Dr. Bobby Jakucs joins Doug to discuss insomnia and nightmares and their impact on marriage. Listener questions and comments: Monique – I have long days starting at 2 AM and ending at 9 PM so I have a lack of sleep. Is there anything I can do because I am burned out. (11:50) Dave – […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Doug unpacks a case study of an impossible marriage redeemed. In his story, the wife is shocked to learn that her husband was having an affair with a “friend”. Doug also responds to an email from a man whose wife refuses forgiveness and respect. PLUS: The Friday Rant! Listener questions and comments: Jane – One […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

How can pornography destroy a marriage? Should a couple get married in the Church after an 11-year civil marriage? What should you do if your wife is withholding forgiveness? Doug goes to the mailbag answering these questions and more. Listener questions and comments: John – I have been married for several years and my wife […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Special guest Bishop Michael Burbidge joins Doug to discuss his pastoral letter,The Divine Physician and a Christian Approach to Mental Health and Wellbeing. Listener questions and comments: Deedee – I have been in a state of spiritual complacency. Is this a spiritual or mental issue? (37:08) Resources: The Divine Physician and a Christian Approach to […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Dann and Roxane Aungst join Doug. Roxane discusses her reality during the 25 years of Dann’s sexual addiction. Listener questions and comments: Maria – How do you look at your wife now? How did you overcome these emotions after such a long addiction? (22:43) Susan – Listening to this is very difficult. My daughter’s husband […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Doug shares three tips from St. Bernard on gaining wisdom and explores how to apply them to our marriages today. Listener questions and comments: Brian – Somebody came into my life briefly and because of my life issues they left. How do I move on or get them back? (21:52) Jessica – I don’t like […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Doug discusses why you won’t find Eden here on earth and also tackles emails from couples who are struggling in their marriages. Listener questions and comments: Richard – We have been married for 16 years but every time we go to put the sheets on the bed we end in a fight. (21:19) Alex – […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Dr. Chris Ebberwein joins Doug to discuss his book,The Cana Rosary: A Couple’s Prayer. Resources: The Cana Rosary: A Couple’s Prayer https://www.amazon.com/Cana-Rosary-Couples-Prayer/dp/1502392232 Marriage Unhindered https://www.marriageunhindered.com/ Happy Marriage for Life https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/ Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Mark Swartzberg joins Doug to discuss his conversion to the Catholic Church, family life, and his journey to Relevant Radio. Listener questions and comments: • Brian – What are the specifics on the validity of the marriage and the sacramentality of marrying a non-Catholic? (40:28) Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Are you a victim of a no-fault divorce? Today, Mary Bowen joins Doug to discuss her efforts to overturn Texas’s no-fault divorce law. Listener questions and comments: Patrick – I went through a no-fault divorce, and my wife threatened to say ‘cruel and unusual punishment,’ which means she is mean to me. (23:37) Karen – […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Doug shares the top reasons why people get divorced and gives to ultimate advice to not just avoid divorce, but to have a great marriage. Listener questions and comments: Ellie – Do you have any tips for when we’re struggling with something but don’t communicate it because we’re worried it might seem irrational or unfair […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more