Welcome to Simply Relational, where we have honest conversations about marriage, parenting, and building strong relationships rooted in biblical truth.

Hosted by award-winning authors Darran and Dr. Shelly Crager, this podcast is a place where real conversations meet practical biblical wisdom. Life is busy. Relationships are hard. Whether you’re working to strengthen your marriage, navigate the challenges of parenting, or build a Christ-centered home, you’re not alone.

Each episode is designed to encourage, equip, and challenge both husbands and wives, moms and dads, with conversations that are authentic, relatable, and grounded in God’s Word. We don’t shy away from the topics that matter most, from communication, conflicts with intimacy, trust, parenting, faith, forgiveness, and the everyday challenges every family faces. Our goal isn’t to offer quick fixes, but instead to pass on decades of experience and biblical wisdom that help's relationships to be stronger, healthier, and built to last.

We believe healthy families are built one intentional conversation at a time. Through personal stories, biblical truth, and practical tools you can put into practice right away, to help you grow closer to each other and closer to Christ.

Our prayer is simple: that every episode helps you take one step toward stronger relationships, deeper faith, greater joy and satisfaction in your marriage and family, and a home that reflects Christ more each day.

Thanks for joining us. We’re glad you’re here.