Doug unpacks a case study about a “stander” from Impossible Marriages Redeemed. A “stander” is a victim of divorce who chooses to continue to live a life faithful to their wedding vows. Listener questions and comments: Jeannie – We are called to faithfulness, not happiness. (20:40) Jennifer – Thank you for the ‘standers’ and for […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Should you get involved to help your parents’ marriage? What can you do if your reversion to the faith is causing more tension in the marriage? Doug answers these questions and more. Listener questions and comments: Hellen – My husband and I have been married for 42 years and the Holy Spirit finally got a […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Doug takes calls from listeners facing difficult family and marriage situations, including divorce, a child marrying outside the faith, and helping a spouse who spirals into worst-case thinking. The conversation also touches on emotional affairs and second marriages outside the Church. Listener questions and comments: Brian – My brother was just served divorce papers and […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Doug welcomes Jason Craig to discuss the history of adolescence and how modern culture lost the idea of rites of passage for boys. They explore how families can reclaim the path that forms boys into strong, virtuous men. Listener questions and comments: Joe – As a 55-year-old man, I struggle with how feminism has shaped […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Doug explores how couples can face change, rebuild trust, and recommit to their marriage when relationships feel broken. With guest Greg Schutte, the conversation also looks at forgiveness, the Eucharist, and why some spouses resist change or struggle to remain faithful to their vows. Listener questions and comments: Michelle – My husband believes I am […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Doug explores how conspiracy theories can create division and distrust in marriage and how couples can stay grounded in truth. He also answers a question about dating again after the loss of a spouse. Listener questions and comments: Jo – I am a widow who began dating again, but the relationship ended when he began […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

How do you deal with unresolved childhood trauma? How do you set boundaries with the grandparents? Doug answers these questions and more. Listener questions and comments: Kyle – My parents are on the verge of divorce. How much should I stay out of it when they try to involve me? (24:56) Deedee – What if […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

How do you heal a broken heart? How do you deal with unresolved childhood trauma? Doug answers these questions and more. Listener questions and comments: Christine – I am reading a story of a woman in the Nazi camps who forgave the Nazis for what they did to her. it was so inspiring and reminded […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Dr. Beth Plachetka joins Doug to discuss the intersection of faith and good mental health. Listener questions and comments: Adriana – My husband has acute psychosis and he is really unstable. How can I help him? (7:14) Suzie – I was recently diagnosed with depression and I want thoughts on medication. (33:53) Resources: Dr. Beth […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Doug goes to the mailbag. One listener disagrees with Doug’s advice and another listener’s husband told her he loves her but wants a divorce. Listener questions and comments: Jane – In 2016 I was divorced. My husband was in a pervious Catholic marriage. Is it ok for me to go to communion? (34:00) Nancy – […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Dr. Ed Sri and his wife Beth join Doug to discuss their book – The Good, the Messy, and the Beautiful: The Joys and Struggles of Real Married Life. Listener questions and comments: John – I have a porn addiction that my wife found out about and it led her to discovering inappropriate messages and […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Doug unpacks marriage as a school of love Listener questions and comments: Allison – I have two children under three and I stay at home. I am wondering what is fair to ask of my husband when he gets home? (19:49) Gabriela – My husband and I went to a therapist and have started spending […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more