How do you correct your children without criticizing them? Monica Hinderer joins Doug discussing how constant criticism harms your children and how focusing on your child’s unique strengths is part of the solution to raising confident children. Listener questions and comments: Len – You guys do a great job. What made Monica want to go […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/9a7fc1a2-3729-49a5-992f-b363017d334c/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Doug shares how to have a happy marriage according to the advice from 20 older men. Listener questions and comments: Vito – I know the secret: Include the Lord in everything in your marriage. (11:07) Christie – Seriously you need to pray for your spouse and with your spouse. It’s hard to stay mad when […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/51cf3fd1-275c-4ed1-926a-b36201872701/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Are you in a marriage that’s broken and you’re not sure what to do about it? Doug shares spiritual direction from St. Pio of Pietrlcina and applies it to married life. Listener questions and comments: Marie – We have been married for 20 plus years. My husband moved out and he’s angry. He has had […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/5d024d74-123f-4150-8323-b361017f3ecf/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Doug shares the inspiring story of a couple who got back together after their annulment. He unpacks the importance of seeking a deep encounter with God, finding a good therapist. Reconciling takes courage, faith and trust in God that He will make all things new. Listener questions and comments: Theresa – My husband was running […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/b04cc29a-e330-4292-bce3-b36001897cfd/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Monica Hinderer joins Doug to unpack the emotional problem children develop when they are constantly criticized. Is there a limit to praise and how honest should you be with your children? Doug and Monica discuss. Listener questions and comments: Frank – I want Doug to know how great his daughter Monica is. (12:09) Colleen – […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/ca668dc7-8be6-455d-9aad-b35c0180fcb7/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

What should you do when the in-laws are moving in across the street? How should you respond when your husband says something very hurtful? Should you get married because you are pregnant? Doug goes to the mailbag answering these questions and more. Listener questions and comments: Theresa – I married my husband when we were […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/84cf18b1-3376-429c-8f3b-b35b01894a8b/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Dr. Mario Sacasa joins Doug discussing the challenges of dating in the current culture and they explore possible solutions. Listener questions and comments: Janelle – I want to offer some encouragement as a single woman to young men. (29:49) Walt – I’ve been married for 35 years. I met my wife at a pro-life movement. […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/cf9b9171-8fd7-4763-9474-b35a01846d87/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Do you or your children ever wonder if you can overcome the challenges in today’s culture? How do you know if your child is struggling with hope? Guest host Monica Hinderer shares how to raise hopeful kids. She unpacks the theological virtue of hope and what it looks like to have high hopes. Listener questions […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/20374b6c-4ea1-4aa7-901a-b3590180e4d1/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Are you frustrated about the state of your marriage and wondering if it is all worth it? In honor of the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, Doug shares how to carry the matrimonial cross. PLUS: The Friday rant! Listener questions and comments: Susan – I did see my husband at his lawyer’s […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/e6c0bbb9-7324-455a-b20d-b3560186f9e7/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Doug and Monica discuss the childhood trait most predictive of adult success and how parents can nurture it in their kids. They also explore the dangers of smartphones, modeling virtue, and guiding children with honesty. They also reflect on Charlie Kirk’s recent political assassination and the tragedy of 9/11. Listener questions and comments: Carlos – […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/6e7e1125-2297-4ea8-bd9d-b356001e74bc/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

How does a man properly communicate his needs to his wife? Doug continues to unpack what men most want and need from their wives. Listener questions and comments: Addison – We have a tradition of building of Legos while drinking wine. It’s a great chance to open up. (20:12) Mike – I love my wife […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/be904e58-d13d-490b-bb03-b35401802071/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Doug finishes unpacking traits women admire in their husbands and shares what men most want and need from their wives. Listener questions and comments: Peter – We should use the marital act to promote intimacy. The bible says we should. (27:26) Chris – My wife has mom guilt so she wants alone time but doesn’t […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/b1cb1d48-351a-48b4-a11b-b35301806407/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more