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Marriage Unhindered
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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 every Saturday from 11am – 12pm CT, and will offer listeners an authentic journey into the complexities of marital relationships.
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Honoring Vows Through Hardship
Yesterday00:50:22Tap to summarizeAre you in a difficult marriage? Are the people around you encouraging you to get a divorce? Today, Leila Miller joins Doug to discuss fidelity to your marriage vows even when it’s difficult. Listener questions and comments: Joe - I have a friend who is considering annulment. What should I say to him? (19:11) Vinnie - America is a throw-a-way culture so it encourages this problem. (29:09) Annie - Fr. John Hardon and marriage (31:02) Marci - I was married and I got a divorce and then we got remarried and I wonder which marriage is the valid one. (38:51) Rita - The basis of psychological reasons is overused but I think it’s still a valid argument. Sometimes it really prevents you from fulfilling your vows. (44:10) Resources: Leila Miller https://www.leilamiller.net/ Impossible Marriages Redeemed https://www.amazon.com/dp/0997989327/ref=cm_sw_r_fa_dp_U_Co5EEb40NF6EJ?fbclid=IwAR28wrf8nNEkRoZwVENtRanjxAEuY7Xah8PuqKvUweuM7aNWcTwddgVg-CM Divorce, annul, move on? Let's return to the mind of the Church https://www.leilamiller.net/blog/2020/3/24/impossible-marriages-redeemed-the-introduction God’s Plan for your Marriage https://godsplanforyourmarriagebook.com/ Marriage Problems by Venerable Archbishop Fulton Sheen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tk_5qNVfeYA
Transcribe →Catholic Parenting and Sexual Identity
2d ago00:50:25Tap to summarizeApril Readlinger, Executive Director of Cana Vox joins Doug to discuss Courageous Conversations: Tips for Talking to Kids About Sexual Identity and Attraction. Listener questions and comments: Joseph - My daughter thinks she’s a boy. She is 27. (46:00) Resources: Cana Vox https://canavox.com/ Courageous Conversations: Tips for Talking to Kids About Sexual Identity and Attraction https://www.amazon.com/Courageous-Conversations-Identity-Attraction-Parenting/dp/B0FGZG5H5P
Transcribe →Sacrificial Love, Forgiveness & Gratitude
5d ago00:53:39Tap to summarizeDoug finishes discussing Ephesians 5:25. He also discusses gratitude and forgiveness. Listener questions and comments: Michelle - My daughter died a few years ago from cancer. My husband has treated me terribly since she died. He's even called girlfriends from high school. It's hard to live like this. What am I to do? I need some help dealing with this. (37:33) Mary - How do you get over a broken heart from your husband's porn and social media addiction? He lusts over much younger women. (44:10) Resources: The Forgiveness Institute https://internationalforgiveness.com/
Transcribe →Fix what you can and sanctify the rest
6d ago00:53:43Tap to summarizeDoug continues his discussion on suffering in marriage. He also talks about St. Paul’s letter to the Ephesians and a husband’s obligation to love his wife as Christ loved the Church. Listener questions and comments: Rocky - Is there a resource for mothers who are dealing with stress? We have kids ages 2-6. (20:25) Nick - In our vows we say “until death do us part.” Is marriage the only sacrament with an expiration date? (27:59) Resources: The Cana Rosary https://www.amazon.com/Cana-Rosary-Couples-Prayer/dp/1502392232
Transcribe →Home Enthronement to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
1w ago00:53:40Tap to summarizeEmily Jaminet joins Doug to discuss enthroning our homes to the Sacred Heart. Listener questions and comments: Mary – I would like to share the power of the First Friday Devotion and how it's been influential in my faith. (32:17) Resources: Image of the Sacred Heart of Jesus by Pompeo Batoni https://relevantradio.store/products/sacredheart Home Enthronement to the Sacred Heart https://welcomehisheart.com/ Emily Jaminet https://www.emilyjaminet.com/
Transcribe →From Heartbreak to Healing
1w ago00:53:43Tap to summarizeAre you divorced and dealing the painful aftermath? Carolyn Klicka joins Doug to discuss Abounding Joy Ministry and healing after divorce. Patty - I was divorced and I feel like the Church hasn’t helped divorcees who feel stuck by these processes. It’s given me PTSD. (28:10) Walt - I have an aunt who married a man with PTSD and she knew, but she stayed with him. I feel that people give in too easily. (43:03) Resources: Abounding Joy Ministry https://www.aboundingjoyministry.com/
Transcribe →Hope for Modern Marriages
1w ago00:53:43Tap to summarizeDamon Owens joins Doug for a conversation about the growing crisis facing marriage in today’s society and culture. Together, they discuss the importance of strengthening Catholic marriages by forming and supporting spouses as they navigate the daily challenges of married life. Joanna - Is it wrong to tell my kids that I hope they marry Catholic spouses? I want them to love who they are supposed to be with. (18:15) Resources: Communio https://communio.org/parish/ Development Coach Melanie Owens https://paperbell.me/melanieowenscoaching Joyful Ever After https://www.joyfuleverafter.org/
Transcribe →Demonic Influence in the Family
2w ago00:51:10Tap to summarizeKathleen Beckman joins Doug for a conversation about the demonic influence in the family as she also talks about her book, "A Family Guide to Spiritual Warfare". Walt-If belief in Universal Salvation leads to demonic influence (38:37) Anne-Is married to a Hindu and is wondering if that could lead to evil spirits (42:35) Sources: https://kathleenbeckman.com/ Foundation of Prayer for Priests: https://www.foundationforpriests.org/
Transcribe →Building Strong Family Motivation
2w ago00:50:24Tap to summarizeDr. Tom Zimmer joins Doug for a conversation about motivation in family life and how it shapes behavior and relationships. They explore the principles of behaviorism, including the use of rewards and punishments, and discuss how positive influences can encourage growth, healthy habits, and stronger family connections. Listener questions and comments: John - My 15-year-old daughter loves art. I taught her and she is now better than me. Influence is so important! (39:54) Resources: Wyoming Catholic College https://wyomingcatholic.edu/ COR Expeditions https://www.corexpeditions.org/
Transcribe →Marriage, Suffering, and Lasting Hope
2w ago00:50:23Tap to summarizeDoug discusses suffering in marriage. Listener questions and comments: Jennifer - How much suffering is too much? (8:44) Candy - I have been married for 40 years. My husband goes into funks and won’t talk to me for a day or up to 3 months. I start getting upset and I don’t know what to do. (19:37) Elaine - I was divorced in 1991 and he was having an affair with his secretary since 1989. It was awful and I wanted to save the marriage but I had lost to this woman. I wonder what would have happened if I had stuck around. (27:46) Rocco - Mary at the Wedding of Cana might have said what she said to the servants because of her perspective as a married woman. She was invested in the wedding going well and starting the marriage off well. (34:51) Mike - I suffer from depression myself and one thing I find is that medication helps. Prayer life will also help. (37:41) Deedee - What is the difference between the 6th and 9th commandments? Which is worse? (41:45) Anthony - My wife revealed trauma from her childhood (incest and rape) and she told me ten years after we got married. We divorced because of it. She kept this from me before marriage. (44:09) Resources: Marriage Unhindered https://www.marriageunhindered.com/ Happy Marriage for Life https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/ Catholic Therapists https://catholictherapists.com/ Catholic Psychotherapy https://catholicpsychotherapy.org/
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