Should I change name after divorce?

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The burden of a chronic illness

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Pornography & free consent in marriage 

Should you change your name after a divorce? What do you do when your wife has a chronic, incurable illness, and most of the responsibilities at home fall on you and your children? How do you cope when your wife feels guilty and worries about the burden placed on you? Do struggles with pornography make it difficult to give full consent to marriage? Doug goes to the mailbag, answering these questions and more.

 

Listener questions and comments: 
Pete - My friend is so hurt from the separation that he is withdrawing from everything in his life. What do we do? (9:34)
Ronda - Regarding a name change after a divorce, you should do what makes you feel more comfortable. (13:44)
Rose - I kept my name after the divorce because I wanted to have the same name as my kids. (17:02)
Jeff - My wife had an ex-husband and had kids with me, and now they have the old husband’s name. It’s a mess. (20:58)
Mary - I kept mine because I am a stander and we are still married in the eyes of God. (23:36)
Sarina - My mom changed her name, and that’s how I met my husband. (36:19)
Mary - It’s important to realize that marriage is sacrificial and it doesn’t always lead to happiness (38:03)
Angelica - I was married for 16 years, and I took my name back because my in-laws didn’t like me. I didn’t think it was fair, and I explained it to my son. (40:02)

 

Resources:

 

https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/13/2026-09479/excepted-fertility-benefits?mc_cid=583286c936#open-comment

 

It’s Your Turn Now

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Should you change your name after a divorce? What do you do when your wife has a chronic, incurable illness, and most of the responsibilities at home fall on you and your children? How do you cope when your wife feels guilty and worries about the burden placed on you? Do struggles with pornography make it difficult to give full consent to marriage? Doug goes to the mailbag, answering these questions and more.
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Listener questions and comments:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Pete - My friend is so hurt from the separation that he is withdrawing from everything in his life. What do we do? (9:34)</li>
<li>Ronda - Regarding a name change after a divorce, you should do what makes you feel more comfortable. (13:44)</li>
<li>Rose - I kept my name after the divorce because I wanted to have the same name as my kids. (17:02)</li>
<li>Jeff - My wife had an ex-husband and had kids with me, and now they have the old husband&rsquo;s name. It&rsquo;s a mess. (20:58)</li>
<li>Mary - I kept mine because I am a stander and we are still married in the eyes of God. (23:36)</li>
<li>Sarina - My mom changed her name, and that&rsquo;s how I met my husband. (36:19)</li>
<li>Mary - It&rsquo;s important to realize that marriage is sacrificial and it doesn&rsquo;t always lead to happiness (38:03)</li>
<li>Angelica - I was married for 16 years, and I took my name back because my in-laws didn&rsquo;t like me. I didn&rsquo;t think it was fair, and I explained it to my son. (40:02)</li>
</ul>
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Resources:
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<a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/13/2026-09479/excepted-fertility-benefits?mc_cid=583286c936#open-comment">https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/13/2026-09479/excepted-fertility-benefits?mc_cid=583286c936#open-comment</a>
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It&rsquo;s Your Turn Now
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urgp4IiOXDk">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urgp4IiOXDk</a>
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Reclaimed: Win the War of Freedom, Self-Mastery, and Holy Purity
<a href="https://scepterpublishers.org/products/reclaimed-win-the-war-of-freedom-self-mastery-and-holy-purity?srsltid=AfmBOorMA4RbYh_WzayDVdBX3vpx7hGA7-OpnEEYKLuUlxpeZ4EPp1lp&amp;variant=46653355524273">https://scepterpublishers.org/products/reclaimed-win-the-war-of-freedom-self-mastery-and-holy-purity?srsltid=AfmBOorMA4RbYh_WzayDVdBX3vpx7hGA7-OpnEEYKLuUlxpeZ4EPp1lp&amp;variant=46653355524273</a>
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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 Monday through Friday at 5PM CT, and will offer listeners an authentic journey into the complexities of marital relationships.