



The Inverted Family
Dr. Johann D’Souza joins Doug to discuss the inverted family. They unpack the dynamic of the anxious mother and explore the importance of the father taking a leading role in protecting and guiding his family amid the pressures of the culture. Listener questions and comments: Maria - My granddau…

When You Discover Your Spouse’s Past
What should you do when you learn something shocking about your spouse that happened many years ago? How should you deal with loneliness in marriage? Doug answers these questions and more. Listener questions and comments: Mark - Responding to the email about an invalid marriage: Deceit alone is…

Choosing Growth Throughout Marriage
Greg Schutte joins Doug to share why married couples need a commitment to change throughout their marriage. Listener questions and comments: Pat - How do I handle my granddaughter getting married to another woman? (8:10) Andy - My wife and I are having a hard time due to her drinking and every …

Catching a Good Catholic Spouse
Fr. Rob Ryan and Fr. John LoCoco join Doug to discuss an upcoming singles night at St. Benedict Catholic Church in Chicago. Doug also talks about the challenges of dating and what to look for in a future spouse. Listener questions and comments: Lisa - If you are a female, go to where the men ar…

When Marriage Feels Like A Mistake
Doug goes to the mailbag. A listener had serious reservations about getting married and is now miserable. What should she do? Listener questions and comments: Maria Teresa - We enjoy your professional way of speaking so we decided to get your course. My husband was super open to it and I think …

Fostering Deeper Marital Connection
Adam Lane Smith joins Doug to discuss the importance of forging strong attachment bonds with your spouse. Listener questions and comments: Bob - What should a man do when his wife says 'he's a good husband and a good dad, but she has no interest in showing physical affection?' (27:08) Michael -…

Protecting Your Spouse From Family
Doug finishes his discussion on how to repair the damage after a fight. He also shares what to do when your family treats your spouse badly. Plus: The Friday Rant! Listener questions and comment: Ron - My wife tries to take charge of everything, but I believe I am called to lead our home. This …

Repairing the Damage After a Fight
Doug shares 5 steps to repair the damage after a big fight or regrettable incident. Listener questions and comments: Monica - My father doesn’t get enough credit for what he does. What should I do and what is my place in that? (20:50) Teresa - My daughter is going through stuff with her husban…

Resources for Faithful Marriages
Dr. Julia Dezelski joins Doug to discuss USCCB resources available for married and dating couples. Listener questions and comments: Chris - When I got married there was very little marriage preparation. This needs to be a bigger emphasis. (23:00) Walt - It seems like in modern culture it seems…

Family Values & Modern Relationships
How should you handle an out-of-town family reunion when one of your grandchildren wants to share a room with their live-in boyfriend? Why can’t my wife see that I have changed for the better? Doug goes to the mailbag answering these questions and more. Listener questions and comments: Rosie - …