Loving Well

Focus on the Family

The secret sauce to the success of your marriage! Every season of this bingeable podcast series is chalk 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.

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Season 5, Episode 4: Answering Marriage Questions

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": more episode resources: you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback:

Season 5, Episode 4: Answering Marriage Questions

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": more episode resources: you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback:

Season 5, Episode 3: Loving by Words and Actions

Season 5, Episode 3: Loving by Words and Actions

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. Get the book "Cherish": more episode resources: you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback:

Season 5, Episode 2: Loving Your Best Friend

Season 5, Episode 2: Loving Your Best Friend

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. Get the book "Cherish": more episode resources: you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback:

Season 5, Episode 1: Love Without Expectations

Season 5, Episode 1: Love Without Expectations

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. Get the book "Cherish": more episode resources: you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback:

Season Five Preview

Season Five Preview

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. Get the book "Cherish": more episode resources: you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback:

Season 4, Episode 4: Developing Spiritual Connection

Season 4, Episode 4: Developing Spiritual Connection

Connecting spiritually and emotionally with your spouse are some of the most important things you’ll do together. John talks with Greg and Erin about spiritual goals for you and your spouse. Plus, Ryan and Selena Frederick explain how practicing transparency can bless your marriage. Get the Book: Reconnected: Episode Resources:

Season 4, Episode 3: Rekindling Simple Romance

Season 4, Episode 3: Rekindling Simple Romance

Romantic moments aren’t limited to the most picturesque settings. In fact, they can come from the simplest places. John, Greg and Erin discuss why romance is important, Matt and Lisa Jacobson tell a fun story about how an ordinary moment turned romantic, and Marcus Warner and Chris Coursey give some creative acronyms for finding connection in your marriage. Get the Book: Reconnected: Episode Resources:

Season 4, Episode 2: Connecting in the Busy Times

Season 4, Episode 2: Connecting in the Busy Times

When life gets busy, keeping your marriage a top priority requires intentional effort. John Fuller talks with Greg and Erin Smalley about how they stay connected in busy seasons, Mark and Susan Merrill discuss simplifying your schedule, and Matt and Lisa Jacobson describe the different ways husbands and wives desire connection. Get the Book: Reconnected: Episode Resources:

Season 4, Episode 1: Love & Laughter

Season 4, Episode 1: Love & Laughter

Having fun and laughing together are some of the greatest joys of marriage. When you find reasons to enjoy life, it can lead to some wonderful memories as a couple. Join John Fuller as he talks with Greg and Erin Smalley about how laughter has helped their marriage. Plus, comedian John Branyan tells funny stories about himself and his wife, and Pastor Ted Cunningham explains why laughter is healthy for your marriage. Get the Book: Reconnected: Episode Resources:

Season Four Preview

Season Four Preview

Welcome to season 4 of the "Loving Well" podcast! For this season, we'll explore ways to rekindle joy in your marriage through laughter, simple connections, romance and affection, and good spiritual habits. Featuring Focus on the Family broadcast guests like Greg and Erin Smalley, John Branyan, Pastor Ted Cunningham, Ryan and Selena Frederick and more.

Season 3, Episode 4: God's Plan for Your Love Life

Season 3, Episode 4: God's Plan for Your Love Life

Happy Valentine's Day! As you celebrate your marriage, we want to encourage you to build your relationship on the foundation of God's love. Call-in guests share their best marriage advice; Rhonda Stoppe talks about her favorite Bible couple; and Ryan and Selena Frederick describe how God sustained them through a trying season.

Season 3, Episode 3: Loving Your Spouse (Part 2)

Season 3, Episode 3: Loving Your Spouse (Part 2)

Inspiring husbands to love their wives with practical ideas and finishing the discussion on principles for a healthy marriage.

Season 3, Episode 2: Loving Your Spouse (Part 1)

Season 3, Episode 2: Loving Your Spouse (Part 1)

A wife can encourage her husband's heart by choosing to respect him. John and the Smalleys give some great thoughts for how a wife can practically bless her husband; Dave and Ashley Willis unpack the communication differences between men and women; Fawn Weaver talks about lessons she learned from interviewing married couples around the world; and Rhonda Stoppe shares the desire of every wife's heart.

Season 3, Episode 1: Love Stories

Season 3, Episode 1: Love Stories

Sharing heartwarming love stories and discussing healthy boundaries for a romantic relationship.

Season 3 Preview

Season 3 Preview

Valentine's Day is the perfect time to reflect on your love story. What better way to rekindle those warm feelings and special memories than with a romantic song? Join John Fuller, Greg Smalley and Erin Smalley as they preview Season 3 of the Loving Well podcast and talk about their favorite love songs.

Season 2, Episode 4: Valentine for a Lifetime

Season 2, Episode 4: Valentine for a Lifetime

Even after the children leave home, your spouse will still be there. Dr. Gary Chapman talks about how mature couples can thrive in the second half of marriage, and Bob and Cheryl Reccord offer tips for you and your spouse to stay active during the later stages of life.

Season 2, Episode 3: Parenting Together

Season 2, Episode 3: Parenting Together

Kids change a marriage, but they can also strengthen the bond with your spouse. Arlene Pellicane explains how you can keep your romance alive amongst the busyness of parenting, and Dr. Gary Chapman talks about how to keep your priorities in order during the cold seasons of marriage.

Season 2, Episode 2: When Everything is New!

Season 2, Episode 2: When Everything is New!

The early years of marriage are filled with changes. Pastor Ted Cunningham explains how couples can transition well after leaving their parents' home, Dr. Juli Slattery talks about working through the sexual dynamics of marriage, and Bill and Pam Farrel discuss how young couples can learn how to communicate with each other.

Season 2, Episode 1: Date-Nights and a Diamond

Season 2, Episode 1: Date-Nights and a Diamond

Young love is exciting, but it must be built on a solid foundation in order to flourish. Join John, Greg and Erin as they share their engagement stories. You'll also hear from guests Roger and Diane Ingolia about the importance of having a marriage mentor, and Gary Thomas on how to find a godly spouse.

Season 2: Preview

Season 2: Preview

Focus on the Family is celebrating Valentine's Day with a new season of the Loving Well Podcast! Join John Fuller, Dr. Greg Smalley and his wife, Erin, as they discuss how to embrace and enjoy your romance journey, no matter what part you find yourself in.