Doug unpacks a case study of an impossible marriage redeemed. In his story, the wife is shocked to learn that her husband was having an affair with a “friend”. Doug also responds to an email from a man whose wife refuses forgiveness and respect. PLUS: The Friday Rant! Listener questions and comments: Jane – One […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Doug discusses forgiveness after the discovery of a secret pornography addiction. He also shares the journey of rebuilding a marriage that was nearly destroyed by years of alcoholism. Listener questions and comments: Carol – I have two friends who are married 30 years and the man called me crying because his wife had an affair […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Doug finishes discussing Ephesians 5:25. He also discusses gratitude and forgiveness. Listener questions and comments: Michelle – My daughter died a few years ago from cancer. My husband has treated me terribly since she died. He’s even called girlfriends from high school. It’s hard to live like this. What am I to do? I need […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

How do you deal with unresolved childhood trauma? How do you set boundaries with the grandparents? Doug answers these questions and more. Listener questions and comments: Kyle – My parents are on the verge of divorce. How much should I stay out of it when they try to involve me? (24:56) Deedee – What if […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Doug unpacks Pope Leo’s advice on how to move forward with dignity after betrayal. PLUS: Doug shares advice for a wife living with an emotionally abusive husband. Listener questions and comments: Luz – I have been dating this person online for 4 months and he seemed perfect over the phone but every time we try […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Greg Schutte joins Doug discussinghis Building a Eucharistic Marriage course, built off of a therapeutic model for change, which connects 7 areas for therapeutically strengthening our marriage with 7 areas of deepening our relationship with Christ through the Eucharist. Listener questions and comments: Rose – I recently found some bad texts on my husband’s phone. […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Doug takes a deep dive into practicing forgiveness. He outlines the process for forgiveness sharing that forgiveness is not optional but a command from God in the Our Father. Listener question Al – I disagree with you. If someone breaks into my house, I forgive you. If it comes to murder, I think its delusional […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Doug discusses 4 steps forgiveness as we prepare for the celebration of the birth of Jesus on Christmas. He talks about what forgiveness is, is not, and unpacks the value of forgiveness and its impact on mental health.   Resources:   Marriage Unhindered https://www.marriageunhindered.com/   Happy Marriage for Life https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/   Catholic Therapists https://www.catholictherapists.com/ Podcast: […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Doug continues his talk on how to forgive your spouse after an affair and how to work to save the marriage. He also takes listener call/emails on how to navigate troubled relationships.  Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Struggling after an affair? Doug relays different methods to heal your relationship and forgive after a betrayal.  Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more