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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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Marriage Wisdom and Saintly Struggles
May 500:50:23Tap to summarizeDoug unpacks 5 things that couples in good marriages do. He also discusses 12 saints who suffered from mental illness. 5 thing couples in good marriages do They always resolve conflicts They give each other freedom They don’t narrate each other’s feelings They make space for boredom They don’t outsource reassurance
Transcribe →Navigating Marriage and Lost Faith
May 400:50:28Tap to summarizeWhat should you do if your husband suddenly announces he is an atheist? Will sleeping in separate bedrooms ruin your marriage? Doug goes to the mail bag answering these questions and more. Listener questions and comments: Sandy - I think that health has a lot to do with marital problems. it can ruin sex and home life. I lost 50 pounds and it helped my relationship. (20:10) Resources: Marriage Unhindered https://www.marriageunhindered.com/ Happy Marriage for Life https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/ Catholic Therapists https://catholictherapists.com/ Catholic Psychotherapy https://catholicpsychotherapy.org/
Transcribe →Holy and Healthy Marital Intimacy
May 100:49:57Tap 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 in the middle of the 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 it wrong for me to say this? (14:38) John - How would you prioritize your spouse in terms of intimacy when you have a special needs child? (39:40) Resources: Cana Feast https://canafeast.com/ https://canafeast.com/mydelight-whatsallowed
Transcribe →When Children Shut Down
May 100:50:23Tap to summarizeMonica Hinderer joins Doug to discuss parenting and family relationship. Listener questions and comments: Ron - It’s my job as a man to lead my wife regardless of how we feal at the time. This is something the younger generation does not understand. My son does not understand. I had to cut him off. (6:07) Maryann - My daughter's friends say she has a personality disorder. She doesn't want to listen to me. How do I help her? (13:08) Maria - Thank you for the show and welcome back Monica! (22:20) Therese - One of my daughters is "married" to a woman and we didn’t go to the wedding. Now they won’t talk to us. What do we do? (22:57) Reba - I am a mother of 4 and the oldest is 14. She is the only daughter and she and I have really hit a brick wall and I don’t want to ruin it. What should I do? (28:52)
Transcribe →Psychology Behind People Pleasing
Apr 2900:50:27Tap to summarizeIf you find yourself becoming a people pleaser, it’s important to recognize the underlying fear of abandonment and the tendency to depend on others for your self-worth. Building a stronger sense of self involves setting boundaries, developing confidence, and learning to validate your own needs instead of constantly seeking approval. Listener questions and comments: Pam - I tend to be a people pleaser. I say 'I'm sorry' a lot and my son is the same way. I tell him he doesn't have to do that all the time. (6:31) Amy - Your spouse could make you a people pleaser because of their volatile reaction. (20:19) Michael - How come the people pleasers can't get together? I keep being drawn to the same type of person in relationships. It starts out good, but they end up being yellers and screamers. (36:27) Stephanie - I have noticed one of my friends who was adopted is a strong people pleaser. I have an adopted daughter that's a people pleaser as well. How do I help her? (39:13)
Transcribe →Moms on a Mission to Pray
Apr 2800:50:24Tap to summarizeJane VanHouten From Millions of Monicas joins Doug to discuss the national movement of mothers who come together and pray for their children. Listener questions and comments: Joni - I am a MOM leader in Philly and we met Doug on the pilgrimage. (10:21) Matt - I have a sister who drifted away and is protestant and is now nothing. What do I do? (19:07) Dorothy - 'Send a Philip' that’s my simple prayer when I need something or someone to come along side me. (35:45) Peg - Testimony: We have MOM at our church and we love it. (37:40) Sharon - It is at my church and it’s going well. Thank you so much. (41:48) Eileen - I want to encourage people to set these up! (45:50) Resources: Millions of Monicas https://millionsofmonicas.com/
Transcribe →A Path to Marital Peace
Apr 2700:50:18Tap to summarizeDoug offers practical advice for cultivating a peaceful marriage. He highlights the importance of being at peace with God as a way to strengthen the relationship. Practices like daily Mass and regular confession, he explains, help build virtue and guard against behaviors that can lead to divorce. Listener questions and comments: Deedee – Do we have to love everyone we offer peace to? (44:37)
Transcribe →Women and Pornography Addiction
Apr 2400:51:04Tap to summarizeDoug talks about women and pornography addiction with Rachael Killackey from Magdala Ministries which helps women with pornography addiction. Resources: https://www.magdalaministries.org/ What Magdala Ministries does to help with porn addiction (5:27) How Rachael got addicted to porn (9:13) Why women get addicted to porn (13:32) Veronica shares story on viewing porn in her marriage (20:19) Mary shares her story as a recovering porn addict (25:06) Keri on how to deal with daughter in porn industry (29:52) How husbands could help their wives if they have a porn addition (39:45) Margaret shares story of father who was worked in porn industry (47:40)
Transcribe →Men and Pornography Addiction
Apr 2400:51:11Tap to summarizeDoug is joined by Joe Masek from The Freedom Group to talk about men's struggles with pornography and how to overcome it. Resources:https://www.thefreedomgroup.co/ Dangers of Pornography (4:21) Samantha shares story of overcoming porn addiction (22:41) AI and Porn (36:47) Helping with Porn addiction (40:13)
Transcribe →For Better or Worse
Apr 2200:50:29Tap to summarizeDoug has a conversation with Archbishop Sheen about his TV show “For Better or Worse”.
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