Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage
Claim This PodcastHosted by Erin Smalley, Dr Greg Smalley, Greg Smalley, Erin, Greg
Published by Focus on the Family
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<p>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.</p>
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Recent Episodes
September 21, 2026
Marriage: The Creation of Us
Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley interview Pastor Kevin A. Thompson about building a marriage where spouses maintain individuality while fostering shared rhythms and unity.
September 14, 2026
The Manosphere (Part 2 of 2)
Erin and Greg analyze the manosphere's distortion of biblical marriage, exposing lies about vulnerability and trust while highlighting scripture's call for sacrificial love and safety.
September 7, 2026
The Manosphere (Part 1 of 2)
Dr. Greg Smalley and Erin Smalley explore the Manosphere and its Christian counterpart, revealing common male deceptions and the meaning of submission for women.
187 total episodes available with 102 transcripts
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Marriage: The Creation of Us
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[…] You're making me feel. You're making me feel invalidated. Versus when you go deeper, you start realizing that, no, I actually brought some stuff with me into this marriage. I've got these deeper buttons that get triggered. Yes, these tender spots that get triggered. And then I react and I do these things that I've done my whole life to survive. And I loved how Kevin said it, what saved you in the past will kill you in the present. And that's pretty much what happens when you react. You are doing something that you've learned. It's a coping mechanism and you bring it right into your marriage and it doesn't work anymore. […]
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<p>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.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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