Season 9, Episode 3: Meaningful & Deep Conversations

Season 9, Episode 3: Meaningful & Deep Conversations

From Loving Well by Focus on the Family

February 6, 2026 · 22 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the importance of meaningful conversations in relationships and features insights from guests on maintaining connection over time.

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 such a distracted world? Greg and Erin Smalley will encourage you to not neglect having heart-to-heart conversations together. Plus, Jim Daly talks to Dr. Heather Holleman and her husband Ashley on ways they've learned to stay connected, after more than twenty-five years together. They'll also give you some thoughts for overcoming communication challenges.   Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage: 12 Secrets for a Lifelong Romance   Focus on Marriage Assessment   Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage Podcast   Download the Conversation Starters for Couples   If you enjoyed listening to Loving Well, please give us your feedback.

People in this episode

Host: Erin Smalley

Guests: Dr Heather Holleman, Ashley Holleman

Topics covered

  • meaningful conversations
  • communication
  • relationships

Keywords

  • heart-to-heart conversations
  • communication challenges
  • connection

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage: 12 Secrets for a Lifelong Romance, Focus on Marriage Assessment, Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage Podcast, Download the Conversation Starters for Couples

Books & works: Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage, the Conversation Starters for Couples, Loving Well

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