Doug explores the importance of forgiveness in marriage sharing how to forgive like Jesus did from the cross. Listener questions and comments: Kathy – I think your book should have been called ‘suffering in marriage’. You are very good at talking about this topic. (21:15) Esther – Should I feel shame when I forgive my […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/45f022d4-3850-42c6-b4fc-b421017ca16b/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Katy Faust with Them Before Us joins Doug to share how children need to be a priority in our society. Listener questions and comments: Patrick – Do you think there is a way to get rid of no-fault divorce? (20:41) Mike – It seems like women leave marriage at a higher rate than men. What […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/4403fe7c-99a2-4fa2-b0c1-b420017ce5e0/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Doug shares how marriage can be a vessel for Christ’s redemptive work. Resources: How Christ Saves Souls—with Us: The Mystery of Co-Redemption https://stpaulcenter.com/store/how-christ-saves-souls-with-us-the-mystery-of-co-redemption Catholic Therapists https://catholictherapists.com/ Catholic Psychotherapy https://catholicpsychotherapy.org/ https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/6f59aafe-cb41-4c57-9456-b41f017de54f/audio.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSShttps://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/6f59aafe-cb41-4c57-9456-b41f017de54f/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Doug shares marriage lessons we can learn from Jesus’ suffering in Gethsemane. He unpacks martyrdom in marriage, white martyrdom and how God uses our sufferings to redeem souls. Listener questions and comments: Katherine – My Husband will say sometimes ‘I just wish I was dead’ and I don’t know how to respond. (20:05) https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/93d4bc17-5c30-446e-8849-b41e01859c4c/audio.mp3Podcast: Play […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/93d4bc17-5c30-446e-8849-b41e01859c4c/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Courtney Brown joins Doug to discuss talking to young children about human sexuality. Listener questions and comments: Michelle – My mom always said that when a man and woman love each other, they make love. (20:53) Joyce – Love Ed is what we used at our church and it was very good. (23:49) Patrick – […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/a59615c8-fd87-42aa-a16b-b41d01860c2a/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

What should you do when “The Formula” doesn’t work? What should you do when your wife doesn’t do what you ask? Doug goes to the mailbag answering these questions and more. Listener questions and comments: Mike – What do you think about common law marriage? (16:11) Addison – I am struggling because my husband is […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/45c324fb-a7d6-4208-b1ec-b41901811ccb/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Sociologist Dr. Brad Wilcox joins Doug to discuss the state of marriage in the U.S. Resources: Brad Wilcox https://ifstudies.org/about-us/brad-wilcox https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/25d9527e-4e8a-40f1-9591-b417017e7fe8/audio.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSShttps://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/25d9527e-4e8a-40f1-9591-b417017e7fe8/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Do the problems in your marriage seem insurmountable? Today, Doug continues his discussion on discouragement and despair in marriage. Listener questions and comments: Alexander – How do I convince my wife to become Catholic? (3:05) Colby – I want to recommend that Alexander looks into the Byzantine rite of the Catholic Church. (16:47) David – […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/b3f8a24b-724d-40c5-96ee-b416017f01a7/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Doug takes calls from listeners struggling with discouragement, resentment, and distance in long-term marriages. He offers guidance on staying faithful to your vows and finding hope when relationships feel strained. Plus, the Friday rant! Listener questions and comments: Jennifer – My marriage is in despair after 31 years, and my husband is distant and sleeping […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/824b92fe-da40-4cb2-9bd0-b4130182558f/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Is money causing stress in your marriage? Today, Doug is joined by Preston Allex to talk through practical ways to manage family finances. They cover why creating a family budget matters and how to support college-aged kids as they transition into independence. They also share the value of Catholic Legacy: Faithful planning for a peaceful […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/776c2e82-dae3-46c6-9d79-b412018207c4/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Doug examines the 4 Horsemen of the Apocalypse and the damage they do to a marriage: criticism, contempt stonewalling and defensiveness. Listener questions and comments: Ray – Can you give the steps of what to do once you meet a girl? (16:37) https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/f49a78d9-038d-46f6-ab7b-b4110181b071/audio.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSShttps://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/f49a78d9-038d-46f6-ab7b-b4110181b071/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

What should you do when your spouse won’t quit drinking? How do you pass on the faith to your children when your spouse is resistant? Listener questions and comments: Stephanie – My husband wants to stop drinking and my son doesn’t believe that he will. I’ve seen my son cry about this. My son has […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/938010de-47c1-4aca-bc9e-b4100184409e/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more