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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.

Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage Focus on the Family

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.8 • 262 Ratings

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.

    Celebrating Dads!

    Celebrating Dads!

    It's our Father's Day celebration! Greg and Erin celebrate Dad's and talk about the challenges facing Fathers with Dr. Danny Huerta. Then Bill Arbuckle shares a wonderful Father's Day devotional. Later we answer a question about tips and trick as your family welcomes a newborn.

     

    Practice Makes Parent Podcast

     

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    • 43 min
    Jerry and Kate Angelo: Reconnecting with Your Spouse Through Prayer

    Jerry and Kate Angelo: Reconnecting with Your Spouse Through Prayer

    What do you do when you are feeling emotionally abandoned in your marriage? Is your husband or wife ignoring you? Greg and Erin talk about how to tackle this subject with your spouse, and Jerry and Kate Angelo demonstrate how praying together can bring you back together in your marriage. Then we get into one of our favorite segments, Conversation Starters. Later we answer a question from a listener about her spouse's job conflicting with her beliefs.

     

    Marriage Assessment

     

    Conversation Starters

     

    9 Lies That Will Destroy Your Marriage: And The Truths That Will Save It and Set It Free.

     

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    • 41 min
    Mark and Rosie Makinney: Fighting Porn in Marriage Part 2

    Mark and Rosie Makinney: Fighting Porn in Marriage Part 2

    How do we fight against pornography in marriage? Greg and Erin wrap their conversation with Mark and Rosie Makinney on this important topic.. Also we continue our conversation with Focus on the Family Counselor Geremy Keeton. Geremy discusses setting boundaries and what counseling looks like in dealing with porn in a marriage. Later we get a question from one of our listeners about dealing with conflicting personalities in their marriage.

     

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    Help for Pornography Addiction

     

    Restoring Trust After a Confession of Pornography Addiction

     

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    • 46 min
    Mark and Rosie Makinney: Fighting Porn in Marriage Part 1

    Mark and Rosie Makinney: Fighting Porn in Marriage Part 1

    How do we fight against pornography in marriage? Over the next two episodes Greg and Erin tackle this important subject with Mark and Rosie Makinney. Later we are joined by Focus on the Family Counselor Geremy Keeton to dive deeper into the effects of porn on marriage and as always we get a question from one of our listeners about rekindling intimacy after infidelity.

     

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    Help for Pornography Addiction

     

    Restoring Trust After a Confession of Pornography Addiction

     

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    • 50 min
    Gary Chapman: Five Love Languages for Marriage

    Gary Chapman: Five Love Languages for Marriage

    What are your love languages? Dr. Gary Chapman joins Greg and Erin to breakdown the 5 love languages and why they are important in a marriage. Then Greg and Erin talk about their own love languages and how they are intentional in using those in their marriage. Later we answer a question from a listener about his struggles with emotional connection and communication.

     

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    • 36 min
    The Impact of a Strong Wife

    The Impact of a Strong Wife

    Celebrating Mom! Rebecca St. James joins Greg and Erin to discuss becoming a wife and mother. Rebecca also talks about the film about her families journey "Unsung Hero". Rebecca talks about her mom Helen Smallbone as she encouraged and supported her husband and kids in a time of crisis. Later we talk about how best to honor women. and we get a listener question about couples that are struggling with infertility.

     

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    • 38 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
262 Ratings

262 Ratings

Jazzy peteet ,

My 1 year of my marriage

Am first on this postcast and just finished the chapter on the book omg! 🤩🤩🤩❤️❤️❤️ love it! I going to help me focused more about my marriage!

bugdrg ,

Poorly done!

When I first started listening I was excited, but now, it seems it is just Greg and Erin talking to themselves, hoping someone is listening. Way too much about themselves. Over and over and over! Not nearly enough marriage encouragement or tips. All about them and their issues. Sounds like they may need counseling! Unfollowing.

AllisonM77 ,

So real and genuine

I love listening to Greg and Erin because they share their struggles and stories where they have not behaved the best. It makes them real. I absolutely love this podcast!

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