What are some ways you would like to strengthen your marriage? Today on Marriage Unhindered, Doug shares how to stay focused on God’s love in your marriage. He discusses the importance of growing in virtue as a couple. Listener questions and comments: Maria – I am struggling because I don’t receive the love and gratitude […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/ee6b892e-19e8-4e24-97c3-b3ca00088310/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Doug explores the Knights of Columbus booklet, God’s Plan for Love and Marriage. Listener questions and comments: Liz – I am in a marriage where my husband is not a Christian and he sees my faith as exclusive and a wedge. How do I address this? I have been married for 26 years. (21:06) Bobby […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/9ac609bd-c224-4509-a858-b3bc0003fa41/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Joe Sikorra joins Doug to discuss his bookDefying Gravity.They also discuss post traumatic growth, sharing how we can heal through finding purpose and meaning in suffering and trusting in God’s will for us. Listener questions and comments: Deedee – Is there such a thing as one type of suffering being more valuable than the other, […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/79a57af1-b8de-4cab-9d65-b3b9000761a1/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Monica Hinderer joins Doug to discuss tips for dealing with a grumpy teenager. Listener questions and comments: Clara – How do you handle balancing your emotions and venting while dealing with teens? (22:24) Sarah – You both are super helpful. How do we speak to teens about helping around the house and being attentive to […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/2b110959-9e28-45c1-b30b-b3b8000274df/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Conor Gallagher joins Doug to discuss his book:Raising Blue-Collar Kids in a White-Collar World. Listener questions and comments: Ilene – What do you have to say about kids who are great in public, getting tons of praise but at home are really bad. (18:14) Paul – My mom always said ‘offer it up’ to any […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/f21b08ca-587f-4af7-942e-b3b70002cfe6/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Is it healthy to never argue with your spouse? What should you do if you discover your father is having an affair? Doug answers these questions and more. Listener questions and comments: Samantha – My friend wants to get married but the guy is not Catholic or a US citizen. What’s good advice for my […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/102d32af-3388-4f1d-9c45-b3b60005acb9/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Description: Doug takes on a difficult mailbag question facing many parents: whether it is better for children to divorce or endure a home marked by emotional abuse. He also explores how parenting styles can unintentionally foster narcissism in children. Listener questions and comments: Sandra – I ended a 40-year marriage after realizing staying caused psychological […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/684eabe5-215e-451d-8716-b3b5000b4f85/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Doug continues to share how to solve communication problems in your marriage. He also gives advice for a woman who is fed up wither husband’s constant criticism of her little flaws. Listener questions and comments: Robert – My wife is dealing with alcohol and your points don’t seem like they would apply to our situation. […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/254be47e-c444-4802-9603-b3b1000c1888/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Do you feel as if there is no hope left in your marriage? Today, Bill and Carol L’Esperance join Doug to discuss their book, Road Trip: Journey of Friendship, Love, Marriage, Divorce, and Redemption. Resources: Road Trip: Journey of Friendship, Love, Marriage, Divorce, and Redemption: Our Story for His Glory https://bit.ly/3KVnTJB Rekindled Hearts https://relevantradio.store/products/rekindled-hearts-book https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/c84ecc80-7bd5-4def-b82e-b3b000096515/audio.mp3Podcast: […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/c84ecc80-7bd5-4def-b82e-b3b000096515/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Are you frustrated that you and your spouse cannot communicate without getting upset or hurt feelings? Today, Doug shares how to solve communication problems in your marriage. Listener questions and comments: Robert – I didn’t sign the divorce papers and I want to stand by my marriage vows. How do I proceed? (21:18) George – […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/1f324438-1b4a-43d8-b1d0-b3af00041e88/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Pete and Carol Tomaselli join Doug to share a message of hope and healing for couples. They share their experience of healing and forgiveness through Retrouvaille. Resources: Marriage Unhindered https://www.marriageunhindered.com/ Happy Marriage for Life https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/ Retrouvaille https://helpourmarriage.org/ https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/55a52a66-a038-419a-95af-b3ae00048642/audio.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSShttps://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/55a52a66-a038-419a-95af-b3ae00048642/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Dr. Alexandra Marcotte joins Doug to discuss why couples fight, and how to rebuild trust. Listener questions and comments: Julia – How can you regain trust after it’s been lost. I lied to my future husband to help a friend and I lost his trust. (11:07) Kathy – I am a grad of DMU and […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/c9dfd9d5-1a16-44d9-be86-b3ab0008dc3e/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more