What is the annulment process and how does it work?  Fr. Ramil Fajardo joins to discuss what justifies an annulment and what information the tribunal looks at when considering granting one. Also: what does sacrifice look like in a vocation and how can you live a more sacrificial life?   Podcast: Play in new window […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Greg Shutte joins Doug to discuss the blame game. How does the blame game affect your marriage? How can mercy and forgiveness fix the problem and what are practical ways to practice these virtues? Plus: Stump a therapist! Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Are you married to a selfish person and unsure what to do? Doug unpacks characteristics of selfishness which include: self-centered behavior, lack of empathy, and an unwillingness to compromise. Doug discusses the Christian perspective of selfishness, and offers practical tips for those who are married to a selfish person.   Resources:   Marriage Unhindered https://www.marriageunhindered.com/ […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Jim and Maureen Otremba join Doug to discuss the Banquet of Love program, an online 12-part course that helps you make practical connections between the Eucharist and your marriage. Jim and Maureen speak to the value of therapy and support for spouses in difficult marriages and share the importance of communication and forgiveness.   Resources: […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Doug talks about how to heal family tensions now that the election is over. He reads an email from a listener whose son refuses to come home for Thanksgiving because of the outcome of the election. Doug exhorts listeners to pray for peace, and avoid trying to change their spouse or loved ones. Callers share […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Are you attempting to blend families with a second marriage? Did you grow up in a blended family? Monica Hinderer LCPC, joins Doug to discuss the challenges in blending families and unpack 7 tips to help blended families. Callers weigh in and share their stories of the struggles and successes in a blended family. Podcast: […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Dann Aungst joins Doug to share ho parents can protect their children from exposure to pornography and what to do after exposure has happened. They discuss he value of teaching the Theology of the Body, and the importance of a strong prayer in combating the scourge of pornography.   Resources:   Road to Purity https://roadtopurity.com/ […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Danielle Bean joins Doug to discuss her book, Manual for Marriage. They unpack what the vocation of marriage truly is, what it means to fight fair, and how to overcome the everyday struggles in marriage.   Resources: Manual for Marriage https://tanbooks.com/products/books/manual-for-marriage/?srsltid=AfmBOopJxc5BTCRS1JSR4kSxcrW7AWSKae9k7xPJswh7FTrJzS8XMbr6   You are Enough https://shop.catholicsupply.com/you-are-enough.aspx?srsltid=AfmBOoqDTTHE3sRnDJfV6eB7h8WhpfmNwDFj1IaWmoo-mQJquZ-38VXl   Danielle’s website https://daniellebean.com/ Podcast: Play in new window […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Doug reads a letter by Alice Von Hildebrand from her book By Love Refined. In this letter, Alice gives advice on deepening friendships. Doug also unpacks things you should know if you decide to go to marriage therapy. He discusses the importance of gratitude and how it helps keep the focus on the positive.   […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Dr. Stephanie Kafie joins Doug Hinderer to discuss her book: Totally Yours: The Catholic Natural Family Planning Handbook. She details the benefits of Natural Family planning including: being open to life, strengthening marriages and growing in marital chastity.   Resources: Totally Yours: The Catholic Natural Family Planning Handbook https://www.amazon.com/Totally-Yours-Catholic-Planning-Handbook/dp/1068936606 Podcast: Play in new window | […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Monica Hinderer joins Doug to share ways to pass the faith on to your children. They discuss challenges of passing on the faith including a lack of love and lack of follow through. Doug and Monica discuss the spiritual joy that Pope Francis encourages to build a strong Catholic family life.   Resources:   Held […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

In this episode of Marriage Unhindered, Doug reads a letter from Alice Von Hildebrand in which she advises a young bride who is irritated by her husband’s behavior. Doug shares that little irritations in marriage don’t mean you have a bad marriage but that you married a human. Making a list of your spouse’s positives […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more