Greg Schutte - Eucharistic Marriage

Break 1

Caller questions

Break 2

Making time for one another

Catholic therapist Greg Schutte joins Doug to discuss the link between the sacraments of matrimony, and the Eucharist – the source and summit of our Faith.

 

 

 Eucharistic Marriage: https://www.eucharisticmarriage.org/

Catholic therapist Greg Schutte joins Doug to discuss the link between the sacraments of matrimony, and the Eucharist &ndash; the source and summit of our Faith.
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&nbsp;Eucharistic Marriage: <a href="https://www.eucharisticmarriage.org/">https://www.eucharisticmarriage.org/</a>

Building a Eucharistic Marriage Ready 

Deepening friendships

How do I keep my wife on schedule?

How to reunite after separation

Disagreements in parenting 

Doug reads a letter by Alice Von Hildebrand from her book By Love Refined. In this letter, Alice gives advice on deepening friendships. Doug also unpacks things you should know if you decide to go to marriage therapy. He discusses the importance of gratitude and how it helps keep the focus on the positive.


RESOURCES:

By Love Refined

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Marriage Unhindered

https://www.marriageunhindered.com/





Happy Marriage for Life

https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/





Catholic Therapists

https://www.catholictherapists.com/

 

Doug reads a letter by Alice Von Hildebrand from her book&nbsp;By Love Refined. In this letter, Alice gives advice on deepening friendships. Doug also unpacks things you should know if you decide to go to marriage therapy. He discusses the importance of gratitude and how it helps keep the focus on the positive.
 RESOURCES:
By Love Refined
https://sophiainstitute.com/product/by-love-refined/?srsltid=AfmBOor69zErlUqf6RP4-3ZxPfKt8rMqVKFZpPQcjXBuSZBKh6q0taWX
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Marriage Unhindered
https://www.marriageunhindered.com/
 
Happy Marriage for Life
https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/
 
Catholic Therapists
https://www.catholictherapists.com/
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Having an attitude of gratitude

Impact of enmeshment at Christmas 

Struggle to discipline stepdaughters 

Negative self-talk and positive affirmation

Doug is joined by Monica Hinderer to continue their discussion about the damage criticism does to children: They share how damaging negative self-talk can be in raising children and the value of positive affirmation to combat the negativity. Doug and Monica tackle listener questions and comments on the following:

·         Doug goes to the mailbag and gives advice to a listener struggling with enmeshment and the impact it has during the holidays.

·         My kindergartner talked about kissing a girl in his class. We thought it wasn't serious but the day he tried to kiss me; it was really weird. What should I do?

·         Struggling in disciplining stepdaughters.

·         I wish my daughter in law would behave a certain way. How should I approach her directly?

Resources:

Marriage Unhindered

https://www.marriageunhindered.com/

 

Doug is joined by Monica Hinderer to continue their discussion about the damage criticism does to children: They share how damaging negative self-talk can be in raising children and the value of positive affirmation to combat the negativity. Doug and Monica tackle listener questions and comments on the following:
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Doug goes to the mailbag and gives advice to a listener struggling with enmeshment and the impact it has during the holidays.
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; My kindergartner talked about kissing a girl in his class. We thought it wasn't serious but the day he tried to kiss me; it was really weird. What should I do?
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Struggling in disciplining stepdaughters.
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; I wish my daughter in law would behave a certain way. How should I approach her directly?
Resources:
Marriage Unhindered
<a href="https://www.marriageunhindered.com/">https://www.marriageunhindered.com/</a>
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The value of positive affirmation

What is Retrouvaille? 

How is Retrouvaille different that marriage en

The Sacraments on Retrouvaille weekends

Enmeshment

Pete and Carol Tomaselli join Doug to share their experience of healing through Retrouvaille, a marriage help program for struggling couples. They share the origins of Retrouvaille, and discuss the life changing conversions couples have through the Sacraments on Retrouvaille weekends.

 

Resource mentioned:

Retrouvaille Website:

https://helpourmarriage.org/

Pete and Carol Tomaselli join Doug to share their experience of healing through Retrouvaille, a marriage help program for struggling couples. They share the origins of Retrouvaille, and discuss the life changing conversions couples have through the Sacraments on Retrouvaille weekends.
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Resource mentioned:
Retrouvaille Website:
<a href="https://helpourmarriage.org/">https://helpourmarriage.org/</a>

The Power of Retrouvaille

It really hurt when he said that

My spouse is depressed and I need help

Working through conflict 

What do you do when your spouse hurts your feelings? Doug unpacks a letter by Alice Von Hildebrand from her book: By Love Refined. In this letter, Alice addresses a young bride who is feeling hurt by something her spouse said. Doug discusses the negativity bias and how to overcome this through prayer, and good communication.

Doug gives advice to a listener who is struggling amidst her spouse’s battle with depression. He speaks of the importance of redemptive suffering and how it can be crucial in helping to get you and your spouse to heaven.

 

Resources:

 

Marriage Unhindered

https://www.marriageunhindered.com/

 

By Love Refined: Letters to a Young Bride

https://sophiainstitute.com/product/by-love-refined/?srsltid=AfmBOopsPb89kgzTWIvXbSbfTenUSQeDv9WfkE0Yb23eHPaP4WvlnfQc

What do you do when your spouse hurts your feelings? Doug unpacks a letter by Alice Von Hildebrand from her book: By Love Refined. In this letter, Alice addresses a young bride who is feeling hurt by something her spouse said. Doug discusses the negativity bias and how to overcome this through prayer, and good communication.
Doug gives advice to a listener who is struggling amidst her spouse&rsquo;s battle with depression. He speaks of the importance of redemptive suffering and how it can be crucial in helping to get you and your spouse to heaven.
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Resources:
&nbsp;
Marriage Unhindered
<a href="https://www.marriageunhindered.com/">https://www.marriageunhindered.com/</a>
&nbsp;
By Love Refined: Letters to a Young Bride
<a href="https://sophiainstitute.com/product/by-love-refined/?srsltid=AfmBOopsPb89kgzTWIvXbSbfTenUSQeDv9WfkE0Yb23eHPaP4WvlnfQc">https://sophiainstitute.com/product/by-love-refined/?srsltid=AfmBOopsPb89kgzTWIvXbSbfTenUSQeDv9WfkE0Yb23eHPaP4WvlnfQc</a>

Hurt feelings and the negativity bias

14 tips for a lasting marriage

Am I sinning by not seeking a declaration of n

Support each other’s goals

Dating discernment 

Doug unpacks 14 nonnegotiable rules for a lasting marriage. He discusses the importance of respecting boundaries, talking through difficulties, forgiving, embracing differences, and practicing patience.

Listener questions:

·         My husband and I got divorced but we never got an annulment. My husband has been remarried and I'm wondering if I'm sinning by not getting an annulment?

·         The man I am dating wants to go back to school. How should this factor into my discernment of our dating?

 

Resources:

 

Marriage Unhindered

https://www.marriageunhindered.com/

 

Happy Marriage for Life

https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/

 

Catholic Therapists

https://www.catholictherapists.com/

Doug unpacks 14 nonnegotiable rules for a lasting marriage. He discusses the importance of respecting boundaries, talking through difficulties, forgiving, embracing differences, and practicing patience.
Listener questions:
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; My husband and I got divorced but we never got an annulment. My husband has been remarried and I'm wondering if I'm sinning by not getting an annulment?
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The man I am dating wants to go back to school. How should this factor into my discernment of our dating?
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Resources:
&nbsp;
Marriage Unhindered
<a href="https://www.marriageunhindered.com/">https://www.marriageunhindered.com/</a>
&nbsp;
Happy Marriage for Life
<a href="https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/">https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/</a>
&nbsp;
Catholic Therapists
<a href="https://www.catholictherapists.com/">https://www.catholictherapists.com/</a>

Forgiveness

How do you ask for forgiveness?

How do I forgive myself?

Steps to forgiveness

Doug discusses 4 steps forgiveness as we prepare for the celebration of the birth of Jesus on Christmas. He talks about what forgiveness is, is not, and unpacks the value of forgiveness and its impact on mental health.



Resources:



Marriage Unhindered

https://www.marriageunhindered.com/



Happy Marriage for Life

https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/



Catholic Therapists

https://www.catholictherapists.com/

Doug discusses 4 steps forgiveness as we prepare for the celebration of the birth of Jesus on Christmas. He talks about what forgiveness is, is not, and unpacks the value of forgiveness and its impact on mental health.
 
Resources:
 
Marriage Unhindered
<a href="https://www.marriageunhindered.com/">https://www.marriageunhindered.com/</a>
 
Happy Marriage for Life
<a href="https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/">https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/</a>
 
Catholic Therapists
<a href="https://www.catholictherapists.com/">https://www.catholictherapists.com/</a>

The Gift of Forgiveness

Criticism in childhood

criticism of siblings

How do I talk to my son, lovingly?

How to overcome learned behavior from childhoo

Did you grow up in a critical home? Monica Hinderer joins Doug to discuss how criticism can affect children even into adulthood and how to talk to your children, in a loving way, when you need to correct them.

Did you grow up in a critical home? Monica Hinderer joins Doug to discuss how criticism can affect children even into adulthood and how to talk to your children, in a loving way, when you need to correct them.

 Criticism in Childhood

Managing conflict

Reconciling in marriage

Steps to resolving conflict

What’s behind the conflict

Doug unpacks a couple’s guide to managing conflict during the holidays. He shares the importance of accepting influence from your spouse, having the ability to compromise and he gives steps to solve problems when conflict arises.

Doug gives advice to listeners with the following questions:

·         My daughter's boyfriend asked her to live with him but he also lives with his parents and his sister. How do I tell her this is a bad idea?

·         How do I get myself to cry? I put up a wall when I was younger and it won't come down.

 

Resources:

Catholic Therapists

https://www.catholictherapists.com/

 

Marriage Unhindered

https://www.marriageunhindered.com/

Doug unpacks a couple&rsquo;s guide to managing conflict during the holidays. He shares the importance of accepting influence from your spouse, having the ability to compromise and he gives steps to solve problems when conflict arises.
Doug gives advice to listeners with the following questions:
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; My daughter's boyfriend asked her to live with him but he also lives with his parents and his sister. How do I tell her this is a bad idea?
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; How do I get myself to cry? I put up a wall when I was younger and it won't come down.
&nbsp;
Resources:
Catholic Therapists
<a href="https://www.catholictherapists.com/">https://www.catholictherapists.com/</a>
&nbsp;
Marriage Unhindered
<a href="https://www.marriageunhindered.com/">https://www.marriageunhindered.com/</a>

Managing conflict during the holidays

In-laws and the holidays

Creating a game plan 

Navigating dating 

Today, Doug unpacks how to navigate the holidays with in-laws. He discusses the importance of communication going into family gatherings and shares the value of understanding one another’s expectations and how it is key to knowing where to draw boundaries with the in-laws.

Today, Doug unpacks how to navigate the holidays with in-laws. He discusses the importance of communication going into family gatherings and shares the value of understanding one another&rsquo;s expectations and how it is key to knowing where to draw boundaries with the in-laws.

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

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