Marriage Unhindered

Are you frustrated with the dating scene and afraid you will never meet the right person to marry? Today, Doug shares dating tips from Venerable Fulton Sheen and gives other words of wisdom for the dating crowd. Plus: The Friday Rant! Listener questions and comments: Robin - My husband died 13 years ago and I am now discerning consecrated widowhood. Eric - I haven't dated for more than 10 years. I...

Jodee Blanco joins Doug Hinderer and his daughter Monica to discuss the trauma bullying victims endure. Jodee shares her own story of the pain of being bullied and discusses the challenges that parents, children, and schools face when it comes to the problem of bullying. Listener questions and comments: Elaine - My daughter was bullied at school after we moved. Nobody talked to her at school so th...

Has your spouse ever come home in a bad mood? Today, Doug shares a letter from Alice Von Hildebrand in her book By Love Refined. In this letter, Alice gives advice to a young bride whose husband came home in a bad mood. She shares how to discern the theme of every situation and to focus on understanding why her husband is upset. Doug talks about the importance of sanctifying every moment and he re...

Doug shares how The Blessed Virgin Mary’s ‘YES’ can be applied to living out a holy marriage. In a new series on the virtues, Doug unpacks how your marriage can help you develop the virtue of fortitude. He defines the meaning of virtue and speaks to power of fortitude in marriage and how it helps to overcome fear and work hard daily for your marriage. Listener questions and comme...

Have you or your spouse ever had an emotional affair? Did you experience healing from the affair? Doug shares statistics that 45% of men and 35% of women have cheated on an emotional level. He shares what constitutes and leads to an emotional affair, and how to experience healing. Listener questions and comments: Brian - I have been caught in an emotional relationship by my wife and would like to...

Do you and your spouse have a good prayer life? How do you begin to pray more with your spouse? Doug unpacks the importance of daily prayer in every marriage. He shares how prayer is a dialogue between human beings and God, it is essential in fostering a relationship with God, and in marriage prayer is a unification of the souls. Listener questions and comments: Grace - My family started praying t...

Do you find that your children are comparing themselves to others at school and on social media? Monica Hinderer joins Doug discussing how to keep your children from falling into the trap of comparisons. They share how comparison is the thief of joy, it can result in a decrease in self-esteem, increase in anxiety and stress, resentment and strained relationships. They discuss the importance of acc...

Sr. Renee Mirkes joins Doug to discuss NaPro Technology. She shares the great news that NaPro Technology can help couples conceive a child through a method in line with the teachings of the Catholic Church. She explains the difference between IVF and NaPro Technology and unpacks procedures, costs and the success rate of NaPro. Listener questions and comments: Juliet - NaPro is a huge blessing. We...

Doug takes calls and listeners share stories of how they were affected by infidelity in their marriage. Doug discusses the importance prayer and forgiveness and how affection and intimacy in marriage should be freely given as an act of love in virtue of the marriage vows.   listener questions and comments: Bonnie - I went through Retrouvaille couples counseling. I didn't care how many women m...

Dr. Johann D’Souza joins Doug discussing how to parent an anxious child. He includes common differences between mom's approach, dad's approach and why they are both wrong. Dr. D’Souza shares resources to help parents with children struggling with anxiety and speaks to the importance of avoiding parental accommodations, showing empathy, and restoring confidence. Listener questions and c...

Monica Hinderer joins Doug to share positive parenting strategies for parents who are divorced. They unpack statistics related to divorce, the negative effects of divorce on children, and share the importance of showing your children unconditional love. Listener questions and comments: Sue - I have experience raising kids through a divorce. I tried to co-parent with a narcissist. You shouldn&rsquo...

Doug shares what to do when your spouse has become just a roommate, and what a wife should do when there is an incident of physical abuse. Doug also gives advice to a man who has discovered his fiancé is using contraception. Listener questions and comments: Vicki - There's a single mom who's been asking for me to help take care of her children at our house. I'm starting to get uncomfortable...

Doug shares a story of a wife who honors her marriage vows even after husband left (5:00)  Off-air caller shares story about how there is life after a bad marriage where the husband was leading a double life and that she survived because of her faith and Catholic mother (36:00)  Doug shares a story about adult children still affected by divorce years later (38:28) Listener Calls:  C...

Doug shares an email from a listener who is struggling in her marriage due to lies about past partners. Doug shares the importance of forgiveness, confession and therapy to help heal the marriage. Doug unpacks two case studies on tattoos and privacy, asking for the listeners to call in and give their advice on what to do in each situation. Doug gives his advice on tattoos and privacy in marri...

Doug shares a story of a single lady looking for a match (4:00)  Doug talks about a love depression (11:00)  Websites and apps have become mirrors (14:00)   What to do while in dating world  (20:00)  Doug's rant about dating from a listener email (44:00)  Listener Comments:  Claudia- I didnt get married until 36 and thought I would be single forever. I would...

Interesting Statistics about Anxiety in Children (5:00)  Differences between social anxiety and introverts (10:00)  Positive aspects of anxiety (26:00)  Doug's Favorite Definition of Anxiety (40:00)  Healthy Anxiety Management (43:30)  Listener Question: Where is the line when you could speak up against your parents?  (17:00)  Tony-What if one of the parents made...

Doug shares prayer Ideas for Lent that you could do as a couple (5:20)  Fasting ideas as a couple (12:50)  Mortifications during Lent as a couple (20:00)   Things you could do extra during Lent as a couple (35:05)  Doug shares a letter from a couple that doesn't communicate that much. (40:50) Listener Calls- Joe-Are you a fan of the Gottman method? Is this counseling...

Our guest Fr. Robert Altier discusses on what God has joined together.  God chooses your spouse for you and brings the couple together. And the importance of prayer for the vocation for the person who you'll be married to.  Fr. Robert Altier explains what a sacramental marriage and where and where you can't get married.  Also he discusses annulments and a marriage covenant. &nb...

Are you a perfectionist? Are you married to a perfectionist? Is perfectionism ruining your marriage? Doug shares how perfectionism can harm marriages. He unpacks what perfectionism is and shares what perfectionism can lead to in marriage including: disappointment and frustration, pressure on others, criticism, stress and anxiety, difficulty to forgive, and focusing on the negative. Doug shares wha...

How do you and your spouse handle conflict? Doug continues his discussion on the 5 different types of couples. He shares the difference in divorce rates between hostile and hostile detached couples and how establishing trust and respect are a major factor in this. Doug unpacks an email from a woman who has a special needs child and is fearful of having more children. Doug shares the message of tru...

Monica Hinderer joins Doug discussing how to identify and use your child’s primary love language to raise a great person. They discuss the 5 love languages: words of affirmation, physical touch, quality time, acts of service, and gifts. Doug shares how children who feel safe and secure are less likely to develop depression and it makes them more likely to develop good relationships when they...

Doug shares the couple’s quiz and unpacks 5 types of couples: conflict avoiders, validators, volatile, hostile, and hostile detached. Which one are you?   Listener questions and comments: Tony – I’ve been married for 36 years. I feel like I fit in all 5 categories. Michael – I have a friend whose spouse is unfaithful. What advice can I share with him? Raul – I ha...

Who wants to be a therapist? Doug unpacks two cases and asks listeners what advice they would give. Case 1: A young wife who complains constantly. Case 2: A husband who does not contribute financially to the household. Callers weigh in and Doug shares his advice. Listener questions and comments: Michael – I have a similar approach to both studies. I would start by having both take assessment...

Dann Aungst joins Doug to discuss the problem with couples who view pornography together. They unpack statistics that point to the increase of women who view pornography and the high divorce rate associated with couples who view pornography together. Doug and Dann also share what can be done to help someone who does not want to quit looking at pornography. They examine the emotional psychological...

Doug shares advice with a listener who just found out his wife is having an affair. He talks about how difficult the first conversation will be, but that through prayer and professional help, the marriage can still be saved. Doug shares a story by Alice Von Hildebrand from her book By Love Refined. In this letter, Alice discusses table manners with her friend who is distraught over her husband&rsq...