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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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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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31:33

How to Use Your Love Style

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2023/06/26

Do you know your love style? Greg and Erin talk with Milan and Kay Yerkovich about the different types of love styles and how they can affect your marriage. Plus, we’ll hear a devotion from Bill Arbuckle on the importance of loving your spouse well! Get a copy of the Yerkovich's book today! Want to learn more about The Comfort Circle? Click here! Find out your love style by taking this quiz. Want to learn more about how to use your love style? Listen to the Yerkovich's on the Focus on the

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35:12

Learning to Let Go

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2023/06/19

Is it possible to have unity in marriage when you keep having the same arguments over and over again? On today’s episode, Greg and Erin talk to Jim Burns about how there are some things that are worth letting go in conflict and how important it is that we are different from each other. Plus, Greg and Erin will break down how you can repair conflict in your marriage! Focus on the Family wants to give you and your spouse some real, practical help for the moments after conflict. So we’ve developed a

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34:49

What Do You Do Before You Get Married?

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2023/06/12

How can you prepare for marriage well? Greg and Erin see to answer that question in the episode by talking about premarital and some practical things Christian couples should do before marriage! Dr. David Gudgel joins them to talk about the importance of commitment. Plus, we’ll hear from newlywed, Megan Seeley about what questions she had before marriage! Receive the book Ready to Wed for your donation of any amount! The Focus on the Family Marriage Assessment is designed to evaluate the

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28:16

The Importance of Marriage Mentoring

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2023/06/05

Who do you go to when you want help with your marriage? In this episode, Greg and Erin talk with Walt and Barb Larimore about the importance of marriage mentors and how important they are when you are struggling in marriage. Plus, you’ll hear from some friends of the ministry about who they go to for marriage advice! Receive the book Fight Your Way to a Better Marriage for your donation of any amount! Visit our store for a copy of the book Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage: 12 Secrets for a

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25:07

Love is Sacrifice

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2023/05/29

What does it look like to sacrifice in a relationship? In this episode, Greg and Erin talk with Pastor Bob Lepine about why it is important to sacrifice in marriage. You’ll also hear from Bill Arbuckle with a devotion about how you can show love to your spouse through sacrifice. Receive the book Love Like You Mean It for your donation of any amount! Visit our store for a copy of the book Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage: 12 Secrets for a Lifelong Romance. Are You in an Abusive

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32:50

How to Keep Your Marriage Strong (Part 2)

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2023/05/22

What makes a strong marriage? Greg and Erin continue the conversation with Levi and Jenni Lusko about making marriage investments that will prepare you and your spouse for hard seasons. You’ll also get to hear Greg and Erin ask each other questions they believe every couple should be asking each other every week! Receive the book The Marriage Devotional for your donation of any amount! The goal of a great marriage conversation is to affirm what your spouse is doing right, to exchange ideas and

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38:49

How to Keep Your Marriage Strong (Part 1)

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2023/05/15

How can you invest in your marriage? What does a strong marriage look like? Join Greg and Erin as they talk with Levi and Jenni Lusko about how they built up their marriage. They also share how they kept their marriage strong after losing their young daughter. Plus, you’ll hear from Christian counselor Kari Aho, about how to heal after a tragedy. Receive the book The Marriage Devotional for your donation of any amount! Link to Counseling Services 10 Signs of an Emotionally Abusive

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32:27

How to Improve Communication in Conflict

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2023/05/08

How can we communicate better with our spouse in conflict? In this episode, Greg and Erin talk with Katharine Hill about how conflict can actually strengthen your marriage and help you to communicate better with your spouse! Plus, you’ll hear from some friends of the ministry about conflict styles. Receive the Book "If You Forget Everything Else, Remember This: Building a Great Marriage" for your donation of any amount! Communication with Your Spouse Video Series What is Your Conflict

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38:23

Are You in an Abusive Relationship?

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2023/05/01

What does an abusive relationship look like? What are the signs you should be looking for? Join Greg and Erin as they talk with Gary Thomas about what a physically abusive or an emotionally abusive spouse looks like. Plus, we’ll hear from Christian counselor, Tim Sanford, about what practical steps men and women can take to get out of an abusive relationship. Link to Counseling Services Abuse in Marriage Video Series Have You Lost Hope in Your Marriage? For couples in crisis, you can still put

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27:12

Managing Your Triggers in Marriage

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2023/04/24

Everyone says things that they don’t mean in the heat of an argument, but how can we find ways to strengthen our communication with our spouse when we’re triggered? Join Greg and Erin as they discuss how to communicate better with your spouse in a fight with guests, Guy and Amber Lia. Plus, you’ll hear from some friends of the ministry about how they handle conflict with their spouses! Receive the book Marriage Triggers for your donation of any amount! The Focus on the Family Marriage Assessment

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