Tragedy of Divorce
Are you considering a divorce and wondering how it might affect your children? Are you trying to heal from a divorce? Bob Atwell joins Doug to share his experience of the tragedy of divorce as a child and as an adult. Bob talks about how real the pain of divorce is, but also shares how sweet the gr…
Borderline Personality Disorder
Are you living with someone who has dramatic mood swings during the day? Monica Hinderer joins Doug to unpack the meaning of borderline personality disorder (BPD) and anxious avoidant personalities. Doug and Monica discuss several symptoms of BPD including fear of abandonment, unstable relationship…
Getting away to heal your marriage
Are you looking for a weekend getaway that can bring you closer to your spouse? Pete and Carol Tomaselli join Doug to share their experience of healing through Retrouvaille, a marriage help program for struggling couples. They talk about the three legs of the Retrouvaille stool and share how the su…
Small gestures to show you care
Doug gives advice on what to do when one spouse doesn’t want to work on improving their marriage. He also tackles listener questions on betrayal, forgiveness and unpacks 20 small gestures to show how much you care.
Proper Preparation for Marriage
Are you in a relationship and looking to marry? Do you have a child who is trying to find the right spouse? Yvonne Brizzolara joins Doug to discuss the importance of truly knowing your partner before marriage. They also share red flags that should impact the decision to marry. Resource mentioned…
Reconciling in difficult marriages
Greg Schutte joins Doug to discuss God’s design for marriage and gives advice to callers on pornography and alcohol addiction in marriage. He also talks about how to reconcile in difficult situations.
Healing from addictions and affairs
Do you feel your marriage is hopelessly broken? Doug shares a case study from Impossible Marriages Redeemed by Leila Miller. In this case, the husband was living a double life and had a sex addiction. Doug speaks to the value of prayer and the power of confession and the rosary in bringing healing …
Having Hope and Staying Married
Should couples in unhappy marriages stay together? Doug shares insights into how a couple can stay married when one spouse is unhappy and calls out for help. He speaks to the importance of putting your spouse first and foremost in your life.
Marital Intimacy and the Cross
Do you discuss marital intimacy with your spouse? Doug discusses marital intimacy and the cross; how physical intimacy in marriage leads to God and that marital crosses are good if they are used to grow in holiness.
Creating a Well-Ordered Family Life
Conor Gallagher joins Doug to discuss his book Well Ordered Family, unpacking how to bring order to a chaotic family. They talk about relationships and how temperaments factor into the equation of managing a strong Catholic family. Resources mentioned: Well-Ordered Family: The Family Manageme…