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Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage

Focus on the Family

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

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58:31

Supporting Military Marriages

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2025/06/30

On this episode of 'Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage' Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley celebrate our troops and their families, and talk with Beth Runkle about the challenges military spouses face and the dynamic of military home life -- which includes frequent moves, loneliness, saying goodbye for deployments, and the emotional strain of maintaining relationships. Beth shares personal experiences about resentment towards military life, the importance of communication, and how finding faith helped her

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56:17

Better Marriage - Better Life

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2025/06/16

Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley interview Dr. Gary Chapman, renowned author of 'The Five Love Languages' and other marriage-related books. On this episode we discuss practical insights from Chapman's new book, 'A Simple Guide for a Better Marriage.' Highlights include addressing common communication issues in marriage, the importance of humility, techniques for handling conflicts, and the role of apologies and forgiveness. Dr. Chapman shares his wisdom from 60 years of marriage, emphasizing the need for

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57:30

Sports Analogies for Marriage

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2025/05/19

In this episode of Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage, Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley discuss strategies to strengthen marriages using biblical principles and sports analogies! We spent some time with marriage coaches George and Tondra Gregory who shared their experiences working with NFL teams and their approach to marriage ministry. Topics include defining a 'win' in marriage, navigating cultural and communication differences, and the importance of intentional growth through life transitions. The

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47:07

Stormie Omartian - The Power of Prayer for Marriage

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2025/05/12

On this episode of Crazy Little Thing called Marriage, Dr. Greg Smalley and Erin Smalley discuss the benefits of prayer in relationships with the one and only Stormy Omartian, an award-winning author known for her 'Power of a Praying' series. Stormy shares her personal story, highlighting the role of prayer in overcoming marital challenges like depression, anger, and PTSD. You'll learn how prayer will foster unity, commitment, and positive change in your marriage. We also address a listener question

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58:11

I May Have Married A Narcissist

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2025/04/14

On this episode of Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage, Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley discuss narcissism in marriages with Dr. Dewey Wilson. What does it look like, what is it's impact on relationships, and how can we help both those exhibiting narcissistic behaviors and those living with narcissistic individuals? He provides insights from his research on clinical and subclinical narcissism, particularly among millennials. Greg & Erin also explore common communication misunderstandings between

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68:32

Guarding Your Vows: Affair Prevention

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2025/03/31

On this episode of Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage, Greg and Erin speak with marriage counselors, Dr. Jorge and Danisa Suarez as they share their marriage journey, including the challenges they faced, such as dealing with expectations from others and maintaining their commitment to God. They emphasize the importance of commitment to one another, communication, and setting boundaries of safety to protect and strengthen marriages. We'll offer insights on dealing with infidelity, highlighting the

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47:29

Keeping Your Marriage Strong While Parenting Special...

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2025/03/03

In this episode of Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage, Greg and Erin discuss how couples can maintain a thriving marriage while caring for a special needs child with Evan and Karen Reedal. Greg and Erin also talk about personal experiences of navigating responsibilities in the kitchen and teamwork. We'll share tips on taking care of your heart during challenging times and answer a listener's question on the same topic. The episode also includes conversation starters for couples, and a special recipe

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47:07

Loving and Liking Your Spouse For Life

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2025/02/24

In this episode Greg and Erin discuss the importance of investing in marriage and personal growth with Arlene Pellicane, who talks about her latest book 'Making Marriage Easier' and outlines four key decisions to improve marriage: playing by God's rules, giving thanks, serving one's spouse, and prioritizing fun. The episode covers effective communication strategies, such as discussing sensitive topics with humility and respect, and the importance of self-care. A listener's question regarding a

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54:51

Men in The Marriage Arena

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2025/02/17

Romance, sacrifice, and what it means to be a Godly man. These are just a few of the things Jim & Shanna Ramos will help couples understand as they challenge listeners with the responsibility of making their marriage extrordinary. Click here to receive the book Dialed-In for a gift of any amount! Go to the Show Notes to link to the full Ted Cunningham presentation. Donate Now! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

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57:58

Revealing Romance Secrets Pt.2

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2025/02/03

Healthy habits in marriage develop only when you are intentional about them. Greg and Erin will continue to share their 12 Romance Secrets that you can incorporate into your relationship to keep the love alive in your marriage. Click here to receive Greg & Erin's, Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage, for a gift of any amount! Call Focus on the Family at 1(855) 771-4357, or click here, to receive free counseling consultation. Donate Now! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave

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41:35

Pornography and Marriage

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2024/12/09

How do you rebuild trust in your marriage after pornography addiction? This week, join Greg & Erin as they sit down with Nick & Michelle Stumbo of Pure Desires Ministries to talk about their journey through Nick's addiction and the healing process that followed. Later, we hear a devotional from Bill Arbuckle. Later, we answer a question from a listener who wants to know if she and her fiance should place boundaries on their wedding night. Click here to receive Nick's book, "Setting Us

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52:38

Becoming Marriage Champions

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2024/09/02

You don't have to be married for decades to become a Marriage Champion; you can start right now! Join Greg & Erin as they sit down with blossoming Marriage Champions JC & Saundra Mena to discuss how young married couples can strengthen their relationship, and pour into others. Later, we interview counselor Geremy Keeton about why marriage mentorship is important, and then we answer a question from a listener who wants to know what the bible means when it says she should submit to her

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52:21

Healing After Divorce

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2024/07/29

We discourage every couple from divorce, but sometimes there isn't a choice. Join Greg & Erin as they sit down with author Susan Birdseye as she shares her story about facing infidelity, divorce, and the goodness of God. Later, we hear a devotion from Bill Arbuckle about famed explorer Ernest Shackleton. Then, we hear a question from a listener who wants to know how they can have emotional conversations with their unemotional spouse. When Happily Ever After Shatters - for a gift of any amount

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50:09

Supporting Your Spouse's Independent Pursuits

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2024/07/22

Do you find yourself wondering how you balance dependence & independence in your marriage? Join Greg & Erin as they sit down with Dr. Juli Slattery and her husband Michael, to talk about how they've maintained an intimate connection supported through successful, time consuming, independent careers. Later, we debunk the popular marriage "prepare for sex to become boring." Then, we answer a question from a listener who wants to know how to fix her marriage if her spouse is unwilling to go to

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45:08

Bill and Pam Farrel: The Code to Unlock Your Spouse...

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2024/06/24

Greg & Erin conclude their discussion with Bill and Pam Farrel on the code to unlock your spouse, taking a detailed look at what husbands need in a marriage. Later, we sit down with newlywed couple, Alex and Megan. Then, we hear a question from one of our listeners who wants to know how she can deal with feelings of jealousy towards her husbands friendships outside of the marriage. The Secret Language of Successful Couples .Donate Now! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to

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Bill and Pam Farrel: The Code to Unlock Your Spouse...

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2024/06/17

Are you yearning for deeper connection with your spouse? Join us as Greg & Erin sit down with authors and relationship experts Bill and Pam Farrel as they share their secret on how you can unlock a better relationship. Then, we debunk a popular myth about kids! Later, we hear a question from a listener who wants to know how his spouse can help him depression and anxiety. Hey! Get Bill and Pam's book, The Secret Language of Successful Couples, for a gift of any amount. Take the free Marriage

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43:11

Celebrating Dads!

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2024/06/10

It's our Father's Day celebration! Greg and Erin celebrate Dad's and talk about the challenges facing Fathers with Dr. Danny Huerta. Then Bill Arbuckle shares a wonderful Father's Day devotional. Later we answer a question about tips and trick as your family welcomes a newborn.Practice Makes Parent Podcast We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

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Jerry and Kate Angelo: Reconnecting with Your Spouse...

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2024/06/03

What do you do when you are feeling emotionally abandoned in your marriage? Is your husband or wife ignoring you? Greg and Erin talk about how to tackle this subject with your spouse, and Jerry and Kate Angelo demonstrate how praying together can bring you back together in your marriage. Then we get into one of our favorite segments, Conversation Starters. Later we answer a question from a listener about her spouse's job conflicting with her beliefs. Marriage Assessment Conversation Starters 9

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46:06

Mark and Rosie Makinney: Fighting Porn in Marriage...

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2024/05/27

How do we fight against pornography in marriage? Greg and Erin wrap their conversation with Mark and Rosie Makinney on this important topic.. Also we continue our conversation with Focus on the Family Counselor Geremy Keeton. Geremy discusses setting boundaries and what counseling looks like in dealing with porn in a marriage. Later we get a question from one of our listeners about dealing with conflicting personalities in their marriage.Receive the book Aftershock for your donation of any

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50:24

Mark and Rosie Makinney: Fighting Porn in Marriage...

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2024/05/20

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.Receive the book Aftershock for your donation of any amount! Help for Pornography Addiction Restoring Trust After a Confession

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