Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage

De: 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.

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  • Joy In Marriage
    Apr 28 2025

    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

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    1 h y 2 m
  • CLTCM 112 4-21-25God Loves Blended Families
    Apr 21 2025

    On this episode of Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage, Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley revisit the topic of second marriages and blended families and delve deeper into the complexities and challenges that second marriages often face, including emotional baggage, communication issues, and the blending of children from previous marriages. Scott and Deana Thayer share their experiences and strategies for successfully blending their families and share the importance of preparation, managing expectations, establishing household rules, and prioritizing the couple’s relationship amidst the dynamics of a blended family. We also answer a listener question about potential red flags in a spouse’s behavior.

    Building Love Together In Blended Families

    It's Not About The Nail Video

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    Hope Restored

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    57 m
  • I May Have Married A Narcissist
    Apr 14 2025

    On this episode of Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage, Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley discuss narcissism in marriages with Dr. Dewey Wilson. What does it look like, what is it's impact on relationships, and how can we help both those exhibiting narcissistic behaviors and those living with narcissistic individuals? He provides insights from his research on clinical and subclinical narcissism, particularly among millennials. Greg & Erin also explore common communication misunderstandings between spouses using humorous 'wife-initions' and 'husband-itions'. They'll answer a question from a wife struggling with guilt over changing domestic responsibilities due to work demands, too. Get ready for lots of practical advice on managing expectations and encouraging open communication on this edition of Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage!

    Rescue Your Love Life

    Nurturing the Heart Of Your Spouse Collection

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    58 m
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