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Episodes

Sex and Intimacy in Marriage, Pt 2
Feb. 16, 2026

Sex and Intimacy in Marriage, Pt 2

We continue the conversation with Kait and JJ Tomlin, but we dive deeper into understanding ways to be more intimate with our spouse. Calling out our feelings, checking ourselves, and seeking God's truth as you walk through t...
Sex and Intimacy in Marriage, Pt I
Feb. 9, 2026

Sex and Intimacy in Marriage, Pt I

Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley talk with the founder of Heart of Dating, Kait Tomlin, with her husband JJ about our mindsets when we're dating before marriage, versus the reality of what we each bring into our married life. They e...
Forgiveness in Marriage
Feb. 2, 2026

Forgiveness in Marriage

Get ready for a GREAT conversation with Micah E. Davis, author of the book Three Strikes, You're Forgiven! He delves into the profound concept of forgiveness, emphasizing it as a deliberate decision rather than merely a feeli...
Question & Answer Session
Jan. 26, 2026

Question & Answer Session

Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley address listener-submitted questions about various marital issues. They emphasize the importance of connection over pressure, advise on navigating financial transparency in relationships, and discuss...
Life Like You Were Reborn To Live
Jan. 19, 2026

Life Like You Were Reborn To Live

Dr. Greg Smalley and Erin Smalley discuss the importance of placing more faith in God rather than your spouse with Dr. Gary Thomas. They address various marital challenges, including the impact of adversities, providing both ...
Coaching Your Marriage
Jan. 12, 2026

Coaching Your Marriage

Dr. Greg Smalley and Erin Smalley discuss the importance of couples working together on their goals, which research shows leads to higher levels of happiness and progress. We discuss the Marriage Champions program that you ca...
Emotional Triggers In Marriage
Jan. 5, 2026

Emotional Triggers In Marriage

This is a Crazy Little Thing that you have GOT to listen to with your spouse! Dr. Greg Smalley and Erin Smalley discuss the importance of identifying emotional triggers and managing conflict in marriages with Ron and Nan Deal...
Side Stepping Newlywed Pitfalls
Dec. 29, 2025

Side Stepping Newlywed Pitfalls

Whether you're newlywed or if you've been married for years, you may have unspoken and sometimes unrealistic expectations that can lead to disappointment, conflict, and resentment. On this episode, Greg and Erin help couples ...
Christmas Miracles & God of the Impossible
Dec. 22, 2025

Christmas Miracles & God of the Impossible

MERRY CHRISTMAS from everyone at Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage! This episode features a special presentation by Liz Curtis Higgs, who shares faith-filled stories of Zechariah, Elizabeth, Mary, and the miraculous births i...
What Sex Really Means - Pt 2
Dec. 15, 2025

What Sex Really Means - Pt 2

We're continuing our conversation with Dr. Juli Slattery on how God designed sex and sexuality. We're going to discuss the detrimental effects of pornography on both individuals and marriages, as well as highlight the importa...
What Sex Really Means - Pt 1
Dec. 8, 2025

What Sex Really Means - Pt 1

How do you have sex? What does it really symbolize in your marriage? Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley delve into a deeper conversation that contrasts 'how' with 'why' with Dr. Juli Slattery. Understanding the purpose and significanc...
Honestly Discussing Domestic Abuse
Dec. 1, 2025

Honestly Discussing Domestic Abuse

Dr. Greg Smalley and Erin Smalley delve into the critical issue of supporting friends in abusive or oppressive marriages with Darby Strickland, an expert counselor and author. Darby explains an insightful definition of abuse ...
Habits for A Happy Marriage, Pt. 2
Nov. 24, 2025

Habits for A Happy Marriage, Pt. 2

Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley continue with the great conversation they had with Dr. Randy Schroeder about simple habits couples can adopt to strengthen their marriage. Starting with the critical role of forgiveness in healing an...
Habits For A Happy Marriage, pt. 1
Nov. 17, 2025

Habits For A Happy Marriage, pt. 1

Want some practical habits for happiness in your marriage? Enter, Dr. Randy Schroeder, a licensed marriage and family therapist with over three decades of counseling experience. Dr. Schrader's key topics include the importanc...
What Is Best for Each Other & Best For Your Marriage
Nov. 10, 2025

What Is Best for Each Other & Best For Your Marriage

Greg and Erin Smalley discuss the importance of maintaining relational skills in marriage with Roger and Kathy Lipp, who discuss their blended family and their adventures in team-building. We delve into the importance of carv...
How To Understand Your Hot Buttons
Nov. 3, 2025

How To Understand Your Hot Buttons

Do you think repairing your marriage is hopeless? On this episode of Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage, Greg and Erin feature a presentation by Bob and Jenni Paul, who explain that underneath all marital conflicts is a commo...
The Middle Years of Marriage
Oct. 27, 2025

The Middle Years of Marriage

No matter how long you've been married, there's some great advice in this episode! Greg and Erin discuss the challenges and opportunities in the middle years of marriage, focusing on issues like health struggles, retirement, ...
His & Her Perspectives on Romance, Sex & Fun In Marriage
Oct. 20, 2025

His & Her Perspectives on Romance, Sex & Fun In Marriage

On this episode, Greg and Erin discuss the importance of communication, romance, and navigating challenges within marriage with Jess and Ryan Ronne; who also share their journey of dealing with grief after losing their first ...
Working Marriage with J & Killy John
Oct. 13, 2025

Working Marriage with J & Killy John

Greg and Erin welcome renown British evangelist and author, J.John and his wife Killy as they reflect on their 42-year marriage, discussing early challenges, the importance of communication, and the essential values they've e...
Caring For Marriage Under Overwhelming Stress
Oct. 6, 2025

Caring For Marriage Under Overwhelming Stress

Greg and Erin know that every marriage goes through a crisis. That's why we invited Todd and Kristin Evans to share their personal journey from enjoying life as a young, carefree couple to facing the challenges of raising a c...
Nurture Your Spouse, Married For Life
Sept. 29, 2025

Nurture Your Spouse, Married For Life

Get ready for a passionate edition of Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage. Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley share a message from Dan and Jane Seaborn about how their personality and lifestyle choices are completely opposite in their ...
Coming Back After Crisis In Marriage
Sept. 22, 2025

Coming Back After Crisis In Marriage

Are you thinking about divorce? On this episode of Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage, Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley discuss overcoming crises in marriage. They dive into the difficulties of rebuilding trust after infidelity, dea...
The Importance of Having Friends
Sept. 15, 2025

The Importance of Having Friends

Whether you’re seeking new friends or wanting to deepen existing relationships, this episode of Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage will help women and men build their respective friendships. Erin and her friends discuss how d...
Are You REALLY Ready To Wed? - The Young Married Focus Employee Panel
Sept. 8, 2025

Are You REALLY Ready To Wed? - The Young Married Focus Employee Panel

Dr. Greg Smalley and Erin Smalley discuss various aspects of marriage preparation, adjustment, and conflict resolution with four young married employees of Focus on the Family. They share their insights and experiences about ...