Doug reflects on what we can learn from mentally strong people and how their habits can strengthen our marriages. He also responds to listeners facing deep family struggles, from broken communication with adult children to navigating separation and betrayal in marriage. Listener questions and comments: Juan – My daughter got married 5 years ago and […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/5477711a-e7e7-4fea-8043-b332000f51df/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Doug discusses how our attachment styles shape our marriages and how the desire for connection can sometimes leave us feeling lonelier when those needs go unmet. He explains how the way we were raised influences how we love and impacts our relationship with our spouse. Listener questions and comments: Jane – My daughter and her […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/2dca179d-9e68-48d2-98a7-b3300184c31c/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Doug tackles the details of a marriage pulled from the brink of divorce. What happened and what did they do to fix it? Listener questions and comments: Matthew – I called in April, my wife and I were having fertility issues, and it was effecting our marriage. After a devotion to Mary, we have finally […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/7931408a-d853-43bc-a3cf-b32f0183cd07/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Doug unpacks 10 ways you know you have found the one. Doug also shares common misconceptions and practical steps to understand if the person you are dating is the right person to spend the rest of your life with. PLUS: The Friday rant! Resources: Marriage Unhindered https://www.marriageunhindered.com/ Rekindled Hearts Marriage Bundle https://relevantradio.store/collections/books/products/marriage-bundle Happy Marriage for […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/fd287818-eea1-433e-b23a-b32c017fcc9f/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Monica Joins Doug to discuss how to deal with pesky teens. It’s a tough time for the teen and the parent so meet them where they are and remember to take a deep breath or two. Listener questions and comments: Lynda – When I was raising children, I started having a family meeting and gave […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/15ee6009-0b7e-4449-b1cb-b32b01889964/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Doug explains how forgiveness is an act of the intellect and will regardless of how you may feel. He shares how boundaries are a vital part of forgiveness and aid in the healing process. Forgiveness is like cleaning a wound and establishing boundaries is like keeping infection away. Doug also gives advice on a number […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/407ae9ec-06a4-4681-9de4-b329017fb41d/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Doug takes a deep dive into practicing forgiveness. He outlines the process for forgiveness sharing that forgiveness is not optional but a command from God in the Our Father. Listener question Al – I disagree with you. If someone breaks into my house, I forgive you. If it comes to murder, I think its delusional […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/5b36016e-67b5-4757-a7af-b3280180c838/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Doug goes to the Mailbag. Is it considered an emotional affair if you haven’t had contact with the person and it is more of a fantasy? Should you tell your spouse about it? Should you marry someone who does not want to have children? Doug gives advice on these questions and more. PLUS: The Friday […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/76fb689b-fbb3-4b81-9846-b32501802a51/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Listener questions and comments: Norma – I have a 2-year-old grandson who kicks me a lot. What should I do to stop this? Time outs don’t work. (19:18) Michelle – I don’t agree with them on authoritative parents. My dad was a battalion fire chief (25:40) Thomas – In 1 Timothy it elaborates that parents […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/fc0ad7b9-1116-4783-9735-b32401819c93/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Doug goes to the mail bag to answer questions regarding a clearly narcissistic husband. Can he demand intimacy? Also, Doug addresses how to navigate intimacy for older couples. Listener questions and comments: Mary – I was in a narcissistic marriage and to me this email gives me the impression that there is abuse and it […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/85e8e9ee-0255-49d4-a511-b3230181d3f8/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Jonathan Marcotte joins Doug discussing the impact of childhood attachment wounds in a marriage. Listener questions and comments: John – I have an anxiety disorder that upsets my wife and it causes tension in our marriage. What advice do you have that can help us? (24:09) Maria – Sometimes my husband makes comments that can […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/8365ffb9-edb4-4351-8b7d-b3220181b11a/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Conflict in Marriage is unavoidable. So how should you respond? Doug shares ten key behaviors that emotionally mature spouses demonstrate when they’ve been hurt. Listener questions and comments: Tina – How can I rebuild my relationship with my husband after a conflict that’s left him emotionally unavailable? (8:22) Toni – People often say homemakers aren’t […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/83dd0661-06c0-4190-be1d-b3210187084b/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more