Anger Triggers in Marriage

Anger Triggers in Marriage

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 [https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-crazy-little-thing-2026-07-13?refcd=2502002] UnTriggered: 60 Days of Transformation for Moms Who Struggle With Anger [https://sf.fotf.com/ebstho] Reactive Cycle Tool [https://sf.fotf.com/gd2f0z] Hope Restored [https://sf.fotf.com/t7m6p3] Ask Us Your Question via Voicemail or Email [https://sf.fotf.com/xs8jry] Take The Animal Personality Test [https://sf.fotf.com/nc0syr] How To Give Your Spouse Constructive Feedback [https://sf.fotf.com/abebrq]

Sparking the Marriage Fires, Pt. 2

Get ready for Part Two of how to spark the fire in your marriage! Want to make your spouse feel special? Todd and Carolyn Petka share the "rocket fuel” for thriving marriages, and describe obstacles like unrealistic expectations, busy lives without margin, conflict styles, and family-of-origin wounds, that naturally leak energy and require intentional refueling. We'll look at the animal kingdom to help you understand your personality, and we have a listener Q & A about how to manage a family when your health is struggling.   The Relationship Rocket Formula [https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-crazy-little-thing-2026-07-06?refcd=2487801]   Hope Restored [https://sf.fotf.com/kni844]   Check Out The Reactive Cycle Assessment [https://sf.fotf.com/djj10u]   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! [https://sf.fotf.com/uson49]   Ask Us Your Question via Voicemail or Email [https://sf.fotf.com/b9qbmc]   Contact the show! [https://sf.fotf.com/85xhzn]   Send Us A Review! [https://sf.fotf.com/g0zeh0]   Support the show! [https://sf.fotf.com/8sqqst]   If you enjoyed listening to the Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage podcast with Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley, please give us your feedback. [https://sf.fotf.com/mrt11x]

Sparking the Marriage Fires, Pt. 1

Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley speak with Pastors Todd and Carolyn Petkau about their Relationship Rocket Formula, comparing marriage to a rocket needing navigation, fuel, and spark! They encourage looking into Scritpture, deep “fuel and spark” questions, and creating safety through active listening and saying, “tell me more.” Greg and Erin also apply ideas to TV couples, then answer a listener question about overwhelm, grief, and criticism. This is a program for EVERY marriage.   The Relationship Rocket Formula [https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-crazy-little-thing-2026-06-29?refcd=2481401]   Hope Restored [https://sf.fotf.com/3zwrm5]   Check Out The Reactive Cycle Assessment [https://sf.fotf.com/5xq6ko]   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! [https://sf.fotf.com/z34gtv]   Ask Us Your Question via Voicemail or Email [https://sf.fotf.com/dkjpx2]   Contact the show! [https://sf.fotf.com/85xhzn]   Send Us A Review! [https://sf.fotf.com/g0zeh0]   Support the show! [https://sf.fotf.com/8sqqst]   If you enjoyed listening to the Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage podcast with Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley, please give us your feedback. [https://sf.fotf.com/mrt11x]

Celebrating Fathers with Ken Davis

What was your dad like growing up? Do you have good memories, or could things be better between you? Greg and Erin celebrate all dads with a special presentation from Pastor Ken Davis, who shares four important reminders based on Scripture in Malachi. We hope you'll be encouraged by this message, and that you'll share this podcast with those you love.   The Good Dad: Becoming The Father You Were Meant To Be [https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-crazy-little-thing-2026-06-22?refcd=2495203]   Check Out Our Special Podcast Series Celebrating Dads: Legacy Of Courage [https://sf.fotf.com/gdk336]   Here Are Some Great Resources For Dad [https://sf.fotf.com/tv4zjs]   Ask Us Your Question via Voicemail or Email [https://sf.fotf.com/bf2qc2]   Contact the show! [https://sf.fotf.com/85xhzn]   Send Us A Review! [https://sf.fotf.com/g0zeh0]   Support the show! [https://sf.fotf.com/8sqqst]   If you enjoyed listening to the Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage podcast with Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley, please give us your feedback. [https://sf.fotf.com/mrt11x]

Money and Marriage, II

Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley continue their discussion on how couples can use finances to strengthen marriage, featuring guest Matt Bell of Sound Mind Investing. If you and your spouse have money conflicts, THIS is the podcast for you! Matt explains that spenders often marry savers. He warns that debt can be a “cancer on marriage,” and urges couples to stop taking on new debt. Greg and Erin then share favorite books and suggest a couples exercise about reading tastes. Then they answer a listener who is married to a non-believing, manipulative husband.   Starting Strong: Discovering the Good That Money Can Do In Marriage [https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-crazy-little-thing-2026-06-15?refcd=2495406]   Join Our Private Facebook Group - Strengthening Marriages [https://sf.fotf.com/xz2ghi]   Learn About Healing Separation [https://sf.fotf.com/ntq3b8]   Ask Us Your Question via Voicemail or Email [https://sf.fotf.com/ql6plb]   Contact the show! [https://sf.fotf.com/85xhzn]   Send Us A Review! [https://sf.fotf.com/g0zeh0]   Support the show! [https://sf.fotf.com/8sqqst]   If you enjoyed listening to the Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage podcast with Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley, please give us your feedback. [https://sf.fotf.com/mrt11x]