Son is divorced and has a girlfriend

Prolonged period of abstinence

Break 1

Tactics of the devil

Diversion 

Break 2

Discouragement 

Doug continues his discussion on how the devil tries to destroy your marriage, and shares two very interesting emails: one about a married son going through a divorce who wants to bring his new girlfriend around for the holidays, and another from a wife who wants to help her husband navigate a prolonged period of abstinence due to a difficult pregnancy.

 

Listener questions and comments:
Rich - On first email: Invite his wife and children, but NOT him (17:57)
Mary - On first email: You can’t always get what you want. It’s a matter of praying about it but you need to protect the feelings of the children. (18:50)
Deedee - Are ‘homewreckers’ in league with the devil? (36:30)
Santiago - I'm 15 months sober after three years of trying to quit. My wife is pregnant, and I've been trying to go to church tremendously. Addiction is everywhere. (38:20)

 

Resources:

Four Common Tactics of the Devil

https://spiritualdirection.com/2025/11/16/four-common-tactics-of-the-devil

Doug continues his discussion on how the devil tries to destroy your marriage, and shares two very interesting emails: one about a married son going through a divorce who wants to bring his new girlfriend around for the holidays, and another from a wife who wants to help her husband navigate a prolonged period of abstinence due to a difficult pregnancy.
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Listener questions and comments:
<ul>
<li>Rich - On first email: Invite his wife and children, but NOT him (17:57)</li>
<li>Mary - On first email: You can&rsquo;t always get what you want. It&rsquo;s a matter of praying about it but you need to protect the feelings of the children. (18:50)</li>
<li>Deedee - Are &lsquo;homewreckers&rsquo; in league with the devil? (36:30)</li>
<li>Santiago - I'm 15 months sober after three years of trying to quit. My wife is pregnant, and I've been trying to go to church tremendously. Addiction is everywhere. (38:20)</li>
</ul>
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Resources:
Four Common Tactics of the Devil
<a href="https://spiritualdirection.com/2025/11/16/four-common-tactics-of-the-devil">https://spiritualdirection.com/2025/11/16/four-common-tactics-of-the-devil</a>

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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.

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Four Common Tactics of the Devil (Part 3)

Breast reduction surgery

Giving feedback in a respectful way  

Strengthening your marriage

5 things men can do

What was the best part of your day?

Doug shares 5 things men can do to strengthen their marriages. He also reads an email from a woman who asks about whether she should have breast reduction surgery for medical reasons.

 

Listener questions and comments:
John Littell - It's a no brainer decision, I totally support breast reduction surgery for medical reasons. (14:21)
Christina - We were advised to pause our relationship before moving toward marriage and reassess, as we were moving too fast. He’s not Catholic. We’ve known each other for two years but only started officially dating last month, and he proposed about three weeks ago. What do you think? (18:29)

Resources:

 

Marriage Unhindered

www.marriageunhindered.com

 

Happy Marriage for Life

https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/

 

Catholic Therapists

https://catholictherapists.com/

 

Catholic Psychotherapy

https://catholicpsychotherapy.org/

 

5 things men can do to strengthen their marriages
Accept that you are not the fixer or breaker of your relationship.
Give yourself and her permission to take breaks.
Look fear in the face.
Repair, repair, repair.
Seek help early

Doug shares 5 things men can do to strengthen their marriages. He also reads an email from a woman who asks about whether she should have breast reduction surgery for medical reasons.
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Listener questions and comments:
<ul>
<li>John Littell - It's a no brainer decision, I totally support breast reduction surgery for medical reasons. (14:21)</li>
<li>Christina - We were advised to pause our relationship before moving toward marriage and reassess, as we were moving too fast. He&rsquo;s not Catholic. We&rsquo;ve known each other for two years but only started officially dating last month, and he proposed about three weeks ago. What do you think? (18:29)</li>
</ul>
Resources:
&nbsp;
Marriage Unhindered
<a href="http://www.marriageunhindered.com">www.marriageunhindered.com</a>
&nbsp;
Happy Marriage for Life
<a href="https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/">https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/</a>
&nbsp;
Catholic Therapists
<a href="https://catholictherapists.com/">https://catholictherapists.com/</a>
&nbsp;
Catholic Psychotherapy
<a href="https://catholicpsychotherapy.org/">https://catholicpsychotherapy.org/</a>
&nbsp;
5 things men can do to strengthen their marriages
<ol>
<li>Accept that you are not the fixer or breaker of your relationship.</li>
<li>Give yourself and her permission to take breaks.</li>
<li>Look fear in the face.</li>
<li>Repair, repair, repair.</li>
<li>Seek help early</li>
</ol>

Seek Help Before Crisis Hits

Decisions on proper discipline 

Strict parents and kids working the system

IMPORTANT: Doug's advice to parents

Monica Hinderer joins Doug to continue their discussion on how children impact marriage. Today they focus on conflicts over parenting styles.

 

Listener questions and comments:
Mark - My folks were united but pretty strict, and I rarely saw them disagree about how to raise their children. Maybe being united isn’t always what it seems. (20:27)
Pete - As I got older, I began to understand the discipline and sacrifices my parents made for me. That’s what motivated me to step up and work harder. I came from a family of seven kids. (26:18)
Joan - My husband and I had different parenting styles. Three of our children are gay, and they barely talk to us anymore. I resent my husband because I tried to raise our kids in the faith, but he didn’t share that commitment. Do you think that made a difference? (27:35)
Monica - My daughter is overprotective in her parenting. She has two girls, ages 3½ years and 1 month old. (38:48)
Julie - For those of us who are remarried in the Church, with children from previous marriages and different parenting styles, navigating family life can be challenging. (42:15)
Tom - To help defuse tension between parents, I pray to my guardian angel to help facilitate communication with their guardian angels. (45:14)

 

Resources:

 

Marriage Unhindered

https://www.marriageunhindered.com/

 

Happy Marriage for Life

https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/

 

Monica Hinderer

https://www.monicahinderer.com/

 

Catholic Therapists

https://catholictherapists.com/

 

Catholic Psychotherapy

https://catholicpsychotherapy.org/

Monica Hinderer joins Doug to continue their discussion on how children impact marriage. Today they focus on conflicts over parenting styles.
&nbsp;
Listener questions and comments:
<ul>
<li>Mark - My folks were united but pretty strict, and I rarely saw them disagree about how to raise their children. Maybe being united isn&rsquo;t always what it seems. (20:27)</li>
<li>Pete - As I got older, I began to understand the discipline and sacrifices my parents made for me. That&rsquo;s what motivated me to step up and work harder. I came from a family of seven kids. (26:18)</li>
<li>Joan - My husband and I had different parenting styles. Three of our children are gay, and they barely talk to us anymore. I resent my husband because I tried to raise our kids in the faith, but he didn&rsquo;t share that commitment. Do you think that made a difference? (27:35)</li>
<li>Monica - My daughter is overprotective in her parenting. She has two girls, ages 3&frac12; years and 1 month old. (38:48)</li>
<li>Julie - For those of us who are remarried in the Church, with children from previous marriages and different parenting styles, navigating family life can be challenging. (42:15)</li>
<li>Tom - To help defuse tension between parents, I pray to my guardian angel to help facilitate communication with their guardian angels. (45:14)</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Resources:
&nbsp;
Marriage Unhindered
<a href="https://www.marriageunhindered.com/">https://www.marriageunhindered.com/</a>
&nbsp;
Happy Marriage for Life
<a href="https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/">https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/</a>
&nbsp;
Monica Hinderer
<a href="https://www.monicahinderer.com/">https://www.monicahinderer.com/</a>
&nbsp;
Catholic Therapists
<a href="https://catholictherapists.com/">https://catholictherapists.com/</a>
&nbsp;
Catholic Psychotherapy
<a href="https://catholicpsychotherapy.org/">https://catholicpsychotherapy.org/</a>

Conflicting Parenting Styles

Email: Behavior disorder

Avoident son 

Tactics of the Devil 

Emotional infidielity 

Doug answers a listener’s email about ending a relationship with someone who may have a behavioral disorder, then continues a series on how the devil attacks marriages. He also discusses the Four Horsemen of relationship conflict and when to seek professional help.

Listener questions and comments:


Kim: My 20-year-old son is dealing with a situation similar to the man in the email. What should I do? (17:36)


Maria: My husband and I are separated because we do not get along. He frequently talks to other women, makes new friends, and seeks platonic relationships with them. (38:03)

Resources:

The International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy
https://iceeft.com/
Four Common Tactics of the Devil
https://spiritualdirection.com/2025/11/16/four-common-tactics-of-the-devil
https://catholictherapists.com/
https://catholicpsychotherapy.org/

Doug answers a listener&rsquo;s email about ending a relationship with someone who may have a behavioral disorder, then continues a series on how the devil attacks marriages. He also discusses the Four Horsemen of relationship conflict and when to seek professional help.
Listener questions and comments:
<ul data-spread="false">
<li>
Kim: My 20-year-old son is dealing with a situation similar to the man in the email. What should I do? (17:36)
</li>
<li>
Maria: My husband and I are separated because we do not get along. He frequently talks to other women, makes new friends, and seeks platonic relationships with them. (38:03)
</li>
</ul>
Resources:
The International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy <a href="https://iceeft.com/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">https://iceeft.com/</a> Four Common Tactics of the Devil <a href="https://spiritualdirection.com/2025/11/16/four-common-tactics-of-the-devil" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1">https://spiritualdirection.com/2025/11/16/four-common-tactics-of-the-devil</a> <a href="https://catholictherapists.com/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2">https://catholictherapists.com/</a> <a href="https://catholicpsychotherapy.org/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="3">https://catholicpsychotherapy.org/</a>

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