Abounding Joy Ministry

Healing and aftermath of divorce

Break 1

Support for older divorcees 

Overcoming anger after divorce

Are you divorced and dealing the painful aftermath? Carolyn Klicka joins Doug to discuss Abounding Joy Ministry and healing after divorce.

 
Patty - I was divorced and I feel like the Church hasn’t helped divorcees who feel stuck by these processes. It’s given me PTSD. (28:10)
Walt - I have an aunt who married a man with PTSD and she knew, but she stayed with him. I feel that people give in too easily. (43:03)

 

Resources:

Abounding Joy Ministry

https://www.aboundingjoyministry.com/

Are you divorced and dealing the painful aftermath? Carolyn Klicka joins Doug to discuss Abounding Joy Ministry and healing after divorce.
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<ul>
<li>Patty - I was divorced and I feel like the Church hasn&rsquo;t helped divorcees who feel stuck by these processes. It&rsquo;s given me PTSD. (28:10)</li>
<li>Walt - I have an aunt who married a man with PTSD and she knew, but she stayed with him. I feel that people give in too easily. (43:03)</li>
</ul>
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Resources:
Abounding Joy Ministry
<a href="https://www.aboundingjoyministry.com/">https://www.aboundingjoyministry.com/</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

From Heartbreak to Healing

Dr. Julia Dezelski

Called to the Joy of Love

Need for more marriage preparation 

Break 2

Resources

Second marriages

Dr. Julia Dezelski joins Doug to discuss USCCB resources available for married and dating couples. 

 

Listener questions and comments:
Chris - When I got married, there was very little marriage preparation. This needs to be a bigger emphasis. (22:41)
Walt - It seems like in modern culture it seems like children are an add-on and not the focus. Is this being addressed? (31:14)
Margy - There is very little available for people getting remarried in the Church and for those who have annulments. (38:25)

 

Resources:

Catechumenal pathways for married life – Free PDF

https://www.laityfamilylife.va/content/dam/laityfamilylife/amoris-laetitia/OrientamentiCatecumenatomatrimoniale/Catechumenal%20Pathways_ENG.pdf

 

Catechumenal pathways for married life - Book

https://www.orderosv.com/product/catechumenal-pathways-for-married-life?ga_ref_list_id=75ga_ref_list_name=Related%20Products

 

Happy Marriage for Life

https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/

 

For Your Marriage

https://www.foryourmarriage.org/

 

https://www.portumatrimonio.org/

 

Second marriages

https://www.foryourmarriage.org/second-marriages/

Dr. Julia Dezelski joins Doug to discuss&nbsp;USCCB&nbsp;resources available for married and dating couples.&nbsp;
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Listener questions and comments:
<ul>
<li>Chris - When I got married, there was very little marriage preparation. This needs to be a bigger emphasis. (22:41)</li>
<li>Walt - It seems like in modern culture it seems like children are an add-on and not the focus. Is this being addressed? (31:14)</li>
<li>Margy - There is very little available for people getting remarried in the Church and for those who have annulments. (38:25)</li>
</ul>
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Resources:
Catechumenal pathways for married life &ndash; Free PDF
<a href="https://www.laityfamilylife.va/content/dam/laityfamilylife/amoris-laetitia/OrientamentiCatecumenatomatrimoniale/Catechumenal%20Pathways_ENG.pdf">https://www.laityfamilylife.va/content/dam/laityfamilylife/amoris-laetitia/OrientamentiCatecumenatomatrimoniale/Catechumenal%20Pathways_ENG.pdf</a>
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Catechumenal pathways for married life - Book
<a href="https://www.orderosv.com/product/catechumenal-pathways-for-married-life?ga_ref_list_id=75ga_ref_list_name=Related%20Products">https://www.orderosv.com/product/catechumenal-pathways-for-married-life?ga_ref_list_id=75ga_ref_list_name=Related%20Products</a>
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Happy Marriage for Life
<a href="https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/">https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/</a>
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For Your Marriage
<a href="https://www.foryourmarriage.org/">https://www.foryourmarriage.org/</a>
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<a href="https://www.portumatrimonio.org/">https://www.portumatrimonio.org/</a>
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Second marriages
<a href="https://www.foryourmarriage.org/second-marriages/">https://www.foryourmarriage.org/second-marriages/</a>

Resources for Faithful Marriages

My husband works too much 

What happens when we work too much

Loving and leading

Doug discusses an email from a woman concerned that her husband works excessively and is pressuring her to take on full-time work as well. She worries that this dynamic is harming their marriage and family life. Doug emphasizes the importance of being present for one’s spouse and children and making family a top priority.

 

Listener questions and comments:
Josephina - My husband and I are one of the couples who work a lot. I am comparing myself to the lady from the email, but at the same time I am also a workaholic sometimes. (19:28)
Matt - I work 12-15 hours a day, and I am in a courtship right now. I find that if you really love them, that sacrifice shouldn’t take that much to make it happen. I want to also say that waiting till marriage is so worth it. (23:28)
Richard - My son wants to get married, and the issue we come across is that his girlfriend is Catholic, but she is not practicing. (27:49)
Fernando - At what point is doing everything for her happiness not ok if I start suffering? (38:09)
Rex - I worked in oil, and I was a workaholic. You are touching on a lot of issues I went through. If I could go back, I would spend more time with the family. (44:11)

Doug discusses an email from a woman concerned that her husband works excessively and is pressuring her to take on full-time work as well. She worries that this dynamic is harming their marriage and family life. Doug emphasizes the importance of being present for one&rsquo;s spouse and children and making family a top priority.
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Listener questions and comments:
<ul>
<li>Josephina - My husband and I are one of the couples who work a lot. I am comparing myself to the lady from the email, but at the same time I am also a workaholic sometimes. (19:28)</li>
<li>Matt - I work 12-15 hours a day, and I am in a courtship right now. I find that if you really love them, that sacrifice shouldn&rsquo;t take that much to make it happen. I want to also say that waiting till marriage is so worth it. (23:28)</li>
<li>Richard - My son wants to get married, and the issue we come across is that his girlfriend is Catholic, but she is not practicing. (27:49)</li>
<li>Fernando - At what point is doing everything for her happiness not ok if I start suffering? (38:09)</li>
<li>Rex - I worked in oil, and I was a workaholic. You are touching on a lot of issues I went through. If I could go back, I would spend more time with the family. (44:11)</li>
</ul>

Prioritizing Family Over Career

Eden will not be found here

St. Martinian 

The war in your marriage

Avoiding fights

Wife wants a divorce

Doug discusses why you won’t find Eden here on earth and also tackles emails from couples who are struggling in their marriages.

 

Listener questions and comments:
Richard - We have been married for 16 years but every time we go to put the sheets on the bed we end in a fight. (21:19)
Alex - We have been separated for a year now and my husband suffers with addiction and infidelity. I just filled divorce today. (26:00)
Mary - Comment for Alex: I have a book recommendation for her. 'Marriage 911'. (43:33)
Maria - I am Catholic but I deal with spiritual warfare. My daughter got married to someone with demonic tattoos all over his body and they practice witchcraft. (44:56)

 

Resources:

 

Marriage Unhindered

https://www.marriageunhindered.com/

 

Happy Marriage for Life

https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/

 

Marriage 911

https://www.foryourmarriage.org/blogs/marriage-911-how-god-saved-our-marriage-and-can-save-yours-too/

 

Questions to ask your spouse when facing divorce
What’s one thing I am doing that I should stop doing?
What’s one thing that I am doing that I should do more?
What’s one thing I’m not doing that I should start doing?

Doug discusses why you won&rsquo;t find Eden here on earth and also tackles emails from couples who are struggling in their marriages.
&nbsp;
Listener questions and comments:
<ul>
<li>Richard - We have been married for 16 years but every time we go to put the sheets on the bed we end in a fight. (21:19)</li>
<li>Alex - We have been separated for a year now and my husband suffers with addiction and infidelity. I just filled divorce today. (26:00)</li>
<li>Mary - Comment for Alex: I have a book recommendation for her. 'Marriage 911'. (43:33)</li>
<li>Maria - I am Catholic but I deal with spiritual warfare. My daughter got married to someone with demonic tattoos all over his body and they practice witchcraft. (44:56)</li>
</ul>
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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;
Marriage 911
<a href="https://www.foryourmarriage.org/blogs/marriage-911-how-god-saved-our-marriage-and-can-save-yours-too/">https://www.foryourmarriage.org/blogs/marriage-911-how-god-saved-our-marriage-and-can-save-yours-too/</a>
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Questions to ask your spouse when facing divorce
<ol>
<li>What&rsquo;s one thing I am doing that I should stop doing?</li>
<li>What&rsquo;s one thing that I am doing that I should do more?</li>
<li>What&rsquo;s one thing I&rsquo;m not doing that I should start doing?</li>
</ol>

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