Sparking the Marriage Fires, Pt. 1

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]

Money and Marriage, I

How are you with money? Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley get advice from Matt Bell, about biblical money principles. He explains the Parable of the Talents as a stewardship framework, contrasting consumer vs. steward mindsets, while urging couples to serve the Lord. We'll also challenge you to turn your home into a mini carnival for an at-home date night. The listener Q & A is about motivating a husband to read the Bible and take spiritual leadership.   Starting Strong: Discovering the Good That Money Can Do In Marriage [https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-crazy-little-thing-2026-06-08?refcd=2477901]   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]

Making Your Spouse Your Best Friend

Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley emphasize that a strong marriage rests on friendship! Author and speaker, Becky Harling discusses how a past breast cancer diagnosis reshaped her priorities toward intentional friendships. She highlights bringing fun and adventure back, expressing gratitude, avoiding complacency, practicing wise vulnerability, and setting boundaries to prevent over-functioning or controlling behavior, including tighter safeguards around opposite-sex friendships. Greg and Erin also encourage reminiscing and flirting. In a listener question, they advise a husband navigating his wife’s perimenopause to stay curious and educate himself.   Friend-Wise: Practical Ideas for Richer Relationships [https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-crazy-little-thing-2026-06-01?refcd=2487502]   Marriage Assessment [https://sf.fotf.com/kgk6iz]   Understanding Menopause [https://sf.fotf.com/5rty6p]   Hope Restored [https://sf.fotf.com/0ofbh1]   Ask Us Your Question via Voicemail or Email [https://podcastfeedback.com/673ba2ea166f521457de6d2c?refcd=]   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]