Doug takes calls from listeners facing difficult family and marriage situations, including divorce, a child marrying outside the faith, and helping a spouse who spirals into worst-case thinking. The conversation also touches on emotional affairs and second marriages outside the Church. Listener questions and comments: Brian – My brother was just served divorce papers and […]Read more

Doug welcomes Jason Craig to discuss the history of adolescence and how modern culture lost the idea of rites of passage for boys. They explore how families can reclaim the path that forms boys into strong, virtuous men. Listener questions and comments: Joe – As a 55-year-old man, I struggle with how feminism has shaped […]Read more

Doug explores how couples can face change, rebuild trust, and recommit to their marriage when relationships feel broken. With guest Greg Schutte, the conversation also looks at forgiveness, the Eucharist, and why some spouses resist change or struggle to remain faithful to their vows. Listener questions and comments: Michelle – My husband believes I am […]Read more

Doug explores how conspiracy theories can create division and distrust in marriage and how couples can stay grounded in truth. He also answers a question about dating again after the loss of a spouse. Listener questions and comments: Jo – I am a widow who began dating again, but the relationship ended when he began […]Read more

How do you deal with unresolved childhood trauma? How do you set boundaries with the grandparents? Doug answers these questions and more. Listener questions and comments: Kyle – My parents are on the verge of divorce. How much should I stay out of it when they try to involve me? (24:56) Deedee – What if […]Read more

How do you heal a broken heart? How do you deal with unresolved childhood trauma? Doug answers these questions and more. Listener questions and comments: Christine – I am reading a story of a woman in the Nazi camps who forgave the Nazis for what they did to her. it was so inspiring and reminded […]Read more

Dr. Beth Plachetka joins Doug to discuss the intersection of faith and good mental health. Listener questions and comments: Adriana – My husband has acute psychosis and he is really unstable. How can I help him? (7:14) Suzie – I was recently diagnosed with depression and I want thoughts on medication. (33:53) Resources: Dr. Beth […]Read more

Doug goes to the mailbag. One listener disagrees with Doug’s advice and another listener’s husband told her he loves her but wants a divorce. Listener questions and comments: Jane – In 2016 I was divorced. My husband was in a pervious Catholic marriage. Is it ok for me to go to communion? (34:00) Nancy – […]Read more

Dr. Ed Sri and his wife Beth join Doug to discuss their book – The Good, the Messy, and the Beautiful: The Joys and Struggles of Real Married Life. Listener questions and comments: John – I have a porn addiction that my wife found out about and it led her to discovering inappropriate messages and […]Read more

Doug unpacks marriage as a school of love Listener questions and comments: Allison – I have two children under three and I stay at home. I am wondering what is fair to ask of my husband when he gets home? (19:49) Gabriela – My husband and I went to a therapist and have started spending […]Read more

Doug discusses codependency in Marriage. He defines codependency and shares the importance of healing yourself before you can heal your marriage, and that finding the right therapist is key in the healing process. Listener questions and comments: Lupe – I was in this situation and I got out…That girl needs to run! (22:41) Sharon – […]Read more

Doug continues his discussion of St. Paul’s letter to the Corinthians on the meaning of love Listener questions and comments: Andrea – My parents have marital problems and I feel like I am getting sucked in. I want to balance helping them without crossing the line into their relationship. (11:12) Jamie – I am a […]Read more