Marriage Unhindered

Doug shares a letter from Alice Von Hildebrand. In this letter, Alice urges her friend to eliminate the distractions that get in the way of focusing on her spouse. Doug discusses the benefits of marriage counseling; what it is and isn't.

Dann Aungst joins Doug discussing the epidemic of pornography and how to overcome the effects of pornography in marriage.   Road to Purity https://roadtopurity.com/  

Fr. Ramil Fajardo joins Doug from the Marriage Tribunal of the Archdiocese of Chicago to discuss declarations of nullity in the Church. They unpack the formal process, lack of form, and speak to the power of proper marriage preparation.

Doug Discusses the harm emotional affairs cause in marriage and shares how spouses can heal from them. He unpacks 8 ideas that will protect your marriage from divorce. Plus: The Friday Afternoon Rant!

How early is too early to discuss human sexuality with your kids? How should you prepare them for the things they might accidentally be exposed to? Monica Hinderer joins Doug to discuss this. 

What happens when a seemingly perfect marriage ends in divorce? Doug shares a case study from Impossible Marriages Redeemed by Leila Miller, discussing the impact of selfishness on a marriage, and how daily prayer can save your marriage. He also continues his commentary on the 5:1 ratio you need to practice to keep love alive.   Impossible Marriages Redeemed https://www.leilamiller.net/impossiblem...

Doug unpacks a letter from Alice Von Hildebrand and gives his thoughts on building a loving, lasting marriage . He shares the 5:1 ratio you need to practice to keep love alive. Doug also tackles listener questions on prenuptial agreements, finances in marriage, and gives his advice on what to do when the intimacy in marriage is gone.   By Love Refined: Letters to a Young Bride https://sophiainstit...

Catholic therapist Greg Schutte joins Doug to discuss the link between the sacraments of matrimony, and the Eucharist – the source and summit of our Faith.   Eucharistic Marriage https://www.eucharisticmarriage.org/

How can a man get to know his wife better? From knowing your wife’s love language to knowing her stress triggers, Doug shares 17 things every man should know about his wife. Plus – The Friday Rant!

Fr. Robert Altier joins Doug to discuss his book God’s Plan for your Marriage: An Exploration of Holy Matrimony from Genesis to the Wedding of the Lamb.   God’s Plan for your Marriage https://godsplanforyourmarriagebook.com/

Doug shares a case study from “Impossible” Marriages Redeemed by Leila Miller. He discusses what to do when your husband quits drinking but things get worse, and unpacks 5 phrases that can turn your marriage around.   “Impossible” Marriages Redeemed https://www.leilamiller.net/impossiblemarriagesredeemedpdf

Why is it said that “love is blind?” Doug shares advice from Alice Von Hildebrand on this saying. He also unpacks the 12 things marriage is and is not.

Monica Hinderer joins Doug to tackle the difficult issue of gender confusion. They share what parents can do to protect their children and what to do if you have a child who is struggling with gender confusion.

St. Thomas Aquinas refers to sadness as “pain of the soul,” and says that some sadness can actually lead to spiritual growth. Sadness can also lead to despair though. Doug shares how we can deal with sadness and gives practical tips for guarding against disharmony in marriage.

Doug is joined by his daughter Monica Hinderer, LCPC to discuss gender confusion. What happens when your child is struggling to feel comfortable in their own skin? Doug and Monica look at a case study and unpack how underlying issues can lead to gender confusion.

Doug shares a story from Impossible Marriages Redeemed by Leila Miller, and discusses the healing power of confession in working to salvage marriages that seem hopeless. He talks about the evil of pornography use and how dangerous and addictive it is.   Resource Mentioned: Impossible Marriages Redeemed https://www.leilamiller.net/impossiblemarriagesredeemedpdf

Doug shares marriage advice from Alice Von Hildebrand and unpacks ways to avoid marrying the wrong person. He discusses spiritual alignment and how differences in beliefs add stress to a relationship. Doug also answers an email from a young woman who is trying to avoid sexual intimacy before marriage.   Resources Mentioned:   Men, Women and the Mystery of Love https://edwardsri.com/2018/08/30/men-...

Marriage Unhindered is a sincere exploration of the joys and challenges within the realm of marriage. Hosted by the seasoned Doug Hinderer, this one-hour, caller-based show is heard weekdays at 5p CT on Relevant Radio and offers listeners an authentic journey into the complexities of marital relationships. Listen to wherever you get podcasts! 

Doug is joined by Leila Miller, author of the book “Impossible Marriages Redeemed.” They discuss different marriage stories and what they did to save their marriages. They also offer advice on listener’s relationship struggles.    Leila's Website: https://www.leilamiller.net/   Leila's Email:  leila@leilamiller.net  

Doug continues his discussion on how to find a good spouse. What are the 4 things to look out for when choosing your future life partner?     Christian Courtship in An Oversexed World - by Rev. Thomas G Morrow https://www.amazon.com/Christian-Courtship-Oversexed-World-Revised-dp-0988922207/dp/0988922207/ref=dp_ob_image_bk

Monica Hinderer joins Doug to discuss gender confusion and gender dysphoria. They share how to love someone and how to continue to be there for them through these struggles. 

Doug lists the things to look for in a good spouse and how to tell if the marriage is something that will last. He also takes listener questions on marriage and engagements. 

Doug looks at another case study from "Impossible Marriages Redeemed." When you are struggling with your spouse, how can you change your own actions instead of theirs? Plus: what do you do when your spouse is distant?

Doug takes listener questions on a wide rage of topics like jealously, communication in marriage, political opinions, and transgenderism. He looks at them all through the lens of how to better communicate feelings on these issues issues.

Doug continues his talk on how to forgive your spouse after an affair and how to work to save the marriage. He also takes listener call/emails on how to navigate troubled relationships.