Smalley Marriage Radio

With Mother’s Day this weekend…you did remember it’s Mother’s Day, right?…we want to give you the opportunity to brag on your mom! What’s the best piece of advice she’s given to you? What have you learned from her? What kind of legacy has she left? Share your stories, or just say “Thanks mom!” as we celebrate Mother’s Day. And by the way, if you haven’t left a review yet in iTunes, don’t be shy, it’s easy to do and it really lets me know you’re listening (as a thank you, after your review is submitted, I'll send you a special free gift). FEATURED RESOURCE

I heard a father recently tell this story: He had just given his son some teddy grahams when the son came back and asked for more. The father says, “I just gave you teddy grahams.” The son looks back at the father and without hesitation says, “No you didn’t.” If that sounds all too familiar, we want to help you keep your kids from stretching the truth and telling lies. Listen to Everyday Relationships weekdays at 4 pm and join the conversation by dialing 1-855-2-RELATE (1-855-273-5283). And by the way, if you haven’t left a review yet in iTunes, don’t be shy, it’s easy to do and it really lets me know you’re listening (as a thank you, after your review is submitted, I'll send you a special free gift). FEATURED RESOURCE

A friend has a joke, “Why are the people with the worst breath always the closest talkers?” Maybe those close talkers are your pet peeve, or how about noisy eaters…chew with your mouth closed already! Those are some common personal pet peeves, but what do we do about the relational pet peeves we have with our spouse or loved ones? And by the way, if you haven’t left a review yet in iTunes, don’t be shy, it’s easy to do and it really lets me know you’re listening (as a thank you, after your review is submitted, I'll send you a special free gift). FEATURED RESOURCE

Did your parents discipline you a certain way and you thought, “When I have kids I’ll never…”? Did they live a certain way, and you thought, “When I’m an adult I won’t…”? Are there habits and worldviews you’ve picked up you wish you could put down? We want to help you sort out the parenting advice you’ve received along the way. And by the way, if you haven’t left a review yet in iTunes, don’t be shy, it’s easy to do and it really lets me know you’re listening (as a thank you, after your review is submitted, I'll send you a special free gift). FEATURED RESOURCE

It’s the American way to pull ourselves up by our bootstraps and forge our own destiny, but who says that’s the best way? And how exactly to you pull yourself up from a bootstrap? The truth is, you can’t do life alone…people need people. Jill Savage will join the conversation as we talk about the importance of having a core group of people in your life to support you, no matter what. And by the way, if you haven’t left a review yet in iTunes, don’t be shy, it’s easy to do and it really lets me know you’re listening (as a thank you, after your review is submitted, I'll send you a special free gift). FEATURED RESOURCE

Gary Smalley and Ryan Chamberlin explain how the Rich You Formula will help you achieve balance in what's most important. The also discuss from the book the five beliefs that will lead you to success: Relationships Responsibilities Leverage Leadership Legacy Hear what Gary has to say about 1 Timothy 6:3 - the foundation of his life! What was Gary’s unique dream and prayer about work and money? It’s the most powerful concept ever! And by the way, if you haven’t left a review yet in iTunes, don’t be shy, it’s easy to do and it really lets me know you’re listening (as a thank you, after your review is submitted, I'll send you a special free gift). FEATURED RESOURCE

What was that one thing your spouse said to you that sticks with you to this day? Proverbs 18:21 tells us that ‘Death and life are in the power of the tongue.’ Clearly, our words mean something. Not only what we say, but how we say it can either encourage or discourage our spouse, and we want to teach you to speak life into your spouse. And by the way, if you haven’t left a review yet in iTunes, don’t be shy, it’s easy to do and it really lets me know you’re listening (as a thank you, after your review is submitted, I'll send you a special free gift). FEATURED RESOURCE

So you thought you had your fiancé figured out, but now that you’re married, it’s like you’re dealing with a whole new person! The cute way she used to sneeze now sounds like a train, and the charming way he used to laugh now sounds like a hyena. We want to help you keep the newlywed bliss after the honeymoon’s over. And by the way, if you haven’t left a review yet in iTunes, don’t be shy, it’s easy to do and it really lets me know you’re listening (as a thank you, after your review is submitted, I'll send you a special free gift). FEATURED RESOURCE

Is there someone at work, school, or in your neighborhood, that you just can’t seem to connect with? In fact, their worldview, lifestyle, or religion may be making it downright difficult for you to engage with them. Focus on the Family president, Jim Daly, will join us and help us figure out how to build relationship with others we may not agree with. And by the way, if you haven’t left a review yet in iTunes, don’t be shy, it’s easy to do and it really lets me know you’re listening (as a thank you, after your review is submitted, I'll send you a special free gift). FEATURED RESOURCE

You know the ‘love’ chapter in the Bible, “Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things…” But what happens when you have to practically apply that to real life? What happens when someone hurts you or betrays you? Are you still able bear, believe and hope through ‘all things?’ We want to help you repair and rebuild trust in those relationships. And by the way, if you haven’t left a review yet in iTunes, don’t be shy, it’s easy to do and it really lets me know you’re listening (as a thank you, after your review is submitted, I'll send you a special free gift). FEATURED RESOURCE

On our previous program we discussed men and anger, and on this episode, we explore women and anger…if that’s even a real thing. Susie assures us women are always poised and perfect. But, just in case, we’ll help moms, wives and women deal with root causes of their anger and how they can deal with it in a healthy way. And by the way, if you haven’t left a review yet in iTunes, don’t be shy, it’s easy to do and it really lets me know you’re listening (as a thank you, after your review is submitted, I'll send you a special free gift). FEATURED RESOURCE

Do you remember the movie 12 Angry Men? No one ever did a remake called 12 Angry Women, and there’s probably a good reason for that. Men just seem to be, well, angrier. But what exactly is anger? Where does it come from, and more importantly, how can guys make sure it’s not negatively impacting their family? Psychologist and author, Dr. Gary Oliver will help us explore men and anger. And by the way, if you haven’t left a review yet in iTunes, don’t be shy, it’s easy to do and it really lets me know you’re listening (as a thank you, after your review is submitted, I'll send you a special free gift). FEATURED RESOURCE

There’s a study that says kids laugh 400 times a day while adults only laugh 4 to 11 times a day. What happened? When did we get so serious? Of course, life brings challenges, but do you ever take the time to just lighten up and have some fun? Adding some light-hearted moments into your marriage can make a big difference and there are ways to keep things light when life gets heavy. And by the way, if you haven’t left a review yet in iTunes, don’t be shy, it’s easy to do and it really lets me know you’re listening (as a thank you, after your review is submitted, I'll send you a special free gift). FEATURED RESOURCE

Do you find that your kids see one of you as the good cop and one of you as the bad cop? It could be that you and your spouse haven’t settled on a parenting style, and trust us, you do have one. The question is, is it the best one for your family? You may not even know where to begin, but Greg and Susie will help you figure out which parenting style works best for you. This episode features the 4 parenting styles from Dr. Gary Smalley’s book, The Key to Your Child’s Heart. And by the way, if you haven’t left a review yet in iTunes, don’t be shy, it’s easy to do and it really lets me know you’re listening (as a thank you, after your review is submitted, I'll send you a special free gift). FEATURED RESOURCE

We talk about it all the time, the greatest commandment is to love God and love others. Practically though, that can lead us to some tough decisions, like when we have to put the needs of others ahead of our own dreams. Recording artist, Michael O’Brien, talks about walking away from a successful music career in order to put his family first. And by the way, if you haven’t left a review yet in iTunes, don’t be shy, it’s easy to do and it really lets me know you’re listening (as a thank you, after your review is submitted, I'll send you a special free gift). FEATURED RESOURCE