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

Doug discusses why you won’t find Eden here on earth and also tackles emails from couples who are struggling in their marriages. Listener questions and comments: Richard – We have been married for 16 years but every time we go to put the sheets on the bed we end in a fight. (21:19) Alex – […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Dr. Chris Ebberwein joins Doug to discuss his book,The Cana Rosary: A Couple’s Prayer. Resources: The Cana Rosary: A Couple’s Prayer https://www.amazon.com/Cana-Rosary-Couples-Prayer/dp/1502392232 Marriage Unhindered https://www.marriageunhindered.com/ Happy Marriage for Life https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/ Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Mark Swartzberg joins Doug to discuss his conversion to the Catholic Church, family life, and his journey to Relevant Radio. Listener questions and comments: • Brian – What are the specifics on the validity of the marriage and the sacramentality of marrying a non-Catholic? (40:28) Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Are you a victim of a no-fault divorce? Today, Mary Bowen joins Doug to discuss her efforts to overturn Texas’s no-fault divorce law. Listener questions and comments: Patrick – I went through a no-fault divorce, and my wife threatened to say ‘cruel and unusual punishment,’ which means she is mean to me. (23:37) Karen – […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Doug shares the top reasons why people get divorced and gives to ultimate advice to not just avoid divorce, but to have a great marriage. Listener questions and comments: Ellie – Do you have any tips for when we’re struggling with something but don’t communicate it because we’re worried it might seem irrational or unfair […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Doug wraps up his discussion of 15 ways to strengthen your marriage and shares tips for planning 5 fun at-home dates. PLUS: The Friday Rant. Listener question and comments: Alex – I would like to become Catholic but my wife does not and I want to know what to do. We have 5 kids. (8:25) […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Monica Hinderer joins Doug to address challenging family and marriage issues, including OCD and ADHD, pornography, and infidelity. They offer guidance for navigating hurt, betrayal, and difficult relationships. Listener questions and comments: Kate – My daughter-in-law has OCD and ADHD and is very attached to her family. (8:18) Maria – I found my husband watching […]Read more

Doug shares 8 ways to strengthen your marriage. Listener questions and comments: Linda – What if you do these things but they aren’t reciprocated. (20:09) Resources: Catholic Catch Singles Trivia Pre-Registration https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=o-0BRmklpkqOCzBfwpVBLl-LqlRwJghFqZHL9AOb2yNUNDVNSzUzWEdUMzQzRDlTRU5aT0FPSzdFQyQlQCNjPTEu&route=shorturl Gottman Card Decks https://www.gottman.com/couples/apps/ Ways to strengthen your marriage Start with small rituals Listen like you actually mean it Schedule some fun time […]Read more