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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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Healing the Wound of Abortion
Mar 1300:48:30Tap to summarizeKathy Burkes and Fr. John McNamara join Doug to discuss Project Rachel and post abortion healing. Julia - So many people pushed me to get an abortion when I was 22 and I didn’t go through with it. I’m so glad I didn’t. (18:12) Walt - When we separate the word ‘mother’ from the term 'woman who had an abortion' we go nowhere. People who have abortions are still mothers. (33:26) Deedee - I had an abortion and was absolved. Is there anything else I need to do? (36:32) Teri - We need to do penance for the reparation of the severity of the sin. Can you talk about that? (43:16) Resources: Project Rachel Help Line 815-387-3379 Email LiFE@RockfordDiocese.org
Transcribe →Standing by your Marriage Vows
Mar 1200:48:28Tap to summarizeDoug unpacks a case study about a “stander” from Impossible Marriages Redeemed. A “stander” is a victim of divorce who chooses to continue to live a life faithful to their wedding vows. Listener questions and comments: Jeannie - We are called to faithfulness, not happiness. (20:40) Jennifer - Thank you for the 'standers' and for what you promote. We can always offer Masses. (21:42) Mary - What is the Church's view on people who leave marriage from abuse? I told my mom to leave her marriage when I was 16. (23:17) Frank - I am now 72 but I was married when I was 23. We split up when my wife had an abortion. We got an annulment. (39:53) Resources: Impossible Marriages Redeemed https://www.leilamiller.net/impossiblemarriagesredeemedpdf The Forgiveness Institute https://internationalforgiveness.com/
Transcribe →Breaking Cycles of Verbal Abuse
Mar 1100:48:30Tap to summarizeShould you get involved to help your parents’ marriage? What can you do if your reversion to the faith is causing more tension in the marriage? Doug answers these questions and more. Listener questions and comments: Hellen - My husband and I have been married for 42 years and the Holy Spirit finally got a hold of him and he just converted after all this time. (21:54) Jessica - I also witnessed abuse of my father on my mother and we spoke up after he did something. We all gathered up the courage and told him no. He never hurt her again. (36:42)
Transcribe →Helping Loved Ones Through Marriage Crises
Mar 1000:48:32Tap to summarizeDoug takes calls from listeners facing difficult family and marriage situations, including divorce, a child marrying outside the faith, and helping a spouse who spirals into worst-case thinking. The conversation also touches on emotional affairs and second marriages outside the Church. Listener questions and comments: Brian – My brother was just served divorce papers and his wife will not explain why. How can I support him during this process? (10:40) Carmel – My 40-year-old daughter is marrying an atheist. Should I attend the wedding? (19:19) Resources: Marriage Unhindered https://www.marriageunhindered.com/ Rekindled Hearts Marriage Bundle https://relevantradio.store/collections/books/products/marriage-bundle Happy Marriage for Life https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/
Transcribe →Taking Back Manhood for Our Sons
Mar 900:48:32Tap to summarizeDoug welcomes Jason Craig to discuss the history of adolescence and how modern culture lost the idea of rites of passage for boys. They explore how families can reclaim the path that forms boys into strong, virtuous men. Listener questions and comments: Joe – As a 55-year-old man, I struggle with how feminism has shaped attitudes toward men and marriage. How can men and women rediscover respect and love for each other in marriage? (31:35) Resources: Jason Craig https://fraternus.org/ Sword and Spade https://swordandspade.mykajabi.com/ Marriage Unhindered https://www.marriageunhindered.com/ Rekindled Hearts Marriage Bundle https://relevantradio.store/collections/books/products/marriage-bundle Happy Marriage for Life https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/
Transcribe →Love is not Self-seeking
Mar 700:48:27Tap to summarizeDoug continues his discussion of St. Paul’s letter to the Corinthians on the meaning of love [Encore] Listener questions and comments: Andrea - My parents have marital problems and I feel like I am getting sucked in. I want to balance helping them without crossing the line into their relationship. (11:12) Jamie - I am a practicing Catholic and my wife is having an affair. She will not go to the priest or counseling. She has used my daughter’s passing against me. (20:37) Marie - My husband and I are having a hard time staying on the same page for buying a house. (34:28) Patsy - Comment for Jamie: We are all praying for him. (40:29) Liz – My husband cheated on me and I had to protect myself financially. (42:20)
Transcribe →Rebuilding Trust and Recommitting to Your Marriage
Mar 600:49:09Tap to summarize Doug explores how couples can face change, rebuild trust, and recommit to their marriage when relationships feel broken. With guest Greg Schutte, the conversation also looks at forgiveness, the Eucharist, and why some spouses resist change or struggle to remain faithful to their vows. Listener questions and comments: Michelle – My husband believes I am the problem in our marriage, and I worry that I may be enabling unhealthy behavior because of his illness. What should I do? (19:49) Rob – My wife asked for a three-month separation and now wants a divorce. I am trying to encourage her to speak with the Church, but she seems determined to end the marriage. (28:54) Resources: Greg Schutte Music: Romans https://youtu.be/vauNei2c3IA?si=Qsl96gjSfryADued Eucharistic Marriage - Greg Schutte https://www.eucharisticmarriage.org/ Marriage Unhindered https://www.marriageunhindered.com/ Rekindled Hearts Marriage Bundle https://relevantradio.store/collections/books/products/marriage-bundle Happy Marriage for Life https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/
Transcribe →Will Conspiracy Theory's Ruin a Marriage?
Mar 500:47:39Tap to summarizeDoug explores how conspiracy theories can create division and distrust in marriage and how couples can stay grounded in truth. He also answers a question about dating again after the loss of a spouse. Listener questions and comments: Jo – I am a widow who began dating again, but the relationship ended when he began discerning whether to remain single. Why would someone pull away after things were going well? Resources: Marriage Unhindered https://www.marriageunhindered.com/ Rekindled Hearts Marriage Bundle https://relevantradio.store/collections/books/products/marriage-bundle Happy Marriage for Life https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/
Transcribe →The Purpose of Forgiveness
Mar 400:48:26Tap to summarizeHow do you deal with unresolved childhood trauma? How do you set boundaries with the grandparents? Doug answers these questions and more. Listener questions and comments: Kyle - My parents are on the verge of divorce. How much should I stay out of it when they try to involve me? (24:56) Deedee - What if the people who harmed you are dead? Are these people aware that they have been forgiven? (35:07) Tiffany - Is there an option outside of our faith to help with these traumas? It’s a bit of a new age practice that I am looking into. (37:05) Richard - My wife and I are in our early 40's. We are trying to honor our parents when they step in to help raise the children. What do we do? (42:21) Resources: Catholic Therapists https://catholictherapists.com/ Catholic Psychotherapy https://catholicpsychotherapy.org/
Transcribe →Healing from Trauma and a Broken Heart
Mar 300:48:28Tap to summarizeHow do you heal a broken heart? How do you deal with unresolved childhood trauma? Doug answers these questions and more. Listener questions and comments: Christine - I am reading a story of a woman in the Nazi camps who forgave the Nazis for what they did to her. it was so inspiring and reminded me of what you’re saying about forgiveness. (23:17) Jimmy - I was sexually abused by an older sibling and had forgotten about it until he apologized. I think that made it worse because it made me more aware. (26:19) Anthony - My wife was abused by her uncle. We were married in 1980 and she didn’t tell me until 1990. She lied in front of a priest too. I don’t know how to get over this. (36:02) Pete - I tried committing suicide. The thing you think is you want to stop this pain not that you want to die. (44:30) Resources: A Blessing, Not a Burden: My Parents’ Remarkable Holocaust Story and My Fight to Keep Their Legacy Alive https://bit.ly/4soLN0k The Forgiveness Institute https://internationalforgiveness.com/
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