Marriage Unhindered

Dr. Chris Ebberwein joins Doug to discuss his book,  The Cana Rosary: A Couple's Prayer.     Resources:   The Cana Rosary: A Couple's Prayer https://www.amazon.com/Cana-Rosary-Couples-Prayer/dp/1502392232   Marriage Unhindered https://www.marriageunhindered.com/   Happy Marriage for Life https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/

Fr. Peter Armenio joins Doug to discuss marriage and spousal love from his book  Highlights 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 are deceased. What is the Catholic position on getting married a th...

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 the sacramentality of marrying a non-Catholic? (40:28)

Catherine DiNuzzo joins Doug to discuss anxiety from a Catholic perspective. They define good vs bad anxiety, the problem of guilt, and how to manage anxiety as a Catholic.   Listener questions and comments: Jasmine - How do I fight my mind that triggers anxiety even if I’m doing okay? (10:19) Rose - I get anxiety around my kids, but I don’t want to share with my kids. What do I s...

Are you a victim of a no-fault divorce? Today, Mary Bowen joins Doug to discuss her efforts to overturn Texas's no-fault divorce law.   Listener questions and comments:   Patrick - I went through a no-fault divorce, and my wife threatened to say 'cruel and unusual punishment,' which means she is mean to me. (23:37) Karen - This happened to me, and they called it irreconcilable difference...

Relationship coach Rose Sweet joins Doug to discuss the foundations of good marriages.   Listener questions and comments:   Denise - My boyfriend’s best friend is a concern to me. He wants me to meet her and her husband. I feel weird about it. (9:20) Shirley - My daughter is 'Christian' but has a second marriage. The kid from the first marriage still lives at home at 34. Is my daug...

Doug shares the top reasons why people get divorced and gives to ultimate advice to not just avoid divorce, but to have a great marriage.   Listener questions and comments: Ellie - Do you have any tips for when we’re struggling with something but don’t communicate it because we’re worried it might seem irrational or unfair to the other person? Sometimes that fear of how it w...

Doug wraps up his discussion of 15 ways to strengthen your marriage and shares tips for planning 5 fun at-home dates. PLUS: The Friday Rant.   Listener question and comments: Alex - I would like to become Catholic but my wife does not and I want to know what to do. We have 5 kids. (8:25) R.J. - I could use some advice on being a grandparent. I’m going down to help my son out, and it&rsq...

Monica Hinderer joins Doug to address challenging family and marriage issues, including OCD and ADHD, pornography, and infidelity. They offer guidance for navigating hurt, betrayal, and difficult relationships.   Listener questions and comments: Kate - My daughter-in-law has OCD and ADHD and is very attached to her family. (8:18) Maria - I found my husband watching porn. I don’t know wh...

Doug shares 8 ways to strengthen your marriage.   Listener questions and comments: Linda - What if you do these things but they aren't reciprocated. (20:09)   Resources:   Catholic Catch Singles Trivia Pre-Registration https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=o-0BRmklpkqOCzBfwpVBLl-LqlRwJghFqZHL9AOb2yNUNDVNSzUzWEdUMzQzRDlTRU5aT0FPSzdFQyQlQCNjPTEu&route=shorturl &...

Dr. Christine Bacon joins Doug to discuss her Super Couple Formula for couples who desire a long and happy marriage.   Listener questions and comments: Jessica - My husband will ask me to validate his hurtful comments about my own family members if they did something wrong to him. (21:43) Brian - How in marriage do you apply forgive and forget? how do you realistically argue without letting p...

What happens when single women start attending a married guys’ breakfast after Mass? How do you heal a marriage after a wife discovers her husband’s past porn use? Doug goes to the mailbag to answer these questions and more. Listener questions and comments: Betsy — I wouldn’t want to know. It would be too much for me. (14:34) Rosie — I think it is irrelevant to bring...

Doug celebrates the beauty of marriage. Listeners share brief stories of love and commitment. Their stories highlight faith, devotion, and lasting love.   Niki - I married my high school sweetheart and we went through the motions with our faith but recently we have come together and are closer to God. We are now expecting a baby after 6 years of infertility. (8:47) Colleen - My husband notice...

Monica Hinderer joins Doug for a thoughtful conversation about the challenges of parenting, the importance of community and support, and navigating emotions during conflict.   Listener questions and comments: Chris - My wife and daughter get into fights and my daughter is only 7. I need advice. (27:29) Roger - My daughter is moving in with her boyfriend. What should I do? (44:03)   Resou...

How do you respond when you get cancelled by your daughter-in-law? What do you do when your husband’s brain surgery changes his personality and he is very abusive? Doug goes to the mailbag answering these questions and more.   Listener questions and comments: Deedee - Applause to Doug for answering that question well. Jesus said to forgive 7 x 70 times. (19:29)

Is it appropriate for someone of the opposite sex to give your spouse a massage at work? Can fasting result in a happier marriage? Where do you draw the line with verbally abusive teenagers? Doug answers these questions and more.   Listener questions and comments: Colleen - I totally agree that the massage is not ok. But you glossed over him saying 'you didn’t have permission'. That&rsq...

Dr. Johann D’Souza joins Doug to discuss the inverted family. They unpack the dynamic of the anxious mother and explore the importance of the father taking a leading role in protecting and guiding his family amid the pressures of the culture.   Listener questions and comments: Maria - My granddaughter is 28. She said to me, 'I choose to have you out of my life'. What do I do? (32:28) &n...

What should you do when you learn something shocking about your spouse that happened many years ago? How should you deal with loneliness in marriage? Doug answers these questions and more.   Listener questions and comments: Mark - Responding to the email about an invalid marriage: Deceit alone is not going to make a marriage invalid. (36:06)   Resources:   Marriage Unhindered https:...

Greg Schutte joins Doug to share why married couples need a commitment to change throughout their marriage.   Listener questions and comments: Pat - How do I handle my granddaughter getting married to another woman? (8:10) Andy - My wife and I are having a hard time due to her drinking and every time it happens it creates an argument. (13:13) Sharon - Comment for Andy: I recommend Al-Anon and...

Fr. Rob Ryan and Fr. John LoCoco join Doug to discuss an upcoming singles night at St. Benedict Catholic Church in Chicago. Doug also talks about the challenges of dating and what to look for in a future spouse.   Listener questions and comments: Lisa - If you are a female, go to where the men are: the lakes, the beach and hiking. (21:12) Bobby - It’s hard to tell a spouse you don&rsquo...

Doug goes to the mailbag. A listener had serious reservations about getting married and is now miserable. What should she do?   Listener questions and comments: Maria Teresa - We enjoy your professional way of speaking so we decided to get your course. My husband was super open to it and I think it was the Holy Spirit. (14:12) Mary - We got married almost 6 years ago and I thought we were und...

Adam Lane Smith joins Doug to discuss the importance of forging strong attachment bonds with your spouse.   Listener questions and comments: Bob - What should a man do when his wife says 'he's a good husband and a good dad, but she has no interest in showing physical affection?' (27:08) Michael - I had abnormal attachment to a narcissistic parent and picked a partner like that. How do I fix t...

Doug finishes his discussion on how to repair the damage after a fight. He also shares what to do when your family treats your spouse badly. Plus: The Friday Rant!   Listener questions and comment: Ron - My wife tries to take charge of everything, but I believe I am called to lead our home. This has been an ongoing struggle throughout our more than 40 years of marriage. She prefers to have th...

  Doug shares 5 steps to repair the damage after a big fight or regrettable incident.   Listener questions and comments: Monica - My father doesn’t get enough credit for what he does. What should I do, and what is my place in that? (20:50) Teresa - My daughter is going through stuff with her husband, and he suggested that maybe he should just kill himself rather than fix thing...

Dr. Julia Dezelski joins Doug to discuss USCCB resources available for married and dating couples.    Listener questions and comments: Chris - When I got married there was very little marriage preparation. This needs to be a bigger emphasis. (23:00) Walt - It seems like in modern culture it seems like children are an add on and not the focus. Is this being addressed? (31:38) Ma...