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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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36:17

Gary Chapman: Five Love Languages for Marriage

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2024/05/13

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. Receive the book The Five Love Languages for your donation of any amount! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave

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38:23

The Impact of a Strong Wife

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2024/05/06

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. We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

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33:59

Chad and Tori Masters: Christian Marriage and...

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2024/03/25

Can marriage survive infertility? Today, Chad and Tori Masters join Greg and Erin to talk about their journey waiting for their son, Micah. Plus, Bill Arbuckle gives a devotion about looking for God in waiting seasons!Check out this article to learn more about how you can thrive, even in a waiting season! Click here to listen to the Practice Makes Parent Podcast! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

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37:29

Gary Thomas: Making Marriage Work When There are...

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2024/03/11

How do you know your marriage is over? Gary Thomas joins Greg and Erin to talk about how marriage is hard, but worth it. Plus, Greg and Erin will talk through some conversation starters!Get a copy of Gary's book, Cherish, for a gift of any amount! Check out these conversation starters to use on date night! Click here to read Erin's article about healing separations. We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

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48:33

Mo Isom Aiken: Battling a Selfish Mindset

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2024/03/04

How can you and your spouse successfully become a team? Mo Isom Aiken joins Greg and Erin to talk about what it's like being a wife and mother battling a "me" mindset. Plus, we'll hear from newlywed's Alex and Megan Seeley about how they learned to being to switch to a team mentality in marriage!Learn more about your strengths and weaknesses as a couple by taking our free Marriage Assessment!

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37:04

Guy and Amber Lia: Marriage Stress Help

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2024/02/26

How does stress affect marriage? On today's episode, Greg and Erin talk to Guy and Amber Lia about how they learned to respond to stress in marriage. Plus, Greg and Erin will talk through some conversation starters!Get Guy and Amber's book for a gift of any amount! Check out these conversation starters to use on date night! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

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36:58

Ted Cunningham: Making Marriage Work with Intentionality

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2024/02/19

What makes a marriage work? Ted Cunningham joins Greg and Erin to discuss how you can avoid marital drift. Plus, Greg and Erin will talk about how to build a firm foundation for your marriage! Get a copy of Ted's book for a gift of any amount! Want to learn more about the sacred pathways Greg mentioned? Click here to get the book! Need some help with your marriage? Contact our counseling team today! Learn more about your strengths and weaknesses as a couple by taking our free Marriage

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43:28

Valentines Day Date and Gift Ideas

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2024/02/12

Need some Valentine's date ideas? Today, Greg and Erin host a roundtable with some married friends to share some Valentine's day ideas! Learn more about your strengths and weaknesses as a couple by taking our free Marriage Assessment! Check out these conversation starters to use on date night! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

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44:40

Levi and Jennie Lusko: Pride and Marriage

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2024/02/05

How can we overcome pride in marriage? Today, Levi and Jenni Lusko join Greg and Erin to talk about how pride destroys a marriage and some practical tips to practice humility with your spouse. Plus, Geremy Keeton stops by to share some thoughts on how to defend your marriage against pride! Get a copy of the book The Marriage Devotional for a gift of any amount! Need some help with your marriage? Contact our counseling team today! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a

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47:53

Dave and Ann Wilson: Happiness in Marriage with God...

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2024/01/29

How can you have a marriage with God at the center? Dave and Ann Wilson join Greg and Erin to share their story of how they found happiness in marriage. Plus, we'll hear from newlyweds Kennedy and Olivia Unthank about how they have formed a Christ centered marriage! Get a copy of the book Vertical Marriage for a gift of any amount! Learn more about your strengths and weaknesses as a couple by taking our free Marriage Assessment! Need some help with your marriage? Contact our counseling team

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37:59

Jason and Tori Benham: A Solution to Rekindle Your...

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2024/01/22

How do you reignite your spark in marriage? On today's episode, Greg and Erin talk with Jason and Tori Benham how to recognize signs your marriage is under spiritual attack and how to rekindle a marriage! Plus, we'll hear a devotion from our friend, Bill Arbuckle. Get a copy of Jason and Tori's book for a gift of any amount! Learn more about your strengths and weaknesses as a couple by taking our free Marriage Assessment! Check out these conversation starters to strengthen your

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46:56

Safa and Tovares Grey: The Fruit of the Spirit in...

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2024/01/15

How do we show the fruit of the Spirit in marriage? Today, Safa and Tovares Grey join Greg and Erin to talk about what a strong Christian marriage can look like. Plus, we'll hear some good tips from Greg and Erin on how to correct your spouse with love! Learn more about your strengths and weaknesses as a couple by taking our free Marriage Assessment! The Fruit of the Spirit is Goodness We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

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37:12

Why Every Church Needs a Solid Marriage Ministry

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2024/01/08

Why is marriage ministry important? On today's episode, Greg and Erin talk with Jay and Laura Laffoon about how important things like premarital counseling, marriage mentoring, and marriage activities are essential to a thriving marriage. Plus, Greg and Erin will give some practical tips for couples who want to serve together in church! Learn more about your strengths and weaknesses as a couple by taking our free Marriage Assessment! Check out this article for some practical tips for serving

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42:24

Using "Heart Talk" to Improve Communication and Save...

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2024/01/01

Are you struggling with communication in marriage? Today, Greg and Erin are joined by Matt and Angel Rigsby to discuss what they learned about how to improve communication in marriage by using heart talk. Plus, we'll hear some inspiring stories from some of our Hope Restored alumni! Wondering if the Hope Restored intensive is for you? Check out the details here. Want to take the Focus on the Family Marriage Assessment? Click here! Need some help figuring out what you're feeling? Check out

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44:59

Christmas Stories from the Early Years of Marriage

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2023/12/25

Merry Christmas! On today's special holiday episode, Greg and Erin talk with some friends here at Focus on the Family about some early marriage stories from Christmas. Plus, Greg and Erin will talk through some holiday conversation starters! Check out some more conversation starters for the holiday season! Want to hear more about Greg's Furby story? Click here!

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35:31

Overcoming Selfishness in Marriage

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2023/12/18

Do you struggle with selfishness in marriage? Dino and Ashley Petrone join Greg and Erin to talk about moving away from family after marriage and how that season taught them lessons about emotion connection in marriage. Plus, counselor Jerry Jones stops by to discuss some practical tips for overcoming selfishness in marriage! Receive the book Designed to Last for your donation of any amount! Are you and your spouse struggling to show the Fruits of the Spirit towards each other? Check out this

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40:35

Loving a Fierce Woman

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2023/12/11

How can a husband lead a fierce woman? Kimberly and LeRoy Wagner join Greg and Erin to talk about fierce women and biblical leadership in marriage. Plus, we'll hear some amazing impact stories from our Hope Restored intensive and our amazing listeners! Receive the Fierce Women/Men Who Love Fierce Women bundle for your donation of any amount! Wondering if the Hope Restored intensive is for you? Check out the details here! Want to take the Focus on the Family Marriage Assessment? Click

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34:55

How to Love Better in Your Marriage

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2023/12/04

How can you build a love that lasts? Today, Pastor Kevin Thompson joins Greg and Erin to discuss his practical advice around humility and embracing hurt together as a couple. Plus, Greg and Erin give some tips for listening better in your relationship! Want to get Kevin's book? Click here to get it for a gift of any amount! Want to get the book Greg co-wrote with Dr. Bob Paul? Check it our here! Want to hear more from Kevin? Listen to his Focus on the Family Broadcast! We'd love to hear from

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41:00

Recognizing Conflict Cycles to Get to Conflict...

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2023/11/27

Are you and your spouse stuck in a conflict cycle? On today's episode, Greg and Erin are joined by Chad and Angela Imhoff who give some great conflict resolution strategies. Plus, Greg and Erin will break down the stages of the conflict cycle and explain some practical steps you and your spouse can take to get out of it! Want to take the Reactive Cycle quiz? Click here! Need to talk to a counselor about your marriage? Click here for more information. We'd love to hear from you! Visit our

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29:06

The Best Choices to Make for Your Marriage

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2023/11/20

Are you struggling to work through what choices you should be making in your marriage? Today, Dr Ron Welch and his wife Jan talk about some little things you can do to recognize choices you should be making in conflict. Plus, you'll hear a devotion from our friend, Bill Arbuckle! Click here to receive the book 10 Choices Successful Couples Make for your donation of any amount! Want to learn what you could be working on in your marriage? Take our free marriage assessment! Looking for solid

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