Is there a mental health crisis?

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Screens different from TV babysitter?

Screen addiction and pornography use

Break 2

Practical tips for parents 

Are you concerned about how much time you, your spouse or your children spend on screens? Today, Dr. Johann D’Souza joins Doug to discuss the adolescent mental health crisis

 

Listener questions and comments:
Joyce - How are these new screens any different from using a TV for generations as the baby sitter. (20:13)
Chris - I am a high school art teacher. I see a big change in kid's depression and they aren’t as social. (27:13)
Lucas - I just finished a spiritual retreat without my phone for some time. I wanted to share my experience. (32:07)
Rich - We have a big family and we have 13. We limited screen time and gave our kids flip phones. it worked out just fine! (43:54)

 

Resources:

Dr. Johann D’Souza

https://www.johanndsouza.com/

Are you concerned about how much time you, your spouse or your children spend on screens? Today, Dr. Johann D&rsquo;Souza joins Doug to discuss the adolescent mental health crisis
&nbsp;
Listener questions and comments:
<ul>
<li>Joyce - How are these new screens any different from using a TV for generations as the baby sitter. (20:13)</li>
<li>Chris - I am a high school art teacher. I see a big change in kid's depression and they aren&rsquo;t as social. (27:13)</li>
<li>Lucas - I just finished a spiritual retreat without my phone for some time. I wanted to share my experience. (32:07)</li>
<li>Rich - We have a big family and we have 13. We limited screen time and gave our kids flip phones. it worked out just fine! (43:54)</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Resources:
Dr. Johann D&rsquo;Souza
<a href="https://www.johanndsouza.com/">https://www.johanndsouza.com/</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

The Adolescent Screen Time Crisis

Does feminism impact dating?

We met at a game night

Healing resentment

Give your husband 16 hugs tomorrow

Doug dives into the mailbag to respond to listeners’ reactions from Monday’s discussion about the challenges young men face in today’s dating world. He explores differing perspectives and digs deeper into what’s shaping these experiences.

 

Listener questions and comments:
Mary - It’s also Paul Revere’s ride tomorrow! (8:46)
Mary - My husband and I met and it isn’t a common way that I see people meet. (21:27)
Julianna - If kids would get with local communities, churches or civil rights activities they could find someone with the same interests. (23:16)
Natalie - We should do more speed dating events and diocese events. (25:13)
Ryan - I finally understand the sacrament of Marriage. Growing up I knew the bullet points but I didn’t get what it actually meant. (26:41)
Angel - Military bases are a good place to find a husband! (36:00)
Nicole - My husband is not Catholic and I am. Our 1-year-old is baptized but I want to draw my husband into the Church. (37:46)

 

Resources

Catholic Therapists

https://catholictherapists.com/

 

Catholic Psychotherapy

https://catholicpsychotherapy.org/

 

International Forgiveness Institute

https://internationalforgiveness.com/

Doug dives into the mailbag to respond to listeners&rsquo; reactions from Monday&rsquo;s discussion about the challenges young men face in today&rsquo;s dating world. He explores differing perspectives and digs deeper into what&rsquo;s shaping these experiences.
&nbsp;
Listener questions and comments:
<ul>
<li>Mary - It&rsquo;s also Paul Revere&rsquo;s ride tomorrow! (8:46)</li>
<li>Mary - My husband and I met and it isn&rsquo;t a common way that I see people meet. (21:27)</li>
<li>Julianna - If kids would get with local communities, churches or civil rights activities they could find someone with the same interests. (23:16)</li>
<li>Natalie - We should do more speed dating events and diocese events. (25:13)</li>
<li>Ryan - I finally understand the sacrament of Marriage. Growing up I knew the bullet points but I didn&rsquo;t get what it actually meant. (26:41)</li>
<li>Angel - Military bases are a good place to find a husband! (36:00)</li>
<li>Nicole - My husband is not Catholic and I am. Our 1-year-old is baptized but I want to draw my husband into the Church. (37:46)</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Resources
Catholic Therapists
<a href="https://catholictherapists.com/">https://catholictherapists.com/</a>
&nbsp;
Catholic Psychotherapy
<a href="https://catholicpsychotherapy.org/">https://catholicpsychotherapy.org/</a>
&nbsp;
International Forgiveness Institute
<a href="https://internationalforgiveness.com/">https://internationalforgiveness.com/</a>

Breaking Down Dating Challenges Today

Where Have All the Fathers Gone?

Men need to be valued

The desire to be a parent

Deacon Joe Grote joins Doug to discuss his book Where Have All The Fathers Gone?

 

Listener questions and comments:
Walt - Government policy doesn't help keep fathers in the home. It rewards single parenthood. There should be incentives to keep families together. (18:56)
Lisa - I wanted to share how my son is a great boy in spite of losing his father. We need fathers but sometimes when there is no options they can still turn out fine. (22:22)
Elaine - I want to share how great my dad was. He had 10 kids and he was a WWII He taught us to love the faith. He was the rock of the family. (25:20)
Peter - I think it starts with groundwork before you have the kids. It starts with the desire to be a parent. (37:27)
Caesar - I was blessed with my father who was from Mexico. He taught me how to treat women and keep my faith. (43:56)

 

Resources:

Where Have All the Fathers Gone?

https://deaconjoegrote.com/

 

Emil Deacon Joe

grotejw@gmail.com

Deacon Joe Grote joins Doug to discuss his book&nbsp;Where Have All The Fathers Gone?
&nbsp;
Listener questions and comments:
<ul>
<li>Walt - Government policy doesn't help keep fathers in the home. It rewards single parenthood. There should be incentives to keep families together. (18:56)</li>
<li>Lisa - I wanted to share how my son is a great boy in spite of losing his father. We need fathers but sometimes when there is no options they can still turn out fine. (22:22)</li>
<li>Elaine - I want to share how great my dad was. He had 10 kids and he was a WWII He taught us to love the faith. He was the rock of the family. (25:20)</li>
<li>Peter - I think it starts with groundwork before you have the kids. It starts with the desire to be a parent. (37:27)</li>
<li>Caesar - I was blessed with my father who was from Mexico. He taught me how to treat women and keep my faith. (43:56)</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Resources:
Where Have All the Fathers Gone?
<a href="https://deaconjoegrote.com/">https://deaconjoegrote.com/</a>
&nbsp;
Emil Deacon Joe
<a href="mailto:grotejw@gmail.com">grotejw@gmail.com</a>

Reviving the Influence of Fatherhood

Discovering same-sex attraction 

Overcoming lust in marriage

Too busy for intimacy?

Smile when your spouse irritates you

What should you do if you discover your husband has same-sex attraction? Today, Doug tackles this question and more on Marriage Unhindered.

 

Listener questions and comments:
John - I thought getting married gets you out of the issue of lust, but it can continue in marriage. (21:50)
Julie - I have been married to my husband for 25 years and he always uses contraception, but I don’t know how to tell him to stop. (25:59)
Susan - If you can’t get through to him you aren’t sinning but it’s on him. (32:58)
Tim - We’ve always been too busy for sex, and my wife is too tired because of her shift. (37:34)
Josephina - My spouse and I fought because I don’t know if he is still smoking. I found something the other day and I want to know how to approach him so that we don’t fight and we actually see progress. (42:14)

 

Resources:

 

Courage International

https://couragerc.org/

 

Catholic Therapists

https://catholictherapists.com/

 

Catholic Psychotherapy

https://catholicpsychotherapy.org/

What should you do if you discover your husband has same-sex attraction? Today, Doug tackles this question and more on Marriage Unhindered.
&nbsp;
Listener questions and comments:
<ul>
<li>John - I thought getting married gets you out of the issue of lust, but it can continue in marriage. (21:50)</li>
<li>Julie - I have been married to my husband for 25 years and he always uses contraception, but I don&rsquo;t know how to tell him to stop. (25:59)</li>
<li>Susan - If you can&rsquo;t get through to him you aren&rsquo;t sinning but it&rsquo;s on him. (32:58)</li>
<li>Tim - We&rsquo;ve always been too busy for sex, and my wife is too tired because of her shift. (37:34)</li>
<li>Josephina - My spouse and I fought because I don&rsquo;t know if he is still smoking. I found something the other day and I want to know how to approach him so that we don&rsquo;t fight and we actually see progress. (42:14)</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Resources:
&nbsp;
Courage International
<a href="https://couragerc.org/">https://couragerc.org/</a>
&nbsp;
Catholic Therapists
<a href="https://catholictherapists.com/">https://catholictherapists.com/</a>
&nbsp;
Catholic Psychotherapy
<a href="https://catholicpsychotherapy.org/">https://catholicpsychotherapy.org/</a>

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