

Managing Family Finances Together
Is money causing stress in your marriage? Today, Doug is joined by Preston Allex to talk through practical ways to manage family finances. They cover why creating a family budget matters and how to support college-aged kids as they transition into independence. They also share the value of Catholic…

The Perfect Apology
Doug discusses forgiveness. He also shares how to make the perfect apology and give the perfect compliment. Listener questions and comments: Deedee - I like the idea of being specific with compliments. It shouldn’t be just in marriage but all your friendships. (38:56) Jeff - What you just went …

Can Marriage Survive Without Love?
What should you do if your Mother’s Day was a bust? What should you do if after 35 years there is no love left and you wish you had never married your husband? Doug goes to the mailbag answering these questions and more. Listener question and comments: Chris - My wife says I don’t speak to her …

Honoring Vows Through Hardship
Are you in a difficult marriage? Are the people around you encouraging you to get a divorce? Today, Leila Miller joins Doug to discuss fidelity to your marriage vows even when it’s difficult. Listener questions and comments: Joe - I have a friend who is considering annulment. What should I say …

Catholic Parenting and Sexual Identity
April Readlinger, Executive Director of Cana Vox joins Doug to discuss Courageous Conversations: Tips for Talking to Kids About Sexual Identity and Attraction. Listener questions and comments: Joseph - My daughter thinks she’s a boy. She is 27. (46:00) Resources: Cana Vox https://canavox.…

Sacrificial Love, Forgiveness & Gratitude
Doug finishes discussing Ephesians 5:25. He also discusses gratitude and forgiveness. Listener questions and comments: Michelle - My daughter died a few years ago from cancer. My husband has treated me terribly since she died. He's even called girlfriends from high school. It's hard to live…

Fix what you can and sanctify the rest
Doug continues his discussion on suffering in marriage. He also talks about St. Paul’s letter to the Ephesians and a husband’s obligation to love his wife as Christ loved the Church. Listener questions and comments: Rocky - Is there a resource for mothers who are dealing with stress? We have ki…

Home Enthronement to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Emily Jaminet joins Doug to discuss enthroning our homes to the Sacred Heart. Listener questions and comments: Mary – I would like to share the power of the First Friday Devotion and how it's been influential in my faith. (32:17) Resources: Image of the Sacred Heart of Jesus by Pompeo Bato…

From Heartbreak to Healing
Are you divorced and dealing the painful aftermath? Carolyn Klicka joins Doug to discuss Abounding Joy Ministry and healing after divorce. Patty - I was divorced and I feel like the Church hasn’t helped divorcees who feel stuck by these processes. It’s given me PTSD. (28:10) Walt - I have an aun…

Hope for Modern Marriages
Damon Owens joins Doug for a conversation about the growing crisis facing marriage in today’s society and culture. Together, they discuss the importance of strengthening Catholic marriages by forming and supporting spouses as they navigate the daily challenges of married life. Joanna - Is it wro…