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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.

Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage Focus on the Family

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    • 4.8 • 259 Ratings

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.

    Mark and Rosie Makinney: Fighting Porn in Marriage Part 1

    Mark and Rosie Makinney: Fighting Porn in Marriage Part 1

    How do we fight against pornography in marriage? Over the next two episodes Greg and Erin tackle this important subject with Mark and Rosie Makinney. Later we are joined by Focus on the Family Counselor Geremy Keeton to dive deeper into the effects of porn on marriage and as always we get a question from one of our listeners about rekindling intimacy after infidelity.

     

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    Restoring Trust After a Confession of Pornography Addiction

     

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    • 50 min
    Gary Chapman: Five Love Languages for Marriage

    Gary Chapman: Five Love Languages for Marriage

    What are your love languages? Dr. Gary Chapman joins Greg and Erin to breakdown the 5 love languages and why they are important in a marriage. Then Greg and Erin talk about their own love languages and how they are intentional in using those in their marriage. Later we answer a question from a listener about his struggles with emotional connection and communication.

     

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    • 36 min
    The Impact of a Strong Wife

    The Impact of a Strong Wife

    Celebrating Mom! Rebecca St. James joins Greg and Erin to discuss becoming a wife and mother. Rebecca also talks about the film about her families journey "Unsung Hero". Rebecca talks about her mom Helen Smallbone as she encouraged and supported her husband and kids in a time of crisis. Later we talk about how best to honor women. and we get a listener question about couples that are struggling with infertility.

     

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    • 38 min
    The Two Will Become One Flesh Merger Moment

    The Two Will Become One Flesh Merger Moment

    What happens when you have conflict in your marriage? Author Kari Trent Stageberg joins Greg and Erin to discuss the merge moment in her marriage and the steps they took as the two shall become one flesh. Later Greg and Erin will debunk another Marriage Myth and we get a powerful listener question from a woman trying to do everything she can to avoid the dreaded "D'" word.

     

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    • 35 min
    Unpacking 'Unsung Hero'

    Unpacking 'Unsung Hero'

    Greg and Erin talk with Luke and Joel Smallbone and their sister, Rebecca St. James talk about their own family story behind the Unsung Hero movie. The movie follows the family' s mother, Helen Smallbone , as she uses her faith to hold her husband and children together by turning struggles into an adventure and exercise their faith in God Later we will have our always fun conversation starter segment. We wrap the show with a listener question about settling while you are dating.

     

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    • 42 min
    Dave and Ashley Willis: Boundaries with In-Laws (Part 2)

    Dave and Ashley Willis: Boundaries with In-Laws (Part 2)

    Greg and Erin continue their discussion with Dave and Ashley Willis about setting boundaries with your in-laws. Later Joannie DeBrito joins the show to weigh in on how to set healthy boundaries with your in-laws with your spouse. We wrap with a listener question from Jay about a spouse being unreceptive toward their feelings.

     

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    • 40 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
259 Ratings

259 Ratings

Jazzy peteet ,

My 1 year of my marriage

Am first on this postcast and just finished the chapter on the book omg! 🤩🤩🤩❤️❤️❤️ love it! I going to help me focused more about my marriage!

bugdrg ,

Poorly done!

When I first started listening I was excited, but now, it seems it is just Greg and Erin talking to themselves, hoping someone is listening. Way too much about themselves. Over and over and over! Not nearly enough marriage encouragement or tips. All about them and their issues. Sounds like they may need counseling! Unfollowing.

AllisonM77 ,

So real and genuine

I love listening to Greg and Erin because they share their struggles and stories where they have not behaved the best. It makes them real. I absolutely love this podcast!

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