Doug begins a two-part series on the 4 tactics the devil uses to destroy marriages. Listener questions and comments: Mary – My husband is considering divorce after an affair, saying the other woman gives him “a feeling” he can’t explain. Our hearing is Friday, and I’ve asked him to pause and reconsider, but he’s unsure […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Mary Bruno joins Doug to discuss her book, Twelve Stripes Deep: How Infertility & Other Suffering Delivered My Greatest Joys. Resources: Mary Bruno https://marygbruno.com/ NaPro Technology https://naprotechnology.com/ FAbM Base https://fabmbase.org Twelve Stripes Deep: How Infertility & Other Suffering Delivered My Greatest Joys https://bit.ly/47vFyPP Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Dr. Pamela Patnode joins Doug to discuss her book, Beyond Burnout: Learning Balance from the Rule of St. Benedict. They define burnout, discuss the impact of burnout on marriage and share practical solutions. Listener questions and comments: Simon – I struggle with procrastination and when I try to put it off it will make it […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Monica Hinderer joins Doug to continue their conversation about how children impact marriage, focusing on how busy moms can maintain a prayer life while still focusing on raising their children. Steve – My son is getting married to his live-in protestant girlfriend and they are not getting married in the Church. Her mother is also […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Doug shares tips for what to do if your wife refuses to forgive you. He also discusses how faith filled marriages produce the happiest couples. Listener questions and comments: Lucy – We have been married for 5 years but we don’t have children. It gets depressing during the holidays. (3:39) Marie – My ex-husband says […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Doug talks about a senior citizen with cancer using contraception. AND could a relationship between a devout churchgoer and lukewarm believer stand a chance? Listener questions and comments: Mary-Worries about radiation spread in regards to condom use for senior citizen (7:22) Mark-Clarifies about condom use for senior citizen with cancer in regards to bodily fluid […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Doug discusses the challenges and suffering that can arise in marriage, emphasizing the importance of redemptive suffering and the need to find meaning and purpose in our suffering rather than waste it. Listener questions and comments: Leslie – My husband died of cancer and we didn’t end on a good note. I wonder if he […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Is it possible for a young bride to be happy in serving her husband? Today, Doug shares advice from Alice Von Hildebrand in her book By Love Refined. Listener question and comments: Jean – My son sent me a no-contact text. How do I respond? (4:07) Irene – I’m in a no-contact situation with two […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Monica Hinderer joins Doug to discuss how children impact a marriage. They discuss relationship challenges including the effect on intimacy, finances and identity shifts. Listener questions and comments: Pete – Having kids gave me a reason to work harder. It was the proudest moment of my life. Having people around to support you is helpful. […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Steve O’Conner joins Doug to discuss how we can fight pornography use. Listener questions and comments: Mary – From the girlfriend’s side of things what were some things she did to help with your relapse. What were the things that helped him heal before they got married. (21:14) Resources: Catholics Fight Porn https://www.catholicsfightporn.com/ Magdala Ministries […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Doug discusses what is and is not permissible in the bedroom. He also shares tips for those who feel like giving up on their marriage. Listener question and comments: Matthew – I don’t condone coercion but I don’t think it should be kept from the other. I wonder if there is a traditional teaching that […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Mary Bowen joins Doug to give an update on her lawsuit against the Texas no fault divorce law. Listener questions and comments: Ronnie – My parents got a divorce when I was in my 30s and it hurt me. (17:05) Patrick – When you go through divorce, you feel like a criminal. I went through […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more