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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.


Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage

How do you rebuild trust in your marriage after pornography addiction? This week, join Greg & Erin as they sit down with Nick & Michelle Stumbo of Pure Desires Ministries to talk about their journey through Nick's addiction and the healing process that followed. Later, we hear a devotional from Bill Arbuckle. Later, we answer a question from a listener who wants to know if she and her fiance should place boundaries on their wedding night.
 
 
 
Click here to receive Nick's book, "Setting Us Free," for a gift of any amount!
 
 
 
Click here to listen to Greg & Erin's No Porn Marriage podcast
 
 
 
Click here for Pure Desire Ministries to find freedom and support from addiction
 
 
 
Click here for Pure Desire's F.A.S.T.E.R. scale to create healthy guardrails.
 
 
 
Call Focus on the Family at 1(855) 771-4357, or click here, to receive free counseling consultation
 
 
 
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Pornography and Marriage

Marriage after kids can be a challenge! But Dr. Danny Huerta is here to talk to Greg & Erin about being a team in marriage as you navigate raising children. Then, we'll talk through some great conversation starters for the holidays. Later, we'll answer a question from a listener who wants to know how she can convince her husband to go to counseling.
 
 
 
Click here to receive Danny's book, 7 Traits of Effective Parenting, for a gift of any amount!
 
 
 
Click here to listen to Danny's podcast with Rebecca St. James from Focus on the Family, Practice Makes Parent!
 
 
 
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Parenting in Marriage

What are the consequences of marrying an unbeliever? Join Greg & Erin this week as they sit down with Lee & Leslie Strobel to discuss navigating a spiritually mismatched marriage.Later, we'll ask "What Would You Do?" to some fun marriage hypotheticals. Then, we answer a question from a listener who wants to know how she can encourage her husband to grow spiritually.
 
 
 
Click here to receive Lee & Leslie's book, Spiritual Mismatch, for a gift of any amount!
 
 
 
Call Focus on the Family at 1(800) 232-6459, or click here, for receive a free counseling consultation.
 
 
 
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Unequally Yoked with Lee & Leslie Strobel

If you & your spouse lost the ability to be physically intimate, what intimacy would remain? Join Greg & Erin as they sit down with author Sheri Mueller to discuss each aspect of intimacy, and how to rediscover them when they've been lost. Later, we unpack some interesting marriage research. Then, we answer a question from a wife who's husband wants her to contact the woman he had an affair with.
 
 
 
Click here to receive Sheri's book, I Want Him to Want Me, for a gift of any amount!
 
 
 
Click here to take our free marriage assessment!
 
 
 
Is your marriage recovering from an affair? Click here for our Hope Restored marriage intensive.
 
 
 
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Rediscovering Intimacy

Did you know that their are several simple things you and your spouse can do every day to make your marriage stronger? Join Greg & Erin as they sit down with marriage coaches Trey & Lea Morgan to discuss simple ways you can strengthen your marriage. Later, we hear a fantastic love story. Then, we answer a question from a wife who wants to know how she can protect her heart while she fights for her marriage.
 
 
 
Click here to receive Trey & Lea's book, 10 Ways to a Stronger Marriage, for a gift of any amount!
 
 
 
If you're in need of counseling, call Focus on the Family at 1(800) 232-6459, or click here, for receive a free counseling consultation.
 
 
 
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Strengthening Your Marriage

Sex is one of the best parts of marriage, but navigating the challenges that accompany it can be difficult. Join Greg & Erin as they sit down with Christian sex experts Dr. Cliff & Joyce Penner to talk about how you and your spouse can approach sex in the way God designed. Later, we talk to counselor Rob Jackson about healing from a sexual past. Then, we answer a question from a listener who wants to know how her and her husband can best divide up responsibility for the kids.
 
 
 
Click here to receive the Couples Guides to Great Sex Bundle - Enjoy! The Gift of Sexual Pleasure for Women, and, The Married Guy's Guide to Great Sex - for a gift of any amount!
 
 
 
If you're in need of counseling, call Focus on the Family at 1(800) 232-6459, or click here, for receive a free counseling consultation.
 
 
 
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We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

Enjoying One Another

Are you curious how prayer can come alive in your marriage? Are you and your spouse seeking ways to grow in spiritual intimacy? Join Greg & Erin this week as they sit down with author Jodie Berndt to talk about the benefits of praying together. Later, we hear the love story of a blended family. Then, we answer a question from a listener who wants to know she can encourage her husband's new faith.
 
 
 
Click here to receive Jodie's book, Praying the Scriptures for Your Marriage, for a gift of any amount!
 
 
 
Click here or text the word "PRAY" to 32728 to sign up for the 10-Day Couples Prayer Challenge!
 
 
 
If you and your spouse are in need of counseling, click here to sign up for a free counseling consultation from Focus on the Family
 
 
 
Click here to access Jodie's Marriage Prayer Calendar!
 
 
 
Click here for free resources on remarriage & blended families from Focus on the Family
 
 
 
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Prayer in Marriage

100th episode! Greg and Erin will cover the importance of Romance Secrets and how to implement them into your marriage. We'll also have a special "Blooper" segment that you won't want to miss!
 
 
 
Click here to receive Greg & Erin's book, Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage, for a gift of any amount!
 
 
 
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Revealing Romance Secrets Pt. 1

Healthy habits in marriage develop only when you are intentional about them. Greg and Erin will continue to share their 12 Romance Secrets that you can incorporate into your relationship to keep the love alive in your marriage.
 
 
 
Click here to receive Greg & Erin's, Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage, for a gift of any amount!
 
 
 
Call Focus on the Family at 1(855) 771-4357, or click here, to receive free counseling consultation.
 
 
 
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We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

Revealing Romance Secrets Pt.2

In this episode of 'Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage,' Erin and Greg Smalley dive into various aspects of marital life, from the joys of music and family bonding to the dynamics of handling disagreements and difficult seasons. Their guests, Rebecca St. James and her husband Cubbie Fink, provide insights from their book 'Lasting Ever,' reflecting on their personal struggles and the therapeutic journey of writing their life story. They emphasize humility, vulnerability, and the power of conflict resolution in strengthening marital bonds.
 
 
 
Click here to receive the book Lasting Ever for a gift of any amount!
 
 
 
Call Focus on the Family at 1(855) 771-4357, or click here, to receive free counseling consultation.
 
 
 
Donate Now!
 
 
 
We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

Lasting Ever: Finding God’s Grace for Your Family in Life’s Difficulties

What does it mean to choose "we over me" in marriage? This week, join Greg & Erin as they sit down with author and counselor Debra Fileta, who shares insights on how you can build a strong, connected marriage by prioritizing union over personal agenda. Later, we debunk some marriage advice from the internet. Then, we hear a question from a listener whose husband is accusing her of being unfaithful.
 
 
 
Click here to receive Debra's book, "Choosing Marriage," for a gift of any amount!
 
 
 
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Choosing We Over Me

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