What is Retrouvaille?

Break 1

My spouse won’t seek professional help

Break 2

Three legs of the Retrouvaille stool

Are you looking for a weekend getaway that can bring you closer to your spouse? Pete and Carol Tomaselli join Doug to share their experience of healing through Retrouvaille, a marriage help program for struggling couples. They talk about the three legs of the Retrouvaille stool and share how the support system in Retrouvaille helps save marriages.



Resource mentioned:

Retrouvaille Website:

https://helpourmarriage.org/

Are you looking for a weekend getaway that can bring you closer to your spouse? Pete and Carol Tomaselli join Doug to share their experience of healing through Retrouvaille, a marriage help program for struggling couples. They talk about the three legs of the Retrouvaille stool and share how the support system in Retrouvaille helps save marriages.
 
Resource mentioned:
Retrouvaille Website:
<a href="https://helpourmarriage.org/">https://helpourmarriage.org/</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 every Saturday from 11am – 12pm 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 every Saturday from 11am – 12pm CT, and will offer listeners an authentic journey into the complexities of marital relationships.

Marriage Unhindered

Getting away to heal your marriage

Where Have All the Fathers Gone?

Men need to be valued

The desire to be a parent

Deacon Joe Grote joins Doug to discuss his book Where Have All The Fathers Gone?

 

Listener questions and comments:
Walt - Government policy doesn't help keep fathers in the home. It rewards single parenthood. There should be incentives to keep families together. (18:56)
Lisa - I wanted to share how my son is a great boy in spite of losing his father. We need fathers but sometimes when there is no options they can still turn out fine. (22:22)
Elaine - I want to share how great my dad was. He had 10 kids and he was a WWII He taught us to love the faith. He was the rock of the family. (25:20)
Peter - I think it starts with groundwork before you have the kids. It starts with the desire to be a parent. (37:27)
Caesar - I was blessed with my father who was from Mexico. He taught me how to treat women and keep my faith. (43:56)

 

Resources:

Where Have All the Fathers Gone?

https://deaconjoegrote.com/

 

Emil Deacon Joe

grotejw@gmail.com

Deacon Joe Grote joins Doug to discuss his book&nbsp;Where Have All The Fathers Gone?
&nbsp;
Listener questions and comments:
<ul>
<li>Walt - Government policy doesn't help keep fathers in the home. It rewards single parenthood. There should be incentives to keep families together. (18:56)</li>
<li>Lisa - I wanted to share how my son is a great boy in spite of losing his father. We need fathers but sometimes when there is no options they can still turn out fine. (22:22)</li>
<li>Elaine - I want to share how great my dad was. He had 10 kids and he was a WWII He taught us to love the faith. He was the rock of the family. (25:20)</li>
<li>Peter - I think it starts with groundwork before you have the kids. It starts with the desire to be a parent. (37:27)</li>
<li>Caesar - I was blessed with my father who was from Mexico. He taught me how to treat women and keep my faith. (43:56)</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Resources:
Where Have All the Fathers Gone?
<a href="https://deaconjoegrote.com/">https://deaconjoegrote.com/</a>
&nbsp;
Emil Deacon Joe
<a href="mailto:grotejw@gmail.com">grotejw@gmail.com</a>

Reviving the Influence of Fatherhood

Discovering same-sex attraction 

Overcoming lust in marriage

Too busy for intimacy?

Smile when your spouse irritates you

What should you do if you discover your husband has same-sex attraction? Today, Doug tackles this question and more on Marriage Unhindered.

 

Listener questions and comments:
John - I thought getting married gets you out of the issue of lust, but it can continue in marriage. (21:50)
Julie - I have been married to my husband for 25 years and he always uses contraception, but I don’t know how to tell him to stop. (25:59)
Susan - If you can’t get through to him you aren’t sinning but it’s on him. (32:58)
Tim - We’ve always been too busy for sex, and my wife is too tired because of her shift. (37:34)
Josephina - My spouse and I fought because I don’t know if he is still smoking. I found something the other day and I want to know how to approach him so that we don’t fight and we actually see progress. (42:14)

 

Resources:

 

Courage International

https://couragerc.org/

 

Catholic Therapists

https://catholictherapists.com/

 

Catholic Psychotherapy

https://catholicpsychotherapy.org/

What should you do if you discover your husband has same-sex attraction? Today, Doug tackles this question and more on Marriage Unhindered.
&nbsp;
Listener questions and comments:
<ul>
<li>John - I thought getting married gets you out of the issue of lust, but it can continue in marriage. (21:50)</li>
<li>Julie - I have been married to my husband for 25 years and he always uses contraception, but I don&rsquo;t know how to tell him to stop. (25:59)</li>
<li>Susan - If you can&rsquo;t get through to him you aren&rsquo;t sinning but it&rsquo;s on him. (32:58)</li>
<li>Tim - We&rsquo;ve always been too busy for sex, and my wife is too tired because of her shift. (37:34)</li>
<li>Josephina - My spouse and I fought because I don&rsquo;t know if he is still smoking. I found something the other day and I want to know how to approach him so that we don&rsquo;t fight and we actually see progress. (42:14)</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Resources:
&nbsp;
Courage International
<a href="https://couragerc.org/">https://couragerc.org/</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>

Navigating Same-Sex Attraction Together

Tips for dating

Why do I need a job?

Continuing to build respect

Breaking the ice

Declare a no nagging evening

Doug dives into the frustrations many men face with modern dating and the challenges of building a lasting marriage. He breaks down what often goes wrong and why so many feel stuck or discouraged. Through honest insights and practical advice, Doug offers straightforward dating tips to help young men build confidence, and create meaningful relationships.

 

Listener questions and comments:
Patrick - I need to emphasize the swearing! It’s gotten so bad. (20:39)
Tony - I got married at 36 and I wanted to share some advice. It helped when I submitted to God's will. (31:38)
Kathy - It’s important to continue the respect your wife even after the marriage. (38:11)
Nicole - Where do the women hang out? (39:31)
Bill - You can meet a good young woman at a Catholic college. (42:04)
Karen - My husband and I were an example to a man who had a kid out of wedlock. He married the girl because of our example. We can help as married people by encouraging these kids. (43:58)

Doug dives into the frustrations many men face with modern dating and the challenges of building a lasting marriage. He breaks down what often goes wrong and why so many feel stuck or discouraged. Through honest insights and practical advice, Doug offers straightforward dating tips to help young men build confidence, and create meaningful relationships.
&nbsp;
Listener questions and comments:
<ul>
<li>Patrick - I need to emphasize the swearing! It&rsquo;s gotten so bad. (20:39)</li>
<li>Tony - I got married at 36 and I wanted to share some advice. It helped when I submitted to God's will. (31:38)</li>
<li>Kathy - It&rsquo;s important to continue the respect your wife even after the marriage. (38:11)</li>
<li>Nicole - Where do the women hang out? (39:31)</li>
<li>Bill - You can meet a good young woman at a Catholic college. (42:04)</li>
<li>Karen - My husband and I were an example to a man who had a kid out of wedlock. He married the girl because of our example. We can help as married people by encouraging these kids. (43:58)</li>
</ul>

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