Loving Well
Loving Well
Focus on the Family
The secret sauce to the success of your marriage! Every season of this bingeable podcast series is chock -full of heartwarming love stories and practical marriage advice you can put into practice every day. The series from Focus on the Family will inspire you and your spouse to put Christ’s love at the center of your relationship. Along the way, marriage experts Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley will get you thinking about healthy boundaries in a romantic relationship, about how to respect and cherish one another, and about honoring God in your most important relationship.
Season 7, Episode 3: Making Valentine's Day Amazing
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.   Receive the book Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage: 12 Secrets for a Lifelong Romance" for your donation of any amount!   Learn more about your strengths and weaknesses as a couple by taking our free Marriage Assessment!   Wondering if the Hope Restored intensive is for you? Check out the details here.    Almost 2,000 marriages will end today. What if you could make a difference in one of those marriages? You don’t have to be a marriage expert. And you can make a difference in as little as 60 seconds a day.   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Feb 9
26 min
Season 7, Episode 2: Pulling the Plug on Busyness
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.   Receive the book Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage: 12 Secrets for a Lifelong Romance for your donation of any amount!   Learn more about your strengths and weaknesses as a couple by taking our free Marriage Assessment!   Wondering if the Hope Restored intensive is for you? Check out the details here.    Almost 2,000 marriages will end today. What if you could make a difference in one of those marriages? You don’t have to be a marriage expert. And you can make a difference in as little as 60 seconds a day.
Feb 2
17 min
Season 7, Episode 1: Making a Marriage Happy
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."   Receive the book Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage: 12 Secrets for a Lifelong Romance" for your donation of any amount!   Learn more about your strengths and weaknesses as a couple by taking our free Marriage Assessment!   Wondering if the Hope Restored intensive is for you? Check out the details here.    Almost 2,000 marriages will end today. What if you could make a difference in one of those marriages? You don’t have to be a marriage expert. And you can make a difference in as little as 60 seconds a day.   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Jan 26
25 min
Season Seven Preview
What's your favorite thing about Valentine's Day? John and the Smalley's share what they enjoy most about this special holiday, and get you ready for season 7 of the Loving Well Podcast.
Jan 22
2 min
Season 6, Episode 4:  Appreciating Your Mate
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.   Receive the book "Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage: 12 Secrets for a Lifelong Romance" for your donation of any amount!   Get this resource! Love Like You Mean it by Bob Lepine   Focus on Marriage Assessment   4 Animals Personality Test   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Feb 10, 2023
33 min
Season 6, Episode 3:  Healthy Habits for a Godly Marriage
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.   Receive the book "Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage: 12 Secrets for a Lifelong Romance" for your donation of any amount.   Get the book: Simple Habits for Marital Happiness by Dr. Randy Schroeder   Focus on Marriage Assessment   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Feb 3, 2023
32 min
Season 6, Episode 2:  Walking Through Seasons Together
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.    Receive the book "Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage: 12 Secrets for a Lifelong Romance" for your donation of any amountfocusonthefamily.com/crazy-little-thing-called-marriage-softcover   Book: Love in Every Season by Debra Fileta   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Jan 27, 2023
32 min
Season 6, Episode 1:  The Beauty of Romance & Intimacy
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.     Receive the book "Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage: 12 Secrets for a Lifelong Romance" for your donation of any amount   The Fundamentals of Marriage: 8 Essential Practices of Successful Couples   God, Sex and Your Marriage   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Jan 20, 2023
32 min
Season Six Preview
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. 
Jan 16, 2023
2 min
Season 5, Episode 4: Answering Marriage Questions
There’s no such thing as a bad question! Today, John and the Smalley’s answer questions about marriage on a variety of topics.   Get the book "Cherish"   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Feb 11, 2022
32 min
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