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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 Counseling
Christian Marriage
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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Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley discuss what it means to leave a marital legacy by building a healthy foundation -- with intentional core values -- rather than living by default. Guest Lain McCanless of Rally Your Family describes practical tools to guide ... more

Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley are joined by Bob Lepine to discuss how guilt, shame, and past wounds affect marriage. If unresolved hurts are triggering conflict in your relationship, listen to this episode and then share it with your spouse. We also talk... more

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Does it feel like your life is being interrupted? Financial issues, health concerns, and disagreements with family members can all throw a wrench into our plans. Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley talk with Julie Plagens, who describes common interruptions in... more

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Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley focus on infidelity with Brad and Tami Miller. They discuss how couples drift through busyness, unmet emotional needs, validation-seeking, social media connections, and contrast emotional vs. physical affairs. They also have... more

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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
David McIver
Author of Looking For The One
Author, Looking For The One
Episode: Support For An InterFaith Marriage
Amber Lia
Former English teacher, work-at-home mom, author and speaker
Author of Untriggered and speaker on anger in marriage
Episode: Anger Triggers in Marriage
Todd Petka
Guest, co-speaker on relationship topics
Author/Speaker; married to Carolyn Petka
Episode: Sparking the Marriage Fires, Pt. 2
Carolyn Petka
Guest, co-speaker on relationship topics
Author/Speaker; married to Todd Petka
Episode: Sparking the Marriage Fires, Pt. 2
Todd Petkau
Author and speaker who formulated the Relationship Rocket Formula
Petkau Family (authors/speakers)
Episode: Sparking the Marriage Fires, Pt. 1

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

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 629 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 States11 days 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 States5 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 States8 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 States8 months ago
  • Thanks

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Trapperweid
    United States10 months 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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Don't Let the Weight of the Past Crush Your Marriage
Q: Dear Greg and Erin, my husband underwent chemotherapy several years ago. Since then, he has changed and he often seems impatient and defensive. How should I respond?
Acknowledge the real changes chemotherapy can bring, encourage medical checkups to rule out other factors, consider couples counseling, and involve trusted friends or mentors to support communication and healing.
Adaptability in Marriage
Q: Is there ever a time when you would recommend not being honest with your opinion if the other person is not in a place to hear it?
Never; honesty is essential, though there is wisdom in how and when to speak, and some topics require careful, safe conversations with counselors or mentors to be effective.
Affair Prevention & Recovery
Q: What can a couple do immediately after an affair is revealed to start healing?
Seek professional help promptly, slow down decisions, and involve a trusted, unbiased confidant or mentor to support the process; avoid public airing of grievances and focus on stabilizing the relationship with expert guidance.
Support For An InterFaith Marriage
Q: How do you encourage someone who feels discouraged by a spouse who isn't walking with the Lord?
Focus on trust and seeing the other person through the eyes of Jesus, which shifts the conversation from performance to relationship and opens space for grace and transformation.
Sparking the Marriage Fires, Pt. 2
Q: What would you recommend for a 20-year marriage where one partner has had a chronic illness and six kids, to invest in the relationship while surviving day-to-day life?
Prioritize grieving the difference between expectation and reality, practice self-care to avoid pouring from an empty cup, seek support from friends or community, carve out regular, short connection moments with your spouse, and plan at least occasional time away together to reconnect and remember who you are as a couple.

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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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1. Bob Lepine
2. Julie Plagan
3. Brad Miller
4. Tammy Miller
5. David McIver
6. Amber Lia
7. Todd Petka
8. Carolyn Petka

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