Doug unpacks the importance of forgiveness in marriage. He shares that while forgiveness is an act of the will, our faith can motivate us to make the right decision. Doug discusses why it is so difficult to forgive and gives reasons to forgive your spouse. Listener questions Art – How do you show mercy to […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Dr. Mario Sacasa joins Doug to discuss the gift of marriage. They unpack the sacramental nature of marriage and the importance of emotional intimacy in marriage. Doug and Dr. Sacasa give advice to callers. Patty – I need advice for my marriage. How can I be more emotionally intimate with my husband of 31 years? […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Doug answers listener emails and calls, giving advice on a variety of topics ranging from divorce and defects in marriage to working on having an overall stronger marriage. Doug encourages those in troubled marriages to focus on the positive aspects of their marriage and to use therapy to help fix what they cannot fix on […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

What are the dangers of porn and how does it destroy marriages? Doug discusses how to help someone with a porn addiction and how to love them through it. Plus: the Friday rave. Pornography Resources Catholic Resources Websites: Roadtopurity.com IntegrityRestored.com MattFradd.com Catholic.com – Overcoming Porn Addition Covenanteyes.com Instituteformaritalhealing.com Reclaimsexualhealth.com Purityispossible.com Strive21.com United States Conference of […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Monica Hinderer joins Doug to discuss how growing up in a highly critical home can produce hyper critical children. They share the importance of teaching empathy in daily family life and understanding one another’s emotions. Doug and Monica also tackle listener emails and give advice on topics ranging from gender dysphoria to age gaps in […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Doug reads a letter by Alice Von Hildebrand from her book: By Love Refined. In this letter, Alice shares the importance of emotional safety and protecting your spouse in marriage. Doug unpacks 4 behaviors that erode trust and 3 behaviors that nurture trust in marriage. Listener questions and comments: · How can I balance being […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Doug shares instances ranging from premarital sex to marital infidelity and asks listeners to call in and share the advice they would give in these situations. Callers weigh in, and Doug gives his advice on how to better communicate in marriage and unpacks the power of forgiveness and regular confession. Resources: Marriage Unhindered https://www.marriageunhindered.com/ Happy […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Doug unpacks 3 common mistakes couples make when they are arguing: you think your spouse is the one who needs to change; you protest louder than your spouse; one person checks out and shuts down. Doug discusses ways to avoid these mistakes and what to do if you are victim to these mistakes. Resources: Marriage […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Doug answers listener emails and discusses unconditional love and if it’s achievable, checked out husbands, dealing with grief, and how to get help when you need it. Plus, the Friday rant. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

What is reverence and how does it apply to your marriage? Doug reads another letter from Alice Von Hildebrand where she discusses the need to have reverence for your spouse. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Greg Schutte joins Doug to continue their conversation on the Building a Eucharistic marriage course, a 7-part video series, which connects 7 areas for therapeutically strengthening your marriage with 7 areas of deepening your relationship with Christ through the Eucharist. Doug and Greg discuss the importance of listening to the heart of your spouse and […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Doug discusses 15 Clear signs your spouse loves you unconditionally. He speaks of the agape love in marriage and how it ties into how your spouse prioritizes your needs ahead of their needs. He shares that external pressures should not impact your bond in marriage and that forgiveness is the key to unconditional love in […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more