Decline in marriage

Encouraging Catholic spouses

Break 1

Forming couples

Promoting marriage at the parish level

Damon Owens joins Doug for a conversation about the growing crisis facing marriage in today’s society and culture. Together, they discuss the importance of strengthening Catholic marriages by forming and supporting spouses as they navigate the daily challenges of married life.

 
Joanna - Is it wrong to tell my kids that I hope they marry Catholic spouses? I want them to love who they are supposed to be with. (18:15)

 

Resources:

 

Communio

https://communio.org/parish/

 

Development Coach Melanie Owens

https://paperbell.me/melanieowenscoaching

 

Joyful Ever After

https://www.joyfuleverafter.org/

 

Damon Owens joins Doug for a conversation about the growing crisis facing marriage in today&rsquo;s society and culture. Together, they discuss the importance of strengthening Catholic marriages by forming and supporting spouses as they navigate the daily challenges of married life.
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<ul>
<li>Joanna - Is it wrong to tell my kids that I hope they marry Catholic spouses? I want them to love who they are supposed to be with. (18:15)</li>
</ul>
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Resources:
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Communio
<a href="https://communio.org/parish/">https://communio.org/parish/</a>
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Development Coach Melanie Owens
<a href="https://paperbell.me/melanieowenscoaching">https://paperbell.me/melanieowenscoaching</a>
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Joyful Ever After
<a href="https://www.joyfuleverafter.org/">https://www.joyfuleverafter.org/</a>
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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

Hope for Modern Marriages

The value of a budget

Pensions and saving

Helping college aged kids launch

Break 2

Catholic Legacy

Is money causing stress in your marriage? Today, Doug is joined by Preston Allex to talk through practical ways to manage family finances. They cover why creating a family budget matters and how to support college-aged kids as they transition into independence. They also share the value of Catholic Legacy: Faithful planning for a peaceful tomorrow.

 

Listener questions and comments:
Tony - My wife and I have a big family, and we have no credit card or debt, but also no savings. We rely on divine providence, hoping everything works out month to month, but it’s getting old. What do we do? (18:26)
Kathy - My husband and I paid our kids’ deposit and a month's rent to help them launch. (29:49)

 

Resources:

Catholic Legacy

https://catholiclegacy.com/

 

Is money causing stress in your marriage? Today, Doug is joined by Preston Allex to talk through practical ways to manage family finances. They cover why creating a family budget matters and how to support college-aged kids as they transition into independence. They also share the value of Catholic Legacy: Faithful planning for a peaceful tomorrow.
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Listener questions and comments:
<ul>
<li>Tony - My wife and I have a big family, and we have no credit card or debt, but also no savings. We rely on divine providence, hoping everything works out month to month, but it&rsquo;s getting old. What do we do? (18:26)</li>
<li>Kathy - My husband and I paid our kids&rsquo; deposit and a month's rent to help them launch. (29:49)</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Resources:
Catholic Legacy
<a href="https://catholiclegacy.com/">https://catholiclegacy.com/</a>
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Managing Family Finances Together

Living in a toxic marriage

Completing the marital act

Making a good apology

Giving an effective compliment 

Struggling with forgiveness from past hurts

Memorial Day - Come up with a code word

Give your spouse a sincere compliment

Doug discusses forgiveness. He also shares how to make the perfect apology and give the perfect compliment.

 

Listener questions and comments:
Deedee - I like the idea of being specific with compliments. It shouldn’t be just in marriage but all your friendships. (38:56)
Jeff - What you just went through and outlined for couples, could you also apply this to singles? Is the Christian life best lived in community? (43:01)

 

Resources:

 

Lovemaking: How to Talk about Sex with Your Spouse - A Guide for Everyday Catholics

https://www.amazon.com/Lovemaking-Talk-about-Your-Spouse/dp/164680371X

 

God’s plan for your marriage

https://godsplanforyourmarriagebook.com/

 

Holy Sex

https://www.amazon.com/Holy-Sex-Toe-Curling-Mind-Blowing-Infallible/dp/0824524713

 

Making a good apology
Acknowledge the offense
Express remorse
Make amends

 

Giving an effective compliment
Be specific
Name a particular virtue
Tell your spouse why it mattered
A good compliment should be timely
It’s all about them not about you

Doug discusses forgiveness. He also shares how to make the perfect apology and give the perfect compliment.
&nbsp;
Listener questions and comments:
<ul>
<li>Deedee - I like the idea of being specific with compliments. It shouldn&rsquo;t be just in marriage but all your friendships. (38:56)</li>
<li>Jeff - What you just went through and outlined for couples, could you also apply this to singles? Is the Christian life best lived in community? (43:01)</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Resources:
&nbsp;
Lovemaking: How to Talk about Sex with Your Spouse - A Guide for Everyday Catholics
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Lovemaking-Talk-about-Your-Spouse/dp/164680371X">https://www.amazon.com/Lovemaking-Talk-about-Your-Spouse/dp/164680371X</a>
&nbsp;
God&rsquo;s plan for your marriage
<a href="https://godsplanforyourmarriagebook.com/">https://godsplanforyourmarriagebook.com/</a>
&nbsp;
Holy Sex
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Holy-Sex-Toe-Curling-Mind-Blowing-Infallible/dp/0824524713">https://www.amazon.com/Holy-Sex-Toe-Curling-Mind-Blowing-Infallible/dp/0824524713</a>
&nbsp;
Making a good apology
<ol>
<li>Acknowledge the offense</li>
<li>Express remorse</li>
<li>Make amends</li>
</ol>
&nbsp;
Giving an effective compliment
<ol>
<li>Be specific</li>
<li>Name a particular virtue</li>
<li>Tell your spouse why it mattered</li>
<li>A good compliment should be timely</li>
<li>It&rsquo;s all about them not about you</li>
</ol>

The Perfect Apology

Disappointing Mother's Day

Speaking kindly to your spouse

I don't want to hate my husband

Share a dream with your spouse

What should you do if your Mother’s Day was a bust? What should you do if after 35 years there is no love left and you wish you had never married your husband? Doug goes to the mailbag answering these questions and more.

 

Listener question and comments:
Chris - My wife says I don’t speak to her kindly. She will ask me to explain something and I won’t be super nice, I guess. (24:28)
Felipe - I have recently been introduced to Agape Love and it completely changed my outlook of marriage. (27:28)

 

Resources:

 

The Forgiveness Institute

https://internationalforgiveness.com/

What should you do if your Mother&rsquo;s Day was a bust? What should you do if after 35 years there is no love left and you wish you had never married your husband? Doug goes to the mailbag answering these questions and more.
&nbsp;
Listener question and comments:
<ul>
<li>Chris - My wife says I don&rsquo;t speak to her kindly. She will ask me to explain something and I won&rsquo;t be super nice, I guess. (24:28)</li>
<li>Felipe - I have recently been introduced to Agape Love and it completely changed my outlook of marriage. (27:28)</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Resources:
&nbsp;
The Forgiveness Institute
<a href="https://internationalforgiveness.com/">https://internationalforgiveness.com/</a>

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