Doug goes to the mail bag. How do you deal with the suicide of a family member? If you or a loved one is struggling with suicidal thoughts, call or text 988 for help. Listener question and comments: John – When someone dies by suicide, family should not blame themselves. There is always help, and […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/09fc1212-bad5-4792-8019-b3da0008dfb6/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

When you got married, how much time did you spend discerning God’s will for you? Today on Marriage Unhindered, Elizabeth Busby joins Doug to discuss marriage discernment. Listener questions and comments: Bill – Do dating rules apply to all ages? (15:30) Julie – I have a son who is going to be 22 and he […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/b94442e4-7f87-4379-a0f2-b3d900047023/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Doug explores how lying affects marriages, how to respond, and ways to foster honesty. Listeners share personal experiences, including insights from a recovered liar and the impact of dementia on a spouse’s truthfulness. Listener questions and comments: Junior – I am a reformed liar and want to share my perspective. Confession helped me realize you […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/7b28b22c-bb6a-4393-aa33-b3d80013166e/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Doug dives into the mailbag to address what to do when a husband is sexting another woman and how couples can navigate fear and conflict around having children. He also tackles communication breakdowns and how to help loved ones facing marital abuse. Listener questions and comments: Addison – We have been married nine years and […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/e1a05b13-ee4f-480b-b2f2-b3d500057d9a/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Doug continues to unpack 13 things marriage therapists wish couples knew before they got married. Listener questions and comments: Don – My wife has told me that I’ve become jaded because of the gross work I do as a paramedic. I feel like I can’t share that stuff with my wife because she shouldn’t be […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/8ec3a70a-be7c-454d-b109-b3d40002c8e8/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Doug shares the inspiring story of a couple who got back together after their annulment. He emphasizes the importance of seeking a profound encounter with God, as well as finding a skilled therapist. Reconciling takes courage, faith, and trust in God that He will make all things new. Listener questions and comments: Theresa – My […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/228b5116-bdb5-47dc-9f28-b3d201257294/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Doug shares 5 things marriage therapists wish couples knew before they got married. Listener questions and comments: Sarah – How do I build trust with my fiancé after we had something happen that broke it. (3:46) Resources: Catholic Therapists https://catholictherapists.com/ Catholic Psychotherapy https://catholicpsychotherapy.org/ Hold Me Tight https://www.amazon.com/Hold-Me-Tight-Conversations-Lifetime/dp/031611300X Things therapists wish you knew Marriage isn’t a […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/df1e23a8-2cda-4670-a892-b3d200033913/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Have you suffered a traumatic event in your life or more specifically your marriage? Today on Marriage Unhindered, Dr. Joyce Mikal-Flynn joins Doug to discuss growing through trauma. Listener questions and comments: Mary – After suffering physical traumatic injuries how do you deal with doctors who trivialized and dismiss what happened to you? (23:53) Monica […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/8a46daad-9492-43eb-ba8b-b3d100058467/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Doug shares the importance of establishing a strong emotional connection in marriage. PLUS: The Friday rant! Listener questions and comments: Mary – Contraception gets in between a husband and a wife. (8:36) Anita – Everything you are saying are things I’ve said to my husband. I feel like I’ve been so distant. (22:43) Lorraine – […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/20cba414-afdd-43f9-8278-b3ce0006addf/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Why do break ups happen? How do you live with a hoarder? Can AI improve your marriage? Doug goes to the mailbag answering these questions and more. Listener questions and comments: Christine – I want to give you a solution: A friend of mine said that they made a very small area and her husband […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/cf0d6cb0-e447-46a0-adee-b3cd000704e5/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Doug shares a case study fromImpossible Marriages Redeemedby Leila Miller. When getting married, the wife’s backup plan was divorce. After years of arguing and the husband’s alcohol abuse, hope seemed grim. Listener questions and comments: Ted – My wife filed for divorce about a month ago and I am wondering how to keep her here […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/09954f76-f66b-4b96-a7c3-b3cc000c4eef/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Doug shares 6 New Year’s resolutions to help marriages thrive. He also gives rules for how to limit your teens social media use and screen time. Listener questions and comments: Tracey – My daughter took my granddaughter’s car. They think she was drunk driving but she was not and now my granddaughter is angry and […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/26051b51-8a06-495c-b894-b3cb00037914/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more