The Reluctant Missionary

Authentic stories from the travels of Michael Smalley.

Weapons of Mass Destruction - The Warrior's Marriage Part 2 marriage the warriors marriage Jul 27, 2020

Welcome, “Today is the 2nd part of my series on the warrior’s marriage, and you’re not going to like it...well...you’ll eventually like it but first I have to shove a few things down your throat for...

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Feeling overwhelmed by "Flooding"? conflict management marriage Jul 22, 2020

Dr. John Gottman writes:

We all know what it’s like to get carried off by some rough emotional currents when we are dealing with our mate. These aren’t the day-to-day flashes of anger or hurt. I am

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The Warriors Marriage Part One marriage the warriors marriage Jul 20, 2020

Who are you?

  • A crisis of life - My own journey of identity
  • I had all the head knowledge
  • My actions showed I didn’t actually believe it

These choices reflect who we are and what we value.

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Repent Matthew 4:17 morning devos for couples Apr 28, 2020

28 Statements from Jesus that will Transform Your Marriage

Part 1 - The critical importance of intimacy with Jesus

Repent Matthew 4:17

  1. Listen to this devotional on my podcast
  2. 'From then on Jes
  3. ...
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The time I kissed a girl and then… comedy hour podcast Apr 01, 2020

Day 6 - The time I kissed a girl and then…

Yesterday I shared the time I was patient zero in a meningitis outbreak in Conroe Texas.  Today you get to hear when I was patient zero at Kanakuk Kamp in...

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That time I was abducted in India comedy hour podcast Mar 31, 2020

Day 5 - Abducted in India

Today’s show features a game you can play as a family, it’s my own family’s favorite game! I’ll just give you the subtitle which says it all…”Build a Unicorn Army. Betray ...

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A man's greatest fear - surprise colon checks! comedy hour podcast Mar 27, 2020

Day 4 - Surprise colon exams

On today’s Comedy Hour (not quite an hour) America is great again, Real or Messed up Quarantine Family Fun Tips and a man’s worst fear…surprise colon checks!

New York ...

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The great poop attack of 2003 comedy hour podcast Mar 25, 2020

Day 3 of the Michael Smalley Comedy Hour (not really an hour)

It was possibly 2003, honestly I can’t remember the year, but that’s not important.  Today I share one of the most embarrassing moments...

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The monster under your bed is real! facebook live michael smalley comedy hour podcast Mar 24, 2020

Day 2 of the Michael Smalley Comedy Hour

Welcommen to The Michael Smalley Comedy Hour.  Because I’m impulsive and slightly unorganized, I only came up with this show idea on Sunday….which means I d...

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The Michael Smalley Comedy Hour Day 1 michael smalley comedy hour podcast Mar 23, 2020

Just a little something for my fellow home quarantined friends! Our country and our world need something positive and definitely laughter. My goal is to give you both!

A MOMENT TO BEG FOR YOUR MONE...

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Karl Vaters - that small church guy interview marriage Apr 03, 2019

Karl and I met in Guatemala with Compassion International. That's enough said! You don't want to miss this interview.  He knows things about me because I overshared on the trip!

Karl’s heart is to ...

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FLQ - hurling mud and other messy stuff friday listener questions marriage Mar 15, 2019

On today’s Friday Listener Questions day we’ve got a spouse constantly hurling mud, one that wants to talk about the terrifying “do I look good in this dress” question and finally, how long does it ...

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