The La Jument Lighthouse Story

Being Trustworthy: Anchoring to the Rock

Self-Trust: The Lighthouse Keeper

The Light of Trust & Weekly Challenge

Can your marriage survive a big storm? Join Dr.s Greg and Erin Smalley as they share intimate details about how they've learned to trust one another. Using the example of the La Jument lighthouse in Ushant, France, we'll learn how trust grows, what destroys trust, and how trust isn't a "once and for all" issue in marriage.

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Can your marriage survive a big storm? Join Dr.s Greg and Erin Smalley as they share intimate details about how they've learned to trust one another. Using the example of the La Jument lighthouse in Ushant, France, we'll learn how trust grows, what destroys trust, and how trust isn't a "once and for all" issue in marriage.
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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.

Understanding Trust In Marriage

Guest Introduction & Jennifer's Story

Biblical Guidance on Infidelity & Trust

Healing, Trauma & Full Disclosure

Practical Trust-Building & Closing

Has your spouse cheated on you? Drs. Greg and Erin Smalley host a conversation on infidelity recovery, focusing on when betrayed spouses feel stuck or unmotivated to heal. Joining them is Pastor Brad Hambrick, author of “True Betrayal: Nine Steps to Processing Your Spouse’s Infidelity.” This conversation dives into true transparency, accountability, and assessing deeper relational problems beyond the affair. Even if you know someone who has gone through this experience, make sure you pick up Brad's book and share it as a gift!

True Betrayal: 9 Steps for Processing Your Spouse's Infidelity

Recovering From An Affair Article

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Has your spouse cheated on you? Drs. Greg and Erin Smalley host a conversation on infidelity recovery, focusing on when betrayed spouses feel stuck or unmotivated to heal. Joining them is Pastor Brad Hambrick, author of &ldquo;True Betrayal: Nine Steps to Processing Your Spouse&rsquo;s Infidelity.&rdquo; This conversation dives into true transparency, accountability, and assessing deeper relational problems beyond the affair. Even if you know someone who has gone through this experience, make sure you pick up <a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-crazy-little-thing-2026-10-19?refcd=2549502">Brad's book</a> and share it as a gift!
<a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-crazy-little-thing-2026-10-19?refcd=2549502">True Betrayal: 9 Steps for Processing Your Spouse's Infidelity</a>
<a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/recovering-from-an-affair/">Recovering From An Affair Article</a>
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Healing From Infidelity Trauma

Welcome & Overview

Authentic Masculinity

Listener Q&A: Talking to a Defensive Husband 

Creating Your Family Motto

Drs. Greg and Erin Smalley welcome Pastor Seth Troutt, author of Authentic Masculinity, to discuss God’s design for masculinity in marriage and parenting, while contrasting it with “the manosphere” counterfeits. If you want to collaborate with your spouse, encourage and understand Biblical leadership, as well as cherish and nurture your life choice in new ways, Seth explains how men and women can work together and live as Godly examples. In a Q&A, we answer a wife's question on how to address a defensive husband. We'll also share how to create a family motto.

Authentic Masculinity: Leaving Behind the Counterfeits for God’s Design

Marriage Assessment

Reactive Cycle Assessment

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Drs. Greg and Erin Smalley welcome Pastor Seth Troutt, author of Authentic Masculinity, to discuss God&rsquo;s design for masculinity in marriage and parenting, while contrasting it with &ldquo;the manosphere&rdquo; counterfeits. If you want to collaborate with your spouse, encourage and understand Biblical leadership, as well as cherish and nurture your life choice in new ways, Seth explains how men and women can work together and live as Godly examples. In a Q&amp;A, we answer a wife's question on how to address a defensive husband. We'll also share how to create a family motto.
<a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-crazy-little-thing-2026-10-12?refcd=2542703">Authentic Masculinity: Leaving Behind the Counterfeits for God&rsquo;s Design</a>
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Men Embracing Chivalrous Marriages

Dr. Erin and Dr. Greg Smalley continue their discussion with Debra Fileta about emotional awareness, warning against “spiritual bypassing” that skips hard feelings with spiritual phrases. We also talk about the impact of trauma as either muting emotions or creating hypervigilance and “false alarms.” Healing your emotions can happen. Listen to this conversation and honestly ask "Where am I in all of this?" Reach out to our counseling department if you need more help.

Get the Book: Are You Really OK?

Reactive Cycle Assessment

Article on Healing Separation

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Dr. Erin and Dr. Greg Smalley continue their discussion with Debra Fileta about emotional awareness, warning against &ldquo;spiritual bypassing&rdquo; that skips hard feelings with spiritual phrases. We also talk about the impact of trauma as either muting emotions or creating hypervigilance and &ldquo;false alarms.&rdquo; Healing your emotions can happen. Listen to this conversation and honestly ask "Where am I in all of this?" Reach out to our counseling department if you need more help.
<a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-crazy-little-thing-2026-20-05?refcd=2542702">Get the Book:&nbsp;Are You Really OK?</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/j6c0dd">Reactive Cycle Assessment</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/v3zyll">Article on Healing Separation</a> Enjoying music together can draw you closer as a couple. <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/1tnuxq">Check out Focus Live,</a> powered by Godcaster. <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/lruj34">Ask Us Your Question via Voicemail or Email</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/kobjdk">Speak With A Counselor</a>
<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/4tnm4r">Marriage Assessment Tool</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>

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