Deacon Patrick Conley 

What is the role of the deaconate?

Journey to the Church and deaconate

Break 1

Intimacy after prostate removal

Break 2

Dealing with my husband's stroke

Fertility struggles

Deacon Patrick Conley joins Doug to discuss his faith journey that led him to the Deaconate. Doug also goes to the mailbag. What can a couple do if the husband is no longer physically able to fulfill his role in the bedroom?

 

Listener questions and comments:

 
Joan – Congratulations to Deacon Patrick Conley! (9:12)

 

Resources:

NaPro Technology

https://naprotechnology.com/

Deacon Patrick Conley joins Doug to discuss his faith journey that led him to the Deaconate. Doug also goes to the mailbag. What can a couple do if the husband is no longer physically able to fulfill his role in the bedroom?
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Listener questions and comments:
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<ul>
<li>Joan &ndash; Congratulations to Deacon Patrick Conley! (9:12)</li>
</ul>
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Resources:
NaPro Technology
<a href="https://naprotechnology.com/">https://naprotechnology.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

Intimacy and Eternity

Attachment theory

Secure attachment style 

Avoidant attachment style

Secure attachment style in friendship

Marriage advice after divorce

Doug begins Part 1 of looking into childhood attachment wounds and how they can negatively impact your marriage.

 

Listener questions and comments:
Natalie - How can I create a secure attachment style in friendship? (38:29)
Julia - What is advice for a couple when one of them has problems and they blame the other? (46:58)

 

Resources:

Emotionally Focused Therapy

https://iceeft.com/

 

Secure attachment style
Ability to regulate your emotions
Easily trust others
Effective communication skills
The ability to seek emotional support
You are comfortable being alone
Comfortable in close relationships
Ability to self-reflect
Easy to connect with
Ability to manage conflict well
High self-esteem
Ability to be emotionally available

 

Avoidant attachment style
Persistently avoid emotional or physical intimacy
Strong sense of independence
Uncomfortable expressing your feelings
Tendency to be dismissive of others
Difficulty trusting others
Tend to be threatened by people getting to close
Spend more time alone
They believe they don’t need others
Tendency to have commitment issues

Doug begins Part 1 of looking into childhood attachment wounds and how they can negatively impact your marriage.
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Listener questions and comments:
<ul>
<li>Natalie - How can I create a secure attachment style in friendship? (38:29)</li>
<li>Julia - What is advice for a couple when one of them has problems and they blame the other? (46:58)</li>
</ul>
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Resources:
Emotionally Focused Therapy
<a href="https://iceeft.com/">https://iceeft.com/</a>
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Secure attachment style
<ol>
<li>Ability to regulate your emotions</li>
<li>Easily trust others</li>
<li>Effective communication skills</li>
<li>The ability to seek emotional support</li>
<li>You are comfortable being alone</li>
<li>Comfortable in close relationships</li>
<li>Ability to self-reflect</li>
<li>Easy to connect with</li>
<li>Ability to manage conflict well</li>
<li>High self-esteem</li>
<li>Ability to be emotionally available</li>
</ol>
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Avoidant attachment style
<ol>
<li>Persistently avoid emotional or physical intimacy</li>
<li>Strong sense of independence</li>
<li>Uncomfortable expressing your feelings</li>
<li>Tendency to be dismissive of others</li>
<li>Difficulty trusting others</li>
<li>Tend to be threatened by people getting to close</li>
<li>Spend more time alone</li>
<li>They believe they don&rsquo;t need others</li>
<li>Tendency to have commitment issues</li>
</ol>

Impact of Attachment Styles

Cognitive distortions review

Emotional reasoning

Husband works a lot and it's tough

Concerns about phones in the car

The Friday rant

Doug continues his discussion on how cognitive distortions harm marriages. He also shares how to not resent a husband for spending too much time at work. Plus: The Friday rant!

 

Listener questions and comments:
Michael - My wife’s therapist confirmed that my wife’s feelings were reality even when it wasn’t the truth and I had to fight him on that. (16:50)
David - I am civilly divorced but married in the Church. I am wondering if the marriage was valid or not from the beginning. (22:04)

 

Resources:

Cognitive Distortions in Marriage

https://relevantradio.com/2026/06/cognitive-distortions-in-marriage/

 

Marriage Unhindered

https://www.marriageunhindered.com/marriage-tune-up

Doug continues his discussion on how cognitive distortions harm marriages. He also shares how to not resent a husband for spending too much time at work. Plus: The Friday rant!
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Listener questions and comments:
<ul>
<li>Michael - My wife&rsquo;s therapist confirmed that my wife&rsquo;s feelings were reality even when it wasn&rsquo;t the truth and I had to fight him on that. (16:50)</li>
<li>David - I am civilly divorced but married in the Church. I am wondering if the marriage was valid or not from the beginning. (22:04)</li>
</ul>
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Resources:
Cognitive Distortions in Marriage
<a href="https://relevantradio.com/2026/06/cognitive-distortions-in-marriage/">https://relevantradio.com/2026/06/cognitive-distortions-in-marriage/</a>
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Marriage Unhindered
<a href="https://www.marriageunhindered.com/marriage-tune-up">https://www.marriageunhindered.com/marriage-tune-up</a>

Prioritizing Your Spouse

Why spouses argue about money

How to budget

Planning for the unexpected

Good debt vs. bad debt

Should I have a financial planner?

Money mistakes

Have you and your spouse ever disagreed about money? Today, Doug is joined by Kevin Smith to discuss practical money management strategies. Kevin shares tips for creating and sticking to a budget, and explains the difference between good debt and bad debt—and how understanding that distinction can help you make smarter financial decisions.

 

Listener questions and comments:
Deedee - My daughter recently graduated and she has federal loans but she can’t find a job. If she has to file for bankruptcy, how does this impact the federal loan? (45:08)

 

Resources:

Kevin Smith

https://ethoslogosinvestments.com/

Have you and your spouse ever disagreed about money? Today, Doug is joined by Kevin Smith to discuss practical money management strategies. Kevin shares tips for creating and sticking to a budget, and explains the difference between good debt and bad debt&mdash;and how understanding that distinction can help you make smarter financial decisions.
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Listener questions and comments:
<ul>
<li>Deedee - My daughter recently graduated and she has federal loans but she can&rsquo;t find a job. If she has to file for bankruptcy, how does this impact the federal loan? (45:08)</li>
</ul>
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Resources:
Kevin Smith
<a href="https://ethoslogosinvestments.com/">https://ethoslogosinvestments.com/</a>

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