The Reluctant Missionary

Authentic stories from the travels of Michael Smalley.

The joy of difficult conversations conflict management marriage the joy of difficult conversations Aug 11, 2020

The joy of difficult conversations will lead you to the marriage you want. 

25 years of missing out on the true joy resulting from pain

  • I didn’t want to feel Judgment,...
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How to have a difficult conversation conflict management marriage Aug 10, 2020

“In a world where great risks can bring extraordinary rewards, Tom Mullen has succeeded beyond his wildest dreams...” Now I hear it, I’ll never make it as a movie trailer...

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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...

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Pursue forgiveness conflict management marriage pursue oneness Feb 27, 2019

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Pursue attraction conflict management marriage pursue oneness Feb 13, 2019

I don’t know why, but for some reason when I have an amazing story to share for this podcast, I think of Mr. Rogers! I’ve got a story for you today that has a drunken crowd, a...

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Pursue communication and the Empty Box conflict management marriage pursue oneness Feb 07, 2019

Today we have a story. It’s called the Empty Box and we don’t know who wrote it, but trust us, you want to hear it. The emptiness may not be so empty after all.

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Pursue unity quietly conflict management marriage pursue oneness Feb 06, 2019

President Roosevelt's "day in infamy" and Winston Churchill's "never surrender" are two famous speeches setting the tone for today's show. We share a story from our past that I’m simply...

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Pursue peace crazy fast conflict management marriage pursue oneness Feb 05, 2019

Today is about understanding, perhaps, the single greatest thing you can do to decrease anger and increase intimacy! Pursue validation.

Pursue Oneness takes the guesswork out of "what can help" by...

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Pursue Healthy Reactions conflict management marriage pursue oneness Feb 04, 2019

That was some of the greatest one-liners from movie history edited by Burger Fiction! What does it have to do with today's show on Pursuing Healthy Reactions? Everything! We needed drama to set up...

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Ever feel ripped off relationally? conflict management marriage personal growth Jan 28, 2019

Amy’s on a prayer retreat and I’m mad as all get out! Of course not about Amy being on a prayer retreat but about the ridiculous NFL football, sabotaging, ripped off, rigged, no good,...

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Discovering the value of your personality conflict management marriage Jan 22, 2019

Here's a special treat! From the video archives here at Smalley Institute, we give you my father's session from Hidden Keys to Loving Lasting Relationships...discovering the value of your...

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Exercise #1: Strengthen Your Core for Conversations conflict management gyrbis marriage Jan 14, 2019

It’s all about your form is the title for the first show in our “Get Your Relationship Back in Shape” series to kick off 2019. This special New Year’s program will go four...

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