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Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage

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 Family.

  • 53 minutes 18 seconds
    Sparking the Marriage Fires, Pt. 1

    Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley speak with Pastors Todd and Carolyn Petkau about their Relationship Rocket Formula, comparing marriage to a rocket needing navigation, fuel, and spark! They encourage looking into Scritpture, deep “fuel and spark” questions, and creating safety through active listening and saying, “tell me more.” Greg and Erin also apply ideas to TV couples, then answer a listener question about overwhelm, grief, and criticism. This is a program for EVERY marriage.

     

    The Relationship Rocket Formula

     

    Hope Restored

     

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    29 June 2026, 6:10 am
  • 57 minutes 52 seconds
    Celebrating Fathers with Ken Davis

    What was your dad like growing up? Do you have good memories, or could things be better between you? Greg and Erin celebrate all dads with a special presentation from Pastor Ken Davis, who shares four important reminders based on Scripture in Malachi. We hope you'll be encouraged by this message, and that you'll share this podcast with those you love.

     

    The Good Dad: Becoming The Father You Were Meant To Be

     

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    22 June 2026, 6:10 am
  • 50 minutes 47 seconds
    Money and Marriage, II

    Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley continue their discussion on how couples can use finances to strengthen marriage, featuring guest Matt Bell of Sound Mind Investing. If you and your spouse have money conflicts, THIS is the podcast for you! Matt explains that spenders often marry savers. He warns that debt can be a “cancer on marriage,” and urges couples to stop taking on new debt. Greg and Erin then share favorite books and suggest a couples exercise about reading tastes. Then they answer a listener who is married to a non-believing, manipulative husband.

     

    Starting Strong: Discovering the Good That Money Can Do In Marriage

     

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    Learn About Healing Separation

     

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    15 June 2026, 6:10 am
  • 44 minutes 12 seconds
    Money and Marriage, I

    How are you with money? Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley get advice from Matt Bell, about biblical money principles. He explains the Parable of the Talents as a stewardship framework, contrasting consumer vs. steward mindsets, while urging couples to serve the Lord. We'll also challenge you to turn your home into a mini carnival for an at-home date night. The listener Q & A is about motivating a husband to read the Bible and take spiritual leadership.

     

    Starting Strong: Discovering the Good That Money Can Do In Marriage

     

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    8 June 2026, 6:10 am
  • 56 minutes 50 seconds
    Making Your Spouse Your Best Friend

    Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley emphasize that a strong marriage rests on friendship! Author and speaker, Becky Harling discusses how a past breast cancer diagnosis reshaped her priorities toward intentional friendships. She highlights bringing fun and adventure back, expressing gratitude, avoiding complacency, practicing wise vulnerability, and setting boundaries to prevent over-functioning or controlling behavior, including tighter safeguards around opposite-sex friendships. Greg and Erin also encourage reminiscing and flirting. In a listener question, they advise a husband navigating his wife’s perimenopause to stay curious and educate himself.

     

    Friend-Wise: Practical Ideas for Richer Relationships

     

    Marriage Assessment

     

    Understanding Menopause

     

    Hope Restored

     

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    1 June 2026, 6:10 am
  • 48 minutes 31 seconds
    What To Pray For Your Spouse

    Do you feel like your prayer life with your spouse could be better? Do you usually pray about circumstantial things? Mike and Melissa Kruger share about 5 Things to Pray for Your Spouse that will transform your marriage and draw you both closer to Christ.

     

    5 Things To Pray For Your Spouse

     

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    24 May 2026, 11:10 pm
  • 56 minutes 38 seconds
    The 5 S's of Conflict Resolution

    How do you and your spouse handle conflict? Greg and Erin share insights from Dave and Ann Wilson today. They discuss common conflict styles (e.g., yielding, defending, resolving) and emphasize that conflict is often driven by deeper emotions and desires, requiring an open heart, slowing down, listening, and sometimes choosing to “solve or sleep” when exhausted. In the Q&A, they advise a listener to describe behaviors without labeling, using “I feel” statements. It's like a free counseling session when you listen to Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage!

     

    The Vertical Marriage

     

    Here's a Blank Bingo Card

     

    Learn About The Reactive & Care Cycles

     

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    18 May 2026, 6:10 am
  • 34 minutes 27 seconds
    What I Wish My Spouse Knew

    Greg and Erin talk about what each of us wish our spouse knew about our inner most secrets and desires in marriage. Sometimes it's hard to express our feelings. Greg and Erin share ideas on how to access our emotions, and share them with our spouse. This is a program that both wives and husbands need to hear! We also give you specific scripture to pray over various situations, and we are encouraged by a testimony from a listener.

     

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    11 May 2026, 6:20 am
  • 46 minutes 6 seconds
    Celebrating The Beauty of Women For Mother's Day

    Erin and Greg share their thoughts on the value of women and we hear excerpts from author and former CEO of Mothers Of Preschoolers (MOPS), Elisa Morgan. She shared how women should find their beauty by looking through God's eyes. We'll also talk about the upcoming Mother's Day podcast series from Focus On The Family called Legacy of Love.

     

    Hello, Beauty Full

     

    Listen to the Legacy of Love podcast series celebrating Mother's Day

     

    Dealing With Inlaws

     

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    4 May 2026, 6:00 am
  • 16 minutes 12 seconds
    Legacy of Love Mother's Day Sneak Peak

    This special edition encourages moms on their journey of motherhood, and it's hosted by Whitney Lowe and Erin Smalley. We're covering why becoming a mom is a gift, finding your identity in Christ, hope for tired moms, and ways to celebrate Mother's Day!

     

    Praying The Scriptures For Your Children: Discover How To Pray God's Purpose For Their Lives

     

    Listen to the Legacy of Love podcast series celebrating Mother's Day

     

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    28 April 2026, 6:00 am
  • 47 minutes 31 seconds
    Get Back Up Singers For Your Marriage - HC

    Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley have a treat for you today! Get ready for a presentation from Pastor Ted Cunningham, highlighting humorous, scripture-based encouragement to revere marriage. Greg and Erin give a “Share and Compare” date-night exercise, an a Q&A, from a husband whose wife feels “touched out” after caring for five young kids. Share this show link with friends!

     

    Use the Marriage Assessment Tool! It's free!

     

    Check Out the Reactive Cycle Assessment Tool!

     

    Marriage Champions

     

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    27 April 2026, 6:00 am
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