Why The Podcast Matters

Emotions & Godly Call To Men

Do As Christ Did

Manosphere Lie v Scripture

Weaponizing The Bedroom

All 6 Manosphere Lies

Share This Podcast!

We're continuing our discussion of the “manosphere,” reviewing how it distorts headship and submission and focusing on three additional lies: that emotional vulnerability is weakness, that women are biologically untrustworthy, and that a wife’s body belongs to her husband. Greg and Erin contrast these ideologies with scriptures calling husbands to sacrificially love, cherish, nourish, honor, and create safety so a wife can flourish. We'd love to hear your thoughts on these episodes, so click on the show notes to get in touch with us.
Bearded Gospel Men: The Epic Quest for Manliness & Godliness
What Is Biblical Leadership Articl
Check out Focus Live, powered by Godcaster. It’s a great way to get Focus On The Family content and hear contemporary Christian worship music!
Ask Us Your Question via Voicemail or Email
Speak With A Counselor

We're continuing our discussion of the &ldquo;manosphere,&rdquo; reviewing how it distorts headship and submission and focusing on three additional lies: that emotional vulnerability is weakness, that women are biologically untrustworthy, and that a wife&rsquo;s body belongs to her husband. Greg and Erin contrast these ideologies with scriptures calling husbands to sacrificially love, cherish, nourish, honor, and create safety so a wife can flourish. We'd love to hear your thoughts on these episodes, so click on the show notes to get in touch with us. <a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-crazy-little-thing-2026-09-14?refcd=2535802">Bearded Gospel Men: The Epic Quest for Manliness &amp; Godliness</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/wpgliz">What Is Biblical Leadership Articl</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/7wdf26">Check out Focus Live, powered by Godcaster. It&rsquo;s a great way to get Focus On The Family content and hear contemporary Christian worship music!</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/lz09nj">Ask Us Your Question via Voicemail or Email</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/fklxkn">Speak With A Counselor</a>

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.

The Manosphere (Part 2 of 2) 

Intro

Pseudo Sense Of Connection

Equation of Us

A Healthy Thriving Marriage

Good Dependence & Healthy Attachment

Marriage Attention Deficit

The Box of Us

Greg & Erin's Critique

Phases of Marriage

Q & A and Close

Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley interview Pastor Kevin A. Thompson about his book The Creation of Us. Kevin emphasizes that marriage is its own entity where both spouses maintain individuality while building shared rhythms, mission, and unity. We talk about good dependence versus independence or enmeshment, how marriage reveals and can help heal attachment wounds, and “marital attention deficit.” We'll outline the phases of marriage and we answer a listener question about weaponizing sex.
The Creation of Us: How To Build A Great Marriage Without Losing Yourself

Marriage Assessment Tool

Reactive Cycle Tool

Love Styles: Why You Love The Way You Do (And How to Change It)

Ask Us Your Question via Voicemail or Email

Speak With A Counselor

Marriage Health In America Study

Check Out Hope Restored. 

Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley interview Pastor Kevin A. Thompson about his book The Creation of Us. Kevin emphasizes that marriage is its own entity where both spouses maintain individuality while building shared rhythms, mission, and unity. We talk about good dependence versus independence or enmeshment, how marriage reveals and can help heal attachment wounds, and &ldquo;marital attention deficit.&rdquo; We'll outline the phases of marriage and we answer a listener question about weaponizing sex. <a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-crazy-little-thing-2026-09-21?refcd=2534402">The Creation of Us: How To Build A Great Marriage Without Losing Yourself</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/4tnm4r">Marriage Assessment Tool</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/y03343">Reactive Cycle Tool</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/1xr308">Love Styles: Why You Love The Way You Do (And How to Change It)</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/zyl1zy">Ask Us Your Question via Voicemail or Email</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/kobjdk">Speak With A Counselor</a> <a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/state-of-the-family/">Marriage Health In America Study</a> <a href="https://hoperestored.focusonthefamily.com/">Check Out Hope Restored. </a>

Marriage: The Creation of Us

Open

Detailing the Manosphere

Headship of The Man

What Submission Means

We're Not Villainizing Men

Check Out Today's Resource

Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley discuss the Manosphere and the “Christian Manosphere." This is a program that you want to share with all the men in your life. Greg shares research from months of reading forums and explains the first three of six lies that many men are believing. We also go into what submission means for women. Part two is coming up next week, and we can't wait to hear your thoughts after listening to these programs.
Bearded Gospel Men: The Epic Quest for Manliness & Godliness
Check out Focus Live, powered by Godcaster. It’s a great way to get Focus On The Family content and hear contemporary Christian worship music!
Ask Us Your Question via Voicemail or Email
Speak With A Counselor

Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley discuss the Manosphere and the &ldquo;Christian Manosphere." This is a program that you want to share with all the men in your life. Greg shares research from months of reading forums and explains the first three of six lies that many men are believing. We also go into what submission means for women. Part two is coming up next week, and we can't wait to hear your thoughts after listening to these programs. <a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-crazy-little-thing-2026-09-08?refcd-2527501">Bearded Gospel Men: The Epic Quest for Manliness &amp; Godliness</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/l57z2z">Check out Focus Live, powered by Godcaster. It&rsquo;s a great way to get Focus On The Family content and hear contemporary Christian worship music!</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/07fwnd">Ask Us Your Question via Voicemail or Email</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/r8itnj">Speak With A Counselor</a>

The Manosphere (Part 1 of 2) 

Live By Design, Not Default

Values For Family

Values Questions

First Steps To Take

Greg & Erin Critique

Create Your Family Crest

Q & A

Close

Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley discuss what it means to leave a marital legacy by building a healthy foundation -- with intentional core values -- rather than living by default. Guest Lain McCanless of Rally Your Family describes practical tools to guide decisions, unify spouses, and model faithfulness across generations.This is something you can start today! Then, Greg and Erin share how they fashioned their family crest, and they encourage you try this exercise with your family. Plus, they answer a listener question about leaving a husband who has pawned family heirlooms.
Finishing Well: Biblical Lessons to Maximize Your Later Years
Join The Focus On The Family Strengthening Marriages Facebook Group
Here's Information on a Healing Separation
Enjoying music together can draw you closer as a couple. Check out Focus Live, powered by Godcaster. It’s a great way to get Focus On The Family content and hear contemporary Christian worship music!
Ask Us Your Question via Voicemail or Email
The "Be" List

Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley discuss what it means to leave a marital legacy by building a healthy foundation -- with intentional core values -- rather than living by default. Guest Lain McCanless of Rally Your Family describes practical tools to guide decisions, unify spouses, and model faithfulness across generations.This is something you can start today! Then, Greg and Erin share how they fashioned their family crest, and they encourage you try this exercise with your family. Plus, they answer a listener question about leaving a husband who has pawned family heirlooms. <a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-crazy-little-thing-2026-08-31?refcd=2525102">Finishing Well: Biblical Lessons to Maximize Your Later Years</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/tq0xxb">Join The Focus On The Family Strengthening Marriages Facebook Group</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/jsl4id">Here's Information on a Healing Separation</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/c18my2">Enjoying music together can draw you closer as a couple. Check out Focus Live, powered by Godcaster. It&rsquo;s a great way to get Focus On The Family content and hear contemporary Christian worship music!</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/9i2rc7">Ask Us Your Question via Voicemail or Email</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/wg2lu3">The "Be" List</a>

The Manosphere (Part 2 of 2)

Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage

In 1 playlist(s)

Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage

Social links

Follow podcast

Recent clips