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

Relationship coach Rose Sweet

4 Rules - listen, lead, love and let go 

Lead

Love

Break 2

Let go

Keep your eyes on the Lord

Relationship coach Rose Sweet joins Doug to discuss the foundations of good marriages.

 

Listener questions and comments:
Denise - My boyfriend’s best friend is a concern to me. He wants me to meet her and her husband. I feel weird about it. (9:38)
Shirley - My daughter is 'Christian' but has a second marriage. The kid from the first marriage still lives at home at 34. Is my daughter putting her kids before her husband? (19:07)
LeeAnn - I was in a friendship with a guy but then he got married and I took the hint and distanced myself from him. (25:55)

 

Resources:

Rules for relationships
Listen
Lead
Love
Let go

 

Rose Sweet

https://rosesweet.com/

Relationship coach Rose Sweet joins Doug to discuss the foundations of good marriages.
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Listener questions and comments:
<ul>
<li>Denise - My boyfriend&rsquo;s best friend is a concern to me. He wants me to meet her and her husband. I feel weird about it. (9:38)</li>
<li>Shirley - My daughter is 'Christian' but has a second marriage. The kid from the first marriage still lives at home at 34. Is my daughter putting her kids before her husband? (19:07)</li>
<li>LeeAnn - I was in a friendship with a guy but then he got married and I took the hint and distanced myself from him. (25:55)</li>
</ul>
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Resources:
Rules for relationships
<ol>
<li>Listen</li>
<li>Lead</li>
<li>Love</li>
<li>Let go</li>
</ol>
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Rose Sweet
<a href="https://rosesweet.com/">https://rosesweet.com/</a>

Rules for Relationships 

Newlyweds always fighting

Feels like I'm living with a roommate 

The other side of the story

Doug's advice for the newlyweds

Doug's advice for the older couple

Start a shared playlist with your spouse

You be the therapist as Doug shares the stories of two couples—one celebrating 30 years of marriage and the other just beginning their journey as newlyweds.

 

Listener questions and comments:
Joe - My wife has decided to leave the Church and had a sterilization without my consent. What do I do? (5:02)
Mary - Comment for Joe: His wife did what she did because she felt like she had no control over her pain. She needs to feel like she is in control. (16:57)
Joe - Is it a bad idea to elope? I want it to be valid but I want my parents not to know. (20:58)
Mary - Comment: if I had ever met a man like Doug, I would be happily married but I should have never got married. My husband is dead but he was a pain in the butt. (34:34)
David - For the 30-year marriage one of them or both have given up hope on communicating with each other. There needs to be a safe place to go where they can share the pain and get through it. (39:57)
Jennifer - For the younger couple they need to sit down and have a clear goal about what they are doing to get out of the house and maybe doing more things that get them out of the house. (43:39)

 

Resources:

 

Catholic Therapists

https://catholictherapists.com/

 

Catholic Psychotherapy

https://catholicpsychotherapy.org/

 

Emotionally Focused Therapy

https://iceeft.com/

You be the therapist as Doug shares the stories of two couples&mdash;one celebrating 30 years of marriage and the other just beginning their journey as newlyweds.
&nbsp;
Listener questions and comments:
<ul>
<li>Joe - My wife has decided to leave the Church and had a sterilization without my consent. What do I do? (5:02)</li>
<li>Mary - Comment for Joe: His wife did what she did because she felt like she had no control over her pain. She needs to feel like she is in control. (16:57)</li>
<li>Joe - Is it a bad idea to elope? I want it to be valid but I want my parents not to know. (20:58)</li>
<li>Mary - Comment: if I had ever met a man like Doug, I would be happily married but I should have never got married. My husband is dead but he was a pain in the butt. (34:34)</li>
<li>David - For the 30-year marriage one of them or both have given up hope on communicating with each other. There needs to be a safe place to go where they can share the pain and get through it. (39:57)</li>
<li>Jennifer - For the younger couple they need to sit down and have a clear goal about what they are doing to get out of the house and maybe doing more things that get them out of the house. (43:39)</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Resources:
&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;
Emotionally Focused Therapy
<a href="https://iceeft.com/">https://iceeft.com/</a>

Marriage Across Different Seasons

Luke 10:27

Self-love in a marriage

Litany of Self-Love

Mathew 5:44

5 elements to a good apology

Does self-love harm a marriage? Do you struggle with the idea or think that marriage is all about selfless service? Today, Doug looks at self-love in marriage through the lens of Luke 10:27 and Matthew 5:44.

 

Listener questions and comments:
Anne - I agree with you and I would add that respect for yourself is respecting God because he made us out of love. (9:13)
Deedee - What does it mean to be made in the image and likeness of God? (37:42)
Ron - I have some examples of how I help myself when my wife starts to become my enemy. I also loved that litany. (39:56)

 

Resources:

Litany of Self-Love

https://www.thefaceofmercy.org/blog/litany-of-self-love

 

Showing unconditional love
Smile when you don’t feel like it
Say a kind word
Give a compliment every day
Refrain from criticism or harsh words
Serve your spouse without announcing it
Apologize quickly
Forgive immediately
Pray for your spouse every day

 

5 elements to a good apology
Regret
Rational
Responsibility
Repentance
Repair

Does self-love harm a marriage? Do you struggle with the idea or think that marriage is all about selfless service? Today, Doug looks at self-love in marriage through the lens of Luke 10:27 and Matthew 5:44.
&nbsp;
Listener questions and comments:
<ul>
<li>Anne - I agree with you and I would add that respect for yourself is respecting God because he made us out of love. (9:13)</li>
<li>Deedee - What does it mean to be made in the image and likeness of God? (37:42)</li>
<li>Ron - I have some examples of how I help myself when my wife starts to become my enemy. I also loved that litany. (39:56)</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Resources:
Litany of Self-Love
<a href="https://www.thefaceofmercy.org/blog/litany-of-self-love">https://www.thefaceofmercy.org/blog/litany-of-self-love</a>
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Showing unconditional love
<ol>
<li>Smile when you don&rsquo;t feel like it</li>
<li>Say a kind word</li>
<li>Give a compliment every day</li>
<li>Refrain from criticism or harsh words</li>
<li>Serve your spouse without announcing it</li>
<li>Apologize quickly</li>
<li>Forgive immediately</li>
<li>Pray for your spouse every day</li>
</ol>
&nbsp;
5 elements to a good apology
<ol>
<li>Regret</li>
<li>Rational</li>
<li>Responsibility</li>
<li>Repentance</li>
<li>Repair</li>
</ol>

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