Kevin Burke joins Doug to discuss the abortiontrauma suffered by the baby’s father. Listener questions and comments: Mary – My husband found out that a previous girlfriend he was sleeping with had an abortion. He brought it up to me after we got married. He doesn’t really talk it about it. What should I do? […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/3db2478e-d22d-409e-aa74-b3f40003a5a8/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Peter and Theresa Martin join Doug to discuss The Wojtyla Community and Institute. Plus: Day 9 of the novena to Mary, Mother of Fairest Love. Listener questions and comments: Denise – I’m dating my boyfriend and we’re both Catholic. But he’s following his ex on Instagram. It makes me uncomfortable, but he said they are […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/22737d5d-3f08-4f15-bfb9-b3f100105370/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Drs. Michael and Catherine Pakaluk join Doug to discuss Catholic second marriages. Listener questions and comments: Steve – We are part of a second marriage retreat and we help with second marriage prep. (23:05) Joanna – I read Catherine’s book and I love it! (25:07) Linda – My boyfriend and I both lost our spouses […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/43a63e9e-2cc7-4212-9b9b-b3f0000bdf6c/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Mike and Alicia Hernon join Doug to share lessons learned from 10 years of working with couples and families. Listener questions and comments: Fred – God doesn’t make defective people. He makes different people. (37:45) Resources: Mike & Alicia Heron https://messyfamilyproject.org/ https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/228a40b7-f7ac-45f7-aa73-b3ef0007ca92/audio.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSShttps://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/228a40b7-f7ac-45f7-aa73-b3ef0007ca92/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Dr. John Bergsma joins Doug to explore marriage and the book of Genesis. Listener questions and comments: Bill – Can you explain the part of Genesis that says ‘male and female he created them’? (22:04) Mario – Can you clarify what Myrrh represents? (26:57) Alex – How does the aspect of jealousy factor into the […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/9e79932c-3582-4250-9a99-b3ee00109ddc/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Doug addresses how past trauma, especially from military service, can shape marriage and relationships. Listeners share experiences with PTSD, loss, compassion, and the role of healing and forgiveness. Listener questions and comments: Angel – I was married to a sniper with PTSD who later died, and I am now engaged to a military general. Should […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/d98845c6-d0ad-407b-bfd2-b3ed000b9f4a/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Doug shares 12 ways to rekindle love in your marriage. Plus: Day 4 of the novena to Mary, Mother of Fairest Love. Listener questions and comments: Maggie – I have a son whose marriage is struggling. He and his wife have been together for 10 years and the wife recently went back to the work […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/24418d5d-c428-4df9-b241-b3ea0005d0d3/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Doug shares ways to show your spouse unconditional love. Plus: Day 3 of the novena to Mary, Mother of Fairest Love. Ways to show your spouse unconditional love You prioritize your spouse’s happiness External pressures do not shake your bond Forgiveness is always on the table Celebrate your spouse’s achievements They feel safe being vulnerable […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/081651de-71a0-4fb0-91f2-b3e90004ca09/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Doug continues to explore the idea of building a strong foundation of communication. Plus: Day 2 of the novena to Mary, Mother of Fairest Love. Listener questions and comments: Ron – I am the one in the relationship who tends to think my wife is doing bad things. I assume the worst. Would it be […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/fc7ba921-1863-450a-99cd-b3e8000643de/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Doug begins the novena to Mary, Mother of Fairest love. He also shares how to build a strong foundation of communication in your marriage. Communication techniques Active listening Mindful messaging Taking turns Use “I” statements https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/58a0041d-c2f9-4764-9b05-b3e70007370b/audio.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSShttps://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/58a0041d-c2f9-4764-9b05-b3e70007370b/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Katie Hinderer joins Doug to discuss the Novena to Mary Mother of Fairest Love. Doug also explores the beauty of marriage and those things that can rob us of true joy. Listener questions and comments: Elyse – What is my responsibility in my daughter’s non-Catholic wedding? (39:49) Vinnie – What do you do when you […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/35a12a71-0dbd-4b8a-a1e7-b3e60006a200/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Doug shares the impact of alcohol on marriage. Plus: What should you do if your daughter wants to bring her girlfriend home for the weekend? Doug answers this question and more. Listener questions and comments: Mark – I’m 82 years old, and I’ve been married for 50 years. I’m very religious and my wife ridicules […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/31518b4f-4d09-42cd-9fcf-b3e3000275cf/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more