Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage

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Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage

Did you know the Hebrew root word for marriage is the same as mess? Okay, maybe not, but it wasn’t a stretch to believe, right? This is the podcast for Christian married couples who are in the middle of a messy moment. They need to laugh. They need clear, practical advice. And they need to hear from someone with an actual degree in this thing. Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley are those people. They have reached millions of couples through their counseling practices, books, events, and work at Focus on the Family.

  1. 1 G FA

    Cherishing the Differences in Your Spouse

    No two people in marriage are the same, and differences that were initially fun and quirky may cause friction over time! In this weeks episode, listen to a conversation from Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, where Greg & Erin explain how you can learn to cherish the differences in your spouse. Later, we try a new segment called "What Would You Do?" where Greg & Erin talk about what they would do if one of them decided to leave the faith. Then, we answer a question from a listener about her alcoholic husband.   Click here to receive "The Wholehearted Wife: 10 Keys to a More Loving Relationship" for a gift of any amount!   Donate Now!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

    51 min

  2. 4 NOV

    How to Leave and Cleave

    In Genesis 2:24, the bible explains that, as one flesh, married couples should leave their family of origin and cleave to each other. But, practically speaking, what does that mean? Join Greg & Erin as they sit down with Scott Kedersha & Gabrielle McCullough of the More than Roommates podcast to talk about how to leave and cleave. Later, we sit down with a newly engaged couple to discuss how they can prepare for marriage. Then, we answer a question from a listener who wants to know how she can improve a damaged relationship with her mother-in-law.   Click here to listen to Scott & Gabrielle's podcast, More than Roommates   Click here to check out Focus on the Family's premarital marriage curriculum, Ready to Wed   Check out Greg's article, "12 Questions Every Father Should Ask His Future Son-In-Law"   Donate Now!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

    49 min

  3. 28 OTT

    Avoid the Chore War

    Each of us comes into marriage with different expectations regarding how chores should be divided up and conquered. Join Greg & Erin as they sit down to discuss how you and your spouse can avoid having a "chore war" with each other. Later, counselor Jenny Coffey joins us to discuss preventing emotional burnout in marriage. And lastly, we’ll answer a question from a listener who wants to know how to have productive conversations with her husband when they disagree.   Click here to receive Greg & Erin's book, Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage, for a gift of any amount!   Listen to Greg and Erin talk about the Chore War on Focus on the Family with Jim Daly   Click here to read Greg's article about chores in marriage   Learn more about Heart Talk and Work Talk   Donate Now!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

    44 min

  4. 21 OTT

    Glorifying the Lord as a Wife

    God invented marriage, and His word calls us to glorify Him in everything we do. Join Greg & Erin as they speak with social media influencer Milena Ciciotti to discuss how she glorifies the Lord in her marriage by staying grounded in biblical truth. Later, in marriage myths, we discuss the pros and cons behind the trending #tradwife phenomenon. Then, we answer a question from a listener who wants to know how she can cope with her husband’s sexual history.   Click here to take Greg & Erin's Marriage Assessment   Hope Restored Marriage Intensive. Marriage counseling grounded in biblical principles. Find healing today.   Donate Now!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

    50 min

  5. 14 OTT

    When Trust is Broken

    How do you fix your marriage when trust is broken? How do you trust again after betrayal? Join Greg & Erin as they sit down with Lysa TerKeurst to talk about how you can heal from broken trust. Then, we hear a riveting devotional from Bill Arbuckle about betrayal. Later, we hear a question from a listener who wants to know how to rebuild intimacy with her husband after infidelity.   Click here to receive Lysa's new book, I Want To Trust You, But I Don't, for a gift of any amount!   Donate Now!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

    48 min

  6. 7 OTT

    Safety in Marriage

    Feeling safe, and making sure your spouse feels safe, is key to a healthy marriage, but did you know that safety encompasses the mental, spiritual, emotional, and physical aspects of our lives? Join Greg & Erin as they sit down with marriage expert, Dr. Bob Paul, to discuss safety in marriage. Later, join us for date night conversation starters. Then, we answer a question from a listener who wants to know her and her husband can reconnect after the birth of their first child.   Click here to receive Dr. Paul's book, Empowered to Love, for a gift of any amount!‌   Donate Now!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

    55 min

  7. 30 SET

    When You (or Your Spouse) is a People Pleaser

    This week, join Greg & Erin as they sit down with Whitney & Tanner Lowe to discuss the struggle many couples face with seeking approval and people-pleasing, especially in today's social media driven world. Then, we debunk the popular marriage myth that says marriage will fix all your problems. Later, we hear a question from a listener who wants to know if her husband is too tied to his family.   Click here to receive Whitney's book, Set Your Eyes Higher, for a gift of any amount!‌   When You (or Your Spouse) is a People Pleaser   Donate Now!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

    45 min

  8. 23 SET

    Pursuing the Lord Together

    In what ways are you and your spouse growing in the Lord together? Join Greg & Erin as they sit down with pastoral counselor Jerry Jones to discuss how you can pursue the Lord as a couple and as individuals. Later, we answer a question from a guest who wants to know how she and her husband can navigate their sex life with aging bodies.   Click here to take our free marriage assessment!   Click here to learn more about Focus on the Family's marriage intensive program - Hope Restored   Click here for Ready to Wed, Greg & Erin's premarital curriculum.   Click here to sign up for Focus on the Family's Resist the Drift marriage event!   Click here for detailed instructions on Jerry's 52-day Spiritual Connection marriage tool!   Donate Now!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

    28 min
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Did you know the Hebrew root word for marriage is the same as mess? Okay, maybe not, but it wasn’t a stretch to believe, right? This is the podcast for Christian married couples who are in the middle of a messy moment. They need to laugh. They need clear, practical advice. And they need to hear from someone with an actual degree in this thing. Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley are those people. They have reached millions of couples through their counseling practices, books, events, and work at Focus on the Family.

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