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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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From Doubt to Renewal
Apr 800:50:28Tap to summarizeDoug examines a case study about a marriage that had nearly fallen apart but was eventually revived. In this relationship, the couple got engaged after just four months. Although the wife had doubts about the marriage, she reassured herself that even if it didn’t work out, she would at least have children. Listener questions and comments: Matt - Do you recommend a longer courtship for long distance couples? (36:51) Cecil - My wife left my marriage after her parents died. I am wondering if she was wrong for leaving. Should I look for a divorce after 15 years? (46:32) Resources: Impossible Marriages Redeemed https://www.leilamiller.net/impossiblemarriagesredeemedpdf Happy Marriage for Life https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/
Transcribe →Holy and Healthy Marital Intimacy
Apr 700:50:15Tap to summarizeSarah Bartel, co-founder of Cana Feast joins Doug to discuss how women can enjoy holy and healthy physical intimacy with their husbands. Listener questions and comments: Mary - My husband would wake me up at middle of night. I would tell him no, but he'd keep insisting. I got to the point, that I told him, ‘It feels like you're raping me'. Was that wrong for me to say? (15:00) John - How would you prioritize your spouse in terms of intimacy when you have a special needs child? (39:00) Resources: Cana Feast https://canafeast.com/ https://canafeast.com/mydelight-whatsallowed
Transcribe →A Guide to Marriage Resurrection
Apr 600:50:27Tap to summarizeAre you worried that your marriage is in danger? Do you feel like you are losing that loving feeling? Today, Doug shares how to resurrect a dead marriage. Listener questions and comments: Joe - How do we find a way resolve issues without sounding angry and disrespectful in front of kids? (22:45) Resources: Happy Marriage for Life https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/ Catholic Therapists https://catholictherapists.com/ Catholic Psychotherapy https://catholicpsychotherapy.org/ The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work https://www.amazon.com/Seven-Principles-Making-Marriage-Work/dp/0553447718 Hold me Tight https://bit.ly/4bWvTVz Marriage Insurance https://relevantradio.store/products/marriage-insurance-book God’s plan for your marriage https://bit.ly/4mbkPam Practical tips to resurrecting your marriage Believe that resurrection is possible and real Put Christ back in the center of your marriage Begin with a brutal but non-defensive honesty Get some help
Transcribe →Good News for Marriage
Mar 2400:48:30Tap to summarizeSociologist Dr. Brad Wilcox joins Doug to discuss the state of marriage in the U.S. Resources: Brad Wilcox https://ifstudies.org/about-us/brad-wilcox
Transcribe →Avoid the Trap of Discouragement (Part 2)
Mar 2300:48:28Tap to summarizeDo the problems in your marriage seem insurmountable? Today, Doug continues his discussion on discouragement and despair in marriage. Listener questions and comments: Alexander - How do I convince my wife to become Catholic? (3:05) Colby - I want to recommend that Alexander looks into the Byzantine rite of the Catholic Church. (16:47) David - What do you do if you were raised in an all-male family and environment but you need to relate to your wife? (19:42) Resources: Catholic Therapists https://catholictherapists.com/ Catholic Psychotherapy https://catholicpsychotherapy.org/
Transcribe →Avoid the Trap of Discouragement
Mar 2000:48:27Tap to summarizeDoug takes calls from listeners struggling with discouragement, resentment, and distance in long-term marriages. He offers guidance on staying faithful to your vows and finding hope when relationships feel strained. Plus, the Friday rant! Listener questions and comments: Jennifer – My marriage is in despair after 31 years, and my husband is distant and sleeping separately. How do I stay faithful to my vows when things feel so broken? (07:18) Luara – After 31 years of marriage, I am starting to feel resentment. How do I remember and live out my vows? (19:32) Tom – I am divorced after 13 years of marriage and have tried therapy multiple times. How do I find healing and move forward? (34:25) Resources: https://spiritualdirection.com/2026/02/01/avoiding-the-trap-of-discouragement https://www.forgivenessinstitutekc.com/
Transcribe →Managing Family Finances Together
Mar 1900:48:28Tap to summarizeIs money causing stress in your marriage? Today, Doug is joined by Preston Allex to talk through practical ways to manage family finances. They cover why creating a family budget matters and how to support college-aged kids as they transition into independence. They also share the value of Catholic Legacy: Faithful planning for a peaceful tomorrow. Listener questions and comments: Tony - My wife and I have a big family and we have no credit card or debt but also no savings. We rely on divine providence hoping everything works out month to month, but it’s getting old. What do we do? (19:10) Kathy - My husband and I paid our kids deposit and rent for a month to help them launch. (31:41) Resources: Catholic Legacy https://catholiclegacy.com/
Transcribe →Virtue and Conquering the Four Horsemen
Mar 1900:48:27Tap to summarizeDoug examines the 4 Horsemen of the Apocalypse and the damage they do to a marriage: criticism, contempt stonewalling and defensiveness. Listener questions and comments: Ray - Can you give the steps of what to do once you meet a girl? (16:37)
Transcribe →Faith in a Divided Home
Mar 1700:48:32Tap to summarizeWhat should you do when your spouse won’t quit drinking? How do you pass on the faith to your children when your spouse is resistant? Listener questions and comments: Stephanie - My husband wants to stop drinking and my son doesn't believe that he will. I've seen my son cry about this. My son has prayed for his father. What should I do? (9:59) Jane - I have two teenage boys. Their dad and my husband is not practicing and they look up to him. What should I do? I go to daily mass. We've been married for twenty years. (28:09) Gregory - My ex-wife is a narcissist. How do I go about living the rest of my life knowing that and remaining in the faith? How do I overcome that? (42:16)
Transcribe →Growing Together in Marital love
Mar 1600:48:26Tap to summarizeNathan Bartel, founder of Cana Feast joins Doug to discuss things men need to know about their wives and the marital embrace. Listener questions and comments: Mary - What should a wife do if the wife is not wanting or willing to have sex so she is in the other bed room for days and days. (33:47) Resources: Cana Feast https://canafeast.com/ https://canafeast.com/holydesires
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