29 episodes
Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage Focus on the Family
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4.8 • 163 Ratings
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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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Debra Fileta: Working Through Seasons of Marriage (Part 1)
What are the seasons of marriage? Today, Debra Fileta joins Greg and Erin to discuss the four seasons of marriage that couples can go through. Plus, Greg and Erin will talk through some conversation starters about how they started their relationship!
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Hear some more stories from Greg and Erin on the Focus on the Family Broadcast!
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Want to hear more from Debra on this topic? Check out her Focus on the Family Broadcast!
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Money and Marriage
Are finances in marriage a trigger point for you and your spouse? On today's episode, Greg and Erin talk with Chuck Bentley and his wife Ann about common money issues in marriage and how you can get on the same page financially with your husband or wife. Plus, you'll hear some great conversations starters about money and marriage!
Click here to get Chuck and Ann's book for a gift of any amount!
Check out this free video series about improving finances in your marriage!
Don't know how to talk about money with your spouse? Use these conversation starters.
Read this article to learn more about how you can create a financial plan that's right for your marriage!
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True Love Stories
Do you tell your love story? Today, Greg and Erin talk about the importance of love stories! Rhonda Stoppe joins the conversation and shares how God has used her story to help her kids and the people around her. Plus, you'll get to hear Greg and Erin share a little bit about their own personal love story!
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Want to hear more of Greg and Erin's love story? Click here to learn more!
Have questions about remarriage after divorce? Check out this article.
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How to Save Your Marriage
Why do most marriages fail? How can you fix a broken marriage? On today's episode, Dr. David Clarke joins Greg and Erin to talk about the practical steps that couples should take when their marriage is struggling and some of the common signs of a failing marriage. Plus, you'll hear from Christian counselor Nick White about how spouses can save their marriage.
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Click here to get the PDF about recovering from an affair.
Does your marriage need help? Check out our Hope Restored Intensive.
If you and your spouse are constantly fighting, watch this video series to learn how you can fight your way to a better marriage!
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Treating Your Spouse with Respect
How can you find ways to show respect to your husband or wife? Greg and Erin talk with Matt and Lisa Jacobson about how important it is to show respect to your spouse on a regular basis. And, Matt and Lisa share their very unique love story! Then, the Smalley's talk with newlywed, Kennedy Unthank, about how he has learned to show his wife his love.
Click here to get the Loving Your Husband/Wife Well Bundle for a gift of any amount!
Want to hear more from Matt and Lisa Jacobson? Click here to watch their Focus on the Family Broadcast!
If you think you might be in an abusive relationship, check out this Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage episode to learn more.
Watch this video series to learn more about how you can cherish and love your spouse!
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The Importance of Prayer in Your Marriage
Do you pray with your spouse on a regular basis? On today's episode, Greg and Erin discuss praying scripture over your marriage with Jodie Berndt. Plus, you'll hear a devotion from Bill Arbuckle about how prayer is essential to your spiritual growth as a couple!
Click here to get Jodie's book "Praying the Scriptures for Your Marriage" for a gift of any amount!
Want to learn Greg and Erin's favorite marriage verses? Click here!
Struggling to find ways to pray with your spouse? Check out Jodie's Berndt's prayer cards!
Did you know that prayer can lead to deeper intimacy in your marriage? Check out this article to learn more!
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Customer Reviews
Love
I love listening to this podcast one of my favorites! I donated to receive a free book 3 times only got one book waiting for the other two still..
Relatable, encouraging and Biblically sound
Thank you so much for taking the time to produce such an incredible show! I love how you both share stories from America to make it seem so relatable to what my husband and I go through! It brings so much guidance and clarity for us both and we appreciate how generous you are giving away your books for donations.
Very relatable
Listened to all of the shows. The content is so relatable and encouraging to where I am in my marriage. Giving me new perspective and approach to improve my situation. Thank you for sharing your wisdom. Look forward to hearing more.