In honor of Father’s Day, Doug pays tribute to the women who made us fathers. Listener questions and comments: Christine – I had the most optimistic father of all time. He used to say ‘when you come from nothing, you appreciate everything’. (23:28) Constantine – My mother was not supposed to make it in childbirth […]Podcast: 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 sacramentality of marrying a non-Catholic? (40:32) Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Fr. Peter Armenio joins Doug to discuss marriage and spousal love from his bookHighlights of the Catholic Faith. Listener questions and comments: Josephina – I went to confession and I was able to apologize to my husband. It opened up the world of forgiveness. (19:55) Deedee – I have been married twice and both men […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

What do dads really need on Father’s Day? Doug offers seven powerful reminders of how love, respect, and gratitude can make a father feel seen and valued. Resources: The Bible and Marriage: The Two Shall Become One Flesh (A Catholic Biblical Theology of the Sacraments) https://stpaulcenter.com/store/the-bible-and-marriage-the-two-shall-become-one-flesh-a-catholic-biblical-theology-of-the-sacraments Marriage Tune-Up: https://www.marriageunhindered.com/ What dads really need on Father’s […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Doug discusses how married people are living their best lives and how married women are increasingly the happiest women. Listener questions and comments: Denise – My boyfriend has stopped talking to other women but he has a friend who is a woman. She is married but he doesn’t want to hurt the friendship. It bothers […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Doug unpacks the 5 attachment needs every married person has. PLUS: The Friday rant! Listener questions and comments: Liza – My daughter is 28, lives at home and will never help me with any chores. Her father won’t make her help and she ignores me. (37:36) Resources: 5 attachment needs in marriage To be seen, […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Monica Hinderer joins Doug to discuss ways parents lose their children without realizing it. Listener questions and comments: Lucy – I have an 18-year-old and 20-year-old and I caught them drinking. What do I do? (8:44) Monica – My children have cut me off because of a divorce. They are influenced by their father on […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Doug continues his discussion on childhood attachment wounds and how they can negatively impact your marriage. Today, he looks at anxious and disorganized attachment strategies. Listener questions and comments: John – My wife doesn’t like talking about difficult topics and she just wants me to listen but I want to fix. its effecting our communication. […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Doug begins Part 1 of looking into childhood attachment wounds and how they can negatively impact your marriage. Listener questions and comments: Natalie – How can I create a secure attachment style in friendship? (38:29) Julia – What is advice for a couple when one of them has problems and they blame the other? (46:58) […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Deacon Patrick Conley joins Doug to discuss his faith journey that led him to the Deaconate. Doug also goes to the mailbag. What can a couple do if the husband is no longer physically able to fulfill his role in the bedroom? Listener questions and comments: Joan – Congratulations to Deacon Patrick Conley! (9:12) Resources: […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Doug continues his discussion on how cognitive distortions harm marriages. He also shares how to not resent a husband for spending too much time at work. Plus: The Friday rant! Listener questions and comments: Michael – My wife’s therapist confirmed that my wife’s feelings were reality even when it wasn’t the truth and I had […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Have you and your spouse ever disagreed about money? Today, Doug is joined by Kevin Smith to discuss practical money management strategies. Kevin shares tips for creating and sticking to a budget, and explains the difference between good debt and bad debt—and how understanding that distinction can help you make smarter financial decisions. Listener questions […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more