Healthy Relationships and Responding to Abuse
Doug goes to the mailbag and tackles topics such as premarital relations for seniors, narcissistic sisters-in-laws, and emotional affairs.
Sep 13, 2024•50 min
Marriage Unhindered
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 scheduled to air every Saturday from 11am – 12pm CT, and will offer listeners an authentic journey into the complexities of marital relationships.
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Mental Health and Emotional Well-being in Children
Are you worried about your children’s mental health? At what age should you talk to your children about suicide? Monica Hinderer joins Doug to discuss mental health and emotional well-being in children.
Sep 12, 2024•50 min
Theology of the Body for Children
How do we share the Theology of the Body with our children? Executive Director of the Ruah Woods Institute, Courtney Brown joins Doug to discuss this and what the TOB message is for married couples. Ruah Woods Institute https://www.ruahwoodsinstitute.org/
Sep 12, 2024•50 min
God's Design for your Marriage
Why did God use a rib from Adam to create Eve? Why did St. Paul write; “Wives, be subject to your husband, as to the Lord”? Fr. Robert Altier joins Doug to discuss the origins of marriage and God’s design for your marriage. God’s Plan For Your Marriage https://sophiainstitute.com/product/gods-plan-for-your-marriage/
Sep 10, 2024•50 min
Things a Therapist Wants You to Know (Part 2)
Are you frustrated in your marriage and don’t know what to do next? Should you use therapy only as a last resort? Doug continues to unpack 16 things a marriage therapist wants you to know.
Sep 09, 2024•50 min
Talking to Your Kids About Human Sexuality?
How early is too early to discuss human sexuality with you kids? How should you prepare them for the things they might accidentally be exposed to? Monica Hinderer joins Doug to discuss this.
Sep 07, 2024•50 min
Narcissism pt 2
Doug continues his discussion on what a Narcissist is and how you love them.
Sep 06, 2024•51 min
Living with a Narcissist
What is a Narcissist? How do you love a narcissist? Doug unpacks 6 ways you can survive being married to a narcissist. Do not take it personally. Narcissists do not live in reality. Don’t argue with a narcissist. Know yourself. Your best defense is a strong sense of self confidence. Let go from your need for approval. Look for support elsewhere. Look for encouragement from friends and at church Focus on the good you can find in the narcissist....
Sep 05, 2024•50 min
The Messy Family Project
Doug is joined by Mike and Alicia Hernon to discuss their ministry, the Messy Family Project. They discuss how to strengthen marriages and improve family life especially when life seems messy. https://messyfamilyproject.org/
Sep 04, 2024•50 min
Things a Therapist Wants You to Know
Doug shares a case study from Impossible Marriages Redeemed by Leila Miller. What do you do when you have a toxic family member influencing the family? In what cases is separation helpful? Doug Answers these questions and more. Plus: The Friday afternoon rant!
Aug 30, 2024•50 min
Talking to Your Kids About Human Sexuality (Part 2)
Monica Hinderer joins Doug to continue their discussion on how to talk to kids about sex. They unpack the negative consequences of casual sex and encourage parents to emphasize the positives of sexuality in an age-appropriate way.
Aug 29, 2024•50 min
Your Spouse Always Comes First
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.
Aug 28, 2024•50 min
Overcoming Pornography Addiction
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/
Aug 27, 2024•50 min
Valid and Invalid Marriages
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.
Aug 26, 2024•50 min
Healing from Emotional Affairs
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!
Aug 23, 2024•50 min
Talking to Your Kids About Human Sexuality?
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.
Aug 22, 2024•50 min
Power of Prayer in Marriage
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/impossiblemarriagesredeemedpdf...
Aug 21, 2024•50 min
Keeping Love Alive
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://sophiainstitute.com/product/by-love-refined/...
Aug 20, 2024•50 min
Building a Eucharistic Marriage
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/
Aug 19, 2024•50 min
17 Things Every Man Should Know
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!
Aug 16, 2024•54 min
God’s Plan for your Marriage
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/
Aug 15, 2024•53 min
5 Phrases that can turn your marriage around
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
Aug 14, 2024•54 min
What Marriage is and is not
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.
Aug 13, 2024•54 min
Gender Confusion (Part 3)
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.
Aug 12, 2024•54 min
Sadness in Marriage
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.
Aug 09, 2024•51 min
Gender Confusion (Part 2)
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.
Aug 08, 2024•51 min
Confession and Healing your Marriage
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
Aug 07, 2024•50 min
How to Avoid Marrying the Wrong Person
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-women-and-the-mystery-of-love/ Christian Courtship in an Oversexed World: A Guide for Catholics https://...
Aug 06, 2024•51 min
Marriage Unhindered
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!
Aug 06, 2024•48 sec
How to Handle the Possibility of Divorce
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
Aug 05, 2024•51 min
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