Fr. Carter Griffin joins Doug to discuss his book Forming Families, Forming Saints. Together, they explore how human and spiritual formation help cultivate virtue and shape families into communities of faith, fostering the growth of future saints. Listener questions and comments: Len – I just bought the book! Lots of wisdom. I will order 8 […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/78cc1aff-b0a0-4443-af97-b45e01832602/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Mike and Alicia Hernon from the Messy Family Project join Doug discussing how to handle the chaos of family life. Listener questions and comments: Cindy – My boyfriend and I have been dating for a year and we are talking about money. My concern is that he isn’t 100% open to support me. Should it […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/049e5e26-b096-4ee4-93d4-b45d0183666b/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Doug discusses how cognitive distortions can harm marriage. Listener questions and comments: Teresa – I have been married for 36 years and after living with this for so long we had to get different living situations. (19:24) 11 Cognitive distortions Filtering Discounting the positive Over generalization Jumping to conclusions Catastrophizing Personalization Fallacies The blame game […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/9e2fdc69-60dd-42fc-a38e-b45c017dd79c/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

What should you do if your spouse always says no to marital intimacy? What if there is conflict about abstaining from intimacy to avoid sin? Doug goes to the mailbag, answering these questions and more. Listener questions and Comments: Ray – I am seeing the biggest hindrance in marriage being unrealistic expectations. (21:57) https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/b2f0f25e-977c-4bb0-bcc0-b459015e5b77/audio.mp3Podcast: Play […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/b2f0f25e-977c-4bb0-bcc0-b459015e5b77/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

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