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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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- 6 days ago41 min
The Manosphere (Part 2 of 2)
We're continuing our discussion of the “manosphere,” reviewing how it distorts headship and submission and focusing on three additional lies: that emotional vulnerability is weakness, that women are biologically untrustworthy, and that a wife’s body belongs to her husband. Greg and Erin contrast these ideologies with scriptures calling husbands to sacrificially love, cherish, nourish, honor, and create safety so a wife can flourish. We'd love to hear your thoughts on these episodes, so click on the show notes to get in touch with us.Bearded Gospel Men: The Epic Quest for Manliness & GodlinessWhat Is Biblical Leadership ArticlCheck out Focus Live, powered by Godcaster. It’s a great way to get Focus On The Family content and hear contemporary Christian worship music!Ask Us Your Question via Voicemail or EmailSpeak With A Counselor
- 1 weeks ago33 min
The Manosphere (Part 1 of 2)
Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley discuss the Manosphere and the “Christian Manosphere." This is a program that you want to share with all the men in your life. Greg shares research from months of reading forums and explains the first three of six lies that many men are believing. We also go into what submission means for women. Part two is coming up next week, and we can't wait to hear your thoughts after listening to these programs.Bearded Gospel Men: The Epic Quest for Manliness & GodlinessCheck out Focus Live, powered by Godcaster. It’s a great way to get Focus On The Family content and hear contemporary Christian worship music!Ask Us Your Question via Voicemail or EmailSpeak With A Counselor
- 2 weeks ago56 min
Laying the Foundation for Your Legacy
Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley discuss what it means to leave a marital legacy by building a healthy foundation -- with intentional core values -- rather than living by default. Guest Lain McCanless of Rally Your Family describes practical tools to guide decisions, unify spouses, and model faithfulness across generations.This is something you can start today! Then, Greg and Erin share how they fashioned their family crest, and they encourage you try this exercise with your family. Plus, they answer a listener question about leaving a husband who has pawned family heirlooms.Finishing Well: Biblical Lessons to Maximize Your Later YearsJoin The Focus On The Family Strengthening Marriages Facebook GroupHere's Information on a Healing SeparationEnjoying music together can draw you closer as a couple. Check out Focus Live, powered by Godcaster. It’s a great way to get Focus On The Family content and hear contemporary Christian worship music!Ask Us Your Question via Voicemail or EmailThe "Be" List
- 3 weeks ago53 min
Don't Let the Weight of the Past Crush Your Marriage
Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley are joined by Bob Lepine to discuss how guilt, shame, and past wounds affect marriage. If unresolved hurts are triggering conflict in your relationship, listen to this episode and then share it with your spouse. We also talk about building a healthy sexual relationship and adjusting unrealistic expectations shaped by culture. You'll learn how self-regulate when you go into fight/flight/freeze/fawn responses, too. Plus, we answer a listener question about how to move forward when someone's medical treatment has changed them.Building A Stronger Marriage: The Path To OnenessHope RestoredConflict Style QuizEnjoying music together can draw you closer as a couple. Check out Focus Live, powered by Godcaster.Ask Us Your Question via Voicemail or EmailSpeak With A CounselorShop our podcast store
- Aug 17, 202654 min
Adaptability in Marriage
Does it feel like your life is being interrupted? Financial issues, health concerns, and disagreements with family members can all throw a wrench into our plans. Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley talk with Julie Plagan, who describes common interruptions in her life. We address the need for control, people-pleasing, and messages from how a strict faith background fueled anger and unforgiveness. Greg and Erin also talk about benefits of spending time outdoors together, and they answer a listener about chronic blame in marriage. This is a "meat & potatoes" episode we know you'll enjoy.Marriage Interrupted: How to Deal with Unexpected Conflict as a Couple and Stay in LoveHope RestoredConflict Style QuizEnjoying music together can draw you closer as a couple. Check out Focus Live, powered by Godcaster.Ask Us Your Question via Voicemail or EmailSpeak With A CounselorShop our podcast store
- Aug 10, 202658 min
Affair Prevention & Recovery
Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley focus on infidelity with Brad and Tammy Miller. They discuss how couples drift through busyness, unmet emotional needs, validation-seeking, social media connections, and contrast emotional vs. physical affairs. They also have helpful ideas for couples to avoid the "chore war" and they tackle a listener question about a wife who seems to weaponize the mistakes her husband made in the past. If you know someone who has experienced infidelity, share this link with them!Anatomy of An AffairJoin Our Facebook Group!Hope RestoredEnjoying music together can draw you closer as a couple. Check out Focus Live, powered by Godcaster. It’s a great way to get Focus On The Family content and hear contemporary Christian worship music!Ask Us Your Question via Voicemail or EmailSpeak With A Counselor
- Aug 3, 202655 min
Support For An InterFaith Marriage
You're really going to be blessed by this program, even if you and your spouse share the same faith. Greg and Erin talk with David McIver, author of Looking For The One. David teaches that loving a spiritually different spouse means seeing them through Jesus’ eyes and praying about where the trust was first broken rather than focusing on behavior. Greg and Erin also talk about a couple that have been married for 84 years, and they answer a listener question about inter-faith marriage and children.Looking For The One: Stories of Seeing The Lost, Lonely, and Broken Through The Eyes of JesusAvoiding Marriage PitfallsFind ALL of the Focus On The Family Podcast!Enjoying music together can draw you closer as a couple. Check out Focus Live, powered by Godcaster. It’s a great way to get Focus On The Family content and hear contemporary Christian worship music!Ask Us Your Question via Voicemail or EmailSpeak With A Counselor
- Jul 27, 202642 min
Rapid Fire Q & A
Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley host a rapid-fire episode answering common marriage questions from both a husband and a wife perspective - with timed responses! They discuss whether spouses should check in when apart, address hidden purchases as “financial infidelity,” evaluate location sharing and phone/social media access, and other common questions couples have. Ultimately, this is to help you and your spouse discuss what must be shared to maintain security, especially after betrayal, and how to respond without weaponizing.The Reactive Cycle AssessmentHope RestoredEnjoying music together can draw you closer as a couple. Check out Focus Live, powered by Godcaster. It’s a great way to get Focus On The Family content and hear contemporary Christian worship music!Ask Us Your Question via Voicemail or EmailSpeak With A Counselor
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About Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage
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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