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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.

What To Pray For Your Spouse

Introduction

Do You Have To Check In?

What About Financial Secrecy?

Is Location Sharing OK?

I Don't Like My Spouse's Friend

Can I Check Their Social Media?

Workaholic Spouse

Do I Have To Tell Them Everything?

Close

Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley host a rapid-fire episode answering common marriage questions from both a husband and a wife perspective - with timed responses! They discuss whether spouses should check in when apart, address hidden purchases as “financial infidelity,” evaluate location sharing and phone/social media access, and other common questions couples have. Ultimately, this is to help you and your spouse discuss what must be shared to maintain security, especially after betrayal, and how to respond without weaponizing.
The Reactive Cycle Assessment
Hope Restored
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
Speak With A Counselor

Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley host a rapid-fire episode answering common marriage questions from both a husband and a wife perspective - with timed responses! They discuss whether spouses should check in when apart, address hidden purchases as &ldquo;financial infidelity,&rdquo; evaluate location sharing and phone/social media access, and other common questions couples have. Ultimately, this is to help you and your spouse discuss what must be shared to maintain security, especially after betrayal, and how to respond without weaponizing. <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/uw37kb">The Reactive Cycle Assessment</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/n9ttcx">Hope Restored</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/8jzs1y">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/478xue">Ask Us Your Question via Voicemail or Email</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/3m64l0">Speak With A Counselor</a>

Rapid Fire Q & A

Why In Laws Matter

PEACE Framework

If You Could Go Back

What To Remember

How is your relationship with your in-laws? Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley discuss what research and experience reveals about in-law relationships, prompted by Erin being asked to speak to a moms group. If conflict, enabling behavior, and parenting disagreements with in-laws seem to take away the PEACE in your family - this is the podcast for you! Make sure you forward the link to other members of your family, too!
Married Into The Family
Article: How Your Relationship with Your In-Laws Impacts Your Marriage
Call Our Free Counseling Line at 1800-A-FAMILY
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

How is your relationship with your in-laws? Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley discuss what research and experience reveals about in-law relationships, prompted by Erin being asked to speak to a moms group. If conflict, enabling behavior, and parenting disagreements with in-laws seem to take away the PEACE in your family - this is the podcast for you! Make sure you forward the link to other members of your family, too! <a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-crazy-little-thing-2026-07-20?refcd=2505002">Married Into The Family</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/ugy3ym">Article: How Your Relationship with Your In-Laws Impacts Your Marriage</a> <a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/get-help-now/">Call Our Free Counseling Line at 1800-A-FAMILY</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/ux2jt1">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/bdtu8b">Ask Us Your Question via Voicemail or Email</a>

Marrying Into Madness - Dealing with In-laws

Intro

Control & Serving

Chore War & Handling Anger

Mental Load, Depression

Anger & Managing Emotions

Animal Personality Types

Q & A, Close

Do differences between you and your spouse trigger tension in your marriage? Greg and Erin talk with Amber Lia and offer tips to respond well and explore how miscommunication fuels anger. They discuss common conflict points like “chore wars,” the invisible mental load, and backseat driving, while emphasizing teamwork, communication, and going the extra mile. They also encourage you and your spouse to take the personality test, and they answer a listener's question about living with a depressed spouse.
Marriage Triggers: Exchanging Spouses' Angry Reactions for Gentile Biblical Responses
UnTriggered: 60 Days of Transformation for Moms Who Struggle With Anger
Reactive Cycle Tool
Hope Restored
Ask Us Your Question via Voicemail or Email
Take The Animal Personality Test
How To Give Your Spouse Constructive Feedback

Do differences between you and your spouse trigger tension in your marriage? Greg and Erin talk with Amber Lia and offer tips to respond well and explore how miscommunication fuels anger. They discuss common conflict points like &ldquo;chore wars,&rdquo; the invisible mental load, and backseat driving, while emphasizing teamwork, communication, and going the extra mile. They also encourage you and your spouse to take the personality test, and they answer a listener's question about living with a depressed spouse. <a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-crazy-little-thing-2026-07-13?refcd=2502002">Marriage Triggers: Exchanging Spouses' Angry Reactions for Gentile Biblical Responses</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/ebstho">UnTriggered: 60 Days of Transformation for Moms Who Struggle With Anger</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/gd2f0z">Reactive Cycle Tool</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/t7m6p3">Hope Restored</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/xs8jry">Ask Us Your Question via Voicemail or Email</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/nc0syr">Take The Animal Personality Test</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/abebrq">How To Give Your Spouse Constructive Feedback</a>

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