Successful small groups, plus what compatibility in marriage looks like, and what if your date was previously married?

Featured musical artist: Love and the Outcome

Roundtable: Church Small Group Success

We all long for community, and as Christians one of the best ways to cultivate deep relationships is in a small group with others from your church. But what actually makes a small group successful? We interviewed pastors and small group leaders to discover how to find a small group, what to look for, how to plug in, and what to expect from the experience.

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Culture: Should You and Your Spouse Be Compatible?

It seems like dating sites and relationship experts talk a lot about compatibility. What is compatibility, and does it matter in marriage? If so, in what areas, and how do you go about finding or cultivating it? And what about “opposites attract” or the benefit of being complements to each other? Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley separate fact from fiction when it comes to compatibility and relational dynamics, specifically in the search for a mate.

Ready to Wed: 12 Ways to Start a Marriage You’ll Love

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Listen to Greg and Erin’s Podcast: Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage

Inbox: Dating Someone Who’s Been Married

What do you do with concerns about your date having been married before? What should you find out on the front end? Erin Smalley weighs in.

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Ordering your life, plus how to build a relationship with your future in-laws, and should you wait until you’re married to buy a house?

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Roundtable: Get Your Priorities Straight

We’re all guilty of procrastination, wasting time, and over-cluttering our schedules. As adults, we know we should do better, but where do we start? How can we prioritize our lives to make time for what’s really important? Our guests share their own struggles and strategies for how to find time for God, family, friendships and responsibilities, while also making space for rest and fun.

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Culture: Know Your Future In-Laws

A relationship with your in-laws can be wonderful, or it can be difficult and even complicated. Finding an appropriate relational balance is tricky, as is establishing boundaries and closeness. Most of these efforts start during dating and engagement, so what does it look like to pursue a healthy relationship on the in-law front? Relationship experts Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley explain how they navigated in-law relationships, what challenges they experienced, how they had hard conversations, and what loving an extended family looks like.

Ready to Wed: 12 Ways to Start a Marriage You’ll Love

Read Greg’s Article: 12 Questions Every Father Should Ask His Future Son-In-Law

Link to Article: Myths and Realities of Extended Families

Inbox: Should I Be Married to Buy a House?

Buying a house is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make. Should you wait until marriage to take the plunge? Recent homebuyer Ryan Wall weighs in.

What makes someone a best friend, plus research on why men fall in love more quickly, and is our listener trying hard enough to find someone?

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Roundtable: Who Is Your Best Friend?

Who is someone you consider a best friend? Getting to that level of relationship with another person takes time, intention, and the willingness to resolve conflict and give grace. Our guests share about their best friends, what makes a best friend, ways to overcome relational barriers, and how to take friendship to the next level.

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Culture: Can’t Help Falling in Love

Recent research indicates that men statistically fall in love more quickly than women. Why is this and how does it play out? Glenn Stanton is a family researcher at Focus on the Family. He shares findings from a study on the subject and what they mean for the world of dating and relationships.

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The Sacred Search: What if It’s Not About Who You Marry, but Why?

Read Glenn’s Article: Who Falls in Love Faster, Men or Women?

Inbox: Am I Trying Hard Enough to Date?

Have you recently been asked why you’re still single? And does it make you wonder if you’re trying hard enough to find someone? A counselor shares some encouragement.

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