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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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Making Jesus Christ the Center of your Marriage
Jun 1700:50:26Tap 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
Jun 1600:50:26Tap 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.
Transcribe →Marriage Unhindered Lightning Round
Jun 1500:50:27Tap to summarizeDoug discusses how married people are living their best lives and how married women are increasingly the happiest women. Listener questions and comments: Denise - My boyfriend has stopped talking to other women but he has a friend who is a woman. She is married but he doesn't want to hurt the friendship. It bothers me. (10:34) Dana - It seems like Catholicism encourages marriage when Paul advises against it. Why? (21:00) Rita - I am in a relationship with a man after being widowed. I want to get married but he won’t move forward with it. Should we go to therapy? (25:49) Adela - I have seen two instances where the men have left their fiancés for their best friends. (30:24) Ann - I know a man who adopted some children and now has a problem with them and doesn’t want to live with them. (35:35) Regina - the context of Paul’s writing is that Paul believed that the second coming would be within the year or two so it wasn’t worth having kids because we have so little time. (42:27) Danielle - I am married and we are both Catholic and I am still learning about the faith and he has abused me so I am asking about a divorce. He wants to go to therapy. What do I do? (44:17)
Transcribe →Attachment Needs That Strengthen Marriage
Jun 1200:50:15Tap to summarizeDoug unpacks the 5 attachment needs every married person has. PLUS: The Friday rant! Listener questions and comments: Liza - My daughter is 28, lives at home and will never help me with any chores. Her father won’t make her help and she ignores me. (37:36) Resources: 5 attachment needs in marriage To be seen, known, heard and understood To feel safe and secure To be comforted, soothed and reassured To be cherished, rejoiced and delighted To believe that my spouse wills my good
Transcribe →Mistakes That Push Kids Away
Jun 1100:50:24Tap to summarizeMonica Hinderer joins Doug to discuss ways parents lose their children without realizing it. Listener questions and comments: Lucy - I have an 18-year-old and 20-year-old and I caught them drinking. What do I do? (8:44) Monica - My children have cut me off because of a divorce. They are influenced by their father on this. (19:42) Shirley - Comment about drinking: you can't forget that the parents are responsible as the parents and could get sued or get in trouble. (25:32) Akilah - I have a 19-year-old and when she turned 18 she decided that she would leave the house whenever, and she would ignore curfews. But she still lives at home when she is back from college. What should I do? (36:11) Sherry - I have two sons who are 33 and 36 and we are in the process of trying to sell the farm to one of them and the other isn’t happy. What should we do? (43:50) Resources: Prayer to the Sacred Heart of Jesus https://relevantradio.com/2026/06/prayer-to-the-sacred-heart-of-jesus/ Ways parents lose their children without realizing it. They guilt their kids into staying close They turn every conversation into a criticism
Transcribe →Impact of Attachment Styles (Part 2)
Jun 1000:49:00Tap to summarizeDoug continues his discussion on childhood attachment wounds and how they can negatively impact your marriage. Today, he looks at anxious and disorganized attachment strategies. Listener questions and comments: John - My wife doesn't like talking about difficult topics and she just wants me to listen but I want to fix. its effecting our communication. (24:20) Angel - My fiancé was an orphan raised by his uncle and was very spoiled. He has a very entitled attitude. What should I do? (26:31) Resources: Impact of Attachment Styles (Part 1) https://relevantradio.com/2026/06/impact-of-attachment-styles/ Emotionally Focused Therapy https://iceeft.com/ Signs of an anxious attachment style Tendency to be very clingy Highly sensitive to criticism Need for approval from others Tendency to be very jealous Hard time being alone Tendency for having low self esteem Feel unworthy of love Intense fear of rejection Signs of a disorganized attachment style Fear of rejection Difficulty regulating emotions Contradictory behavior High level of anxiety Substance abuse and self-harm Unpredictable and confusing behavior in relationships Perceive spouses to be unpredictable
Transcribe →Impact of Attachment Styles
Jun 900:50:26Tap to summarizeDoug begins Part 1 of looking into childhood attachment wounds and how they can negatively impact your marriage. Listener questions and comments: Natalie - How can I create a secure attachment style in friendship? (38:29) Julia - What is advice for a couple when one of them has problems and they blame the other? (46:58) Resources: Emotionally Focused Therapy https://iceeft.com/ Secure attachment style Ability to regulate your emotions Easily trust others Effective communication skills The ability to seek emotional support You are comfortable being alone Comfortable in close relationships Ability to self-reflect Easy to connect with Ability to manage conflict well High self-esteem Ability to be emotionally available Avoidant attachment style Persistently avoid emotional or physical intimacy Strong sense of independence Uncomfortable expressing your feelings Tendency to be dismissive of others Difficulty trusting others Tend to be threatened by people getting to close Spend more time alone They believe they don’t need others Tendency to have commitment issues
Transcribe →Intimacy and Eternity
Jun 800:50:26Tap to summarizeDeacon Patrick Conley joins Doug to discuss his faith journey that led him to the Deaconate. Doug also goes to the mailbag. What can a couple do if the husband is no longer physically able to fulfill his role in the bedroom? Listener questions and comments: Joan – Congratulations to Deacon Patrick Conley! (9:12) Resources: NaPro Technology https://naprotechnology.com/
Transcribe →Prioritizing Your Spouse
Jun 500:50:21Tap to summarizeDoug continues his discussion on how cognitive distortions harm marriages. He also shares how to not resent a husband for spending too much time at work. Plus: The Friday rant! Listener questions and comments: Michael - My wife’s therapist confirmed that my wife’s feelings were reality even when it wasn’t the truth and I had to fight him on that. (16:50) David - I am civilly divorced but married in the Church. I am wondering if the marriage was valid or not from the beginning. (22:04) Resources: Cognitive Distortions in Marriage https://relevantradio.com/2026/06/cognitive-distortions-in-marriage/ Marriage Unhindered https://www.marriageunhindered.com/marriage-tune-up
Transcribe →Money Management in Marriage
Jun 400:50:27Tap to summarizeHave you and your spouse ever disagreed about money? Today, Doug is joined by Kevin Smith to discuss practical money management strategies. Kevin shares tips for creating and sticking to a budget, and explains the difference between good debt and bad debt—and how understanding that distinction can help you make smarter financial decisions. Listener questions and comments: Deedee - My daughter recently graduated and she has federal loans but she can’t find a job. If she has to file for bankruptcy, how does this impact the federal loan? (45:08) Resources: Kevin Smith https://ethoslogosinvestments.com/
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