Lectionary Calendar
Sunday, November 17th, 2024
the Week of Proper 28 / Ordinary 33
the Week of Proper 28 / Ordinary 33
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Audio Shows
Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage with Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley
Avoid the Chore War
November 4, 2024
In Genesis 2:24, the bible explains that, as one flesh, married couples should leave their family of origin and cleave to each other. But, practically speaking, what does that mean? Join Greg & Erin as they sit down with Scott Kedersha & Gabrielle McCullough of the More than Roommates podcast to talk about how to leave and cleave. Later, we sit down with a newly engaged couple to discuss how they can prepare for marriage. Then, we answer a question from a listener who wants to know how she can improve a damaged relationship with her mother-in-law.
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Avoid the Chore War
October 28, 2024
Each of us comes into marriage with different expectations regarding how chores should be divided up and conquered. Join Greg & Erin as they sit down to discuss how you and your spouse can avoid having a "chore war" with each other. Later, counselor Jenny Coffey joins us to discuss preventing emotional burnout in marriage. And lastly, we'll answer a question from a listener who wants to know how to have productive conversations with her husband when they disagree. Click here to receive Greg & Erin's book, Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage, for a gift of any amount! Listen to Greg and Erin talk about the Chore War on Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Click here to read Greg's article about chores in marriage Learn more about Heart Talk and Work Talk Donate Now! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.
October 28, 2024
Each of us comes into marriage with different expectations regarding how chores should be divided up and conquered. Join Greg & Erin as they sit down to discuss how you and your spouse can avoid having a "chore war" with each other. Later, counselor Jenny Coffey joins us to discuss preventing emotional burnout in marriage. And lastly, we'll answer a question from a listener who wants to know how to have productive conversations with her husband when they disagree. Click here to receive Greg & Erin's book, Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage, for a gift of any amount! Listen to Greg and Erin talk about the Chore War on Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Click here to read Greg's article about chores in marriage Learn more about Heart Talk and Work Talk Donate Now! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.
Glorifying the Lord as a Wife
October 21, 2024
God invented marriage, and His word calls us to glorify Him in everything we do. Join Greg & Erin as they speak with social media influencer Milena Ciciotti to discuss how she glorifies the Lord in her marriage by staying grounded in biblical truth. Later, in marriage myths, we discuss the pros and cons behind the trending #tradwife phenomenon. Then, we answer a question from a listener who wants to know how she can cope with her husband's sexual history. Click here to take Greg & Erin's Marriage Assessment Hope Restored Marriage Intensive. Marriage counseling grounded in biblical principles. Find healing today. Donate Now! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.
October 21, 2024
God invented marriage, and His word calls us to glorify Him in everything we do. Join Greg & Erin as they speak with social media influencer Milena Ciciotti to discuss how she glorifies the Lord in her marriage by staying grounded in biblical truth. Later, in marriage myths, we discuss the pros and cons behind the trending #tradwife phenomenon. Then, we answer a question from a listener who wants to know how she can cope with her husband's sexual history. Click here to take Greg & Erin's Marriage Assessment Hope Restored Marriage Intensive. Marriage counseling grounded in biblical principles. Find healing today. Donate Now! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.
When Trust is Broken
October 14, 2024
How do you fix your marriage when trust is broken? How do you trust again after betrayal? Join Greg & Erin as they sit down with Lysa TerKeurst to talk about how you can heal from broken trust. Then, we hear a riveting devotional from Bill Arbuckle about betrayal. Later, we hear a question from a listener who wants to know how to rebuild intimacy with her husband after infidelity. Click here to receive Lysa's new book, I Want To Trust You, But I Don't, for a gift of any amount! Donate Now! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.
October 14, 2024
How do you fix your marriage when trust is broken? How do you trust again after betrayal? Join Greg & Erin as they sit down with Lysa TerKeurst to talk about how you can heal from broken trust. Then, we hear a riveting devotional from Bill Arbuckle about betrayal. Later, we hear a question from a listener who wants to know how to rebuild intimacy with her husband after infidelity. Click here to receive Lysa's new book, I Want To Trust You, But I Don't, for a gift of any amount! Donate Now! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.
Safety in Marriage
October 7, 2024
Feeling safe, and making sure you're spouse feels safe, is key to a healthy marriage, but did you know that safety encompasses the mental, spiritual, emotional, and physical aspects of our lives? Join Greg & Erin as they sit down with marriage expert, Dr. Bob Paul, to discuss safety in marriage. Later, join us for date night conversation starters. Then, we answer a question from a listener who wants to know her and her husband can reconnect after the birth of their first child. Click here to receive Dr. Paul's book, Empowered to Love, for a gift of any amount! Donate Now! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.
October 7, 2024
Feeling safe, and making sure you're spouse feels safe, is key to a healthy marriage, but did you know that safety encompasses the mental, spiritual, emotional, and physical aspects of our lives? Join Greg & Erin as they sit down with marriage expert, Dr. Bob Paul, to discuss safety in marriage. Later, join us for date night conversation starters. Then, we answer a question from a listener who wants to know her and her husband can reconnect after the birth of their first child. Click here to receive Dr. Paul's book, Empowered to Love, for a gift of any amount! Donate Now! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.
When You (or Your Spouse) is a People Pleaser
September 30, 2024
This week, join Greg & Erin as they sit down with Whitney & Tanner Lowe to discuss the struggle many couples face with seeking approval and people-pleasing, especially in today's social media driven world. Then, we debunk the popular marriage myth that says marriage will fix all your problems. Later, we hear a question from a listener who wants to know if her husband is too tied to his family. Click here to receive Whitney's book, Set Your Eyes Higher, for a gift of any amount! When You (or Your Spouse) is a People Pleaser Donate Now! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.
September 30, 2024
This week, join Greg & Erin as they sit down with Whitney & Tanner Lowe to discuss the struggle many couples face with seeking approval and people-pleasing, especially in today's social media driven world. Then, we debunk the popular marriage myth that says marriage will fix all your problems. Later, we hear a question from a listener who wants to know if her husband is too tied to his family. Click here to receive Whitney's book, Set Your Eyes Higher, for a gift of any amount! When You (or Your Spouse) is a People Pleaser Donate Now! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.
Pursuing the Lord Together
September 23, 2024
In what ways are you and your spouse growing in the Lord together? Join Greg & Erin as they sit down with pastoral counselor Jerry Jones to discuss how you can pursue the Lord as a couple and as individuals. Later, we answer a question from a guest who wants to know how she and her husband can navigate their sex life with aging bodies. Click here to take our free marriage assessment! Click here to learn more about Focus on the Family's marriage intensive program - Hope Restored Click here for Ready to Wed, Greg & Erin's premarital curriculum. Click here to sign up for Focus on the Family's Resist the Drift marriage event! Donate Now! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.
September 23, 2024
In what ways are you and your spouse growing in the Lord together? Join Greg & Erin as they sit down with pastoral counselor Jerry Jones to discuss how you can pursue the Lord as a couple and as individuals. Later, we answer a question from a guest who wants to know how she and her husband can navigate their sex life with aging bodies. Click here to take our free marriage assessment! Click here to learn more about Focus on the Family's marriage intensive program - Hope Restored Click here for Ready to Wed, Greg & Erin's premarital curriculum. Click here to sign up for Focus on the Family's Resist the Drift marriage event! Donate Now! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.
Conflict Resolution in Marriage
September 16, 2024
None of us know how to resolve conflict in marriage from the get go, and continued conflict in our marriage can leave us at odds, wondering what to do. Join Greg & Erin as they discuss conflict resolution in marriage. Later, we hear a devotion from Bill Arbuckle on peace. Then, we answer a question from a listener who wants to know if he should be concerned about the significant age gap between him and his girlfriend. Click here to receive Greg & Erin's book, Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage: 12 Secrets for a Lifelong Romance, for a gift of any amount! Click here to receive Greg & Erin's free four part video series about conflict in marriage! Donate Now! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.
September 16, 2024
None of us know how to resolve conflict in marriage from the get go, and continued conflict in our marriage can leave us at odds, wondering what to do. Join Greg & Erin as they discuss conflict resolution in marriage. Later, we hear a devotion from Bill Arbuckle on peace. Then, we answer a question from a listener who wants to know if he should be concerned about the significant age gap between him and his girlfriend. Click here to receive Greg & Erin's book, Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage: 12 Secrets for a Lifelong Romance, for a gift of any amount! Click here to receive Greg & Erin's free four part video series about conflict in marriage! Donate Now! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.
Having Fun Together
September 9, 2024
Sometimes, married life can begin to feel like a perpetual business meeting. You know.. who's picking up the kids? Doing the laundry? Feeding the dog? Join us this week as Greg & Erin sit down with pastor and comedian Ted Cunningham to talk about how you can break out of the business meeting and have fun together. Later, we'll do some of our favorite date night conversation starters, then we'll answer a question from a listener who has lost attraction to her overweight husband. Click here to receive Ted's book, Fun Loving You, for a gift of any amount! Are you and your spouse interested in our Hope Restored marriage intensive? Click here for more information. Interested in our free list of Conversation Starters? Click here! Donate Now! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.
September 9, 2024
Sometimes, married life can begin to feel like a perpetual business meeting. You know.. who's picking up the kids? Doing the laundry? Feeding the dog? Join us this week as Greg & Erin sit down with pastor and comedian Ted Cunningham to talk about how you can break out of the business meeting and have fun together. Later, we'll do some of our favorite date night conversation starters, then we'll answer a question from a listener who has lost attraction to her overweight husband. Click here to receive Ted's book, Fun Loving You, for a gift of any amount! Are you and your spouse interested in our Hope Restored marriage intensive? Click here for more information. Interested in our free list of Conversation Starters? Click here! Donate Now! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.
Becoming Marriage Champions
September 2, 2024
You don't have to be married for decades to become a Marriage Champion; you can start right now! Join Greg & Erin as they sit down with blossoming Marriage Champions JC & Saundra Mena to discuss how young married couples can strengthen their relationship, and pour into others. Later, we interview counselor Geremy Keeton about why marriage mentorship is important, and then we answer a question from a listener who wants to know what the bible means when it says she should submit to her husband. Are you and your spouse interested in counseling? Call Focus on the Family at 1(800) 232-6459 or click here to be connected with one of our licensed counselors. Donate Now! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.
September 2, 2024
You don't have to be married for decades to become a Marriage Champion; you can start right now! Join Greg & Erin as they sit down with blossoming Marriage Champions JC & Saundra Mena to discuss how young married couples can strengthen their relationship, and pour into others. Later, we interview counselor Geremy Keeton about why marriage mentorship is important, and then we answer a question from a listener who wants to know what the bible means when it says she should submit to her husband. Are you and your spouse interested in counseling? Call Focus on the Family at 1(800) 232-6459 or click here to be connected with one of our licensed counselors. Donate Now! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.
Why Get Married?
August 26, 2024
Did you know that 75% of modern couples live together before they get married? Did you also know that 75% of couple who live together before they get married end in divorce? Join us as Dr. David Gudgel outlines the negative effects of cohabitation. Later, we debunk a popular marriage myth, and then we answer a question from a listener who wants to know if she should tell her husband that is she attracted to his best friend. Check out the book Before You Live Together for a donation of any amount! Donate Now! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.
August 26, 2024
Did you know that 75% of modern couples live together before they get married? Did you also know that 75% of couple who live together before they get married end in divorce? Join us as Dr. David Gudgel outlines the negative effects of cohabitation. Later, we debunk a popular marriage myth, and then we answer a question from a listener who wants to know if she should tell her husband that is she attracted to his best friend. Check out the book Before You Live Together for a donation of any amount! Donate Now! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.
