

Greg Smalley
Vice president of marriage and family formation at Focus on the Family and a marriage author/speaker who offers practical guidance and research-backed advice on relationships.
Top 5 podcasts with Greg Smalley
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Mar 16, 2026 • 34min
Marriage in Survival Mode: Why Dates Still Matter, #194
Erin Smalley, a marriage therapist who offers practical tools for couples, and Greg Smalley, a marriage author and research-backed advisor, discuss why regular dates matter. They talk about research on weekly dates, using novelty to rekindle romance, practical habits like consistent scheduling, conversation tools, rules for date time, and creative fixes for exhausted parents.

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Nov 27, 2025 • 11min
Be Focused and Have Fun
Greg and Erin Smalley, marriage experts with a focus on faith-based counseling, join Jim Daly to share the secret to a thriving relationship. They emphasize the value of daily check-ins and small gestures to keep connections strong. The Smalley's clever analogy of nurturing marriage like a garden illustrates the need for intentional care. They discuss how relationships can drift without energy, offering signs couples might need to inject more fun into their lives. Simple questions about feelings and inner growth can deepen intimacy and reenergize bonds.

Dec 25, 2025 • 11min
When Your Love Changes
Dr. Greg Smalley, a marriage expert and leader of the Focus Marriage team, and Erin Smalley, a marriage counselor, share insights on navigating the ever-evolving nature of marriage. They discuss how spouses influence each other's growth and the importance of personal responsibility in managing expectations. The couple explores the dynamics between introversion and extroversion, highlighting how Greg's introversion has positively shaped Erin's appreciation for quiet time. Their practical advice helps couples blend traits and grow closer together.

Dec 18, 2025 • 12min
Safe Boundaries, Strong Love
Joining the conversation are Jerry Jenkins, bestselling author and speaker on marriage and faith, and Dr. Greg Smalley, marriage expert known for his practical counseling insights. They delve into the importance of setting boundaries in marriage to foster deeper intimacy. Jenkins shares wisdom from his book, Hedges, emphasizing how to guard against temptation with a strong biblical foundation. Smalley introduces his HALT acronym to identify vulnerability cues and offers actionable tips for resisting temptation while strengthening marital bonds.

Dec 11, 2025 • 13min
Finding Your Way Back to Each Other
Greg Smalley, a marriage expert from Focus on the Family, shares insights on embracing the unique differences of your spouse. He emphasizes that appreciating these differences can deepen your love. Jim Daly hosts discussions with Tara Lalonde and Dr. Bob Paul about loving your partner for who they are, and they highlight how one spouse's willingness to change can transform a marriage. Practical tools and gratitude practices are also explored to enhance relationship dynamics and romance.


