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 Christia...
On this episode of Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage, Greg and Erin Smalley discuss the work required to maintain a healthy and fulfilling marriage. They talk about their personal experiences and delve into the idea of 'happily ever after,' exploring how expectations evolve over time. They are joined by Tanner and Whitney Lowe, who share insights from their eight years of marriage, addressing challenges such as conflict, and communication styles. The conversation also touches on the impact of Hollywood's portrayal of sex and intimacy, emphasizing the importance of adhering to a biblical perspective. The episode concludes with a Q&A session, offering advice to a listener struggling with trust issues due to her husband's spending habits. Marriage Assessment Resist the Drift Conferences Plugged In Hope Restored Healing Separation Donate Now! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.
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Before You Marry Again
On this episode of Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage, Greg and Erin Smalley explore the complexities of remarriage, focusing on issues such as recurring relationship challenges and the importance of internal evaluation before remarrying. Guest counselors Ron and Nancy Keller share their insights and experiences, emphasizing the importance of grieving and dealing with emotions post-divorce for a successful remarriage. The episode also covers practical advice for blended families and navigating relationships with adult children. The book that Dr. Ron Keller mentioned, Reconnected, written by Greg & Erin Smalley is also available as a digital experience. For more on the book and the videos available, click here. Send us your Date Night Disaster stories via voicemail. If you need to speak to a counselor, just give us a call atn 1800AFAMILY. Donate Now! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.
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United In Love
On this episode of Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage, Greg and Erin speak with Billy and Dani Coker, an interracial couple who navigated their spiritual differences and various life challenges. The discussion covers how Billy and Dani's backgrounds impacted their marriage, and how they managed family traditions and expectations. Additionally, we answer a listener question on encouraging spiritual leadership in marriage and offer tips on relationship 'spring cleaning' to keep marriages vibrant and connected. Take the first step toward a stronger, more fulfilling relationship with our Marriage Assessment. This insightful tool helps you and your partner identify strengths, address challenges, and deepen your connection. Help your child navigate identity and belonging with wisdom and grace. Our expert insights offer guidance for parents of interracial children facing challenges related to race, culture, and self-acceptance. Donate Now! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.
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Keeping Your Marriage Strong While Parenting Special Needs Children
In this episode of Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage, Greg and Erin discuss how couples can maintain a thriving marriage while caring for a special needs child with Evan and Karen Reedall. Greg and Erin also talk about personal experiences of navigating responsibilities in the kitchen and teamwork. We'll share tips on taking care of your heart during challenging times and answer a listener's question on the same topic. The episode also includes conversation starters for couples, and a special recipe in the show notes. Fight Your Way To A Better Marriage mentioned. Article on encouraging social and behavioral development by Tyler Sexton, MD in the show notes. We are going to put a link in the show notes for a recipe that is featured in the booklet Conversation Starters For Couples. You can find the booklet and more conversation starters here. Donate Now! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.
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Loving and Liking Your Spouse For Life
In this episode Greg and Erin discuss the importance of investing in marriage and personal growth with Arlene Pellicane, who talks about her latest book 'Making Marriage Easier' and outlines four key decisions to improve marriage: playing by God's rules, giving thanks, serving one's spouse, and prioritizing fun. The episode covers effective communication strategies, such as discussing sensitive topics with humility and respect, and the importance of self-care. A listener's question regarding a sexless marriage leads to advice on breaking harmful patterns and seeking professional counseling. The episode emphasizes open communication, mutual support, and the significance of having fun in marriage. Click the show link to get a copy of Making Marriage Easier by Arlene Pellicane Visit the Marriage Champions Homepage to to sign up for the Marriage Newsletter Learn More about Healing from Seperation from this article from Erin Smalley Donate Now! 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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