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Marriage Unhindered
Hosted by Relevant Radio · EN
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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Should you change your name after divorce?
2d ago00:50:30Tap 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 his separation that he is withdrawing from everything in his life. What do we do? (9:34) Ronda - Regarding a name change after divorced, 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. (22:46) Mary - I kept mine because I am a stander and we are still married in the eyes of God. (25:24) Sarina - My mom changed her name and that’s how I met my husband. (38:05) Mary - It’s important to realize that marriage is sacrificial and it doesn’t always lead to happiness (39:48) 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. (41:49) 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 →Rules for Relationships
5d ago00:50:31Tap to summarizeRelationship coach Rose Sweet joins Doug to discuss the foundations of good marriages. Listener questions and comments: Denise - My boyfriend’s best friend is a concern to me. He wants me to meet her and her husband. I feel weird about it. (9:38) Shirley - My daughter is 'Christian' but has a second marriage. The kid from the first marriage still lives at home at 34. Is my daughter putting her kids before her husband? (19:07) LeeAnn - I was in a friendship with a guy but then he got married and I took the hint and distanced myself from him. (25:55) Resources: Rules for relationships Listen Lead Love Let go Rose Sweet https://rosesweet.com/
Transcribe →Marriage Across Different Seasons
6d ago00:50:30Tap to summarizeYou be the therapist as Doug shares the stories of two couples—one celebrating 30 years of marriage and the other just beginning their journey as newlyweds. Listener questions and comments: Joe - My wife has decided to leave the Church and had a sterilization without my consent. What do I do? (5:02) Mary - Comment for Joe: His wife did what she did because she felt like she had no control over her pain. She needs to feel like she is in control. (16:57) Joe - Is it a bad idea to elope? I want it to be valid but I want my parents not to know. (20:58) Mary - Comment: if I had ever met a man like Doug, I would be happily married but I should have never got married. My husband is dead but he was a pain in the butt. (34:34) David - For the 30-year marriage one of them or both have given up hope on communicating with each other. There needs to be a safe place to go where they can share the pain and get through it. (39:57) Jennifer - For the younger couple they need to sit down and have a clear goal about what they are doing to get out of the house and maybe doing more things that get them out of the house. (43:39) Resources: Catholic Therapists https://catholictherapists.com/ Catholic Psychotherapy https://catholicpsychotherapy.org/ Emotionally Focused Therapy https://iceeft.com/
Transcribe →Self-Love in Marriage
1w ago00:50:30Tap to summarizeDoes self-love harm a marriage? Do you struggle with the idea or think that marriage is all about selfless service? Today, Doug looks at self-love in marriage through the lens of Luke 10:27 and Matthew 5:44. Listener questions and comments: Anne - I agree with you and I would add that respect for yourself is respecting God because he made us out of love. (9:13) Deedee - What does it mean to be made in the image and likeness of God? (37:42) Ron - I have some examples of how I help myself when my wife starts to become my enemy. I also loved that litany. (39:56) Resources: Litany of Self-Love https://www.thefaceofmercy.org/blog/litany-of-self-love Showing unconditional love Smile when you don’t feel like it Say a kind word Give a compliment every day Refrain from criticism or harsh words Serve your spouse without announcing it Apologize quickly Forgive immediately Pray for your spouse every day 5 elements to a good apology Regret Rational Responsibility Repentance Repair
Transcribe →Overcoming Anxiety
1w ago00:50:29Tap to summarizeCatherine DiNuzzo joins Doug to discuss anxiety from a Catholic perspective. They define good vs bad anxiety, the problem of guilt and how to manage anxiety as a Catholic. Listener questions and comments: Jasmine - How do I fight my mind that triggers anxiety even if I’m doing okay? (10:19) Rose - I get anxiety around my kids but I don’t want to share with my kids. What do I say? (35:21) Judy - I have had anxiety when other people are driving. What should I do? (39:59) Resources: Sacred Heart Mental Wellness https://www.sacredheartmentalwellness.com/
Transcribe →When Divorce Seemed Inevitable
1w ago00:50:32Tap to summarizeDid you have doubts before you got married? Did you worry that divorce was a possibility? Today, Doug shares another case study of an impossible marriage that was redeemed. Listener question and comments: Jenny - I am struggling in my marriage with my husband’s anger issues and his unwillingness to work. (13:05) Joe - Comment: I want to say that we as men need to get it together and provide! (23:18) Resources: Impossible Marriages Redeemed https://www.amazon.com/Impossible-Marriages-Redeemed-Didnt-Middle/dp/0997989327
Transcribe →Father’s Day Tribute to Mothers
2w ago00:50:25Tap to summarizeIn honor of Father’s Day, Doug pays tribute to the women who made us fathers. Listener questions and comments: Christine - I had the most optimistic father of all time. He used to say 'when you come from nothing, you appreciate everything'. (23:28) Constantine - My mother was not supposed to make it in childbirth and neither was I but I lived and she did too. I was able to tell my dad I loved him on the day of his death. (28:06) Caesar - I grew up in a Catholic family and my dad was sure we were brought up as good Catholic men. (4:34) Resources: Pope Leo’s advice to fathers “Don’t be afraid of this adventure” “It takes courage to choose life” “Your kids are not yours to keep. You are raising saints for the kingdom”
Transcribe →Faith, Family & Radio
2w ago00:50:24Tap to summarizeMark Swartzberg joins Doug to discuss his conversion to the Catholic Church, family life, and his journey to Relevant Radio. Listener questions and comments: Brian - What are the specifics on the validity of the marriage and sacramentality of marrying a non-Catholic? (40:32)
Transcribe →Making Jesus Christ the Center of your Marriage
2w ago00:50:26Tap to summarizeFr. Peter Armenio joins Doug to discuss marriage and spousal love from his book Highlights of the Catholic Faith. Listener questions and comments: Josephina - I went to confession and I was able to apologize to my husband. It opened up the world of forgiveness. (19:55) Deedee - I have been married twice and both men are deceased. What is the Catholic position on getting married a third time? (37:24) Walter - The world we live in is so materialistic and disposable. It’s also happened in marriages. People use their spouse and then throw them away. (38:51) Angel - I was on a few weeks ago talking about my fiancé who is a general oversees and he has issues that are getting worse. What do I do? (44:30) Resources: Highlights of the Catholic Faith https://scepterpublishers.org/products/highlights-of-the-catholic-faith?srsltid=AfmBOop9iajSrMyZXnB-F1IOgNAr4ds-bYR_aYazTW52vhQd5KlqrQkp
Transcribe →What Dads Need for Father’s Day
2w ago00:50:26Tap to summarizeWhat do dads really need on Father’s Day? Doug offers seven powerful reminders of how love, respect, and gratitude can make a father feel seen and valued. Resources: The Bible and Marriage: The Two Shall Become One Flesh (A Catholic Biblical Theology of the Sacraments) https://stpaulcenter.com/store/the-bible-and-marriage-the-two-shall-become-one-flesh-a-catholic-biblical-theology-of-the-sacraments Marriage Tune-Up: https://www.marriageunhindered.com/ What dads really need on Father’s Day I love watching you be a father. I love the way you show up even when it’s hard. You make this family better in ways you don’t even realize. I trust your judgement as a father. You teach our kids things I never could. I’m proud of the man you’ve become. I still choose you every day.
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