Doug is joined by Mike and Alicia Hernon to discuss their ministry, the Messy Family Project. They discuss how to strengthen marriages and imporve family life especially when life seems messy.    https://messyfamilyproject.org/ https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/fb4b8461-db4b-4f69-9595-b1e1000f06f6/audio.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSShttps://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/fb4b8461-db4b-4f69-9595-b1e1000f06f6/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Doug shares a case study from Impossible Marriages Redeemed by Leila Miller. What do you do when you have a toxic family member influencing the family? In what cases is separation helpful? Doug Answers these questions and more. Plus: The Friday afternoon rant! https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/7c6a4265-3461-49d4-b3cf-b1dc0183dc34/audio.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSShttps://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/7c6a4265-3461-49d4-b3cf-b1dc0183dc34/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Monica Hinderer joins Doug to continue their discussion on how to talk to kids about sex. They unpack the negative consequences of casual sex, and encourage parents to emphasize the positives of sexuality in an age appropriate way. https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/85c89b7a-8a4f-43bc-bc3a-b1db017f4e1f/audio.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSShttps://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/85c89b7a-8a4f-43bc-bc3a-b1db017f4e1f/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Doug shares a letter from Alice Von Hildebrand. In this letter, Alice urges her friend to eliminate the distractions that get in the way of focusing on her spouse. Doug discusses the benefits of marriage counseling; what it is and isn’t. https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/d55a1a13-aa98-42f4-b29c-b1da01806e6a/audio.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSShttps://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/d55a1a13-aa98-42f4-b29c-b1da01806e6a/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Dann Aungst joins Doug discussing the epidemic of pornography and how to overcome the effects of pornography in marriage.   Road to Purity https://roadtopurity.com/   https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/7f331fa6-ee3a-4844-b70e-b1d90181614d/audio.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSShttps://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/7f331fa6-ee3a-4844-b70e-b1d90181614d/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Fr. Ramil Fajardo joins Doug from the Marriage Tribunal of the Archdiocese of Chicago to discuss declarations of nullity in the Church. They unpack the formal process, lack of form, and speak to the power of proper marriage preparation. https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/3f92e3bc-89a1-45d6-9990-b1d801832995/audio.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSShttps://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/3f92e3bc-89a1-45d6-9990-b1d801832995/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Doug Discusses the harm emotional affairs cause in marriage and shares how spouses can heal from them. He unpacks 8 ideas that will protect your marriage from divorce. Plus: The Friday Afternoon Rant! https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/7a1ba9ed-c995-484e-aa99-b1d50189ebb2/audio.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSShttps://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/7a1ba9ed-c995-484e-aa99-b1d50189ebb2/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

How early is too early to discuss human sexuality with you kids? How should you prepare them for the things they might accidentally be exposed to? Monica Hinderer joins Doug to discuss this.  https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/8993f06b-dbbe-4abc-a169-b1d40186fe01/audio.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSShttps://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/8993f06b-dbbe-4abc-a169-b1d40186fe01/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

What happens when a seemingly perfect marriage ends in divorce? Doug shares a case study from Impossible Marriages Redeemed by Leila Miller, discussing the impact of selfishness on a marriage, and how daily prayer can save your marriage. He also continues his commentary on the 5:1 ratio you need to practice to keep love alive. […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/14bf1491-52d8-42ed-97f6-b1d3018007e4/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Doug unpacks a letter from Alice Von Hildebrand and gives his thoughts on building a loving, lasting marriage. He shares the 5:1 ratio you need to practice to keep love alive. Doug also tackles listener questions on prenuptial agreements, finances in marriage, and gives his advice on what to do when the intimacy in marriage […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/bf0c791f-cfcd-48d3-abdd-b1d201875e51/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Catholic therapist Greg Schutte joins Doug to discuss the link between the sacraments of matrimony, and the Eucharist – the source and summit of our Faith.   Eucharistic Marriage https://www.eucharisticmarriage.org/ https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/4e15603e-f7f5-4c08-b43f-b1d10182632f/audio.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSShttps://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/4e15603e-f7f5-4c08-b43f-b1d10182632f/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

How can a man get to know his wife better? From knowing your wife’s love language to knowing her stress triggers, Doug shares 17 things every man should know about his wife. Plus – The Friday Rant! https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/369b701b-ac1e-414a-824b-b1ce018161de/audio.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSShttps://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/369b701b-ac1e-414a-824b-b1ce018161de/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more