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 involving Curt and Tanya Cramer, their daughter Abby, and her future husband, David. This conversation emphasizes the importance of patience, relational growth, and spiritual growth in order to handle the biblical requirements of a marriage. Greg and Erin also address a listener’s question about the biblical perspective on sex in marriage and share humorous marriage tweets.

 

Ready To Wed: 12 Ways To Start A Marriage You'll Love

 

12 Questions Every Father Should Ask His Future Son In Law

 

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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, and long-term commitment is highlighted, as is the notion of using marriage as a means to grow more like Christ and to support one another in becoming the best versions of themselves.

 

The Healthy Marriage Devotional: 365 Daily Inspirations to Bring You Closer Together

 

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Fight Your Way To A Better Marriage

 

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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'll explore the key challenges in marriage such as creating safety and understanding each other's needs. This conversation is also featured on Focus on the Family daily radio program on June 5, 2025.

 

The Healthy Marriage Devotional: 365 Daily Inspirations to Bring You Closer Together

 

Marriage Champions

 

Fight Your Way To A Better Marriage

 

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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 Tondra Gregory who shared their experiences working with NFL teams and their approach to marriage ministry. Topics include defining a 'win' in marriage, navigating cultural and communication differences, and the importance of intentional growth through life transitions. The episode also provides practical date night ideas using the alphabet, and addresses a listener's question about improving communication and managing emotional triggers. Make sure you share the link with your friends!

 

The Game Plan For Marriage

 

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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 Praying' series. Stormy shares her personal story, highlighting the role of prayer in overcoming marital challenges like depression, anger, and PTSD. You'll learn how prayer will foster unity, commitment, and positive change in your marriage. We also address a listener question about navigating feelings after an adult child's divorce.

 

The Power of a Praying Couple

 

Marriage Assessment

 

12 Questions Every Father Should Ask

 

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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 Dannah Gresh share their personal journey through Bob's pornography addiction and the process of healing and restoration they experienced. They discuss the spectrum of pornography use, the impact of shame, and the importance of rigorous honesty and transparency in recovery.

 

 

Happily Even After - Let God Redeem Your Marriage

 

If you have a problem, listen to the No More Porn Podcast. You’ll learn why pornography hurts a marriage, but there’s hope and freedom found in God’s grace. Whether you’ve struggled with pornography or been hurt by your spouse’s usage of it, this series will help you start a journey toward healing.

 

Marriage Champions

 

How & Why To Pursue A Healing Separation

 

Hope Restored

 

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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 acts of love in marriage with our special guests Brandon and Octavia Cormier. They share their love story, challenges in communication, and how their faith has played a pivotal role in their marriage. The episode showcases the importance of enduring difficulties, seeking counsel, and placing faith in God to navigate marital challenges.

 

The Deep Rooted Marriage: Cultivating Intimacy, Healing and Delight

 

How & Why To Pursue A Healing Separation

 

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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 face, including emotional baggage, communication issues, and the blending of children from previous marriages. Scott and Deana Thayer share their experiences and strategies for successfully blending their families and share the importance of preparation, managing expectations, establishing household rules, and prioritizing the couple’s relationship amidst the dynamics of a blended family. We also answer a listener question about potential red flags in a spouse’s behavior.

 

Building Love Together In Blended Families

 

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Hope Restored

 

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On this episode of Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage, Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley discuss narcissism in marriages with Dr. Dewey Wilson. What does it look like, what is it's impact on relationships, and how can we help both those exhibiting narcissistic behaviors and those living with narcissistic individuals? He provides insights from his research on clinical and subclinical narcissism, particularly among millennials. Greg & Erin also explore common communication misunderstandings between spouses using humorous 'wife-initions' and 'husband-itions'. They'll answer a question from a wife struggling with guilt over changing domestic responsibilities due to work demands, too. Get ready for lots of practical advice on managing expectations and encouraging open communication on this edition of Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage!

 

Rescue Your Love Life

 

Nurturing the Heart Of Your Spouse Collection

 

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Did you know that one in two Americans feel significantly lonely weekly? On this episode of Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage, Becky Harling shares how loneliness leads to increased anxiety, depression, and physical health risks. The conversation covers the differences in how introverts and extroverts experience loneliness and the importance of feeling connected in marriage. We'll give you practical advice to rekindle emotional connections, maintain empathy, avoid a critical spirit, and bringing fun back into relationships.

 

Cultivating Deeper Connections In A Lonely World

 

Hope Restored

 

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