Sam Hodges joins Doug to discuss grief. They explore practical ways to support someone who is grieving, how people process grief differently, and what grief can look like in marriage and everyday life. They also take listener calls from people sharing their own experiences with grief. Listener questions and comments: Sophie – My husband is […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Doug shares the number one rule in dating and discusses questions that must be answered to really get to know someone well. Listener questions and comments: Leslie – My husband died on April 2nd and we didn’t end on a good note and I don’t have closure. (12:17) Ray – I have noticed that girls […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Doug talks with his daughter Emily about seeing the beatification of Bishop Sheen in person. Doug also covers a few listener emails before getting into dating advice, including conversion to Catholicism within a marriage, jealousy in relationships, and navigating purity while dating. Listener Questions and Comments: Matt -Should I pursue conversion to Catholicism at the […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Monica and Doug discuss postpartum depression and psychosis, what can be done to treat them, and how to equip children who hear about these difficult cases. Listener questions and comments: Celeste: I experienced psychosis two years ago and struggled with a split personality. (11:20) Rose: I experienced postpartum depression and want to share my happy […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Are you married to someone struggling with an addiction that is damaging your marriage? Doug welcomes Scott Weeman, founder of Catholics in Recovery, to explore the roots of addiction and how people can begin the path toward healing and freedom. Listener questions and comments: Charlie – I have been in Al-Anon and found a “Letter […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Doug discusses several marriage topics including: complaining, where to find a good husband, and female breadwinners. He also shares several quotes to strengthen marriage. Listener questions and comments: Robert – My wife and I have been married for 20 years and I have a problem where I lie about small things. (11:18) Jade – I […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Dr. Bobby Jakucs joins Doug to discuss insomnia and nightmares and their impact on marriage. Listener questions and comments: Monique – I have long days starting at 2 AM and ending at 9 PM so I have a lack of sleep. Is there anything I can do because I am burned out. (11:50) Dave – […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

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

How can pornography destroy a marriage? Should a couple get married in the Church after an 11-year civil marriage? What should you do if your wife is withholding forgiveness? Doug goes to the mailbag answering these questions and more. Listener questions and comments: John – I have been married for several years and my wife […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Special guest Bishop Michael Burbidge joins Doug to discuss his pastoral letter,The Divine Physician and a Christian Approach to Mental Health and Wellbeing. Listener questions and comments: Deedee – I have been in a state of spiritual complacency. Is this a spiritual or mental issue? (37:08) Resources: The Divine Physician and a Christian Approach to […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Dann and Roxane Aungst join Doug. Roxane discusses her reality during the 25 years of Dann’s sexual addiction. Listener questions and comments: Maria – How do you look at your wife now? How did you overcome these emotions after such a long addiction? (22:43) Susan – Listening to this is very difficult. My daughter’s husband […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Doug shares three tips from St. Bernard on gaining wisdom and explores how to apply them to our marriages today. Listener questions and comments: Brian – Somebody came into my life briefly and because of my life issues they left. How do I move on or get them back? (21:52) Jessica – I don’t like […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more