Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage

Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley

Guy and Amber Lia: Marriage Stress Help

February 26, 2024

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!

 

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Check out these conversation starters to use on date night!

 

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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 Assessment!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.
February 19, 2024
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.
February 12, 2024
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 voicemail.
February 5, 2024
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 today!    We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.
January 29, 2024
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 relationship   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.
January 22, 2024
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!    https://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/marriage-meditation-the-fruit-of-the-spirit-is-goodness/   The Fruit of the Spirit is Goodness   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.
January 15, 2024
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 others as a couple!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.
January 8, 2024
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 the Feelings Wheel!    We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.
January 1, 2024
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!
December 25, 2023
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 free video series!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.
December 18, 2023
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About Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage

Welcome to Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage, a podcast from Focus on the Family! Join us every week as Greg and Erin Smalley give you a seat at the table as they dig deep into what a healthy and godly marriage should look like.

About Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley

Greg: Dr. Greg Smalley serves as the vice president of Marriage and Family Formation at Focus on the Family. In this role, he develops and oversees initiatives that prepare individuals for marriage, strengthen and nurture existing marriages and help couples in marital crises.

Erin: Erin Smalley serves as the Marriage Strategic Spokesperson for Focus on the Family’s marriage ministry and develops content for the marriage department.

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