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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 Monday through Friday at 5PM CT, and will offer listeners an authentic journey into the complexities of marital relationships.
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Protecting Your Spouse From Family
5d ago00:50:30Tap to summarizeDoug finishes his discussion on how to repair the damage after a fight. He also shares what to do when your family treats your spouse badly. Plus: The Friday Rant! Listener questions and comment: Ron - My wife tries to take charge of everything, but I believe I am called to lead our home. This has been an ongoing struggle throughout our more than 40 years of marriage. She prefers to have the final say in most situations, and I feel I have not been allowed to fulfill what I believe is my God-given role as the leader of our household. (12:35) Luciano - A friend is refusing to attend our wedding and declined our invitation because we were in a relationship before our annulment. Am I in the right? (23:18) Resources: Love Basics for Catholics https://stpaulcenter.com/store/love-basics-for-catholics-illustrating-gods-love-for-us-throughout-the-bible 5 steps to repair the damage after a big fight Discuss your feelings Talk about your realities Share your triggers Accept your responsibility Come up with constructive plans
Transcribe →Repairing the Damage After a Fight
6d ago00:50:27Tap to summarize Doug shares 5 steps to repair the damage after a big fight or regrettable incident. Listener questions and comments: Monica - My father doesn’t get enough credit for what he does. What should I do and what is my place in that? (20:50) Teresa - My daughter is going through stuff with her husband and he suggested that maybe he should just kill himself rather than fix things. He has been yelling at her and losing his temper. They have a baby, a dog and a house and are very stressed. (37:18) Elly - My husband and I had an argument and after we came back together, he told me to 'go to hell' and it’s been very hard and it hurts me still. (46:12) Resources: The 4 Horsemen Criticism Contempt Stonewalling Defensiveness 5 steps to repair the damage after a big fight Discuss your feelings Talk about your realities Share your triggers Accept your responsibility Come up with constructive solutions
Transcribe →Resources for Faithful Marriages
1w ago00:50:44Tap to summarizeDr. Julia Dezelski joins Doug to discuss USCCB resources available for married and dating couples. Listener questions and comments: Chris - When I got married there was very little marriage preparation. This needs to be a bigger emphasis. (23:00) Walt - It seems like in modern culture it seems like children are an add on and not the focus. Is this being addressed? (31:38) Margy - There is very little available for people getting remarried in the Church and for those who have annulments. (39:16) Resources: Catechumenal pathways for married life – Free PDF https://www.laityfamilylife.va/content/dam/laityfamilylife/amoris-laetitia/OrientamentiCatecumenatomatrimoniale/Catechumenal%20Pathways_ENG.pdf Catechumenal pathways for married life - Book https://www.orderosv.com/product/catechumenal-pathways-for-married-life?ga_ref_list_id=75ga_ref_list_name=Related%20Products Happy Marriage for Life https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/ For Your Marriage https://www.foryourmarriage.org/ https://www.portumatrimonio.org/ Second marriages https://www.foryourmarriage.org/second-marriages/
Transcribe →Family Values & Modern Relationships
1w ago00:50:32Tap to summarizeHow should you handle an out-of-town family reunion when one of your grandchildren wants to share a room with their live-in boyfriend? Why can’t my wife see that I have changed for the better? Doug goes to the mailbag answering these questions and more. Listener questions and comments: Rosie - I am in a second sacramental marriage and in the eyes of God and the Church, but not the state. Is this uncommon? We don’t live together and he comes to stay with me for a few days a week. (10:17) Ray - How do you respond when a third party intrudes in your marriage? (19:40) Michelle - I was dating someone that was going to Church with me and we broke up and got back together. I kept seeing him with other women. Now he's baptized. What should I do? (38:05)
Transcribe →Biblical Foundations of Love
1w ago00:50:27Tap to summarizeDr. John Bergsma joins Doug to discuss his book, Love Basics for Catholics. Listener questions and comments: Sharon - I have two children who are good Catholics but are unmarried. They don’t have good places and ways to meet. (21:52) Bob - My daughter runs speed dating in Arizona. There has been some success with it. (41:22) Ralph - I think these kids should be looking for Christian spouses outside the Church. (44:25) Resources: Love Basics for Catholics https://stpaulcenter.com/store/love-basics-for-catholics-illustrating-gods-love-for-us-throughout-the-bible Dr. John Bergsma https://www.johnbergsma.com/#welcome St. Paul Center https://stpaulcenter.com/events Altum Young Adults https://altumyoungadults.org/
Transcribe →Honoring Vows Through Hardship
2w ago00:49:53Tap 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 an annulment. What should I say to him? (18:42) Vinnie - America is a throw-away culture, so it encourages this problem. (28:40) Annie - Fr. John Hardon and marriage (30:35) Marci - I was married, got a divorce, then we remarried, and I wonder which marriage is valid. (38:23) 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. (43:42 ) 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 →Helping Women Find Freedom
2w ago00:49:26Tap to summarizeRachael Killackey of Magdala Ministries joins Doug to discuss the often-overlooked issue of pornography addiction among women. Together, they explore why women struggle with pornography, the underlying factors that can contribute to addiction, and the hope available for healing. They also discuss the role of forgiveness in the recovery process and offer practical guidance for husbands who want to support their wives with compassion and encouragement as they work toward freedom. Listener questions and comments: Veronica - I first viewed pornography when I was 7 because I found my dad’s magazines. MTV made it worse. It really hurt my marriage when my husband and I watched it together. (19:45) Mary - I am a recovering porn addict, and it is difficult because it is everywhere. I had to delete all my social media accounts. (24:29) Keri - My daughter is online making money from porn. She wants to stop, but she likes the money. She cannot love a man, and it is affecting the entire family. How can I help her? (29:15) Margaret – I’m almost 70 years old. My dad worked in the porn industry, and all of us children were affected by this. None of us had a healthy marriage. It’s difficult to fight for virtue, but it’s so worth it to help your own children. (46:00) Resources: Magdala Ministries https://www.magdalaministries.org/ Men and Pornography Addiction https://relevantradio.com/2026/04/men-and-pornography-addiction/
Transcribe →Should you change your name after getting a divorce?
2w ago00:48:46Tap to summarizeShould 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 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urgp4IiOXDk Reclaimed: Win the War of Freedom, Self-Mastery, and Holy Purity https://scepterpublishers.org/products/reclaimed-win-the-war-of-freedom-self-mastery-and-holy-purity?srsltid=AfmBOorMA4RbYh_WzayDVdBX3vpx7hGA7-OpnEEYKLuUlxpeZ4EPp1lp&variant=46653355524273
Transcribe →Faith Begins at Home
2w ago00:50:18Tap to summarizeFr. Carter Griffin joins Doug to discuss his book Forming Families, Forming Saints. Together, they explore how human and spiritual formation help cultivate virtue and shape families into communities of faith, fostering the growth of future saints. Listener questions and comments: Len - I just bought the book! Lots of wisdom. I will order 8 more! (37:39) Resources: Forming Families, Forming Saints https://stpaulcenter.com/store/forming-families-forming-saints
Transcribe →Teaching Modesty with Wisdom
2w ago00:50:30Tap to summarizeShould your daughter be allowed to wear a bikini? Is it possible to be too busy to work on your marriage? Doug answers these questions and more. Listener questions and comments: Renee - I grew up in a strict dressing household, especially swimwear. It's a parent's responsibility to teach modesty in girls. (14:30) Resources: Men, Women and the Mystery of Love: Practical Insights from John Paul II's Love and Responsibility https://www.amazon.com/Men-Women-Mystery-Love-Responsibility/dp/0867168404 Dressing with Dignity https://tanbooks.com/products/books/dressing-with-dignity/?srsltid=AfmBOoocXLgN919qBGeP-WJ3T95Zc36pwitsKTWiVOuJ_tMFFfvRwPuI Love is a Radiant Light: The Life & Words of Saint Charbel https://www.amazon.com/Love-Radiant-Light-Words-Charbel/dp/1621384322
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