Doug unpacks a case study from Impossible Marriages Redeemed by Leila Miller. Overcome by grief from her sister’s death, the wife in this story decided to file for divorce. After her husband’s remarriage, and much prayer. the couple ultimately reconciled. Doug discusses how big emotions can lead to bad decisions and that the secret to […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Doug discusses how marriage is affected when the wife is the primary breadwinner. Callers weigh in with their perspectives and experience. Doug shares the pros and cons when the wife is the primary breadwinner Listener questions and comments: Mike – My wife has made more money for the last 40 years. Why would that be […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Doug shares possible reasons why a husband has no interest in intimacy, how a wife can overcome procrastination, and what to do if your husband is a party animal. Doug unpacks the value of suffering and shares how it can unite us with the love of Christ. Listener questions and comments: Frank – I’m not […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Doug shares first date red flags, his list of what to avoid, and what to look for on a first date. PLUS: The Friday Rant! First date red flags: arriving late, using the phone too much, high jacking the conversation, talking about your ex, debating everything, being overly touchy, expecting intimacy, complaining about everything, and […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Monica Hinderer joins Doug discussing how to make sure your children know you love them. They share the importance of affirmation, setting boundaries, and being honest and authentic. Doug tackles a listener email in which a mom asks if it is OK for her daughter to go on an overnight trip with her boyfriend’s family. […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Doug unpacks the qualities of a good husband. He stresses the importance of a wife’s primary place in her husband’s life, husbands being emotionally available, mutual love, and respect. Doug also unpacks the 5 intimacies in marriage. How do you honor your father and mother and still honor your wife and children? Doug answers this […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

On day two of National Marriage Week, Doug discusses the qualities of a good wife. From spending quality time with her husband to showing unwavering respect for her husband, Doug unpacks these qualities a man should hope for in a good wife. Listener questions and comments: Cooper – My wife was unfaithful so I filed […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Jim and Maureen Otremba join Doug to discuss Worldwide Marriage Day and contemporary difficulties in marriage. They unpack Colossians 3:12-17 and speak to God’s love for His people and to the heartfelt compassion we should have for our spouse. Listener questions and comments: Nick – I’ve been married for 20 years. My wife feels that […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Doug reads an email from a man who struggles with sexual addiction and wants to save his marriage. Doug shares the importance of divine intervention through confession, mortification, and prayers of deliverance. Doug shares a case study from Impossible Marriages Redeemed by Leila Miller. In this situation, the husband was living a double life and […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Monica Hinderer joins Doug to explore the dangers of raising children to be overly self-reliant. Self-reliance can be a good thing but sometimes becoming overly independent can lead to a lack of trust, and missed opportunities for growth. Doug and Monica discuss the spiritual dimension and how hyper independence can lead to a lack of […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Doug reviews ways to reconnect with your spouse. Today he shares the value of exploring various forms of intimacy. He unpacks the 5 forms of intimacy in marriage which are physical, emotional, intellectual, experiential and spiritual. Doug reads an email from a listener whose ex-boyfriend struggled with an alcohol addiction. After some time of sobriety, […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Doug goes to the mailbag and shares advice for a woman who is struggling because her husband is not sexually attracted to her. Doug details the destructive nature of pornography. Another email presents a husband who wants to take a break to pursue his meaning in life. Doug speaks to the importance of selfless love […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more