Marriage Unhindered
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 Monday through Friday at 5PM CT, and will offer listeners an authentic journey into the complexities of marital relationships.
Is My Marriage Valid?
Fr. Robert Altier joins Doug to discuss the indissolubility of marriage. Listener questions and comments: Laurie - When I got married, my husband was Catholic, and I was Protestant. We were married in the Catholic Church. Fifteen years later, I became Catholic. Was our original marriage conside…
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Simple Habits, Lasting Marriages
Do you have a tendency to focus on what’s wrong in your marriage? Why not focus on the little things you can do right? Today, Doug shares easy things to do to help avoid divorce. Listener questions and comments: Tim - How can we move beyond the simple ‘I feel’ versus ‘You’ statements when a sit…
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True Happiness in Life
Doug talks about how to find true happiness in life. Dan-I think happiness is a moral obligation and it's a choice. (12:57) Resources: Fr. Robert Spitzer, "Four Levels of Happiness": https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-four-levels-of-happiness/ How to be Happy No Matter What: https://alet…
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Traits of a Good Future Spouse
Doug shares what a woman should look for in a future husband and what a man should look for in a future wife. Listener questions and comments: Mary - Is it appropriate for my husband to remain in a WhatsApp group where coworkers share inappropriate content and videos involving other women, espe…
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Lifting Up Our Children
Monica Hinderer joins Doug to share how parents alienate their adult children without knowing it. Listener questions and comments: Maria - As a single mother raising a son with special needs, I give God thanks for every blessing, every milestone, and every victory. Through prayer, praise, and u…
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A Marriage Redeemed by Grace
Doug unpacks a case study from Leila Miller’s book, Impossible Marriages Redeemed. The marriage began with strong attraction, but after having children, the husband gradually drifted away and eventually left his wife for another woman. Listener questions and comments: Chris - I’m going through …
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Healthy ways to cope with stress
Are you experiencing stress in your life? Is your stress getting in the way of your sleep. Today, Doug shares 9 healthy ways to cope with stress. Listener questions and comments: Jessica - How can I better manage stress while caring for a family with multiple mental health and learning challeng…
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The Blessed Mother's Path of Suffering
Dr. Aaron Kheriaty joins Doug for a discussion on suffering in marriage and how we can navigate it with faith and grace. Together, they reflect on the Blessed Virgin Mary as the ultimate model of embracing suffering, exploring how her example can teach us to endure life's hardships with patience, h…
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Practical Tips for Holiness
Doug discusses the lives of St. Elizabeth of Portugal and Blessed Elisabeth Canori Mora. Listener questions and comments: Deedee – How does one deal with spiritually when a husband has PTSD. (45:40) Resources: Practical tips for holiness Go to Mass with the deepest devotion Spend a half ho…
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Healing from past sexual trauma
Monica Hinderer joins Doug to discuss how past sexual trauma can show up in marriage. Listener questions and comments: Jenny - My cousin assaulted me and my mother was upset. I told her what happened and he was kicked out. I felt ashamed. (24:29) Robert - My brother and I were molested by a nei…
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