How the Devil Destroys Marriages

Doug answers a listener’s email about ending a relationship with someone who may have a behavioral disorder, then continues a series on how the devil attacks marriages. He also discusses the Four Horsemen of relationship conflict and when to seek professional help. Listener questions and comments:…

Four Common Tactics of the Devil (Part 1)

Doug begins a two-part series on the 4 tactics the devil uses to destroy marriages.   Listener questions and comments: Mary - My husband is considering divorce after an affair, saying the other woman gives him “a feeling” he can’t explain. Our hearing is Friday, and I’ve asked him to pause and re…

Navigating Infertility

Mary Bruno joins Doug to discuss her book, Twelve Stripes Deep: How Infertility & Other Suffering Delivered My Greatest Joys.   Resources: Mary Bruno https://marygbruno.com/   NaPro Technology https://naprotechnology.com/   FAbM Base https://fabmbase.org   Twelve Stripes Deep: How Infer…

Overcoming Burnout

Dr. Pamela Patnode joins Doug to discuss her book, Beyond Burnout: Learning Balance from the Rule of St. Benedict. They define burnout, discuss the impact of burnout on marriage and share practical solutions.   Listener questions and comments: Simon - I struggle with procrastination and when I tr…

Prayer for the Busy Mom

Monica Hinderer joins Doug to continue their conversation about how children impact marriage, focusing on how busy moms can maintain a prayer life while still focusing on raising their children.   Steve - My son is getting married to his live-in protestant girlfriend and they are not getting marri…

When a spouse won't forgive

Doug shares tips for what to do if your wife refuses to forgive you. He also discusses how faith filled marriages produce the happiest couples.   Listener questions and comments: Lucy - We have been married for 5 years but we don’t have children. It gets depressing during the holidays. (3:39) Mar…

Could devout Catholic be with Lukewarm Believer?

Doug talks about a senior citizen with cancer using contraception.  AND could a relationship between a devout churchgoer and lukewarm believer stand a chance?  Listener questions and comments: Mary-Worries about radiation spread in regards to condom use for senior citizen (7:22) Mark-Clarifies abo…

How much suffering is too much?

Doug discusses the challenges and suffering that can arise in marriage, emphasizing the importance of redemptive suffering and the need to find meaning and purpose in our suffering rather than waste it.   Listener questions and comments: Leslie - My husband died of cancer and we didn’t end on a g…

Serving your Spouse

Is it possible for a young bride to be happy in serving her husband? Today, Doug shares advice from Alice Von Hildebrand in her book By Love Refined.   Listener question and comments: Jean - My son sent me a no-contact text. How do I respond? (4:07) Irene - I'm in a no-contact situation with two…

Impact of Children on Marriage

Monica Hinderer joins Doug to discuss how children impact a marriage. They discuss relationship challenges including the effect on intimacy, finances and identity shifts.     Listener questions and comments: Pete - Having kids gave me a reason to work harder. It was the proudest moment of my life…