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Episodes

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 ...
Men Living Focused, Fulfilled & Fearless
Sept. 1, 2025

Men Living Focused, Fulfilled & Fearless

On this episode of Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage, Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley delve into the importance of men adopting lion-hearted characteristics in today's culture, inspired by Brandon and David Lindell's book 'Lion He...
Create A Marriage You'll Love, Pt II
Aug. 25, 2025

Create A Marriage You'll Love, Pt II

Join us as we continue to discuss how to deal with conflict on Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage, with part two of our discussion with Dr. Bob Paul and Tara Lalonde. They'll share their experiences of dealing with reactive c...
Create A Marriage You'll Love, Pt I
Aug. 18, 2025

Create A Marriage You'll Love, Pt I

In this episode of Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage, Dr. Greg Smalley and Erin Smalley discuss the importance of personal responsibility with Dr. Bob Paul and Tara Lalonde, who share their extensive experience in marriage c...
Married with Adult Children
Aug. 11, 2025

Married with Adult Children

Greg and Erin discuss maintaining a strong marriage during the transition to the empty nest phase with the one and only Dr. Gary Chapman, author of 'The Five Love Languages' and 'Your New Life with Adult Children.' We explore...
What Your Marriage Can Be
Aug. 4, 2025

What Your Marriage Can Be

On this episode of Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage, Patricia Ashley shares a deeply personal testimony about how her marriage, once perceived as dead and nearly at the point of collapse, was revived through their mutual jo...
His Brain & Her Brain: The Differences and the Delights
July 28, 2025

His Brain & Her Brain: The Differences and the Delights

Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley have a great conversation with Dr. Joannie DeBrito, about the common differences between partners that impact marriage, such as intellectual and processing differences, emotional versus logical think...
My Spouse Is On The Spectrum
July 21, 2025

My Spouse Is On The Spectrum

On this episode of Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage, Greg and Erin speak with Dr. Stephanie and Dan Holmes about being in a marriage effected by autism. They discuss the evolving dynamics of their relationship, the importan...
The Ultimate Date Night Show
July 14, 2025

The Ultimate Date Night Show

On this episode of Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage, Dr. Greg Smalley and Erin Smalley discuss the importance of regular date nights for marital happiness, stability, and sexual satisfaction with Jay and Laura Laffoon. They...
Trading Trauma For Truth
July 7, 2025

Trading Trauma For Truth

So, what HAVEN'T you told your spouse? On this episode of Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage, Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley discuss the impact of past trauma and secrets on marriage and relationships. We'll also hear from Elizabe...
Supporting Military Marriages
June 30, 2025

Supporting Military Marriages

On this episode of 'Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage' Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley celebrate our troops and their families, and talk with Beth Runkle about the challenges military spouses face and the dynamic of military home ...
Myths Wives Believe
June 23, 2025

Myths Wives Believe

On this episode of 'Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage,' Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley discuss common myths about marriage. Do you have misconceptions about what makes a marriage successful? We'll talk with Rhonda and Steve Stopp...
Better Marriage - Better Life
June 16, 2025

Better Marriage - Better Life

Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley interview Dr. Gary Chapman, renowned author of 'The Five Love Languages' and other marriage-related books. On this episode we discuss practical insights from Chapman's new book, 'A Simple Guide for a...
Covenant Conditions: A Father's Challenge To A Future Son-In-Law
June 9, 2025

Covenant Conditions: A Father's Challenge To A Future Son-In-Law

What if you went to your girlfriend's father, asking for her hand in marriage, and he says "NO!" What would you do? On this episode of Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage, Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley dive into a heartfelt story ...
Let's Talk About Marriage Pt .2
June 2, 2025

Let's Talk About Marriage Pt .2

Personal anecdotes, including stories about resolving conflicts, handling crises, and supporting each other through tough times, illustrate the broader points of a strong marriagfe. The importance of empathy, communication, a...
Let's Talk About Marriage Pt. I
May 26, 2025

Let's Talk About Marriage Pt. I

On this edition of Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage, Greg and Erin have a discussion with Jim and Jean Daly about strengthening marriages, starting with how their differences revealed themselves early in their marriage. We'...
Sports Analogies for Marriage
May 19, 2025

Sports Analogies for Marriage

In this episode of Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage, Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley discuss strategies to strengthen marriages using biblical principles and sports analogies! We spent some time with marriage coaches George and T...
Stormie Omartian - The Power of Prayer for Marriage
May 11, 2025

Stormie Omartian - The Power of Prayer for Marriage

On this episode of Crazy Little Thing called Marriage, Dr. Greg Smalley and Erin Smalley discuss the benefits of prayer in relationships with the one and only Stormy Omartian, an award-winning author known for her 'Power of a...
Restoring Marriage After an Affair
May 4, 2025

Restoring Marriage After an Affair

On this episode of Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage, Dr. Greg Smalley and Erin Smalley tackle the sensitive topic of marital betrayal due to physical affairs, emotional affairs, and pornography addiction. Guests Bob and Dan...
Joy In Marriage
April 27, 2025

Joy In Marriage

How is your marriage, really? On this episode of Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage, we're highlighting key aspects of a long-lasting marriage. The episode discusses maintaining friendship, effective communication, and daily ...
God Loves Blended Families
April 20, 2025

God Loves Blended Families

On this episode of Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage, Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley revisit the topic of second marriages and blended families and delve deeper into the complexities and challenges that second marriages often fac...