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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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39:22

Tori and Chad Masters Take the Focus on the Family...

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2023/11/13

Are you looking for ways to improve your marriage? Today, Greg and Erin are joined by Chad and Tori Masters to talk about Focus on the Family's free marriage assessment! Plus, Greg and Erin will dive into some conversation starters! Want to find out your strengths and weaknesses as a couple? Take the free marriage assessment! Want to ask your spouse the questions Greg and Erin asked in today's episode? Check out this article! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a

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37:40

Shaunti Feldhahn: The Everyday Recipe for Happy Marriage

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2023/11/06

Is there a recipe for a happy marriage? On today's episode, Greg and Erin talk with Shaunti Feldhahn about her research on how to have a happy marriage. Plus, you'll hear from Sterling Knight-Pinneo on how he strives to make his wife happier in their marriage! To learn more about the Fantastic Five for Husbands and Wives, get Shaunti's book for a gift of any amount! Wondering what you need to work on to get a happier marriage? Take our free marriage assessment! If you want to go deeper and

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32:49

Marriage After Kids: Keeping God at the Center

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2023/10/30

Are you having a hard time keeping your marriage strong with your blended family? Scott and Vanessa Martindale join Greg and Erin to discuss how a union with God at the center is essential to a strong remarriage. Plus, counselor Glenn Lutjens joins to share some tips for marriage after kids! Click here to get the book Blended and Redeemed for a gift of any amount! Are you having trouble in your blended family? Check out this video series! Counseling - Want a free consultation from one of our

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37:06

How to Romance Your Wife

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2023/10/23

Looking for some new ways to romance your wife? Greg and Erin are joined by Dr. Mike Bechtle to talk about how you can bring romance back to your marriage. Plus, Greg and Erin will give some ideas for intimacy and romance in your marriage! Click here to get the book I Wish He Had Come With Instructions for a gift of any amount! Are you having trouble communicating how you feel to your spouse. Try out the Feelings Wheel! Do you want to become the expert on your spouse? Check out these

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35:29

How to Love Your Life

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2023/10/16

Are you loving your everyday life? Today, Alexandra Kuykendall joins Greg and Erin to talk about her 9-month experiment that helped her learn how to love life more everyday. Plus, newlywed Alex Seeley talks about how he has learned to love his wife better! Click here to get the book Loving My Actual Life for a gift of any amount! Want to hear more from Alexandra on her 9-month experiment? Check out her Focus on the Family Broadcast! The Care Cycle We'd love to hear from you! Visit our

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39:33

Surviving Infidelity to Marriage Restoration

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2023/10/09

Are you and your spouse struggling to recover from infidelity? Travis and Adelle Graham join Greg and Erin to talk about surviving infidelity and how you can achieve marriage restoration after an affair. Plus, you'll hear from Jenny Coffey about how to work through infidelity in a healthy way! Are you and your spouse struggling and need help? Check out our Hope Restored marriage intensive. Not sure what to do after learning about an affair? Here are some practical steps to recovery! Want more

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32:07

Eye Contact and Other Ideas to Strengthen Your Marriage

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2023/10/02

What are some little things you can do to build a stronger marriage? Today, Dr. Randy Schoeder joins Greg and Erin to discuss simple tips, like prolonged eye contact, that will help your marriage thrive! Plus, Greg and Erin discuss how you can give good feedback to your spouse! Click here to get the book Simple Habits for Marital Happiness for a gift of any amount! Want to hear more from Dr. Randy Schroeder on this topic? Check out this free video series! Get to know your strengths and

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31:15

Debra Fileta: Working Through Seasons of Marriage...

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2023/09/25

Are you in a dry season? Greg and Erin continue the conversation with Debra Fileta about the seasons of marriage. Specifically, when a spouse is experiencing a marriage without passion and intimacy. Plus, you'll hear a devotion from Bill Arbuckle about the seasons that a marriage can go through! Click here to get Debra's book for a gift of any amount! Want to hear more from Debra on this topic? Check out her Focus on the Family Broadcast! Are you feeling trapped in a dry season? Check out

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36:03

Debra Fileta: Working Through Seasons of Marriage...

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2023/09/18

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! Click here to get Debra's book for a gift of any amount! Hear some more stories from Greg and Erin on the Focus on the Family Broadcast! Want to ask your spouse the questions from today's episode? Click here! Want to hear more from Debra on this

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38:08

Money and Marriage

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2023/09/11

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

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28:35

True Love Stories

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2023/09/04

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! Click here to get the book Real Life Romance for a gift of any amount! Want to hear more of Greg and Erin's love story? Click here to learn more! Have questions about remarriage after

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39:44

How to Save Your Marriage

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2023/08/28

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. Click here to get the book I Don't Want a Divorce for a gift of any amount! Click here to get the PDF about recovering from an

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42:17

Treating Your Spouse with Respect

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2023/08/21

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

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24:04

The Importance of Prayer in Your Marriage

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2023/08/14

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

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37:58

Loving Your Spouse Well

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2023/08/07

How do we love our spouse like they've never been loved before? This week, Greg and Erin talk with Gary Thomas about how to show your husband or wife that you love them. We'll also hear some great conversation starters about tenderness and learning to cherish your spouse! Click here to get Gary Thomas's book about loving your spouse well! Do you want to ask your spouse the same questions from today's episode? Check out these conversation starters! Want more from Gary Thomas? Click here to

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38:00

Building a Safe Relationship

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2023/07/31

Are you struggling to have tough conversations in your marriage? Today, Greg and Erin discuss the importance of boundaries in your marriage with Mo Isom Aiken. She also dives into managing expectations around sex and the importance of healing from brokenness. Plus, we’ll hear from a Christian counselor about how couples can manage expectations around intimacy! Then, Greg and Erin answer a question about how to repair broken trust in marriage. Want to learn more about creating safety in your

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44:09

Handling Transitions in Marriage

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2023/07/24

What should you and your spouse be doing during transitions in marriage? On today's episode, Sean and Lanette Reed join Greg and Erin to talk about how we can unpack the lies the enemy tells us. They also give tips on positive talk about your spouse. Then, Christian counselor Glenn Lutjens stopped by to discuss the best way couples can handle stressful marriage transitions. Click here to get the book Marriage in Transition: Creating Connection Through Uncontrollable Change for a gift of any

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33:27

What is a Healthy Sex Life?

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2023/07/17

How do you improve sex in your marriage? Today, Dr. Juli Slattery joins Greg and Erin for a conversation about what a healthy sex life looks like. Plus, you’ll hear a devotion from Bill Arbuckle about how important connection is in you relationship! Click here to get Juli's book for a gift of any amount! Check out this free video series on how you can improve your sex life! Get your copy of Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage today! Want to learn more about what intimacy is? Read this

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41:52

In Sickness and in Health

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2023/07/10

What are you really committing to when you vow to love a spouse “in sickness and in health?” Greg and Erin talk to Dave and Ashley Willis about supporting your spouse's personal health, whether its physical, mental, or spiritual. Dave and Ashley share about the importance of letting your spouse join you in health struggles, or on the other side, being there to listen and encourage them as you walk through health difficulties together. Plus, hear Greg and Erin demonstrate using conversation starters

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34:18

Ashley and Dino Petrone Discuss Outserving Your Spouse

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2023/07/03

How can you serve your spouse better? Today, Greg and Erin talk with Dino and Ashley Petrone about how important it is to serve your husband or wife in everyday life. They even made a game of it! Plus, we’ll hear from some friends in the ministry on how they have learned to be more intentional with their spouses. Get Ashley and Dino's book for a gift of any amount! Are you and your spouse more like roommates? Click here to get a copy of Greg and Erin's book Reconnected! Want to know some of

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