Michael and Catherine Pakaluk

Ruth Pakaluk's cause for canonization

How Michael and Catherine met

Break 1

Novena - Mary, Mother of Fairest Love

Listener questions and comments 

Break 2

Challenges of a second marriage

How children accept a new mom

Drs. Michael and Catherine Pakaluk join Doug to discuss Catholic second marriages.

 

Listener questions and comments:
Steve - We are part of a second marriage retreat and we help with second marriage prep. (23:05)
Joanna - I read Catherine's book and I love it! (25:07)
Linda - My boyfriend and I both lost our spouses and we have children. I love him but his children just don’t like me. Is it ok to not think about marriage? (27:10)
Deedee - What does canon law say about a marriage after the death the first spouse? Does the second marriage need to be sacramental? (31:16)

 

Resources:

Hannah's Children: The Women Quietly Defying the Birth Dearth

https://ignatius.com/hannahs-children-hchh/

Drs. Michael and Catherine Pakaluk join Doug to discuss Catholic second marriages.
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Listener questions and comments:
<ul>
<li>Steve - We are part of a second marriage retreat and we help with second marriage prep. (23:05)</li>
<li>Joanna - I read Catherine's book and I love it! (25:07)</li>
<li>Linda - My boyfriend and I both lost our spouses and we have children. I love him but his children just don&rsquo;t like me. Is it ok to not think about marriage? (27:10)</li>
<li>Deedee - What does canon law say about a marriage after the death the first spouse? Does the second marriage need to be sacramental? (31:16)</li>
</ul>
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Resources:
Hannah's Children: The Women Quietly Defying the Birth Dearth
<a href="https://ignatius.com/hannahs-children-hchh/">https://ignatius.com/hannahs-children-hchh/</a>

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

Second Marriages

Mike and Alicia Hernon 

Families are too busy

Rules for date night

Lent on Relevant Radio

Does God create defective or different people?

Mike and Alicia Hernon join Doug to share lessons learned from 10 years of working with couples and families.

 

Listener questions and comments:
Fred - God doesn’t make defective people. He makes different people. (37:45)

 

Resources:

Mike & Alicia Heron

https://messyfamilyproject.org/

Mike and Alicia Hernon join Doug to share lessons learned from 10 years of working with couples and families.
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Listener questions and comments:
<ul>
<li>Fred - God doesn&rsquo;t make defective people. He makes different people. (37:45)</li>
</ul>
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Resources:
Mike &amp; Alicia Heron
<a href="https://messyfamilyproject.org/">https://messyfamilyproject.org/</a>

Becoming a Stronger Married Couple

Dr. John Bergsma - Genesis and marriage

"Male and female he created them"

The significance of Adam

Dr. John Bergsma joins Doug to explore marriage and the book of Genesis.

 

Listener questions and comments:
Bill - Can you explain the part of Genesis that says 'male and female he created them'? (22:04)
Mario - Can you clarify what Myrrh represents? (26:57)
Alex - How does the aspect of jealousy factor into the covenant of marriage? (41:21)

 

 

Resources:

St. Paul Center

https://stpaulcenter.com/

 

Dr. John Bergsma’s books

https://catholicproductions.com/collections/john-bergsma

Dr. John Bergsma joins Doug to explore marriage and the book of Genesis.
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Listener questions and comments:
<ul>
<li>Bill - Can you explain the part of Genesis that says 'male and female he created them'? (22:04)</li>
<li>Mario - Can you clarify what Myrrh represents? (26:57)</li>
<li>Alex - How does the aspect of jealousy factor into the covenant of marriage? (41:21)</li>
</ul>
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Resources:
St. Paul Center
<a href="https://stpaulcenter.com/">https://stpaulcenter.com/</a>
&nbsp;
Dr. John Bergsma&rsquo;s books
<a href="https://catholicproductions.com/collections/john-bergsma">https://catholicproductions.com/collections/john-bergsma</a>

Genesis & Marriage

Dr. Bobby Jakucs

Healing after war

Novena 

I am marrying a military man

Be compassionate

The role of forgiveness

 Doug addresses how past trauma, especially from military service, can shape marriage and relationships. Listeners share experiences with PTSD, loss, compassion, and the role of healing and forgiveness.

Listener questions and comments:
Angel – I was married to a sniper with PTSD who later died, and I am now engaged to a military general. Should we seek therapy now before getting married? (22:00)
Mary – A close friend who was a Marine took his life due to PTSD, and I am struggling with guilt and grief. I need prayers and guidance. (26:41)
Deedee – I was married to a military pilot who has since passed away. How do we balance compassion with facing reality and avoiding delusion? (38:23)

 

Resources: 

 

Take Courage Resilience Center

https://www.takecouragerc.com/

 

Marriage Unhindered

https://www.marriageunhindered.com/

 

Happy Marriage for Life

https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/

 

Catholic Therapists

https://catholictherapists.com/

Doug addresses how past trauma, especially from military service, can shape marriage and relationships. Listeners share experiences with PTSD, loss, compassion, and the role of healing and forgiveness.
Listener questions and comments:
<ul>
<li>Angel &ndash; I was married to a sniper with PTSD who later died, and I am now engaged to a military general. Should we seek therapy now before getting married? (22:00)</li>
<li>Mary &ndash; A close friend who was a Marine took his life due to PTSD, and I am struggling with guilt and grief. I need prayers and guidance. (26:41)</li>
<li>Deedee &ndash; I was married to a military pilot who has since passed away. How do we balance compassion with facing reality and avoiding delusion? (38:23)</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Resources: 
&nbsp;
Take Courage Resilience Center
<a href="https://www.takecouragerc.com/">https://www.takecouragerc.com/</a> 
&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://catholictherapists.com/">https://catholictherapists.com/</a>

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