Fr. Carter Griffin

Forming Families - Forming Saints

Break 1

Human formation 

Break 2

Spiritual formation

Formed to be apostles

Fr. Carter Griffin joins Doug to discuss his book Forming Families, Forming Saints. Together, they explore how human and spiritual formation help cultivate virtue and shape families into communities of faith, fostering the growth of future saints.

 

Listener questions and comments:
Len - I just bought the book! Lots of wisdom. I will order 8 more! (37:39)

 

Resources:

Forming Families, Forming Saints

https://stpaulcenter.com/store/forming-families-forming-saints

Fr. Carter Griffin joins Doug to discuss his book Forming Families, Forming Saints. Together, they explore how human and spiritual formation help cultivate virtue and shape families into communities of faith, fostering the growth of future saints.
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Listener questions and comments:
<ul>
<li>Len - I just bought the book! Lots of wisdom. I will order 8 more! (37:39)</li>
</ul>
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Resources:
Forming Families, Forming Saints
<a href="https://stpaulcenter.com/store/forming-families-forming-saints">https://stpaulcenter.com/store/forming-families-forming-saints</a>

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

Faith Begins at Home

Cognitive distortions review

Emotional reasoning

Husband works a lot and it's tough

Concerns about phones in the car

The Friday rant

Doug continues his discussion on how cognitive distortions harm marriages. He also shares how to not resent a husband for spending too much time at work. Plus: The Friday rant!

 

Listener questions and comments:
Michael - My wife’s therapist confirmed that my wife’s feelings were reality even when it wasn’t the truth and I had to fight him on that. (16:50)
David - I am civilly divorced but married in the Church. I am wondering if the marriage was valid or not from the beginning. (22:04)

 

Resources:

Cognitive Distortions in Marriage

https://relevantradio.com/2026/06/cognitive-distortions-in-marriage/

 

Marriage Unhindered

https://www.marriageunhindered.com/marriage-tune-up

Doug continues his discussion on how cognitive distortions harm marriages. He also shares how to not resent a husband for spending too much time at work. Plus: The Friday rant!
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Listener questions and comments:
<ul>
<li>Michael - My wife&rsquo;s therapist confirmed that my wife&rsquo;s feelings were reality even when it wasn&rsquo;t the truth and I had to fight him on that. (16:50)</li>
<li>David - I am civilly divorced but married in the Church. I am wondering if the marriage was valid or not from the beginning. (22:04)</li>
</ul>
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Resources:
Cognitive Distortions in Marriage
<a href="https://relevantradio.com/2026/06/cognitive-distortions-in-marriage/">https://relevantradio.com/2026/06/cognitive-distortions-in-marriage/</a>
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Marriage Unhindered
<a href="https://www.marriageunhindered.com/marriage-tune-up">https://www.marriageunhindered.com/marriage-tune-up</a>

Prioritizing Your Spouse

Why spouses argue about money

How to budget

Planning for the unexpected

Good debt vs. bad debt

Should I have a financial planner?

Money mistakes

Have you and your spouse ever disagreed about money? Today, Doug is joined by Kevin Smith to discuss practical money management strategies. Kevin shares tips for creating and sticking to a budget, and explains the difference between good debt and bad debt—and how understanding that distinction can help you make smarter financial decisions.

 

Listener questions and comments:
Deedee - My daughter recently graduated and she has federal loans but she can’t find a job. If she has to file for bankruptcy, how does this impact the federal loan? (45:08)

 

Resources:

Kevin Smith

https://ethoslogosinvestments.com/

Have you and your spouse ever disagreed about money? Today, Doug is joined by Kevin Smith to discuss practical money management strategies. Kevin shares tips for creating and sticking to a budget, and explains the difference between good debt and bad debt&mdash;and how understanding that distinction can help you make smarter financial decisions.
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Listener questions and comments:
<ul>
<li>Deedee - My daughter recently graduated and she has federal loans but she can&rsquo;t find a job. If she has to file for bankruptcy, how does this impact the federal loan? (45:08)</li>
</ul>
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Resources:
Kevin Smith
<a href="https://ethoslogosinvestments.com/">https://ethoslogosinvestments.com/</a>

Money Management in Marriage

Mike and Alicia Hernon 

Getting used to the mess

Play and Pray Challenge

Encouraging a spouse to love the faith

Involvement with children's relationships 

Mike and Alicia Hernon from the Messy Family Project join Doug discussing how to handle the chaos of family life.

 

Listener questions and comments:

 
Cindy - My boyfriend and I have been dating for a year and we are talking about money. My concern is that he isn’t 100% open to support me. Should it be 50/50? (8:39)
Jean - We have been married 60 years and We share the money. (22:10)
Jack - I am 62 and my daughter is 22. I am seeing some similarities between what I did with my ex-wife. How involved with this should I be? (38:01)

 

Resources:

 

Sacred Heart of Jesus by Pompeo Batoni

https://relevantradio.store/products/sacredheart

 

Happy Marriage for Life

https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/

 

Messy Family Project

https://messyfamilyproject.org/

Mike and Alicia Hernon from the Messy Family Project join Doug discussing how to handle the chaos of family life.
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Listener questions and comments:
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<ul>
<li>Cindy - My boyfriend and I have been dating for a year and we are talking about money. My concern is that he isn&rsquo;t 100% open to support me. Should it be 50/50? (8:39)</li>
<li>Jean - We have been married 60 years and We share the money. (22:10)</li>
<li>Jack - I am 62 and my daughter is 22. I am seeing some similarities between what I did with my ex-wife. How involved with this should I be? (38:01)</li>
</ul>
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Resources:
&nbsp;
Sacred Heart of Jesus by Pompeo Batoni
<a href="https://relevantradio.store/products/sacredheart">https://relevantradio.store/products/sacredheart</a>
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Happy Marriage for Life
<a href="https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/">https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/</a>
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Messy Family Project
<a href="https://messyfamilyproject.org/">https://messyfamilyproject.org/</a>

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