Danger of contempt 

Impossible Marriage Redeemed

Break 1

Keeping the marriage strong

Should I ask the man out?

Break 2

Suffering in marriage

The Friday Rant

Doug unpacks a case study of an impossible marriage redeemed. In his story, the wife is shocked to learn that her husband was having an affair with a “friend”. Doug also responds to an email from a man whose wife refuses forgiveness and respect. PLUS: The Friday Rant!

 

Listener questions and comments:
Jane - One good way to go about asking a man out is through mutual friends and having a mutual gathering. (33:32)

 

Resources:

Impossible Marriages Redeemed

https://www.leilamiller.net/impossiblemarriagesredeemedpdf

 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B086FS9XCW?lv=shuf&language=he&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback

 

Marriage Unhindered

https://www.marriageunhindered.com/

 

Happy Marriage for Life

https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/

 

Catholic Therapists

https://catholictherapists.com/

 

Catholic Psychotherapy

https://catholicpsychotherapy.org/

Doug unpacks a case study of an impossible marriage redeemed. In his story, the wife is shocked to learn that her husband was having an affair with a &ldquo;friend&rdquo;. Doug also responds to an email from a man whose wife refuses forgiveness and respect. PLUS: The Friday Rant!
&nbsp;
Listener questions and comments:
<ul>
<li>Jane - One good way to go about asking a man out is through mutual friends and having a mutual gathering. (33:32)</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Resources:
Impossible Marriages Redeemed
<a href="https://www.leilamiller.net/impossiblemarriagesredeemedpdf">https://www.leilamiller.net/impossiblemarriagesredeemedpdf</a>
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<a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B086FS9XCW?lv=shuf&amp;language=he&amp;channelId=500&amp;plpRedirect=mhFallback">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B086FS9XCW?lv=shuf&amp;language=he&amp;channelId=500&amp;plpRedirect=mhFallback</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>
&nbsp;
Catholic Psychotherapy
<a href="https://catholicpsychotherapy.org/">https://catholicpsychotherapy.org/</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 Monday through Friday at 5PM 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 Monday through Friday at 5PM CT, and will offer listeners an authentic journey into the complexities of marital relationships.

Marriage Unhindered

The Possibility of Forgiveness

Should we get married in the Church

Finding intimacy after unfaithfulness 

How can pornography destroy a marriage?

Tired of husband's porn addiction

How can pornography destroy a marriage? Should a couple get married in the Church after an 11-year civil marriage? What should you do if your wife is withholding forgiveness? Doug goes to the mailbag answering these questions and more.

 

Listener questions and comments:

 
John - I have been married for several years and my wife was unfaithful. We separated physically but then got back together. Now there is a separation on my part mentally that I can’t get over. (15:37)
Mary Ann - When there is someone dressed immodestly my husband doesn’t distance himself and I wish he would. (22:26)
Melissa - My daughter is a hoarder and her husband yelled at her and pushed around because of it. (28:47)

 

Resources:

 

Loving Him Through Sexual Addiction

https://relevantradio.com/2026/09/loving-him-through-sexual-addiction/

 

Marriage Unhindered

https://www.marriageunhindered.com/

 

Happy Marriage for Life

https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/

 

Catholic Therapists

https://catholictherapists.com/

 

Catholic Psychotherapy

https://catholicpsychotherapy.org/

 

God’s Plan for Your Marriage

https://godsplanforyourmarriagebook.com/

 

10 Lessons to transform your Marriage

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01K3L7FLC?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback

 

Hold Me Tight

https://www.amazon.com/dp/031611300X?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback

How can pornography destroy a marriage? Should a couple get married in the Church after an 11-year civil marriage? What should you do if your wife is withholding forgiveness? Doug goes to the mailbag answering these questions and more.
&nbsp;
Listener questions and comments:
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>John - I have been married for several years and my wife was unfaithful. We separated physically but then got back together. Now there is a separation on my part mentally that I can&rsquo;t get over. (15:37)</li>
<li>Mary Ann - When there is someone dressed immodestly my husband doesn&rsquo;t distance himself and I wish he would. (22:26)</li>
<li>Melissa - My daughter is a hoarder and her husband yelled at her and pushed around because of it. (28:47)</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Resources:
&nbsp;
Loving Him Through Sexual Addiction
<a href="https://relevantradio.com/2026/09/loving-him-through-sexual-addiction/">https://relevantradio.com/2026/09/loving-him-through-sexual-addiction/</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>
&nbsp;
Catholic Psychotherapy
<a href="https://catholicpsychotherapy.org/">https://catholicpsychotherapy.org/</a>
&nbsp;
God&rsquo;s Plan for Your Marriage
<a href="https://godsplanforyourmarriagebook.com/">https://godsplanforyourmarriagebook.com/</a>
&nbsp;
10 Lessons to transform your Marriage
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01K3L7FLC?lv=shuf&amp;channelId=500&amp;plpRedirect=mhFallback">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01K3L7FLC?lv=shuf&amp;channelId=500&amp;plpRedirect=mhFallback</a>
&nbsp;
Hold Me Tight
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/031611300X?lv=shuf&amp;channelId=500&amp;plpRedirect=mhFallback">https://www.amazon.com/dp/031611300X?lv=shuf&amp;channelId=500&amp;plpRedirect=mhFallback</a>

Healing from Pornography and Infidelity 

Bishop Michael Burbidge

The Divine Physician

Christian vs secular approach 

Distinction between suffering and despair 

Signs you need to see a therapist

Overcoming complacency

Summary of when to see a therapist

Therapy vs spiritual direction 

Special guest Bishop Michael Burbidge joins Doug to discuss his pastoral letter, The Divine Physician and a Christian Approach to Mental Health and Wellbeing.

 

Listener questions and comments:
Deedee - I have been in a state of spiritual complacency. Is this a spiritual or mental issue? (37:08)

 

Resources:

The Divine Physician and a Christian Approach to Mental Health and Wellbeing

https://www.arlingtondiocese.org/2026/01/20/the-divine-physician-and-a-christian-approach-to-mental-health-and-wellbeing/

 

El Médico Divino y un enfoque cristiano de la salud mental y el bienestar.

https://www.arlingtondiocese.org/es/2026/01/20/the-divine-physician-and-a-christian-approach-to-mental-health-and-wellbeing/

 

Marriage Unhindered

https://www.marriageunhindered.com/

 

Happy Marriage for Life

https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/

 

Catholic Therapists

https://catholictherapists.com/

 

Catholic Psychotherapy

https://catholicpsychotherapy.org/

 

When you need to see a therapist
When you are stuck
Your emotions become difficult to manage
Your normal life functioning is off
The relationships are suffering
Your normal coping methods are not working

Special guest Bishop Michael Burbidge joins Doug to discuss his pastoral letter,&nbsp;The Divine Physician and a Christian Approach to Mental Health and Wellbeing.
&nbsp;
Listener questions and comments:
<ul>
<li>Deedee - I have been in a state of spiritual complacency. Is this a spiritual or mental issue? (37:08)</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Resources:
The Divine Physician and a Christian Approach to Mental Health and Wellbeing
<a href="https://www.arlingtondiocese.org/2026/01/20/the-divine-physician-and-a-christian-approach-to-mental-health-and-wellbeing/">https://www.arlingtondiocese.org/2026/01/20/the-divine-physician-and-a-christian-approach-to-mental-health-and-wellbeing/</a>
&nbsp;
El M&eacute;dico Divino y un enfoque cristiano de la salud mental y el bienestar.
<a href="https://www.arlingtondiocese.org/es/2026/01/20/the-divine-physician-and-a-christian-approach-to-mental-health-and-wellbeing/">https://www.arlingtondiocese.org/es/2026/01/20/the-divine-physician-and-a-christian-approach-to-mental-health-and-wellbeing/</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>
&nbsp;
Catholic Psychotherapy
<a href="https://catholicpsychotherapy.org/">https://catholicpsychotherapy.org/</a>
&nbsp;
When you need to see a therapist
<ol>
<li>When you are stuck</li>
<li>Your emotions become difficult to manage</li>
<li>Your normal life functioning is off</li>
<li>The relationships are suffering</li>
<li>Your normal coping methods are not working</li>
</ol>

A Christian Approach to Mental Health

Dann and Roxane Aungst

Journey of forgiveness 

Setting boundaries

Where to find help

Dann and Roxane Aungst join Doug. Roxane discusses her reality during the 25 years of Dann’s sexual addiction.

 

Listener questions and comments:
Maria - How do you look at your wife now? How did you overcome these emotions after such a long addiction? (22:43)
Susan - Listening to this is very difficult. My daughter's husband was introduced to porn at 10 years old and it destroyed their marriage. She left him and is living with another man. Do you have any advice? (25:32)
Yolanda - What you are saying is beautiful but my husband is very proud. It's still hurting us. (40:18)

 

Resources:

 

Marriage Unhindered

https://www.marriageunhindered.com/

 

Happy Marriage for Life

https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/

 

Road to Purity

https://roadtopurity.com/

Dann and Roxane Aungst join Doug. Roxane discusses her reality during the 25 years of Dann&rsquo;s sexual addiction.
&nbsp;
Listener questions and comments:
<ul>
<li>Maria - How do you look at your wife now? How did you overcome these emotions after such a long addiction? (22:43)</li>
<li>Susan - Listening to this is very difficult. My daughter's husband was introduced to porn at 10 years old and it destroyed their marriage. She left him and is living with another man. Do you have any advice? (25:32)</li>
<li>Yolanda - What you are saying is beautiful but my husband is very proud. It's still hurting us. (40:18)</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Resources:
&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;
Road to Purity
<a href="https://roadtopurity.com/">https://roadtopurity.com/</a>

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