Love vs. Infatuation 

Break 1

When is separation needed?

Break 2

Beginning Experience

Peter, do you love me?

Fr. Robert Altier joins Doug to discuss love in marriage and how love is truly a sacrifice. People tend to mix up love and infatuation and that’s why a lot of marriages tend to fall apart. He also takes questions on when separation is a need for the health of the family or spouse.  

Fr. Robert Altier joins Doug to discuss love in marriage and how love is truly a sacrifice. People tend to mix up love and infatuation and that’s why a lot of marriages tend to fall apart. He also takes questions on when separation is a need for the health of the family or spouse.

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

Love in Marriage

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 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. (19:38)
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. (23:39)
Richard - My son wants to get married and the issue we come across is his girlfriend is Catholic but she is not practicing. (28:00)
Fernando - At what point is doing everything for her happiness not ok if I start suffering? (38:57)
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. (45:00)

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 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.
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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. (19:38)</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. (23:39)</li>
<li>Richard - My son wants to get married and the issue we come across is his girlfriend is Catholic but she is not practicing. (28:00)</li>
<li>Fernando - At what point is doing everything for her happiness not ok if I start suffering? (38:57)</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. (45:00)</li>
</ul>

Prioritizing Family Over Career

Does feminism impact dating?

We met at a game night

Healing resentment

Give your husband 16 hugs tomorrow

Doug dives into the mailbag to respond to listeners’ reactions from Monday’s discussion about the challenges young men face in today’s dating world. He explores differing perspectives and digs deeper into what’s shaping these experiences.

 

Listener questions and comments:
Mary - It’s also Paul Revere’s ride tomorrow! (8:46)
Mary - My husband and I met and it isn’t a common way that I see people meet. (21:27)
Julianna - If kids would get with local communities, churches or civil rights activities they could find someone with the same interests. (23:16)
Natalie - We should do more speed dating events and diocese events. (25:13)
Ryan - I finally understand the sacrament of Marriage. Growing up I knew the bullet points but I didn’t get what it actually meant. (26:41)
Angel - Military bases are a good place to find a husband! (36:00)
Nicole - My husband is not Catholic and I am. Our 1-year-old is baptized but I want to draw my husband into the Church. (37:46)

 

Resources

Catholic Therapists

https://catholictherapists.com/

 

Catholic Psychotherapy

https://catholicpsychotherapy.org/

 

International Forgiveness Institute

https://internationalforgiveness.com/

Doug dives into the mailbag to respond to listeners&rsquo; reactions from Monday&rsquo;s discussion about the challenges young men face in today&rsquo;s dating world. He explores differing perspectives and digs deeper into what&rsquo;s shaping these experiences.
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Listener questions and comments:
<ul>
<li>Mary - It&rsquo;s also Paul Revere&rsquo;s ride tomorrow! (8:46)</li>
<li>Mary - My husband and I met and it isn&rsquo;t a common way that I see people meet. (21:27)</li>
<li>Julianna - If kids would get with local communities, churches or civil rights activities they could find someone with the same interests. (23:16)</li>
<li>Natalie - We should do more speed dating events and diocese events. (25:13)</li>
<li>Ryan - I finally understand the sacrament of Marriage. Growing up I knew the bullet points but I didn&rsquo;t get what it actually meant. (26:41)</li>
<li>Angel - Military bases are a good place to find a husband! (36:00)</li>
<li>Nicole - My husband is not Catholic and I am. Our 1-year-old is baptized but I want to draw my husband into the Church. (37:46)</li>
</ul>
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Resources
Catholic Therapists
<a href="https://catholictherapists.com/">https://catholictherapists.com/</a>
&nbsp;
Catholic Psychotherapy
<a href="https://catholicpsychotherapy.org/">https://catholicpsychotherapy.org/</a>
&nbsp;
International Forgiveness Institute
<a href="https://internationalforgiveness.com/">https://internationalforgiveness.com/</a>

Breaking Down Dating Challenges Today

Is there a mental health crisis?

Screens different from TV babysitter?

Screen addiction and pornography use

Practical tips for parents 

Are you concerned about how much time you, your spouse or your children spend on screens? Today, Dr. Johann D’Souza joins Doug to discuss the adolescent mental health crisis

 

Listener questions and comments:
Joyce - How are these new screens any different from using a TV for generations as the baby sitter. (20:13)
Chris - I am a high school art teacher. I see a big change in kid's depression and they aren’t as social. (27:13)
Lucas - I just finished a spiritual retreat without my phone for some time. I wanted to share my experience. (32:07)
Rich - We have a big family and we have 13. We limited screen time and gave our kids flip phones. it worked out just fine! (43:54)

 

Resources:

Dr. Johann D’Souza

https://www.johanndsouza.com/

Are you concerned about how much time you, your spouse or your children spend on screens? Today, Dr. Johann D&rsquo;Souza joins Doug to discuss the adolescent mental health crisis
&nbsp;
Listener questions and comments:
<ul>
<li>Joyce - How are these new screens any different from using a TV for generations as the baby sitter. (20:13)</li>
<li>Chris - I am a high school art teacher. I see a big change in kid's depression and they aren&rsquo;t as social. (27:13)</li>
<li>Lucas - I just finished a spiritual retreat without my phone for some time. I wanted to share my experience. (32:07)</li>
<li>Rich - We have a big family and we have 13. We limited screen time and gave our kids flip phones. it worked out just fine! (43:54)</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Resources:
Dr. Johann D&rsquo;Souza
<a href="https://www.johanndsouza.com/">https://www.johanndsouza.com/</a>

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