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Marriage Unhindered

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 every Saturday from 11am – 12pm CT, and will offer listeners an authentic journey into the complexities of marital relationships.

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Fixing broken marriages

Marriage Unhindered ·

2025/10/24

What happens if you lose faith in your husband? What do you do if there is physical abuse in your marriage? Whatdo you do when you learn secrets about your spouse's past? Doug answers these questions and more. Plus: The Friday Rant! Listener questions and comments: Rebecca - My husband is going through a midlife crisis and has left the family. What should I do? (20:03) Erica - Why would adultery at any time during marriage not count for an annulment? (37:41) Resources: Rekindled Hearts - Marriage

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Resolving Sibling Conflicts

Marriage Unhindered ·

2025/10/23

Guest host Monica Hinderer is joined by her guest Fr. Joe Hinderer to continue their discussion on the importance of sibling relationships in childhood and beyond. They discuss conflict and how to repair relationships by respecting boundaries and leaving the door open to reconciliation. Listener questions and comments: Dee - I have a sibling who took money from my mother and I had to fix the issue. How do I deal with hurt after forgiving? (18:59) Sheila - How do you deal with brother and sister

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To Love & Be Loved

Marriage Unhindered ·

2025/10/22

Guest hostMonica Hinderer is joined by Julie Larkin to discuss inner child work and how to deal with emotional wounds. They share the value of true affirmation and forgiveness, pointing to God’s unconditional love. Listener questions and comments: Jose - I have been angry at my mother and I find it difficult. She used to treat me with violence. I still live at home at 32. (23:51) Gloria - I am a speech therapist and I have seen that some of my students have a hard time with picking up on

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Attachment Wounds

Marriage Unhindered ·

2025/10/21

Jonathan Marcotte joins Doug to discuss the impact of childhood attachment wounds in marriage. Listener questions and comments: John - I have an anxiety disorder that upsets my wife, and it causes tension in our marriage. What advice do you have that can help us? (24:09) Maria - Sometimes my husband makes comments that can be demeaning, and I tend to shut down. What should I do? (36:55) Resources: Sacred Ground Psychotherapy https://www.sgpsych.com/ Marriage Unhindered

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Family Dynamics After Conversion

Marriage Unhindered ·

2025/10/20

Guest host Monica Hinderer is joined by her guest Stephanie Sullivan to discuss how to maintain relationships through conversion. Listener questions and comments: Joni - My daughter was raised Catholic but got married to a Baptist in her husband's Church, but recently she said she wants to talk to the priest after a year of marriage. (24:04) Mary - My husband was not Catholic when I got married. I would say that I don’t suggest it for those considering marrying someone who isn't Catholic

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Dating: Challenges & Solutions

Marriage Unhindered ·

2025/10/17

Dr. Mario Sacasa joins Doug to discuss the challenges of dating in the current culture, and they explore possible solutions. Listener questions and comments: Janelle - I want to offer some encouragement as a single woman to young men. (29:49) Walt - I've been married for 35 years. I met my wife at a pro-life movement. This is a good place to meet. (36:34) Brett - How do you overcome fear in dating? What’s a normal way to ask a girl out? (40:03) Deborah - What do you think about arranged

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Cultivating Strong Sibling Bonds

Marriage Unhindered ·

2025/10/16

Guest host Monica Hinderer is joined by her brother Fr. Joe Hinderer to discuss the importance of sibling relationships in childhood and beyond. Listener questions and comments: Mary - I long for closer relationships with my siblings and it has caused me tremendous suffering. They don't know how to reciprocate. (15:36) Julie - Sometimes with boys there is a violent transition from closely bonded brothers to separated adults and I am wondering if you have a comment on this. (23:54) Haley - How do I

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Making marriage even better

Marriage Unhindered ·

2025/10/15

Doug shares phrases you can say to your spouse that will breathe new life into your marriage. Listener questions and comments: Dan - There is a tiny fraction of a second to make a decision, and say 'I feel this' and 'I feel that', and step back and evaluate before screwing up. (19:35) Dave - I'm having marital issues, and we're about to separate. We have been together for 14 years, and my adult stepchildren hate me. (36:35) Resources: Rekindled Hearts Marriage Bundle

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Tips for Raising Resilient Children

Marriage Unhindered ·

2025/10/14

Guest host Monica Hinderer shares 7 tools to help your children build resilience. Listener questions and comments: Addison - I have an autistic son and I am wondering what advice you could give on how to teach him resilience. (18:37) Jane - My daughter is 10 and she is going through a phase of challenging everything. She won’t take responsibility and doesn't like being reminded about things. (22:40) Olga - My husband’s criticism of our son is not constructive. How do I approach him

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Building a Virtuous Friendship

Marriage Unhindered ·

2025/10/13

Doug goes to the mailbag. What does the Church teach regarding intimacy when you are beyond childbearing years? What should you do when teasing goes too far? How do you develop virtuous friendships even after you have been married a while? Doug answers these questions and more. Listener questions and comments: Frank – How do I go to confession when it is difficult to find a priest? (21:55) Sandy - I have been married for 22 years. Before we got married, my husband had a sexual relationship

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Is this the one?

Marriage Unhindered ·

2025/10/10

Doug unpacks 10 ways you know you have found the one. Doug also shares common misconceptions and practical steps to help you understand if the person you are dating is the right one to spend the rest of your life with. PLUS: The Friday rant! 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/ Reasons you know you

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Teaching Good Communication (Part 2)

Marriage Unhindered ·

2025/10/09

Are you concerned about your child's ability to communicate? Monica Hinderer joins Doug discussing how to teach children to communicate with confidence. Listener questions and comments: Michelle - I love your station. You guys are the best. (48:01) 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/

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50:28

The Mystery of Love

Marriage Unhindered ·

2025/10/08

Dr. Edward Sri joins Doug to discuss his book:Men, Women, and the mystery of Love. Listener questions and comments: Melissa - I have been with my 'partner' for 18 years and we are not married. We have children but I wonder if he really loves me. (21:10) Diane - I got Divorced and one of his problems was he didn't have any family and I assumed having kids and me was enough, but it wasn’t. (35:03) Catherine - You never answered the question of whether she is living in mortal sin. (40:24)

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"Till Death Do Us Part" Means Forever

Marriage Unhindered ·

2025/10/07

Doug invites author Leila Miller to discuss a powerful and often overlooked reality — the men and women who suffer the pain of divorce yet choose to remain faithful to their vows. Together, they explore stories of hope, steadfast love, and the deeper meaning of commitment even when a marriage ends in separation. Listener Questions and Comments: (22:05) Mary: Shares how her father remained faithful to his vows even after her mother left and obtained an annulment. As the oldest of seven

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Conflict is a good thing

Marriage Unhindered ·

2025/10/06

Conflict is a part of married life, but can you still have a good marriage if you argue from time to time? Today, Doug shares how conflict can actually improve your marriage. Listener questions and comments: Maria - My husband will ask pin pointed questions and I’ll give him the answer but he will respond with his own answer and its feeling very confrontational. (13:00) Deedee - What causes a man to stonewall? (42:23) Lily - Give me something else because none of this works. My husband

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The Mystery of Suffering

Marriage Unhindered ·

2025/10/03

Dr. Aaron Kheriaty joins Doug discussing the Christian meaning of human suffering, especially in marriage. Listener questions and comments: Susan - I have an update on my husband who left me for his mistress. (21:42) Laurel - I lost my husband to divorce. What should I do with the pain and frustration when I should have helped him years before. (29:58) Chris - My wife and I experienced turbulence in our engagement and ever since, we struggle with forgiveness. (36:59) Teresa - I have been working

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50:29

Teaching Good Communication

Marriage Unhindered ·

2025/10/02

Are you having communication issues in your marriage or with your children? Monica Hinderer joins Doug discussing essential communication skills parents should teach their children. Listener questions and comments: Jen - How do I prompt my husband who is a bit ADD and absent minded? (23:23) Steve - If you don’t write it down I’ll forget it. (37:09) Michael - How do you address the guardian angel if they are neither male or female? (38:16) Pete - I’m a Cubs fan and my wife is Sox

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What is the true meaning of Ephesians 5?

Marriage Unhindered ·

2025/10/01

Doug goes to the mailbag. What is the true meaning of Ephesians 5? PLUS: The struggles of a 30-year-old who has failed to launch, and what to do about a husband who drinks and drives with children in the car. Listener questions and comments: Sarah - Why is God saying this to women but not saying it to men? Why is it not the same across the board? (20:57) Deedee - Why is it so difficult to be married. What are the challenges for unmarried people? (37:16) Resources: Catholic Therapists

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Preparing for and strengthening marriage

Marriage Unhindered ·

2025/09/30

Damon Owens joins Doug to discuss Communio and the work they are doing with bishops in California to strengthen marriages. Resources: Damon Owens https://flow.page/damonowens 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/

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ChatGPT Marriage Therapy?

Marriage Unhindered ·

2025/09/29

Have you ever used ChatGPT to better understand your spouse? Have you used AI to help you understand your spouse's emotions? Today, Doug discusses the harm ChatGPT is doing to marriages. Listener questions and comments: John - My friend used ChatGPT to do therapy but he kept it from his girlfriend. It led to the end of their relationship. (21:34) Angelica - I used AI to be playful with my husband. (35:55) Resources: Marriage Unhindered https://www.marriageunhindered.com/ Rekindled Hearts

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