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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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50:25

Marriages Redeemed & Divine Mercy

Marriage Unhindered ·

2025/04/29

Doug unpacks a case study from Impossible Marriages Redeemed by Leila Miller. In this case, the couple fought every day for 40 years but after prayer and effort saved their marriage. Doug shares how toxic contempt and stonewalling are in marriage. Doug also discusses how to apply the message of Divine Mercy in marriage. Listener questions and comments: Julie - My husband and I visited my sister and brother in law. He had lung cancer. They prayed the chaplet every day and he died on Divine Mercy

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50:24

Support for victims of divorce

Marriage Unhindered ·

2025/04/28

Carolyn Klika joins Doug to discuss her divorce support organization - Abounding Joy Ministry. They unpack the importance of working to save marriages and offer support for victims of divorce. Listener questions and comments: Evelyn - I am separated from my husband who is suffering from mental illness. How can I save my marriage? (18:43) Michael - My wife told me she wanted to leave 3 weeks ago. I tried to talk to her. She keeps saying we are two different people. What should I do? (25:04) Larry -

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50:23

Fixing broken marriages

Marriage Unhindered ·

2025/04/25

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 left the family. What should I do? (21:00) Erica - Why would adultery at any time during marriage not count for an annulment? (39:15) Resources: Rekindled Hearts - Marriage

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47:59

Raising happy and joyful children

Marriage Unhindered ·

2025/04/24

Monica Hinderer joins Doug discussing how to raise happy children. They share how shielding your children from negative emotions can lead to over protection and how navigating unhappiness can teach your children resilience. They also explain how to model happiness through parental behavior and unpack the importance of focusing on emotional connection over striving for perfection.

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51:07

On Prenuptials and also staying physically fit in...

Marriage Unhindered ·

2025/04/24

Doug helps a wife who appears to be the sole provider for the family and what to do in that situation. (3:47) Doug answers an email from a wife who is thinking about giving up in their marriage (8:32) Doug answers an emailer who thinks a pre-nup is okay. (13:56) Doug answers a question about how to approach counseling with a fragile narcissist.(31:40) Doug answers an email on how to bring husband to church. (47:46)Listener questions and comments: Sylvia-if there is conditionality from the prenup

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51:10

Better Parenting leads to Better Marriages

Marriage Unhindered ·

2025/04/22

Doug shares a positive email from a wife bragging about her husband. (3:05) He helps an individual who has been dating her boyfriend for nine years. (10:00) Doug gives advice to a mother who's daughter who co-habitating and how to ask about marriage. Listener questions and comments: Michael-How do I make sure to get a good Catholic marriage counselor. (7:11) Monica- How do you discern dating someone who has dysfunctional family? My son is asking my advice (20:34) Peter- My wife's family living

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51:08

Pope Francis and Marriage

Marriage Unhindered ·

2025/04/21

Doug is joined by his daughter Katie as she is currently in Rome when she heard the news that Pope Francis died and gives her perspective of the atmosphere there (6:18). Doug then discusses Pope Francis' Apostolic Exhortation about marriage, "Amoris Laetitia" (Joy of Love). (20:26) Listener questions and comments: Austen -Shares his thoughts on Pope Francis and the inspiration he gave to him (15:35) Mai- husband left and want a divorce, but I don't want to cooperate. (42:30) Resources: Rekindled

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48:24

Suffering in Marriage

Marriage Unhindered ·

2025/04/18

Is suffering a good thing? Doug explores the role of suffering in sanctifying marriages. He unpacks the value of redemptive suffering for the conversion of sinners and points to the importance of sharing in Christ’s cross to bring healing in our marriage. PLUS: The Friday Rant! Listener questions and comments: Stephanie – Do you have any advice for spiritual warfare in marriage? (38:52) Sandra – My husband doesn’t want to pray the rosary with me. What should I do? (43:00)

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48:24

Kids learn by example (Part 2)

Marriage Unhindered ·

2025/04/17

Monica Hinderer joins Doug to continue their discussion on what kids notice about adults without the adults being aware of it. They also address parent and child interaction related to early childhood struggles. Listener questions and comments: Gracie - I am a lactation consultant and want to clarify that cortisol is not passed through breast milk. (10:45) Martha - Does the Church allow separation if a father is emotionally abusive to his child? (18:00) Sarah - I agree with most of your advice,

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48:29

Happiness in Marriage (Part 2)

Marriage Unhindered ·

2025/04/16

Doug continues his discussion on how to be happy in your marriage. He reviews what St. Thomas Aquinas said about happiness and shares the importance of exercising the 4 Cardinal virtues. Doug unpacks the scientific approach to happiness: mother nature does not care if you are happy; lasting happiness comes from happiness, not hacks; happiness is love. Listener questions and comments: Lisa - We've been married for 40 years. Men do need respect. We resolved to not fight about money. You need to find

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48:26

Happiness in Marriage

Marriage Unhindered ·

2025/04/15

Is it possible to be happy in a difficult marriage? Today Doug discusses how to be happy in your marriage. He shares wisdom from St. Thomas Aquinas and shares how living a virtuous life leads to happiness. Listener questions and comments: Joe - Is it possible for someone with borderline personality disorder to heal and have a happy marriage? (10:29) Bob - My wife and I have different ideas about sex. She thinks I should see a therapist, because I think about sex too much. What do you think? (16:38)

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49:08

How to use the Easter Triduum to strengthen your...

Marriage Unhindered ·

2025/04/14

Jim and Maureen Otremba join the show to discuss how couples could use the Easter Triduum to strengthen their marriages. They also talk about the importance of charity in marriages. And then they take questions about marriages. Listener questions: Sarah: I have a friend whose husband does not respect her. How can I respect her and support her?Michelle: My husband and I stopped having sex and it's impacting us negatively. What can we do?Erica: I've been having a situation with my husband. I am

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48:33

Men’s emotional needs (Part 2)

Marriage Unhindered ·

2025/04/11

In addition to respect, acceptance, trust, affection, and words of affirmation, Doug continues to unpack men’s emotional needs including intimate fulfillment, physical desire, honesty, security, prioritization, and support. PLUS: The Friday Rant! Listener questions and comments: Sarah - I'm single and I wanted to be married and have children. Why would God want me to not be married? (20:28) Mary - I am pregnant and my husband doesn't want the help of a doula, a certified person who could help

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48:29

Kids learn by example

Marriage Unhindered ·

2025/04/10

Do your kids learn more about what you say or what you do? Today, Monica Hinderer joins Doug to discuss things kids notice about adults without the adults being aware of it. Listener questions and comments: Teresa - My son is 30 years old, but when he was 7 years old, I was fighting with my husband and said quietly 'I hate you' about my husband. My son was not happy. (18:53) Teresa - Our communication with our children can build them up or break them down. My mom always compared me to other

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48:31

Men’s Emotional Needs

Marriage Unhindered ·

2025/04/09

Doug unpacks men’s emotional needs in relationships including respect, acceptance, trust, affection, and words of affirmation. Listener questions and comments: Edward - I think men's emotional needs are fulfilled with physical intimacy. (9:30) Mary Alice - What do you do when your husband is bragging about you in public, but not at home. There's verbal abuse, almost like Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. (19:51) Jack - I'm dealing with an adult son who’s 30 years old and his fiancé was

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48:29

When divorce is not an option

Marriage Unhindered ·

2025/04/08

Doug shares a story from Impossible Marriages Redeemed by Leila Miller. After 20 years of her husband’s lies, infidelity and pornography addiction the wife in this case knew that divorce was not an option. While this wife wanted to run the other way, she realized that her husband needed healing and conversion. The husband committed to sobriety and the wife committed to forgiveness. Doug stresses the importance of working hard at your marriage every day while relying on the grace of God to live

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48:28

Healing from emotional scars

Marriage Unhindered ·

2025/04/07

Doug and Monica Hinderer give advice on childhood emotions and discuss the importance of stressing that the intellect controls the emotions and it is critical to teach children to think the right way. Doug and Monica also share what to do if you were raised in a highly critical home and give tips for what to do if you are in an abusive relationship. Listener questions and comments: Jack – I was raised in a very critical and negative family. It's affected my life. When I was in the military,

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48:36

Unrealistic Expectations

Marriage Unhindered ·

2025/04/04

Doug unpacks unrealistic expectations that can destroy your marriage. Whether you expect constant romance, to agree on everything, or have the same parenting style, Doug gives insight into the importance of healthy communication and the ability to be honest about your relationship. PLUS: The Friday Rant! Listener questions and comments: Martha - We've been married quite a while and my husband was in an accident and it’s hard to be intimate. Elizabeth - My best friend gave an ultimatum to her

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48:26

Protecting kids from chatbots

Marriage Unhindered ·

2025/04/03

Monica Hinderer joins Doug discussing the impact of chatbots on children. They share the importance of children using their imagination but point to the danger of chatbots due to the difficulty in differentiating between an online program and a real person. Monica speaks to the underlying problem of loneliness in our culture and the anecdote of giving our children real life experiences of feeling loved and wanted. Chatbots are a tool and not a substitute for human connection. Listener questions and

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48:34

When trauma warps your view of God

Marriage Unhindered ·

2025/04/03

Doug unpacks what spiritual healing looks like when childhood trauma warps your view of God. He shares an article from Jaimie Eckert who gives tips for healing including: recognizing that God is not your past, healing past wounds through biblical meditation, forging healing connections in the Body of Christ, and seeing God as He is. Listener questions and comments: Dominic - I'm getting married this year. My fiancé and I have both experienced childhood trauma and we are having issues

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