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Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage

Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage

By: Focus on the Family
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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.

2026 Focus on the Family
Relationships Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Sparking the Marriage Fires, Pt. 1
    Jun 29 2026

    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

    Check Out The Reactive Cycle Assessment

    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!

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    53 mins
  • Celebrating Fathers with Ken Davis
    Jun 22 2026

    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

    Check Out Our Special Podcast Series Celebrating Dads: Legacy Of Courage

    Here Are Some Great Resources For Dad

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    58 mins
  • Money and Marriage, II
    Jun 15 2026

    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

    Join Our Private Facebook Group - Strengthening Marriages

    Learn About Healing Separation

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    51 mins
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