCUS® Spanish Programs Manager, and his wife, Conchita Lara, for an inspiring discussion about the importance of intentional marriage preparation and the power of meaningful conversations.
Drawing from decades of marriage ministry experience, José and Conchita share their personal story, explain how FOCCUS® helps engaged couples discover important topics they may have never discussed, and offer practical wisdom for building strong, Christ-centered marriages.
One message resonates throughout the entire conversation:
“Silence never solves problems. Conversation does.”
The episode explores how honest dialogue strengthens relationships long before a couple walks down the aisle and continues to nurture healthy marriages throughout life.
In This Episode
- Why marriage preparation matters
- The mission and purpose of FOCCUS®
- Common challenges facing engaged couples today
- Communication as the foundation of a healthy marriage
- The role of faith and prayer in married life
- José and Conchita Lara’s personal marriage testimony
- How FOCCUS® and REFOCCUS® help couples grow together
- Why meaningful conversations create stronger marriages
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Official Transcripts
To make this resource accessible to a broader audience, FOCCUS® Marriage Ministries provides professionally edited transcripts in both English and Spanish.
About The FOCCUS® Conversation – En Español
The FOCCUS® Conversation – En Español is a bilingual ministry outreach of FOCCUS® Marriage Ministries featuring conversations about marriage preparation, marriage enrichment, communication, faith, and family life.
Hosted by Deacon Gregorio Elizalde, each episode features ministry leaders, clergy, and experienced marriage mentors who provide practical guidance for couples preparing for marriage and those seeking to strengthen their relationship. New episodes explore topics that help couples build stronger marriages through intentional conversations rooted in faith.
About FOCCUS®
For more than 40 years, FOCCUS® Marriage Ministries has helped millions of couples begin meaningful conversations about the most important aspects of married life. Today, FOCCUS® programs are available in 22 languages and are used by dioceses, churches, counselors, and marriage ministries throughout the world.