Author: Thomas Engesser

Power of Prayer in Marriage

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What happens when a seemingly perfect marriage ends in divorce? Doug shares a case study from Impossible Marriages Redeemed by Leila Miller, discussing the impact of selfishness on a marriage, and how daily prayer can save your marriage. He also continues his commentary on the 5:1 ratio you need to practice to keep love alive. […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Keeping Love Alive

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Doug unpacks a letter from Alice Von Hildebrand and gives his thoughts on building a loving, lasting marriage. He shares the 5:1 ratio you need to practice to keep love alive. Doug also tackles listener questions on prenuptial agreements, finances in marriage, and gives his advice on what to do when the intimacy in marriage […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Building a Eucharistic Marriage

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Catholic therapist Greg Schutte joins Doug to discuss the link between the sacraments of matrimony, and the Eucharist – the source and summit of our Faith.   Eucharistic Marriage https://www.eucharisticmarriage.org/ Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

God’s Plan for your Marriage

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Fr. Robert Altier joins Doug to discuss his book God’s Plan for your Marriage: An Exploration of Holy Matrimony from Genesis to the Wedding of the Lamb.   God’s Plan for your Marriage https://godsplanforyourmarriagebook.com/ Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

5 Phrases that can turn your marriage around

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Doug shares a case study from “Impossible” Marriages Redeemed by Leila Miller. He discusses what to do when your husband quits drinking but things get worse, and unpacks 5 phrases that can turn your marriage around.   “Impossible” Marriages Redeemed https://www.leilamiller.net/impossiblemarriagesredeemedpdf Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Gender Confusion (Part 3)

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Monica Hinderer joins Doug to tackle the difficult issue of gender confusion. They share what parents can do to protect their children and what to do if you have a child who is struggling with gender confusion. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Sadness in Marriage

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St. Thomas Aquinas refers to sadness as “pain of the soul,” and says that some sadness can actually lead to spiritual growth. Sadness can also lead to despair though. Doug shares how we can deal with sadness and gives practical tips for guarding against disharmony in marriage. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Gender Confusion Part 2

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Doug is joined by his daughter Monica Hinderer, LCPC to discuss gender confusion. What happens when your child is struggling to feel comfortable in their own skin? Doug and Monica look at a case study and unpack how underlying issues can lead to gender confusion. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Confession and Healing your Marriage

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Doug shares a story from Impossible Marriages Redeemed by Leila Miller, and discusses the healing power of confession in working to salvage marriages that seem hopeless. He talks about the evil of pornography use and how dangerous and addictive it is.   Resource Mentioned: Impossible Marriages Redeemed https://www.leilamiller.net/impossiblemarriagesredeemedpdf Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

How to Avoid Marrying the Wrong Person

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Doug shares marriage advice from Alice Von Hildebrand and unpacks ways to avoid marrying the wrong person. He discusses spiritual alignment and how differences in beliefs add stress to a relationship. Doug also answers an email from a young woman who is trying to avoid sexual intimacy before marriage.   Resources Mentioned:   Men, Women […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more