Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage
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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Top 10 Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage Episodes
Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
Using "Heart Talk" to Improve Communication and Save Your Marriage
Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage
01/01/24 • 42 min
Are you struggling with communication in marriage? Today, Greg and Erin are joined by Matt and Angel Rigsby to discuss what they learned about how to improve communication in marriage by using heart talk. Plus, we'll hear some inspiring stories from some of our Hope Restored alumni!
Wondering if the Hope Restored intensive is for you? Check out the details here.
Want to take the Focus on the Family Marriage Assessment? Click here!
Need some help figuring out what you're feeling? Check out the Feelings Wheel!
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Jason and Tori Benham: A Solution to Rekindle Your Marriage
Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage
01/22/24 • 37 min
How do you reignite your spark in marriage? On today's episode, Greg and Erin talk with Jason and Tori Benham how to recognize signs your marriage is under spiritual attack and how to rekindle a marriage! Plus, we'll hear a devotion from our friend, Bill Arbuckle.
Get a copy of Jason and Tori's book for a gift of any amount!
Learn more about your strengths and weaknesses as a couple by taking our free Marriage Assessment!
Check out these conversation starters to strengthen your relationship
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Dave and Ann Wilson: Happiness in Marriage with God at the Center
Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage
01/29/24 • 47 min
How can you have a marriage with God at the center? Dave and Ann Wilson join Greg and Erin to share their story of how they found happiness in marriage. Plus, we'll hear from newlyweds Kennedy and Olivia Unthank about how they have formed a Christ centered marriage!
Get a copy of the book Vertical Marriage for a gift of any amount!
Learn more about your strengths and weaknesses as a couple by taking our free Marriage Assessment!
Need some help with your marriage? Contact our counseling team today!
We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.
Valentines Day Date and Gift Ideas
Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage
02/12/24 • 43 min
Need some Valentine's date ideas? Today, Greg and Erin host a roundtable with some married friends to share some Valentine's day ideas!
Learn more about your strengths and weaknesses as a couple by taking our free Marriage Assessment!
Check out these conversation starters to use on date night!
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Gary Thomas: Making Marriage Work When There are Signs That It's Over
Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage
03/11/24 • 37 min
How do you know your marriage is over? Gary Thomas joins Greg and Erin to talk about how marriage is hard, but worth it. Plus, Greg and Erin will talk through some conversation starters!
Get a copy of Gary's book, Cherish, for a gift of any amount!
Check out these conversation starters to use on date night!
Click here to read Erin's article about healing separations.
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How to Love Your Life
Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage
10/16/23 • 35 min
Are you loving your everyday life? Today, Alexandra Kuykendall joins Greg and Erin to talk about her 9-month experiment that helped her learn how to love life more everyday. Plus, newlywed Alex Seeley talks about how he has learned to love his wife better!
Click here to get the book Loving My Actual Life for a gift of any amount!
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Recognizing Conflict Cycles to Get to Conflict Resolution
Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage
11/27/23 • 41 min
Are you and your spouse stuck in a conflict cycle? On today's episode, Greg and Erin are joined by Chad and Angela Imhoff who give some great conflict resolution strategies. Plus, Greg and Erin will break down the stages of the conflict cycle and explain some practical steps you and your spouse can take to get out of it!
Want to take the Reactive Cycle quiz? Click here!
Need to talk to a counselor about your marriage? Click here for more information.
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Why Every Church Needs a Solid Marriage Ministry
Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage
01/08/24 • 37 min
Why is marriage ministry important? On today's episode, Greg and Erin talk with Jay and Laura Laffoon about how important things like premarital counseling, marriage mentoring, and marriage activities are essential to a thriving marriage. Plus, Greg and Erin will give some practical tips for couples who want to serve together in church!
Learn more about your strengths and weaknesses as a couple by taking our free Marriage Assessment!
Check out this article for some practical tips for serving others as a couple!
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Unpacking 'Unsung Hero'
Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage
04/22/24 • 42 min
Greg and Erin talk with Luke and Joel Smallbone and their sister, Rebecca St. James talk about their own family story behind the Unsung Hero movie. The movie follows the family' s mother, Helen Smallbone , as she uses her faith to hold her husband and children together by turning struggles into an adventure and exercise their faith in God Later we will have our always fun conversation starter segment. We wrap the show with a listener question about settling while you are dating.
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Christmas Stories from the Early Years of Marriage
Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage
12/25/23 • 44 min
Merry Christmas! On today's special holiday episode, Greg and Erin talk with some friends here at Focus on the Family about some early marriage stories from Christmas. Plus, Greg and Erin will talk through some holiday conversation starters!
Check out some more conversation starters for the holiday season!
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FAQ
How many episodes does Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage have?
Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage currently has 95 episodes available.
What topics does Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, Kids & Family, Podcasts and Relationships.
What is the most popular episode on Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage?
The episode title 'In Sickness and in Health' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage?
The average episode length on Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage is 39 minutes.
How often are episodes of Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage released?
Episodes of Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage?
The first episode of Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage was released on Mar 15, 2023.
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