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Cherishing the Differences in Your Spouse

December 16, 2024

No two people in marriage are the same, and differences that were initially fun and quirky may cause friction over time! In this weeks episode, listen to a conversation from Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, where Greg & Erin explain how you can learn to cherish the differences in your spouse. Later, we try a new segment called "What Would You Do?" where Greg & Erin talk about what they would do if one of them decided to leave the faith. Then, we answer a question from a listener about her alcoholic husband.

 

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Past Episodes

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   Donate Now!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.
December 9, 2024
The beginnings of an affair are often innocent and hardly noticeable, which is why you should take steps to safeguard your marriage. This week, join Greg & Erin as they sit down with author and counselor Dave Carder to talk about building trust, setting boundaries, and nurturing intimacy to keep your marriage strong and secure. Later, we share our favorite date night ideas. Then, we answer a question from a listener who wants to know how she should handle confronting her husbands addiction to pornography.   Click here to receive Dave's book, "Anatomy of an Affair," for a gift of any amount!   Read Erin's article, "Make Date Night With Your Spouse A Weekly Habit."   Read Erin's article, "Why and How to Pursue a Healing Separation."   Read Joann Condie's book about how to deal with a spouse's porn addiction, "Aftershock."   If you or your spouse struggle with porn, click here for Pure Desire Ministries   Donate Now!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.
December 2, 2024
What's the secret to a lasting marriage? This week, join Greg & Erin as they sit down with marriage champions Diane & Roger Ingolia, who share wisdom from their 47 years of marriage. Later, we engage in some date night conversation starters. Then, we answer a question from a listener who wants to know how her & her husband can make love, instead of just having sex.   Donate Now!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.
November 25, 2024
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!   Donate Now!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.
November 18, 2024
No two people in marriage are the same, and differences that were initially fun and quirky may cause friction over time! In this weeks episode, listen to a conversation from Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, where Greg & Erin explain how you can learn to cherish the differences in your spouse. Later, we try a new segment called "What Would You Do?" where Greg & Erin talk about what they would do if one of them decided to leave the faith. Then, we answer a question from a listener about her alcoholic husband.   Click here to receive "The Wholehearted Wife: 10 Keys to a More Loving Relationship" for a gift of any amount!   Donate Now!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.
November 11, 2024
In Genesis 2:24, the bible explains that, as one flesh, married couples should leave their family of origin and cleave to each other. But, practically speaking, what does that mean? Join Greg & Erin as they sit down with Scott Kedersha & Gabrielle McCullough of the More than Roommates podcast to talk about how to leave and cleave. Later, we sit down with a newly engaged couple to discuss how they can prepare for marriage. Then, we answer a question from a listener who wants to know how she can improve a damaged relationship with her mother-in-law.   Click here to listen to Scott & Gabrielle's podcast, More than Roommates   Click here to check out Focus on the Family's premarital marriage curriculum, Ready to Wed   Check out Greg's article, "12 Questions Every Father Should Ask His Future Son-In-Law"   Donate Now!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.
November 4, 2024
Each of us comes into marriage with different expectations regarding how chores should be divided up and conquered. Join Greg & Erin as they sit down to discuss how you and your spouse can avoid having a "chore war" with each other. Later, counselor Jenny Coffey joins us to discuss preventing emotional burnout in marriage. And lastly, we’ll answer a question from a listener who wants to know how to have productive conversations with her husband when they disagree.   Click here to receive Greg & Erin's book, Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage, for a gift of any amount!   Listen to Greg and Erin talk about the Chore War on Focus on the Family with Jim Daly   Click here to read Greg's article about chores in marriage   Learn more about Heart Talk and Work Talk   Donate Now!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.
October 28, 2024
God invented marriage, and His word calls us to glorify Him in everything we do. Join Greg & Erin as they speak with social media influencer Milena Ciciotti to discuss how she glorifies the Lord in her marriage by staying grounded in biblical truth. Later, in marriage myths, we discuss the pros and cons behind the trending #tradwife phenomenon. Then, we answer a question from a listener who wants to know how she can cope with her husband’s sexual history.   Click here to take Greg & Erin's Marriage Assessment   Hope Restored Marriage Intensive. Marriage counseling grounded in biblical principles. Find healing today.   Donate Now!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.
October 21, 2024
How do you fix your marriage when trust is broken? How do you trust again after betrayal? Join Greg & Erin as they sit down with Lysa TerKeurst to talk about how you can heal from broken trust. Then, we hear a riveting devotional from Bill Arbuckle about betrayal. Later, we hear a question from a listener who wants to know how to rebuild intimacy with her husband after infidelity.   Click here to receive Lysa's new book, I Want To Trust You, But I Don't, for a gift of any amount!   Donate Now!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.
October 14, 2024
Feeling safe, and making sure you're spouse feels safe, is key to a healthy marriage, but did you know that safety encompasses the mental, spiritual, emotional, and physical aspects of our lives? Join Greg & Erin as they sit down with marriage expert, Dr. Bob Paul, to discuss safety in marriage. Later, join us for date night conversation starters. Then, we answer a question from a listener who wants to know her and her husband can reconnect after the birth of their first child.   Click here to receive Dr. Paul's book, Empowered to Love, for a gift of any amount!‌   Donate Now!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.
October 7, 2024
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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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