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.



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When You (or Your Spouse) is a People Pleaser



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This week, join Greg &amp; Erin as they sit down with Whitney &amp; 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.
 
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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.

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.

Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage

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. 

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.

When You (or Your Spouse) is a People Pleaser

What does it mean to choose "we over me" in marriage? This week, join Greg & Erin as they sit down with author and counselor Debra Fileta, who shares insights on how you can build a strong, connected marriage by prioritizing union over personal agenda. Later, we debunk some marriage advice from the internet. Then, we hear a question from a listener whose husband is accusing her of being unfaithful.



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What does it mean to choose "we over me" in marriage? This week, join Greg &amp; Erin as they sit down with author and counselor Debra Fileta, who shares insights on how you can build a strong, connected marriage by prioritizing union over personal agenda. Later, we debunk some marriage advice from the internet. Then, we hear a question from a listener whose husband is accusing her of being unfaithful.
 
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Choosing We Over Me

No two people in marriage are the same, and differences that were initially fun and quirky may cause friction over time! In this weeks episode, listen to a conversation from Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, where Greg & Erin explain how you can learn to cherish the differences in your spouse. Later, we try a new segment called "What Would You Do?" where Greg & Erin talk about what they would do if one of them decided to leave the faith. Then, we answer a question from a listener about her alcoholic husband.



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No two people in marriage are the same, and differences that were initially fun and quirky may cause friction over time! In this weeks episode, listen to a conversation from Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, where Greg &amp; Erin explain how you can learn to cherish the differences in your spouse. Later, we try a new segment called "What Would You Do?" where Greg &amp; Erin talk about what they would do if one of them decided to leave the faith. Then, we answer a question from a listener about her alcoholic husband.
 
<a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-crazy-little-thing-2024-11-11?refcd=2179201">Click here to receive "The Wholehearted Wife: 10 Keys to a More Loving Relationship" for a gift of any amount!</a>
 
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Cherishing the Differences in Your Spouse

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.



Click here to listen to Scott & Gabrielle's podcast, More than Roommates



Click here to check out Focus on the Family's premarital marriage curriculum, Ready to Wed



Check out Greg's article, "12 Questions Every Father Should Ask His Future Son-In-Law"



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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 &amp; Erin as they sit down with Scott Kedersha &amp; 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.
 
<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/n51op3">Click here to listen to Scott &amp; Gabrielle's podcast, More than Roommates</a>
 
<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/rveqb2">Click here to check out Focus on the Family's premarital marriage curriculum, Ready to Wed</a>
 
<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/go6j3m">Check out Greg's article, "12 Questions Every Father Should Ask His Future Son-In-Law"</a>
 
<a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/24cltcm-donate-page?refcd=2170803">Donate Now!</a>
 
<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/cltcm-voicemail">We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.</a>

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