Email Follow-up 

Contraception & past trauma 

Break 1 

Selfish or Prudent? 

Break 2

No-fault Divorce 

Friday Rant 

Doug answers listener questions about contraception, intimacy, and openness to life in today's mailbag. He also tackles questions about past trauma and prudence in family planning and closes the show with the Friday Rant on no-fault divorce.

Listener questions and comments:
Marie – My husband and I discovered a beautiful way to have date nights while traveling in Italy. May I share our experience? (29:20)
Charlie – Is it a mortal sin for an elderly couple with health issues to have marital relations if they are no longer able to conceive? (39:30)

Doug answers listener questions about contraception, intimacy, and openness to life in today's mailbag. He also tackles questions about past trauma and prudence in family planning and closes the show with the Friday Rant on no-fault divorce.
Listener questions and comments:
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<li data-section-id="7thqzm" data-start="349" data-end="490">Marie &ndash; My husband and I discovered a beautiful way to have date nights while traveling in Italy. May I share our experience? (29:20)</li>
<li data-section-id="1uevp4a" data-start="491" data-end="642">Charlie &ndash; Is it a mortal sin for an elderly couple with health issues to have marital relations if they are no longer able to conceive? (39:30)</li>
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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.

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.

Marriage Unhindered

Contraception and the Friday Rant

Saints Louis and Zélie Martin

Saint Henry II & Saint Cunigunde

Blessed Charles of Austria and his wife Zita

Break 1

Ways to say I love you

You have such a calming presence

Doug explores lessons on marriage from the saints. Yesterday, the Church celebrated the feast of Saints Louis and Zélie Martin. Today, we commemorate the feast of Saint Henry II and his wife, Saint Cunigunde. Doug also examines what can be learned from Blessed Charles of Austria and his witness to married life.

 

Listener questions and comments:
Amy - You can surprise your spouse with a Mass said in their name. You can leave little notes. (30:25)

 

Resources:

5 things we can learn from Blessed Charles of Austria and his wife Zita
The primary goal of marriage is to get your spouse to heaven.
Entrust your marriage to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
After the wedding day it’s not only ‘me’ but ‘we’.
They continually fan the flame of love.
Love each other with a love that endures through hardship.

 

8 Ways to say I love you without saying the words ‘I love you’
I admire how you handle tough situations.
Your perspective always gives me a new way of looking at things.
You have such a calming presence.
I really trust your judgement on this.
You are so easy to talk to.
I love the way you’re so passionate about your interests
You have a knack for making people feel included.
I’m grateful for your honesty even when it’s hard.

Doug explores lessons on marriage from the saints. Yesterday, the Church celebrated the feast of Saints Louis and Z&eacute;lie Martin. Today, we commemorate the feast of Saint Henry II and his wife, Saint Cunigunde. Doug also examines what can be learned from Blessed Charles of Austria and his witness to married life.
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Listener questions and comments:
<ul>
<li>Amy - You can surprise your spouse with a Mass said in their name. You can leave little notes. (30:25)</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Resources:
5 things we can learn from Blessed Charles of Austria and his wife Zita
<ol>
<li>The primary goal of marriage is to get your spouse to heaven.</li>
<li>Entrust your marriage to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary.</li>
<li>After the wedding day it&rsquo;s not only &lsquo;me&rsquo; but &lsquo;we&rsquo;.</li>
<li>They continually fan the flame of love.</li>
<li>Love each other with a love that endures through hardship.</li>
</ol>
&nbsp;
8 Ways to say I love you without saying the words &lsquo;I love you&rsquo;
<ol>
<li>I admire how you handle tough situations.</li>
<li>Your perspective always gives me a new way of looking at things.</li>
<li>You have such a calming presence.</li>
<li>I really trust your judgement on this.</li>
<li>You are so easy to talk to.</li>
<li>I love the way you&rsquo;re so passionate about your interests</li>
<li>You have a knack for making people feel included.</li>
<li>I&rsquo;m grateful for your honesty even when it&rsquo;s hard.</li>
</ol>

Holy Examples of Marriage

Impossible marriage redeemed

5:1 ratio to keep love alive

Wife isn't Catholic - struggling 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. [ENCORE]

 

Impossible Marriages Redeemed

https://www.leilamiller.net/impossiblemarriagesredeemedpdf

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. [ENCORE]
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Impossible Marriages Redeemed
<a href="https://www.leilamiller.net/impossiblemarriagesredeemedpdf">https://www.leilamiller.net/impossiblemarriagesredeemedpdf</a>

Power of Prayer in Marriage

On Death and Happiness

On Emotional Distress

Leah asks about an eating disorder in a relati

Deedee asks about happiness as a destination

Attractiveness in men and women

Doug discusses the writings of Arthur Brooks as he talks about death, emotional distress and attractiveness.  

3:43-On Death  and How it Relates to Happiness

12:47- On Emotional Distress

24:15 Leah-What are your thoughts are for having a dating relationships with someone who has an eating disorder that is undiagnosed and untreated?

36:43 Deedee-Regarding Arthur Brooks. I remember seeing him on Oprah. I remember he said happiness is not a destination but a direction. Can you expound on that? Is this true?

40:49- On  what women and men find attractive in each other.  

https://www.arthurbrooks.com/

https://www.arthurbrooks.com/blog-posts/why-contemplating-your-death-might-make-you-happier

 

Doug discusses the writings of Arthur Brooks as he talks about death, emotional distress and attractiveness.&nbsp;&nbsp;
3:43-On Death&nbsp; and How it Relates to Happiness
12:47- On Emotional Distress
24:15 Leah-What are your thoughts are for having a dating relationships with someone who has an eating disorder that is undiagnosed and untreated?
36:43 Deedee-Regarding Arthur Brooks. I remember seeing him on Oprah. I remember he said happiness is not a destination but a direction. Can you expound on that? Is this true?
40:49- On&nbsp; what women and men find attractive in each other.&nbsp;&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.arthurbrooks.com/">https://www.arthurbrooks.com/</a>
<a href="https://www.arthurbrooks.com/blog-posts/why-contemplating-your-death-might-make-you-happier">https://www.arthurbrooks.com/blog-posts/why-contemplating-your-death-might-make-you-happier</a>
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