Loving Well
Episodes
Season 9, Episode 4: How God & Prayer Build Trust
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
When was the last time you thanked God for your mate? Arlene Pellicane joins Jim Daly to share why being grateful needs to be a regular part of your m...
Season 9, Episode 3: Meaningful & Deep Conversations
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We all desire meaningful discussions with our mate. But how can you tell if he or she is really engaged in a conversation with you when we live in suc...
Season 9, Episode 2: Romance, Sex & Date Nights
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's easy to let responsibilities add up, and neglect things like romantic date nights. You'll hear Jay and Laura Laffoon join Jim Daly, as they share...
Season 9, Episode 1: “Honey, We Need to Talk About Money!”
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How you and your spouse handle money is one of the best ways to build trust as a couple. Jade Warshaw joins Focus President Jim Daly to share how she ...
Season 9 Preview
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We're excited to have you join us for season 9 of the Loving Well! Please join John Fuller and Dr. Greg Smalley, and Erin Smalley as they explain why ...
Season 8, Episode 4: How Spiritual Connection Creates a Lifelong Love
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A spiritual connection is the surest foundation to build your marriage on. As we finish out season 8 of Loving Well, John and the Smalley's share how ...
Season 8, Episode 3: When You Have Different Ways of Connecting with God
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do you and your spouse connect with God? For many couples, the methods of how you spend time with God might be very different. John, Greg and Erin...
Season 8, Episode 2: Realistic Goals for Spiritual Growth
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One of the best motivators to grow spiritually in your marriage is to have goals. But how can your ambitions be realistic when life is hectic? Greg sh...
Season 8, Episode 1: Why Spiritual Connection Matters
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is having a strong relationship with God the most important ingredient of succeeding in marriage? We tackle that very question on this week's episode ...
Season Eight Preview
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're excited about our brand new season 8 of the Loving Well Podcast! Join John Fuller, Dr. Greg Smalley, and Erin Smalley as they preview the upcomi...
Season 7, Episode 4: Oh No! I Missed Valentine's Day
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Season 7, Episode 3: Making Valentine's Day Amazing
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Valentin...
Season 7, Episode 2: Pulling the Plug on Busyness
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Season 7, Episode 1: Making a Marriage Happy
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Season Seven Preview
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 6, Episode 4: Appreciating Your Mate
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 abou...
Season 6, Episode 3: Healthy Habits for a Godly Marriage
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 mak...
Season 6, Episode 2: Walking Through Seasons Together
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Season 6, Episode 1: The Beauty of Romance & Intimacy
20 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
Season Six Preview
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Gre...
Season 5, Episode 4: Answering Marriage Questions
11 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 "Ch...
Season 5, Episode 3: Loving by Words and Actions
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ac...
Season 5, Episode 2: Loving Your Best Friend
28 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 frien...
Season 5, Episode 1: Love Without Expectations
21 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Season Five Preview
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Season 4, Episode 4: Developing Spiritual Connection
12 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Connecting spiritually and emotionally with your spouse are some of the most important things you’ll do together. John talks with Greg and Erin abou...
Season 4, Episode 3: Rekindling Simple Romance
05 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 r...
Season 4, Episode 2: Connecting in the Busy Times
29 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When life gets busy, keeping your marriage a top priority requires intentional effort. John Fuller talks with Greg and Erin Smalley about how they sta...
Season 4, Episode 1: Love & Laughter
22 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 memorie...
Season Four Preview
18 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 connec...
Season 3, Episode 4: God's Plan for Your Love Life
15 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 gu...
Season 3, Episode 3: Loving Your Spouse (Part 2)
07 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Inspiring husbands to love their wives with practical ideas and finishing the discussion on principles for a healthy marriage. Focus on Marriage As...
Season 3, Episode 2: Loving Your Spouse (Part 1)
31 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ble...
Season 3, Episode 1: Love Stories
24 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sharing heartwarming love stories and discussing healthy boundaries for a romantic relationship. Focus on Marriage Assessment If you've listened...
Season 3 Preview
17 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ro...
Season 2, Episode 4: Valentine for a Lifetime
14 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Season 2, Episode 3: Parenting Together
07 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Season 2, Episode 2: When Everything is New!
31 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The early years of marriage are filled with changes. Pastor Ted Cunningham explains how couples can transition well after leaving their parents' home,...
Season 2, Episode 1: Date-Nights and a Diamond
24 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 stori...
Season 2: Preview
21 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Season 1, Episode 6: Lasting Love
14 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A strong and lasting marriage is a beautiful thing. In this final episode of our “Loving Well” podcast series, Gary Thomas and Dr. David C...
Season 1, Episode 5: Intimate Love
12 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
True intimacy is essential for a marriage to thrive. In this episode, Dr. Cliff and Joyce Penner, along with Bill and Pam Farrel, explain ways you and...
Season 1, Episode 4: Loving Fun
09 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Whether it’s an inside joke or a big night out, having fun with your spouse can re-energize your marriage. Join us as we hear from Pastor Ted Cu...
Season 1, Episode 3: Romantic Love
07 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Love can take many forms, but few are as meaningful as romantic love between husband and wife. We’re exploring that love today with the help of ...
Season 1, Episode 2: Showing Love
02 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Showing love to your spouse doesn't take large or elaborate gestures, sometimes simple things are best! On today's Loving Well, Dr. Greg and Erin Smal...
Season 1, Episode 1: Loving the Differences
02 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Your spouse is unique, and understanding what makes him or her special can radically improve your marriage. Learn how to appreciate your differences a...
Loving Well: A Sneak Peek
29 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready for Loving Well, a new podcast series from Focus on the Family. This series offers you lots of practical advice and encouragement from our f...