Dr. Johann D’Souza joins Doug to discuss the inverted family. They unpack the dynamic of the anxious mother and explore the importance of the father taking a leading role in protecting and guiding his family amid the pressures of the culture. Listener questions and comments: Maria – My granddaughter is 28. She said to me, […]Read more

What should you do when you learn something shocking about your spouse that happened many years ago? How should you deal with loneliness in marriage? Doug answers these questions and more. Listener questions and comments: Mark – Responding to the email about an invalid marriage: Deceit alone is not going to make a marriage invalid. […]Read more

Greg Schutte joins Doug to share why married couples need a commitment to change throughout their marriage. Listener questions and comments: Pat – How do I handle my granddaughter getting married to another woman? (8:10) Andy – My wife and I are having a hard time due to her drinking and every time it happens […]Read more

Fr. Rob Ryan and Fr. John LoCoco join Doug to discuss an upcoming singles night at St. Benedict Catholic Church in Chicago. Doug also talks about the challenges of dating and what to look for in a future spouse. Listener questions and comments: Lisa – If you are a female, go to where the men […]Read more

Doug goes to the mailbag. A listener had serious reservations about getting married and is now miserable. What should she do? Listener questions and comments: Maria Teresa – We enjoy your professional way of speaking so we decided to get your course. My husband was super open to it and I think it was the […]Read more

Adam Lane Smith joins Doug to discuss the importance of forging strong attachment bonds with your spouse. Listener questions and comments: Bob – What should a man do when his wife says ‘he’s a good husband and a good dad, but she has no interest in showing physical affection?’ (27:08) Michael – I had abnormal […]Read more

Doug finishes his discussion on how to repair the damage after a fight. He also shares what to do when your family treats your spouse badly. Plus: The Friday Rant! Listener questions and comment: Ron – My wife tries to take charge of everything, but I believe I am called to lead our home. This […]Read more

Doug shares5 steps to repair the damage after a big fight or regrettable incident. Listener questions and comments: Monica – My father doesn’t get enough credit for what he does. What should I do and what is my place in that? (20:50) Teresa – My daughter is going through stuff with her husband and he […]Read more

Dr. Julia Dezelski joins Doug to discussUSCCBresources available for married and dating couples. Listener questions and comments: Chris – When I got married there was very little marriage preparation. This needs to be a bigger emphasis. (23:00) Walt – It seems like in modern culture it seems like children are an add on and not […]Read more

How should you handle an out-of-town family reunion when one of your grandchildren wants to share a room with their live-in boyfriend? Why can’t my wife see that I have changed for the better? Doug goes to the mailbag answering these questions and more. Listener questions and comments: Rosie – I am in a second […]Read more

Dr. John Bergsma joins Doug to discuss his book,Love Basics for Catholics. Listener questions and comments: Sharon – I have two children who are good Catholics but are unmarried. They don’t have good places and ways to meet. (21:52) Bob – My daughter runs speed dating in Arizona. There has been some success with it. […]Read more

Rachael Killackey of Magdala Ministries joins Doug to discuss the often-overlooked issue of pornography addiction among women. Together, they explore why women struggle with pornography, the underlying factors that can contribute to addiction, and the hope available for healing. They also discuss the role of forgiveness in the recovery process and offer practical guidance for […]Read more