Kindness in marriage

St. Bernard of Clairvaux - gaining wisdom

Break 1

My daughter's music and fashion 

Break 2

Meeting a Catholic young woman in Utah

Pope Leo on forgiveness

Compliment your spouse in public

Doug shares three tips from St. Bernard on gaining wisdom and explores how to apply them to our marriages today.

 

Listener questions and comments:
Brian - Somebody came into my life briefly and because of my life issues they left. How do I move on or get them back? (21:52)
Jessica - I don’t like the way my daughter dresses or the music she likes. How do I address this tension? (25:49)
Noah - I am currently living in Utah and there aren’t many Catholics. What should I do? (33:40)
Allen - The Philippines are about to legalize divorce. Muslims are protesting but the Catholics seem to be silent. What are your thoughts? (37:49)
Lindsey - My mom is not Catholic and my family members are convinced she will go straight to heaven. Is this true? (40:38)

 

Resources:

Marriage Unhindered

https://www.marriageunhindered.com/

 

Happy Marriage for Life

https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/

 

St. Bernard of Clairvaux on gaining wisdom
Give thanks and praise
Go to confession
Be prudent in desire and speech

Doug shares three tips from St. Bernard on gaining wisdom and explores how to apply them to our marriages today.
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Listener questions and comments:
<ul>
<li>Brian - Somebody came into my life briefly and because of my life issues they left. How do I move on or get them back? (21:52)</li>
<li>Jessica - I don&rsquo;t like the way my daughter dresses or the music she likes. How do I address this tension? (25:49)</li>
<li>Noah - I am currently living in Utah and there aren&rsquo;t many Catholics. What should I do? (33:40)</li>
<li>Allen - The Philippines are about to legalize divorce. Muslims are protesting but the Catholics seem to be silent. What are your thoughts? (37:49)</li>
<li>Lindsey - My mom is not Catholic and my family members are convinced she will go straight to heaven. Is this true? (40:38)</li>
</ul>
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Resources:
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>
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St. Bernard of Clairvaux on gaining wisdom
<ol>
<li>Give thanks and praise</li>
<li>Go to confession</li>
<li>Be prudent in desire and speech</li>
</ol>

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

Gaining Wisdom in Marriage

Dann and Roxane Aungst

Journey of forgiveness 

Setting boundaries

Where to find help

Dann and Roxane Aungst join Doug. Roxane discusses her reality during the 25 years of Dann’s sexual addiction.

 

Listener questions and comments:
Maria - How do you look at your wife now? How did you overcome these emotions after such a long addiction? (22:43)
Susan - Listening to this is very difficult. My daughter's husband was introduced to porn at 10 years old and it destroyed their marriage. She left him and is living with another man. Do you have any advice? (25:32)
Yolanda - What you are saying is beautiful but my husband is very proud. It's still hurting us. (40:18)

 

Resources:

 

Marriage Unhindered

https://www.marriageunhindered.com/

 

Happy Marriage for Life

https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/

 

Road to Purity

https://roadtopurity.com/

Dann and Roxane Aungst join Doug. Roxane discusses her reality during the 25 years of Dann&rsquo;s sexual addiction.
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Listener questions and comments:
<ul>
<li>Maria - How do you look at your wife now? How did you overcome these emotions after such a long addiction? (22:43)</li>
<li>Susan - Listening to this is very difficult. My daughter's husband was introduced to porn at 10 years old and it destroyed their marriage. She left him and is living with another man. Do you have any advice? (25:32)</li>
<li>Yolanda - What you are saying is beautiful but my husband is very proud. It's still hurting us. (40:18)</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;
Road to Purity
<a href="https://roadtopurity.com/">https://roadtopurity.com/</a>

Loving Him Through Sexual Addiction

Dr. Julia Dezelski

Called to the Joy of Love

Need for more marriage preparation 

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;
&nbsp;
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>
&nbsp;
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>
&nbsp;
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>
&nbsp;
Happy Marriage for Life
<a href="https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/">https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/</a>
&nbsp;
For Your Marriage
<a href="https://www.foryourmarriage.org/">https://www.foryourmarriage.org/</a>
&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.portumatrimonio.org/">https://www.portumatrimonio.org/</a>
&nbsp;
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.
&nbsp;
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>

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