Author: Thomas Engesser

Women and Pornography Addiction

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Doug talks about women and pornography addiction with Rachael Killackey from Magdala Ministries which helps women with pornography addiction. Resources: https://www.magdalaministries.org/ What Magdala Ministries does to help with porn addiction (5:27) How Rachael got addicted to porn (9:13) Why women get addicted to porn (13:32) Veronica shares story on viewing porn in her marriage (20:19) […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/3aba9b05-7e33-4e87-8071-b4360180206d/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Men and Pornography Addiction

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Doug is joined by Joe Masek from The Freedom Group to talk about men’s struggles with pornography and how to overcome it. Resources:https://www.thefreedomgroup.co/ Dangers of Pornography (4:21) Samantha shares story of overcoming porn addiction (22:41) AI and Porn (36:47) Helping with Porn addiction (40:13) https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/c6d2cfcd-a4f7-4a93-ab15-b436000b350b/audio.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSShttps://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/c6d2cfcd-a4f7-4a93-ab15-b436000b350b/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

For Better or Worse

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Doug has a conversation with Archbishop Sheen about his TV show “For Better or Worse”. https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/2b8a3635-7cc9-4c4a-a8f8-b434017cdcdd/audio.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSShttps://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/2b8a3635-7cc9-4c4a-a8f8-b434017cdcdd/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

When Your Spouse Says No

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What should you do if your spouse always says no to marital intimacy? What if there is conflict about abstaining from intimacy to avoid sin? Doug goes to the mailbag answering these questions and more. Listener questions and Comments: Ray – I am seeing the biggest hinderance in marriage being unrealistic expectations. (21:59) https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/3534c1be-55fb-415a-9252-b43301852c3f/audio.mp3Podcast: Play […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/3534c1be-55fb-415a-9252-b43301852c3f/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Prioritizing Family Over Career

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Doug discusses an email from a woman concerned that her husband works excessively and is pressuring her to take on full-time work as well. She worries this dynamic is harming their marriage and family life. Doug emphasizes the importance of being present for one’s spouse and children and making family a top priority. Listener questions […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/5723f95f-a320-45ad-9eb3-b43201847602/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Breaking Down Dating Challenges Today

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Doug dives into the mailbag to respond to listeners’ reactions from Monday’s discussion about the challenges young men face in today’s dating world. He explores differing perspectives and digs deeper into what’s shaping these experiences. Listener questions and comments: Mary – It’s also Paul Revere’s ride tomorrow! (8:46) Mary – My husband and I met […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/561d8549-3d7f-4491-88c8-b42f01897ea6/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

The Adolescent Screen Time Crisis

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Are you concerned about how much time you, your spouse or your children spend on screens? Today, Dr. Johann D’Souza joins Doug to discuss the adolescent mental health crisis Listener questions and comments: Joyce – How are these new screens any different from using a TV for generations as the baby sitter. (20:13) Chris – […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/3930a48e-c5b7-4cf1-8afc-b42e0181661c/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Reviving the Influence of Fatherhood

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Deacon Joe Grote joins Doug to discuss his bookWhere Have All The Fathers Gone? Listener questions and comments: Walt – Government policy doesn’t help keep fathers in the home. It rewards single parenthood. There should be incentives to keep families together. (18:56) Lisa – I wanted to share how my son is a great boy […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/9a1762e8-7dd7-4801-8d6a-b42d01826f37/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Navigating Same-Sex Attraction Together

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What should you do if you discover your husband has same-sex attraction? Today, Doug tackles this question and more on Marriage Unhindered. Listener questions and comments: John – I thought getting married gets you out of the issue of lust, but it can continue in marriage. (21:50) Julie – I have been married to my […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/bd31ea31-1028-4827-8018-b42c017fc6be/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Dating Advice for Young Men

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Doug dives into the frustrations many men face with modern dating and the challenges of building a lasting marriage. He breaks down what often goes wrong and why so many feel stuck or discouraged. Through honest insights and practical advice, Doug offers straightforward dating tips to help young men build confidence, and create meaningful relationships. […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/77d9f2c8-3bf9-4e0b-b3a8-b42b017edf94/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Restoring Honesty in Marriage

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Doug explores how lying affects marriages, how to respond, and ways to foster honesty. Listeners share personal experiences, including insights from a recovered liar and the impact of dementia on a spouse’s truthfulness. Listener questions and comments: Junior – I am a reformed liar and want to share my perspective. Confession helped me realize you […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/021d7227-9d36-4dea-8eaa-b4280146b0f9/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

The Spiritual Reality of Marriage

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Fr. Robert Altier joins Doug to discuss the difference between a civil and sacramental marriage and what happens to the souls of a man and woman when they enter into a sacramental marriage. Listener questions and comments: Richard – Does a sacramental marriage require a civil marriage? (13:20) Lisette – Follow up: I closed my […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/cb3bb358-d26f-4356-8e53-b42701804b53/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more