Doug shares 10 practical habits that can help couples build a happy and successful marriage. The conversation also touches on infidelity, hoarding, forgiveness, and mental health struggles that can impact relationships. Resources:https://internationalforgiveness.com/https://www.internationalhoardingalliance.org/ https://www.nami.org/ https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/2d8020ea-0ae5-441f-a163-b457017fa61c/audio.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSShttps://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/2d8020ea-0ae5-441f-a163-b457017fa61c/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Doug looks at the marriage of Al and Lisa Robertson fromDuck Dynasty and their journey through infidelity and reconciliation. Listeners also share stories of addiction, emotional affairs, and fighting to save a sacramental marriage. Listener questions and comments: Ron – How should I guide my son after his arrest for drug-related charges? Al – My […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/9e31971d-6ce1-492f-941c-b456017ee89c/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Doug discusses forgiveness. He also shares how to make the perfect apology and give the perfect compliment. Listener questions and comments: Deedee – I like the idea of being specific with compliments. It shouldn’t be just in marriage but all your friendships. (38:56) Jeff – What you just went through and outlined for couples, could […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/f13547b3-5a23-4b4f-96bc-b451017e3865/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

What should you do if your Mother’s Day was a bust? What should you do if after 35 years there is no love left and you wish you had never married your husband? Doug goes to the mailbag answering these questions and more. Listener question and comments: Chris – My wife says I don’t speak […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/586b19fd-a293-4479-b7db-b4500182261c/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Are you in a difficult marriage? Are the people around you encouraging you to get a divorce? Today, Leila Miller joins Doug to discuss fidelity to your marriage vows even when it’s difficult. Listener questions and comments: Joe – I have a friend who is considering annulment. What should I say to him? (19:11) Vinnie […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/592ded52-4848-4522-849c-b44f017feb29/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

April Readlinger, Executive Director of Cana Vox joins Doug to discussCourageous Conversations: Tips for Talking to Kids About Sexual Identity and Attraction. Listener questions and comments: Joseph – My daughter thinks she’s a boy. She is 27. (46:00) Resources: Cana Vox https://canavox.com/ Courageous Conversations: Tips for Talking to Kids About Sexual Identity and Attraction https://www.amazon.com/Courageous-Conversations-Identity-Attraction-Parenting/dp/B0FGZG5H5P […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/435e10f6-b11d-4668-b8af-b44e017eed63/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Doug finishes discussing Ephesians 5:25. He also discusses gratitude and forgiveness. Listener questions and comments: Michelle – My daughter died a few years ago from cancer. My husband has treated me terribly since she died. He’s even called girlfriends from high school. It’s hard to live like this. What am I to do? I need […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/198471aa-c330-4f02-8675-b44b017f9421/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Doug continues his discussion on suffering in marriage. He also talks about St. Paul’s letter to the Ephesians and a husband’s obligation to love his wife as Christ loved the Church. Listener questions and comments: Rocky – Is there a resource for mothers who are dealing with stress? We have kids ages 2-6. (20:25) Nick […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/b3c323fe-ed6d-40a6-be82-b44a0182e24f/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Emily Jaminet joins Doug to discuss enthroning our homes to the Sacred Heart. Listener questions and comments: Mary – I would like to share the power of the First Friday Devotion and how it’s been influential in my faith. (32:17) Resources: Image of the Sacred Heart of Jesus by Pompeo Batoni https://relevantradio.store/products/sacredheart Home Enthronement to […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/d249b2a1-ce52-45f9-88d1-b44901805a7f/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Are you divorced and dealing the painful aftermath? Carolyn Klicka joins Doug to discuss Abounding Joy Ministry and healing after divorce. Patty – I was divorced and I feel like the Church hasn’t helped divorcees who feel stuck by these processes. It’s given me PTSD. (28:10) Walt – I have an aunt who married a […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/5de3be09-69fb-40bb-9043-b44801864939/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Damon Owens joins Doug for a conversation about the growing crisis facing marriage in today’s society and culture. Together, they discuss the importance of strengthening Catholic marriages by forming and supporting spouses as they navigate the daily challenges of married life. Joanna – Is it wrong to tell my kids that I hope they marry […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/3c68959f-f92e-4c37-9f23-b44701823905/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Kathleen Beckman joins Doug for a conversation about the demonic influence in the family as she also talks about her book, “A Family Guide to Spiritual Warfare”. Walt-If belief in Universal Salvation leads to demonic influence (38:37) Anne-Is married to a Hindu and is wondering if that could lead to evil spirits (42:35) Sources: https://kathleenbeckman.com/ […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/76e598f6-fa26-4b77-b139-b4450001c351/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more