Is suffering a good thing? Doug explores the role of suffering in sanctifying marriages. He unpacks the value of redemptive suffering for the conversion of sinners and points to the importance of sharing in Christ’s cross to bring healing in our marriage. PLUS: The Friday Rant! Listener questions and comments: Stephanie – Do you have […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Monica Hinderer joins Doug to continue their discussion on what kids notice about adults without the adults being aware of it. They also address parent and child interaction related to early childhood struggles. Listener questions and comments: Gracie – I am a lactation consultant and want to clarify that cortisol is not passed through breast […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Doug continues his discussion on how to be happy in your marriage. He reviews what St. Thomas Aquinas said about happiness and shares the importance of exercising the 4 Cardinal virtues. Doug unpacks the scientific approach to happiness: mother nature does not care if you are happy; lasting happiness comes from happiness, not hacks; happiness […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Is it possible to be happy in a difficult marriage? Today Doug discusses how to be happy in your marriage. He shares wisdom from St. Thomas Aquinas and shares how living a virtuous life leads to happiness. Listener questions and comments: Joe – Is it possible for someone with borderline personality disorder to heal and […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Jim and Maureen Otremba join the show to discuss how couples could use the Easter Triduum to strengthen their marriages. They also talk about the importance of charity in marriages. And then they take questions about marriages. Listener questions: Sarah: I have a friend whose husband does not respect her. How can I respect her […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

In addition to respect, acceptance, trust, affection, and words of affirmation, Doug continues to unpack men’s emotional needs including intimate fulfillment, physical desire, honesty, security, prioritization, and support. PLUS: The Friday Rant! Listener questions and comments: Sarah – I’m single and I wanted to be married and have children. Why would God want me to […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Do your kids learn more about what you say or what you do? Today, Monica Hinderer joins Doug to discuss things kids notice about adults without the adults being aware of it. Listener questions and comments: Teresa – My son is 30 years old, but when he was 7 years old, I was fighting with […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Doug unpacks men’s emotional needs in relationships including respect, acceptance, trust, affection, and words of affirmation. Listener questions and comments: Edward – I think men’s emotional needs are fulfilled with physical intimacy. (9:30) Mary Alice – What do you do when your husband is bragging about you in public, but not at home. There’s verbal […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Doug shares a story from Impossible Marriages Redeemed by Leila Miller. After 20 years of her husband’s lies, infidelity and pornography addiction the wife in this case knew that divorce was not an option. While this wife wanted to run the other way, she realized that her husband needed healing and conversion. The husband committed […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Doug unpacks unrealistic expectations that can destroy your marriage. Whether you expect constant romance, to agree on everything, or have the same parenting style, Doug gives insight into the importance of healthy communication and the ability to be honest about your relationship. PLUS: The Friday Rant! Listener questions and comments: Martha – We’ve been married […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Monica Hinderer joins Doug discussing the impact of chatbots on children. They share the importance of children using their imagination but point to the danger of chatbots due to the difficulty in differentiating between an online program and a real person. Monica speaks to the underlying problem of loneliness in our culture and the anecdote […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Doug unpacks what spiritual healing looks like when childhood trauma warps your view of God. He shares an article from Jaimie Eckert who gives tips for healing including: recognizing that God is not your past, healing past wounds through biblical meditation, forging healing connections in the Body of Christ, and seeing God as He is. […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more