What should you do when “The Formula” doesn’t work? What should you do when your wife doesn’t do what you ask? Doug goes to the mailbag answering these questions and more. Listener questions and comments: Mike – What do you think about common law marriage? (16:11) Addison – I am struggling because my husband is […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Sociologist Dr. Brad Wilcox joins Doug to discuss the state of marriage in the U.S. Resources: Brad Wilcox https://ifstudies.org/about-us/brad-wilcox Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Do the problems in your marriage seem insurmountable? Today, Doug continues his discussion on discouragement and despair in marriage. Listener questions and comments: Alexander – How do I convince my wife to become Catholic? (3:05) Colby – I want to recommend that Alexander looks into the Byzantine rite of the Catholic Church. (16:47) David – […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Doug takes calls from listeners struggling with discouragement, resentment, and distance in long-term marriages. He offers guidance on staying faithful to your vows and finding hope when relationships feel strained. Plus, the Friday rant! Listener questions and comments: Jennifer – My marriage is in despair after 31 years, and my husband is distant and sleeping […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Is money causing stress in your marriage? Today, Doug is joined by Preston Allex to talk through practical ways to manage family finances. They cover why creating a family budget matters and how to support college-aged kids as they transition into independence. They also share the value of Catholic Legacy: Faithful planning for a peaceful […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Doug examines the 4 Horsemen of the Apocalypse and the damage they do to a marriage: criticism, contempt stonewalling and defensiveness. Listener questions and comments: Ray – Can you give the steps of what to do once you meet a girl? (16:37) Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

What should you do when your spouse won’t quit drinking? How do you pass on the faith to your children when your spouse is resistant? Listener questions and comments: Stephanie – My husband wants to stop drinking and my son doesn’t believe that he will. I’ve seen my son cry about this. My son has […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Nathan Bartel, founder of Cana Feast joins Doug to discuss things men need to know about their wives and the marital embrace. Listener questions and comments: Mary – What should a wife do if the wife is not wanting or willing to have sex so she is in the other bed room for days and […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Kathy Burkes and Fr. John McNamara join Doug to discuss Project Rachel and post abortion healing. Julia – So many people pushed me to get an abortion when I was 22 and I didn’t go through with it. I’m so glad I didn’t. (18:12) Walt – When we separate the word ‘mother’ from the term […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Doug unpacks a case study about a “stander” from Impossible Marriages Redeemed. A “stander” is a victim of divorce who chooses to continue to live a life faithful to their wedding vows. Listener questions and comments: Jeannie – We are called to faithfulness, not happiness. (20:40) Jennifer – Thank you for the ‘standers’ and for […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Should you get involved to help your parents’ marriage? What can you do if your reversion to the faith is causing more tension in the marriage? Doug answers these questions and more. Listener questions and comments: Hellen – My husband and I have been married for 42 years and the Holy Spirit finally got a […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Doug takes calls from listeners facing difficult family and marriage situations, including divorce, a child marrying outside the faith, and helping a spouse who spirals into worst-case thinking. The conversation also touches on emotional affairs and second marriages outside the Church. Listener questions and comments: Brian – My brother was just served divorce papers and […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more