Avoiding Discouragement 

Break 1

Defining Discouragement

Break 2 

How to navigate my divorce 

Friday rant 

Doug takes calls from listeners struggling with discouragement, resentment, and distance in long-term marriages. He offers guidance on staying faithful to your vows and finding hope when relationships feel strained. Plus, the Friday rant! 

 

Listener questions and comments:
Jennifer – My marriage is in despair after 31 years, and my husband is distant and sleeping separately. How do I stay faithful to my vows when things feel so broken? (07:18)
Luara – After 31 years of marriage, I am starting to feel resentment. How do I remember and live out my vows? (19:32)
Tom – I am divorced after 13 years of marriage and have tried therapy multiple times. How do I find healing and move forward? (34:25)

 

Resources:

https://spiritualdirection.com/2026/02/01/avoiding-the-trap-of-discouragement

https://www.forgivenessinstitutekc.com/ 

Doug takes calls from listeners struggling with discouragement, resentment, and distance in long-term marriages. He offers guidance on staying faithful to your vows and finding hope when relationships feel strained. Plus, the Friday rant!&nbsp;
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Listener questions and comments:
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<li data-section-id="wiqj2m" data-start="329" data-end="510">Jennifer &ndash; My marriage is in despair after 31 years, and my husband is distant and sleeping separately. How do I stay faithful to my vows when things feel so broken? (07:18)</li>
<li data-section-id="1n03czc" data-start="511" data-end="636">Luara &ndash; After 31 years of marriage, I am starting to feel resentment. How do I remember and live out my vows? (19:32)</li>
<li data-section-id="zqvvv3" data-start="637" data-end="778">Tom &ndash; I am divorced after 13 years of marriage and have tried therapy multiple times. How do I find healing and move forward? (34:25)</li>
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Resources:
<a href="https://spiritualdirection.com/2026/02/01/avoiding-the-trap-of-discouragement">https://spiritualdirection.com/2026/02/01/avoiding-the-trap-of-discouragement</a>
<a href="https://www.forgivenessinstitutekc.com/">https://www.forgivenessinstitutekc.com/</a>&nbsp;

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.

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.