Steve O’Conner joins Doug to discuss how we can fight pornography use. Listener questions and comments: Mary – From the girlfriend’s side of things what were some things she did to help with your relapse. What were the things that helped him heal before they got married. (21:14) Resources: Catholics Fight Porn https://www.catholicsfightporn.com/ Magdala Ministries […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Doug discusses what is and is not permissible in the bedroom. He also shares tips for those who feel like giving up on their marriage. Listener question and comments: Matthew – I don’t condone coercion but I don’t think it should be kept from the other. I wonder if there is a traditional teaching that […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Mary Bowen joins Doug to give an update on her lawsuit against the Texas no fault divorce law. Listener questions and comments: Ronnie – My parents got a divorce when I was in my 30s and it hurt me. (17:05) Patrick – When you go through divorce, you feel like a criminal. I went through […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Doug shares how to handle the challenges when and elderly parent moves in with you. Listener questions and comments: Matt – I have been married for 20 years. I have a continued pattern of not telling the truth. My wife has had enough. What should I do? (6:22) Addison – We moved in with my […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Monica Hinderer joins Doug to discuss toxic empathy. They also discuss questions on marital infidelity, and healing past wounds. Listener questions and comments: Juan – I have been married for 15 years and my wife thinks I’m cheating. (4:04) Joe – Does marriage counseling help heal past wounds such as infidelity? (18:37) Don – I’ve […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Bear Woznick joins Doug to discuss his two books; 12 Rules for Manliness, and Men of Grit and Grace. Listener questions and comments: John – I have family history of the cowboy code! (36:28) Resources: School of Manliness https://www.bearschoolofmanliness.com/ Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Sam Hodges joins Doug to discuss grief. They explore practical ways to support someone who is grieving, how people process grief differently, and what grief can look like in marriage and everyday life. They also take listener calls from people sharing their own experiences with grief. Listener questions and comments: Sophie – My husband is […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Doug shares the number one rule in dating and discusses questions that must be answered to really get to know someone well. Listener questions and comments: Leslie – My husband died on April 2nd and we didn’t end on a good note and I don’t have closure. (12:17) Ray – I have noticed that girls […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Doug talks with his daughter Emily about seeing the beatification of Bishop Sheen in person. Doug also covers a few listener emails before getting into dating advice, including conversion to Catholicism within a marriage, jealousy in relationships, and navigating purity while dating. Listener Questions and Comments: Matt -Should I pursue conversion to Catholicism at the […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Monica and Doug discuss postpartum depression and psychosis, what can be done to treat them, and how to equip children who hear about these difficult cases. Listener questions and comments: Celeste: I experienced psychosis two years ago and struggled with a split personality. (11:20) Rose: I experienced postpartum depression and want to share my happy […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Are you married to someone struggling with an addiction that is damaging your marriage? Doug welcomes Scott Weeman, founder of Catholics in Recovery, to explore the roots of addiction and how people can begin the path toward healing and freedom. Listener questions and comments: Charlie – I have been in Al-Anon and found a “Letter […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Doug discusses several marriage topics including: complaining, where to find a good husband, and female breadwinners. He also shares several quotes to strengthen marriage. Listener questions and comments: Robert – My wife and I have been married for 20 years and I have a problem where I lie about small things. (11:18) Jade – I […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more