The Reluctant Missionary

Authentic stories from the travels of Michael Smalley.

The four most important things to know about your marriage marriage Mar 27, 2018

Did you ever have that friend in college that you just couldn’t get rid of?  Me too, in fact, I’ve been trying to get rid of the guy on my show today for more than 20 years!...

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The LOVE Talk wrap-up show conflict resolution love talk series Mar 20, 2018

Over the last 6 shows you’ve learned the core skill taught in every one of our Smalley Marriage Intensives, Love Talk, by far the most powerful way to communicate with someone where feelings...

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Win โ€“ Win solutions are the heart of any dynamic relationship conflict resolution love talk series Mar 13, 2018

You are catching us at the tail end of our series on LOVE Talk, the most powerful communication method on earth! Last show you learned how to share your feeling and needs as the customer in a way...

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Share in a way that others canโ€™t help but validate you conflict resolution love talk series Mar 06, 2018

The last time we were with you, you discovered the role of employee and how that may be the most important role we learn when it comes to conflict resolution. On today’s show, you are going...

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Learn how to listen like a champion conflict resolution love talk series Feb 27, 2018

Previously on Smalley Marriage Radio you discovered the most powerful way to stop STUPID conflict by using a time-out. Today, you get to learn the role of employee, that if I’m honest, is...

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The power of a timeout to stop stupid arguments conflict resolution love talk series Feb 20, 2018

How timeouts help you stop stupid conflict:

  1. Stop escalating,
  2. Get away from each other, this allows you to calm down
  3. Pray, this allows you to gain perspective
  4. Own your part, this allows your...
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The most easy way to understand the heart of communication conflict resolution love talk series Feb 13, 2018

Last show we talked about the importance of having structure in how you resolve conflict. So you can’t just go all willy-nilly during conflict and think you’re going to get anything...

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Is oral sex allowed for a Christian couple marriage sexual intimacy Feb 08, 2018

I just received this question and it jumped right off the page at me!

We have just ordered over $400 worth of books, workbooks, cd’s and dvd’s from you and your...

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LOVE Talk, the most powerful communication method on earth! conflict resolution love talk series Feb 07, 2018

Do you ever get into conflict? I’m in conflict every other day with my wife! And we help couples for a living! Today you are going to discover, possibly, the most important thing about...

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Menopause - an interview with an expert marriage Jan 16, 2018

What a show today! I get to interview Rhonda Jolliffe, the founder of rhondanp.com.  What's so great about the show today? We have one of the most honest and frank conversations about...

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How to end it well divorce marriage Jan 09, 2018

Today Seth Johnson is taking over the show. So everything we talk about is something he wanted, and he got.

  • Seth wants to talk about ending well.
  • Every good thing sometimes comes to an end
    • ...
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Get to know your mate's inner child conversation starters marriage Jan 04, 2018

Intimacy is more than just hanging out with each other or sharing your deepest emotions.  It is also important to get to know each other.  These questions can help you learn a little...

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