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Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage

Focus on the Family
Marriage
Conflict Resolution
Communication
Marriage Counseling
Focus On the Family
Parenting
Communication In Marriage
Intimacy
Infidelity
Relationships
Divorce
Counseling
Christian Marriage
Christian Counseling
Pornography
Trust
Grief
Communication Styles
Blended Families
Forgiveness

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 ... more

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Can your marriage survive a big storm? Join Dr.s Greg and Erin Smalley as they share intimate details about how they've learned to trust one another. Using the example of the La Jument lighthouse in Ushant, France, we'll learn how trust grows, what d... more

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Has your spouse cheated on you? Drs. Greg and Erin Smalley host a conversation on infidelity recovery, focusing on when betrayed spouses feel stuck or unmotivated to heal. Joining them is Pastor Brad Hambrick, author of “True Betrayal: Nine Steps to ... more

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Drs. Greg and Erin Smalley welcome Pastor Seth Troutt, author of Authentic Masculinity, to discuss God’s design for masculinity in marriage and parenting, while contrasting it with “the manosphere” counterfeits. If you want to collaborate with your s... more

Dr. Erin and Dr. Greg Smalley continue their discussion with Debra Fileta about emotional awareness, warning against “spiritual bypassing” that skips hard feelings with spiritual phrases. We also talk about the impact of trauma as either muting emoti... more

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Brad Hambrick
Pastor of counseling at The Summit Church and assistant professor of biblical counseling at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
The Summit Church
Episode: Healing From Infidelity Trauma
Seth Troutt
Teaching pastor at Ironwood Church and author of Authentic Masculinity
Ironwood Church
Episode: Men Embracing Chivalrous Marriages
Debra Fileta
Licensed professional counselor, best-selling author, relationship expert
Debra Fileta Counseling / Debra Fileta (as introduced)
Episode: Your Emotions Matter (Part 2 of 2)
Kevin A. Thompson
Teaching pastor at Bayside Church; author and counselor for marriages and premarital counseling
Bayside Church, Roseville, California
Episode: Marriage: The Creation of Us
Lain McCanless
Speaker, author, and co-founder of Rally Your Family
Rally Your Family
Episode: Laying the Foundation for Your Legacy
Bob Lepine
Pastor, author, and faith-based marriage advocate
Redeemer Community Church, Little Rock, Arkansas
Episode: Don't Let the Weight of the Past Crush Your Marriage
Julie Plagan
Author, teacher, mother of two and wife for over 30 years
Author of Marriage Interrupted
Episode: Adaptability in Marriage
Brad Miller
Pastor and retired firefighter, co-leader of Tandem Marriage
Tandem Marriage
Episode: Affair Prevention & Recovery
Tammy Miller
Marriage and family therapist, co-leader of Tandem Marriage
Tandem Marriage
Episode: Affair Prevention & Recovery

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Dr. Greg Smalley
Host of the show, family/relationship expert
Erin Smalley
Host of the show, marriage expert

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 643 ratings
  • Most refreshing and life giving podcast!

    They are doing the Lords work! :) Such an amazing podcast to listen to and be emboldened in my marriage when everything else seems to want to tear it down. Thankful for them being honest and real and sharing the truth!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ctuckferg
    United States2 months ago
  • Crazy little thing called marriage

    I hadn’t listened to this podcast for 15 minutes and tears began to fall. I stopped it started praying. I realized how much I’ve tried to change my husband and not just accept him for who he is. I love these podcasts it’s helped me so much. It’s not too late to start change today. Keep doing what you are doing!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CPD4304
    United States7 months ago
  • LOVE THE TALKS

    My marriage has been moved by listening to the podcast. You all were one of the reasons we attended our first couples retreat and plan to attend many more. Thank you for being a great example of marriage and God!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DJPierce88
    United States10 months ago
  • Good Prep for Marriage

    I like your show. I’m not married but it really makes me think about all the things to consider before getting married.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Work With Your Hands
    United States10 months ago
  • Thanks

    As a special need parent it’s hard to find relatable content

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Trapperweid
    United Statesa year ago

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The show is praised for realistic, actionable marriage advice and warm, engaging delivery.
Listeners find the hosts encouraging and relatable, sharing practical, scripture-based guidance.
Some listeners wish for more concise segments or fewer interruptions, but most praise the content's faith-informed strategies.

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Men Embracing Chivalrous Marriages
Q: How do I have a conversation with my husband when he's defensive, abrupt, and angry, and he doesn't even hear what I'm trying to say?
Troutt suggests asking whether it is a good time to talk, allowing a defensive moment to pass, and returning to the issue later. He recommends revisiting difficult topics in several conversations, discussing how both partners want to handle feedback, and approaching the conversation tactfully.
Men Embracing Chivalrous Marriages
Q: How do you help men understand what leadership in the home means, and encourage couples to have that conversation?
Troutt says leadership involves assessing family life together, imagining the preferred future, and taking practical steps toward it. Couples should include one another in the assessment and vision, while the husband takes responsibility for initiating progress.
Healing From Infidelity Trauma
Q: How can someone rebuild confidence in their own judgment after discovering a spouse's infidelity?
Hambrick says discovering the affair can affirm that the betrayed spouse was not imagining that something was wrong. They can then assess whether their partner is cooperating with basic transparency and build trust incrementally, in proportion to demonstrated trustworthiness.
Healing From Infidelity Trauma
Q: How can a betrayed spouse distinguish trauma processing from getting stuck in unhealthy rumination about an affair?
Hambrick says to first determine whether harm is still active, since pain cannot be treated as past while the unfaithful spouse remains deceptive or unaccountable. Once transparency and the end of the affair are established, clear structure can help the betrayed spouse take manageable steps toward processing.
Your Emotions Matter (Part 1 of 2)
Q: How would you encourage a wife to start a Sunday night check-in with her husband without triggering defensiveness?
Lead with your needs and invite collaboration, framing the request as a way to connect rather than critique, and emphasize that it complements date night rather than replaces it.

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This show targets Christian married couples navigating real-life messes with practical, faith-centered guidance. Episodes mix biblical insight, real-life stories, and practical tools—ranging from infidelity recovery and interfaith dynamics to conflict resolution, finances, parenting, and keeping intimacy alive. A consistent thread is applying scripture to everyday relationship challenges, with guest experts, pastors, and authors offering actionable steps for strengthening marriages and families. A standout element is the blend of clinical-style counseling with faith-based coaching, plus recurring frameworks and playful, relatable analogies to make tough topics approachable for listeners at all stages of marriage.

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Recent guests on Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage include:

1. Brad Hambrick
2. Seth Troutt
3. Debra Fileta
4. Kevin A. Thompson
5. Lain McCanless
6. Bob Lepine
7. Julie Plagan
8. Brad Miller

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