What can Mary’s Assumption into heaven teach us about marriage? Doug shares how sacramental marriage is a preparation for perfect union with God in heaven which Our Lady now enjoys. PLUS: A celebration of everything that is good about marriage. Listener questions and comments: Ray – Let’s say you have a spouse and you were […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Doug unpacks the dangers of screens and the impact of smart phones on child development. He shares a study that reveals the extent of smartphones’ damage on brains, responsibility and self-control. Doug also gives tips for putting together a family mission statement on how phones and other screens should be used in the home. Listener […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Anastasia Northrop joins Doug to discuss the importance of preparing for marriage while you are single. They share the importance of prayer and living in the present moment while being open to the vocation of marriage. Listener questions and comments: Cathy – After on and off online dating, I finally found the one. (36:46) Andrew […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Fr. Joe Hinderer joins Doug sharing highlights from his recent ordination to the priesthood. Doug also shares advice for those who are married to an emotionally challenged spouse. Listener questions and comments: John – I have been married for 30 years. My wife and I are at emotional odds. (39:27) Linda – What do I […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Dr. Mario Sacasa joins Doug to share tips for how to date well. They discuss the proper age for children to start dating, and how to instill virtue in your children so they can exercise the virtue when the time comes for them to date. Listener questions and comments: Mary – I have a 17-year-old […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Doug continues exploring what we can learn from mentally strong people by focusing on how their mindset and habits can transform the way we respond to hardship, especially in marriage and family relationships. Listener questions and comments: Maria – My daughter cut me off almost four years ago. What should I do? (11:00) Resources: Monica […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

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 […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... 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 […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... 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 […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... 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 […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... 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 […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... 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 […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more