Feast of St. Augustine

Strengthening marriage review

Break 1

Support each other's interests

Laugh together when life gets tense

Have regular check-ins

Build a culture of compliments

Create shared goals together

Make physical affection a priority

Celebrate milestones together

Break 2

Date Night 

The Friday Rant

Doug wraps up his discussion of 15 ways to strengthen your marriage and shares tips for planning 5 fun at-home dates. PLUS: The Friday Rant.

 

Listener question and comments:
Alex - I would like to become Catholic but my wife does not and I want to know what to do. We have 5 kids. (8:25)
R.J. - I could use some advice on being a grandparent. I’m going down to help my son out, and it’s been a while since I’ve been around the kids. I want to make sure I’m helpful and know how to best be there for them. (43:41)

 

Resources:

Making Marriage Stronger (Part 1)

https://relevantradio.com/2026/08/making-marriage-stronger/

 

 Gottman Card Decks

https://www.gottman.com/couples/apps/

 

Ways to strengthen your marriage
Start with small rituals
Listen like you actually mean it
Schedule some fun time together
Speak appreciation out loud
Keep learning about each other
Handle conflict without keeping score
Share household responsibilities evenly
Put the phone down
Support each other’s interests
Laugh together when life gets tense
Have regular check-ins about the relationship
Build a culture of compliments
Create shared goals together
Make physical affection a priority
Celebrate milestones together

 

5 fun at home date nights
Dance together
Read poetry together
Play board gmes and card games
Wine and charcutarie board
Make a photo album

Doug wraps up his discussion of 15 ways to strengthen your marriage and shares tips for planning 5 fun at-home dates. PLUS: The Friday Rant.
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Listener question and comments:
<ul>
<li>Alex - I would like to become Catholic but my wife does not and I want to know what to do. We have 5 kids. (8:25)</li>
<li>R.J. - I could use some advice on being a grandparent. I&rsquo;m going down to help my son out, and it&rsquo;s been a while since I&rsquo;ve been around the kids. I want to make sure I&rsquo;m helpful and know how to best be there for them. (43:41)</li>
</ul>
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Resources:
Making Marriage Stronger (Part 1)
<a href="https://relevantradio.com/2026/08/making-marriage-stronger/">https://relevantradio.com/2026/08/making-marriage-stronger/</a>
&nbsp;
&nbsp;Gottman Card Decks
<a href="https://www.gottman.com/couples/apps/">https://www.gottman.com/couples/apps/</a>
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Ways to strengthen your marriage
<ol>
<li>Start with small rituals</li>
<li>Listen like you actually mean it</li>
<li>Schedule some fun time together</li>
<li>Speak appreciation out loud</li>
<li>Keep learning about each other</li>
<li>Handle conflict without keeping score</li>
<li>Share household responsibilities evenly</li>
<li>Put the phone down</li>
<li>Support each other&rsquo;s interests</li>
<li>Laugh together when life gets tense</li>
<li>Have regular check-ins about the relationship</li>
<li>Build a culture of compliments</li>
<li>Create shared goals together</li>
<li>Make physical affection a priority</li>
<li>Celebrate milestones together</li>
</ol>
&nbsp;
5 fun at home date nights
<ol>
<li>Dance together</li>
<li>Read poetry together</li>
<li>Play board gmes and card games</li>
<li>Wine and charcutarie board</li>
<li>Make a photo album</li>
</ol>

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.