Steven Hemler - Catholic Apologetics

Break 1

Scientific proof for God

Stages of faith

Break 2

Bringing adult children back to the Faith

Talking about the big questions

Steven Hemler joins Doug to discuss his book - The Busy Parent's Guide to the Catholic Faith: Short Answers to the Big Questions. They unpack the scientific proof for God, stages of faith, and bringing adult children back to the faith.

 

Listener questions and comments:
Ed - I have been reading Fr. Spitzer’s book 'Faith, Science, and Reason' and it is really great on this topic. (29:06)
Mary - My son is not receptive to the faith and he is an engineer. He says he is an atheist. What can I do to bring him back? (39:24)

 

Resources:

 

The Busy Parent's Guide to the Catholic Faith: Short Answers to the Big Questions

https://bit.ly/4wON1UM

 

The Reality of God: The Layman's Guide to Scientific Evidence for a Creator

https://bit.ly/4bF5lr1

Steven Hemler joins Doug to discuss his book - The Busy Parent's Guide to the Catholic Faith: Short Answers to the Big Questions. They unpack the scientific proof for God, stages of faith, and bringing adult children back to the faith.
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Listener questions and comments:
<ul>
<li>Ed - I have been reading Fr. Spitzer&rsquo;s book 'Faith, Science, and Reason' and it is really great on this topic. (29:06)</li>
<li>Mary - My son is not receptive to the faith and he is an engineer. He says he is an atheist. What can I do to bring him back? (39:24)</li>
</ul>
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Resources:
&nbsp;
The Busy Parent's Guide to the Catholic Faith: Short Answers to the Big Questions
<a href="https://bit.ly/4wON1UM">https://bit.ly/4wON1UM</a>
&nbsp;
The Reality of God: The Layman's Guide to Scientific Evidence for a Creator
<a href="https://bit.ly/4bF5lr1">https://bit.ly/4bF5lr1</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

Helping Children Understand Catholicism

Planning wedding before engagement

Recovering from an affair

Confession, love and sanctification

Ten classic novels boys should read

3 words will make a woman fall for you

"I've got this"

Doug shares practical guidance on how individuals and couples can begin the difficult process of recovering from an affair, rebuilding trust, navigating the emotional challenges, and working toward healing and restoring their relationship. Doug also shares ten classic novels boys should read and unpacks dating advice for men.

 

Listener questions and comments:
Daniel - How do you go about dating a woman in a Catholic way? (30:53)
Mary - Comment for Daniel: Treat a woman as a friend. Sometimes it’s hard to not go into everything as a potential date. (37:14)
Charlie - Sherlock Holmes, LOTR and Hardy Boys are great books. (38:13)
Joseph - You do such a great job with the callers. Keep up the good work! (40:40)
Andrew - I decided to stop looking for a girlfriend in college because of my studies but then a week later I met my wife. Don’t give up! (43:22)

 

Resources:

Searching for and Maintaining Peace

https://bit.ly/4wkqb7F

 

Trustful Surrender to Divine Providence

https://bit.ly/3R7CdC3

Doug shares practical guidance on how individuals and couples can begin the difficult process of recovering from an affair, rebuilding trust, navigating the emotional challenges, and working toward healing and restoring their relationship. Doug also shares ten classic novels boys should read and unpacks dating advice for men.
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Listener questions and comments:
<ul>
<li>Daniel - How do you go about dating a woman in a Catholic way? (30:53)</li>
<li>Mary - Comment for Daniel: Treat a woman as a friend. Sometimes it&rsquo;s hard to not go into everything as a potential date. (37:14)</li>
<li>Charlie - Sherlock Holmes, LOTR and Hardy Boys are great books. (38:13)</li>
<li>Joseph - You do such a great job with the callers. Keep up the good work! (40:40)</li>
<li>Andrew - I decided to stop looking for a girlfriend in college because of my studies but then a week later I met my wife. Don&rsquo;t give up! (43:22)</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Resources:
Searching for and Maintaining Peace
<a href="https://bit.ly/4wkqb7F">https://bit.ly/4wkqb7F</a>
&nbsp;
Trustful Surrender to Divine Providence
<a href="https://bit.ly/3R7CdC3">https://bit.ly/3R7CdC3</a>

Healing Hearts & Building Better Men

Intermittent Explosive Disorder

Wife has angry outbursts

What to do with explosive anger 

Dating Advice

Are you married to someone with an explosive temper? If so, how do you deal with it? Today, Doug unpacks what it’s like to live with someone diagnosed with Intermittent Explosive Disorder.

 

Listener questions and comments:
Joe - My wife has a bad temper. Do you have any helpful suggestions? (20:44)
Tilly - I have a 53-year-old nephew who lives at home and he has anger management issues. (48:15)

Are you married to someone with an explosive temper? If so, how do you deal with it? Today, Doug unpacks what it&rsquo;s like to live with someone diagnosed with Intermittent Explosive Disorder.
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Listener questions and comments:
<ul>
<li>Joe - My wife has a bad temper. Do you have any helpful suggestions? (20:44)</li>
<li>Tilly - I have a 53-year-old nephew who lives at home and he has anger management issues. (48:15)</li>
</ul>

6 things happily married men do well

Ways to show you are listening

Dating advice

Four types of love

Getting past declaration of nullity

Do one chore your spouse dislikes

Doug shares 6 things that happily married men do well. He also gives dating advice and unpacks the four types of love.

 

Listener questions and comments:
Steve - My wife doesn’t feel an emotional connection. What should I do? (30:50)
Mary - Start by complimenting your spouse and kiss each other for 10 seconds and dance in front of your family. (47:00)

 

Resources:

 

6 things happily married men do well
You listen to her
You express appreciation often
You prioritize quality time with her
He champions her dreams and supports her growth
He takes responsibility and repairs the damage early
He embraces evolution and adapts together

 

Ways to show you are listening
Repeat the heart of what she says
Ask questions with genuine curiosity
You do not immediately defend yourself
Your body language says you are present
You respond to the emotion, not just the facts
You remember what matters later

Doug shares 6 things that happily married men do well. He also gives dating advice and unpacks the four types of love.
&nbsp;
Listener questions and comments:
<ul>
<li>Steve - My wife doesn&rsquo;t feel an emotional connection. What should I do? (30:50)</li>
<li>Mary - Start by complimenting your spouse and kiss each other for 10 seconds and dance in front of your family. (47:00)</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Resources:
&nbsp;
6 things happily married men do well
<ol>
<li>You listen to her</li>
<li>You express appreciation often</li>
<li>You prioritize quality time with her</li>
<li>He champions her dreams and supports her growth</li>
<li>He takes responsibility and repairs the damage early</li>
<li>He embraces evolution and adapts together</li>
</ol>
&nbsp;
Ways to show you are listening
<ol>
<li>Repeat the heart of what she says</li>
<li>Ask questions with genuine curiosity</li>
<li>You do not immediately defend yourself</li>
<li>Your body language says you are present</li>
<li>You respond to the emotion, not just the facts</li>
<li>You remember what matters later</li>
</ol>

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