Never Give Up
Doug unpacks a case of a married couple who lived for themselves, lacking the knowledge of what a good marriage looks like. Doug shares the importance of good role models and the example they give. He discusses selfishness and how it can destroy a marriage, but speaks to the value of hope through f…
Selfishness in Marriage
Are you married to a selfish person and unsure what to do? Doug unpacks characteristics of selfishness which include: self-centered behavior, lack of empathy, and an unwillingness to compromise. Doug discusses the Christian perspective of selfishness, and offers practical tips for those who are mar…
Marriage as a Banquet of Love
Jim and Maureen Otremba join Doug to discuss the Banquet of Love program, an online 12-part course that helps you make practical connections between the Eucharist and your marriage. Jim and Maureen speak to the value of therapy and support for spouses in difficult marriages and share the importance…
Healing political tension in marriage
Doug talks about how to heal family tensions now that the election is over. He reads an email from a listener whose son refuses to come home for Thanksgiving because of the outcome of the election. Doug exhorts listeners to pray for peace, and avoid trying to change their spouse or loved ones. Call…
7 tips for blended families
Are you attempting to blend families with a second marriage? Did you grow up in a blended family? Monica Hinderer LCPC, joins Doug to discuss the challenges in blending families and unpack 7 tips to help blended families. Callers weigh in and share their stories of the struggles and successes in a …
Protecting children from pornography
Dann Aungst joins Doug to share ho parents can protect their children from exposure to pornography and what to do after exposure has happened. They discuss he value of teaching the Theology of the Body, and the importance of a strong prayer in combating the scourge of pornography. Resources: …
Fighting Fare
Danielle Bean joins Doug to discuss her book, Manual for Marriage. They unpack what the vocation of marriage truly is, what it means to fight fair, and how to overcome the everyday struggles in marriage. Resources: Manual for Marriage https://tanbooks.com/products/books/manual-for-marriage/?sr…
Having an attitude of gratitude
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 p…
Benefits of Natural Family Planning
Dr. Stephanie Kafie joins Doug Hinderer to discuss her book: Totally Yours: The Catholic Natural Family Planning Handbook. She details the benefits of Natural Family planning including: being open to life, strengthening marriages and growing in marital chastity. Resources: Totally Yours: The Ca…
Spiritual Joy
Monica Hinderer joins Doug to share ways to pass the faith on to your children. They discuss challenges of passing on the faith including a lack of love and lack of follow through. Doug and Monica discuss the spiritual joy that Pope Francis encourages to build a strong Catholic family life. Reso…