Loving Well
Season 7, Episode 4: Oh No! I Missed Valentine's Day
February 16, 2024
Did you accidentally forget to celebrate Valentine's Day? The truth is, we all make mistakes in our marriages, but if you forgot to celebrate February 14th, you'll be encouraged by the tips John, Greg and Erin give. They'll share how to make the most of missed opportunities. Also, some of our own staff members describe the need to show your spouse grace after a mistake.
Season 7, Episode 3: Making Valentine's Day Amazing
February 9, 2024
How are you planning to celebrate Valentine's Day this year? To give you some ideas, John, Greg and Erin each share their opinion on an ideal Valentine's Day date. You'll also hear from a few Focus staff members, who tell about their favorite Valentine's Day memories. Plus, if you're in a spot where you can't afford to spend a lot of money, John, Erin and Greg will give you a few helpful perspectives.
Season 7, Episode 2: Pulling the Plug on Busyness
February 2, 2024
You long for romantic dates with your spouse, but how are those possible when the schedule is full? John and the Smalley's share how they've navigated busy seasons in their marriages. Courtney Ellis describes how she dealt with a full season in her family. Also, Jodie Berndt offers ideas for how to pray for your mate, even when life is busy.
Season 7, Episode 1: Making a Marriage Happy
January 26, 2024
How would you define a "happy" marriage? John, Greg and Erin explore that very question. You'll also hear Ted Lowe discuss some of the components of a good relationship. Also, Lisa Jacobson and her friend Phylicia Masonheimer share about a concept called, "biblical flirtation." https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-product-2024-01-22?refcd=2006502 https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/
Season 6, Episode 4: Appreciating Your Mate
February 10, 2023
Learning to see your spouse through the lens of God’s love is one of the best ways to keep your marriage strong. John talks with Erin and Greg about why being humble is good for your relationship, and how you can appreciate the way God made your mate. https://store.focusonthefamily.com/crazy-little-thing-called-marriage-softcover/?refcd=1600106 https://sf.fotf.com/love-like-you-mean-it-1985207 https://sf.fotf.com/couples-assessment-1985207 https://sf.fotf.com/4-animals-personality-test-1985207 https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/
Season 6, Episode 3: Healthy Habits for a Godly Marriage
February 3, 2023
Good habits are a necessary foundation for your relationship. To help you and your spouse develop healthy habits, John, Greg and Erin share how to make prayer, saying “I love you,” and other simple things regular parts of your daily life. https://sf.fotf.com/1985402 https://sf.fotf.com/simple-habits-for-marital-happiness-practical-skills-and-tools-that-build-a-strong-satisfying-relationship-1985402 https://sf.fotf.com/couples-assessment-1985402 https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/
Season 6, Episode 2: Walking Through Seasons Together
January 27, 2023
Just like the ways the weather changes, your marriage will experience seasons. Greg, Erin and John offer some helpful perspectives on how you and your spouse can grow together during the changing seasons of life. https://sf.fotf.com/crazy-little-thing-called-marriage-softcover-1985110https://sf.fotf.com/crazy-little-thing-called-marriage-softcover-1985110 https://sf.fotf.com/love-in-every-season-1985110 https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/
Season 6, Episode 1: The Beauty of Romance & Intimacy
January 20, 2023
Romance is a wonderful blessing in your marriage, and is a great gift to help keep your relationship strong. John, Erin and Greg discuss why romance and intimacy can help with the long-term health of your marriage. https://sf.fotf.com/-1985612 https://sf.fotf.com/the-fundamentals-of-marriage-1985612 https://store.focusonthefamily.com/god-sex-and-your-marriage/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/
Season Six Preview
January 16, 2023 • Host: John Fuller
We all have those married couples we look up to. There’s something special about a marriage that goes the distance. Join John Fuller, along with Greg and Erin Smalley who’ll share about some of their favorite couples, and preview the upcoming season of the Loving Well podcast, which launches January 20th.
Season 5, Episode 3: Loving by Words and Actions
February 4, 2022
Sometimes, you don’t need to do something extravagant to improve your marriage. It might be that giving a simple complement, or a seemingly small act of love can take your relationship to the next level. Join John and the Smalley’s as they discuss how words and actions can make a difference in your relationship. https://sf.fotf.com/cherish-1985310 https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/
Season 5, Episode 2: Loving Your Best Friend
January 28, 2022
Marriage is a unique and special opportunity to build a lifelong friendship. John, Erin, and Greg share some of the ways they’ve learned to be friends with their spouse and discuss how you can cultivate a friendship as a couple. https://sf.fotf.com/1985709 https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/
Season 5, Episode 1: Love Without Expectations
January 21, 2022
Is it possible to love your spouse without expecting something in return? John Fuller and Greg and Erin Smalley share how they’ve learned to rely on God’s love in marriage and offer a practical perspective on what it means to truly love your mate. https://sf.fotf.com/cherish-1985908 https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/
Season Five Preview
January 17, 2022
Welcome to Season 5 of the Loving Well podcast! Join John Fuller as he chats with Greg and Erin Smalley about how God’s love helps you to love your spouse through simple and creative actions. Throughout this season, we’ll explore how a relationship with Christ can influence the ways you love and treat your spouse. https://sf.fotf.com/1985403 https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/