Marriage Unhindered

In this episode of Marriage Unhindered, Doug reads a letter from Alice Von Hildebrand in which she advises a young bride who is irritated by her husband’s behavior. Doug shares that little irritations in marriage don’t mean you have a bad marriage but that you married a human. Making a list of your spouse’s positives can help you look past the little irritations of everyday life. Doug also unpacks...

Emily Jaminet joins Doug to share the unique calling women have both inside and outside the home. Doug and Emily discuss the virtues needed to balance the many roles of a busy Catholic mom.   Resources: Emily’s website https://www.emilyjaminet.com/ Holy Habits from the Sacred Heart https://www.avemariapress.com/products/holy-habits-from-the-sacred-heart?srsltid=AfmBOoqRErNWDYtn5bDrIk-jhevMm_P7jp4x...

Doug gives advice to a woman who desperately wants to save the marriage. Her husband wants a divorce. Doug shares the importance of spending time together as a couple every day and the value of prayer to change the hardest of hearts. Doug also unpacks rules for what a good date night should look like for you and your spouse.

Doug unpacks the lives of Saints Louis and Zelie Martin, who both had mental health struggles, but overcame them through daily Mass attendance and reliance on the grace of God. Doug also shares highlights from the lives of another married couple, Luigi and Maria Quattrocci who lived lives of holiness with a strong emphasis on faith and service.

How do you go about passing on the faith to your children? What are some practical applications for this? Monica Hinderer joins Doug to discuss ways to reach your children and keep them in the faith. 

Are you single and hoping to get married? Are you unsure whether you should marry the person you are dating? Elizabeth Busby, LMFT joins Doug to discuss the importance of discernment before marriage. They also unpack the Theology of the Body and share how to overcome past mistakes related to chastity.   Resources:   Discerning Marriage https://www.discerningmarriage.com/   Theology of the Body htt...

Jim Lange joins Doug to discuss his book: The Happy Wife, Happy Life Deception . They unpack the importance of strong communication and working together to understand the roles of husband and wife in a good marriage.   Resources:   Marriage Unhindered https://www.marriageunhindered.com/   Happy Marriage for Life https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/   The Happy Wife Happy Life Deception https://ji...

Doug reads a letter by Alice Von Hildebrand from her book: By Love Refined. In this letter, Alice discusses sexual intimacy in marriage and emphasizes how pleasure is the reward but not the intent. The intent is the union of souls which results in joy, transcending sexual pleasure. Doug unpacks the importance of emotional intimacy coming before physical intimacy in marriage   Resources:   By Love...

Doug unpacks common reasons why people don’t go to therapy including the expense, and the time commitment. He explains how the time and money involved in a divorce far outweigh the time and cost of therapy. Doug shares 5 steps for bringing your spouse to therapy. Plus: The Friday Rant!   Resources:   Marriage Unhindered https://www.marriageunhindered.com/   Happy Marriage for Life https://www.happ...

Are you concerned about the number of young people who are abandoning the faith? Are you afraid of forcing the faith on your children? Monica Hinderer, LCPC joins Doug to discuss the importance of passing on the faith to your children. They unpack tips for passing on the faith and the importance of parents leading by example.   Resources:   The Weight of a Mass https://holyheroes.com/products/the-...

Doug unpacks a case study from Impossible Marriage Redeemed by Leila Miller. In this case the husband was unfaithful. Doug discusses how to deal with anger in such a difficult situation and how couples who work through the trauma of an affair can have a stronger marriage than before the affair.  Doug also answers listener emails about dating, suffering, and the power of prayer.   Resources:   Marr...

Fr. Robert Altier joins Doug to discuss love in marriage and how love is truly a sacrifice. People tend to mix up love and infatuation and that’s why a lot of marriages tend to fall apart. He also takes questions on when separation is a need for the health of the family or spouse.  

Jim and Maureen Otremba join Doug to discuss their Banquet of Love Program, a 12-part course that helps you make practical connections between the Eucharist and your marriage. They discuss the 8 intimacies of the Eucharist and how they relate to marriage.   Marriage Unhindered https://www.marriageunhindered.com/   The Center for Family Counseling https://www.thecenterforfamilycounseling.com   Banq...

Doug goes to the mailbag and gives advice for people seeking a declaration of nullity. He also talks about the likelihood of divorce when a couple lives together before marriage and shares the importance of finding the right therapist. Plus: The Friday rant!   Resources:   Marriage Unhindered https://www.marriageunhindered.com/   Happy Marriage for life https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/   Cath...

On Doug Hinderer’s podcast Marriage Unhindered , you'll hear about the four stages of marriage with Pete and Carol Tomaselli, who are Retrouvaille coordinators. You can check out the whole conversation here .   Spoiler alert: marriage isn’t just rainbows and butterflies (shocker, right?). Here’s the gist of the conversation, and it might hit close to home. Let’s talk about those four stages:    Ro...

What do you do with children who struggle to control their emotions? Monica Hinderer LCPC joins Doug to discuss how to deal with children who are difficult to discipline. They unpack ways to discipline whether at home, church, or daycare. They also share resources that can help.   Resources:   Marriage Unhindered https://www.marriageunhindered.com/   Ruah Woods Institute https://www.ruahwoodsinsti...

Dr. Edward Sri and his wife Beth join Doug to discuss their new Pocket Guide to Prayer. They share how to overcome distractions and dryness in prayer, how to make prayer a conversation with God instead of recitation and the beautiful practice of Lectio Divina.   Resources:   Marriage Unhindered https://www.marriageunhindered.com/   Pocket Guide to Prayer https://www.amazon.com/Pocket-Guide-Prayer-...

Peter McFadden joins Doug to share how Pope St. John II influenced his desire to help couples prepare for marriage. Peter has helped over 8,000 couples, and together with Doug gives advice to callers on dating, engagement, and struggling marriages.   Resources mentioned:   Marriage Unhindered https://www.marriageunhindered.com/   Marriage Fun 101 https://marriagefun101.com/   Hold Me Tight https:/...

Should people who have been divorced twice consider a third marriage? What should you do in an unhappy marriage? Doug answers these listener questions and shares an email from a listener who gives her testimony of how Retrouvaille healed her marriage when it was on the brink of divorce.

Are you considering a divorce and wondering how it might affect your children? Are you trying to heal from a divorce? Bob Atwell joins Doug to share his experience of the tragedy of divorce as a child and as an adult. Bob talks about how real the pain of divorce is, but also shares how sweet the grace of God is when you turn to His healing love.   Resources mentioned: Getting away to heal your mar...

Are you living with someone who has dramatic mood swings during the day? Monica Hinderer joins Doug to unpack the meaning of borderline personality disorder (BPD) and anxious avoidant personalities. Doug and Monica discuss several symptoms of BPD including fear of abandonment, unstable relationships and difficulties with identity.

Are you looking for a weekend getaway that can bring you closer to your spouse? Pete and Carol Tomaselli join Doug to share their experience of healing through Retrouvaille, a marriage help program for struggling couples. They talk about the three legs of the Retrouvaille stool and share how the support system in Retrouvaille helps save marriages.   Resource mentioned: Retrouvaille Website: https:...

Doug gives advice on what to do when one spouse doesn’t want to work on improving their marriage. He also tackles listener questions on betrayal, forgiveness and unpacks 20 small gestures to show how much you care.

Are you in a relationship and looking to marry? Do you have a child who is trying to find the right spouse? Yvonne Brizzolara joins Doug to discuss the importance of truly knowing your partner before marriage. They also share red flags that should impact the decision to marry.   Resource mentioned: Now and Forever: Getting to know your partner before marriage https://www.amazon.com/Now-Forever-Get...

Greg Schutte joins Doug to discuss God’s design for marriage and gives advice to callers on pornography and alcohol addiction in marriage. He also talks about how to reconcile in difficult situations.