On this edition of Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage, Greg and Erin have a discussion with Jim and Jean Daly about strengthening marriages, starting with how their differences revealed themselves early in their marriage. We'll explore the key challenges in marriage such as creating safety and understanding each other's needs. This conversation is also featured on Focus on the Family daily radio program on June 5, 2025. The Healthy Marriage Devotional: 365 Daily Inspirations to Bring You Closer Together Marriage Champions Fight Your Way To A Better Marriage Take the Marriage Personality Test Support this Show! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.
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Sports Analogies for Marriage
In this episode of Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage, Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley discuss strategies to strengthen marriages using biblical principles and sports analogies! We spent some time with marriage coaches George and Tondra Gregory who shared their experiences working with NFL teams and their approach to marriage ministry. Topics include defining a 'win' in marriage, navigating cultural and communication differences, and the importance of intentional growth through life transitions. The episode also provides practical date night ideas using the alphabet, and addresses a listener's question about improving communication and managing emotional triggers. Make sure you share the link with your friends! The Game Plan For Marriage Nurture The Heart of your Spouse Collection The Animal Personality Test Support this Show! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.
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Stormie Omartian - The Power of Prayer for Marriage
On this episode of Crazy Little Thing called Marriage, Dr. Greg Smalley and Erin Smalley discuss the benefits of prayer in relationships with the one and only Stormy Omartian, an award-winning author known for her 'Power of a Praying' series. Stormy shares her personal story, highlighting the role of prayer in overcoming marital challenges like depression, anger, and PTSD. You'll learn how prayer will foster unity, commitment, and positive change in your marriage. We also address a listener question about navigating feelings after an adult child's divorce. The Power of a Praying Couple Marriage Assessment 12 Questions Every Father Should Ask Support this Show! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.
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Restoring Marriage After an Affair
On this episode of Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage, Dr. Greg Smalley and Erin Smalley tackle the sensitive topic of marital betrayal due to physical affairs, emotional affairs, and pornography addiction. Guests Bob and Dannah Gresh share their personal journey through Bob's pornography addiction and the process of healing and restoration they experienced. They discuss the spectrum of pornography use, the impact of shame, and the importance of rigorous honesty and transparency in recovery. Happily Even After - Let God Redeem Your Marriage If you have a problem, listen to the No More Porn Podcast. You’ll learn why pornography hurts a marriage, but there’s hope and freedom found in God’s grace. Whether you’ve struggled with pornography or been hurt by your spouse’s usage of it, this series will help you start a journey toward healing. Marriage Champions How & Why To Pursue A Healing Separation Hope Restored Support this Show! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.
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Joy In Marriage
How is your marriage, really? On this episode of Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage, we're highlighting key aspects of a long-lasting marriage. The episode discusses maintaining friendship, effective communication, and daily acts of love in marriage with our special guests Brandon and Octavia Cormier. They share their love story, challenges in communication, and how their faith has played a pivotal role in their marriage. The episode showcases the importance of enduring difficulties, seeking counsel, and placing faith in God to navigate marital challenges. The Deep Rooted Marriage: Cultivating Intimacy, Healing and Delight How & Why To Pursue A Healing Separation Send us your Date Night Disaster stories through Voice Mail! Support this Show! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.
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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