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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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Prior Propper Planning is Critical
Jul 100:50:26Tap to summarizeDoug shares tips for surviving the 4th of July picnic with family while avoiding arguments. Listener questions and comments: Doug - At the family functions there is an emphasis on the drinking during the 4th. I can’t drink because my dad is an alcoholic so I want to know what I should do. (29:27) Jane - My son in law's father died from alcohol and I find that he drinks too much. What should I do? Should I say something? (38:42) Julie - For the 4th I always use leading questions like you do in the beginning of your show that are not threatening at the dinner table. (44:23) Judy - My husband was an alcoholic and I want to say having beer and wine around isn’t the solution if the problem is hard stuff. But prayer is the best thing to do. (46:16) Resources: Reasons we argue at family gatherings Family knows where the hot buttons are We tend to regress when we are around family Holidays are loaded with expectations The weather adds fuel to the fire 8 tips to avoid unnecessary arguments Decide before you arrive, what person you want to be Know your triggers – What topics usually get you hooked? Stop trying to change people at the picnic table Use some short boundary statements Lower the temperature instead of raising it Change the topic Change the setting Come up with a code word for you and your spouse to use
Transcribe →Standing up against No-fault divorce
Jul 100:49:48Tap to summarizeAre you a victim of a no-fault divorce? Today, Mary Bowan joins Doug to discuss her efforts to overturn the no-fault divorce law in Texas. Listener questions and comments: Patrick - I went through a no-fault divorce and my wife threatened to say 'cruel and unusual punishment' which just means she is mean to me. (23:46) Karen - This happened to me and they called it irreconcilable differences. It feels like your spouse and court are against you. It’s been 22 years and you feel like you made a mistake. (36:07) Steve - I want to support and let’s get this done in Texas! (38:00) Stan - I went through one and I want to tell you that this should be a class lawsuit. I don’t know how you can do this on your own. (39:06) Frank - What hope do you have for people who are happily married what signs should we look for to prevent this? (41:00) Tony - My wife alienated my daughter from me and would turn my kids against me and now my kids are getting divorced. I am a stander as well. (45:33) Resources: https://www.texasnofault.com/
Transcribe →Should you change your name after divorce?
Jun 2900:50:30Tap 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
Jun 2600:50:31Tap 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
Jun 2500:50:30Tap 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
Jun 2500:50:30Tap 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
Jun 2300:50:29Tap 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
Jun 2200:50:32Tap 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
Jun 1900:50:25Tap 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
Jun 1800:50:24Tap 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)
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