Marriage Unhindered

• Prayer and the Married Life

  Do you and your spouse have a good prayer life? How do you begin to pray more with your spouse? Doug unpacks the importance of daily prayer in every marriage. He shares how prayer is a dialogue between human beings and God, it is essential in fostering a relationship with God, and in marriage prayer is a unification of the souls. Listener questions and comments: Grace - My family started praying together when we almost divorced. Our kids started praying with us as teens and are now very strong in their faith. Monica - We've been praying for my adult son to meet a Catholic wife, and now he's dating a Catholic girl. Virginia - We've been praying the rosary and chaplet for my cancer and I have been cancer free for two years. Kate - At what point should you just say the marriage is not going to work after offering it up? Resources: Leila Miller https://www.leilamiller.net/

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• Avoiding Comparisons

  Do you find that your children are comparing themselves to others at school and on social media? Monica Hinderer joins Doug discussing how to keep your children from falling into the trap of comparisons. They share how comparison is the thief of joy, it can result in a decrease in self-esteem, increase in anxiety and stress, resentment and strained relationships. They discuss the importance of acceptance, affirmation, celebrating your child’s efforts, and limiting social media i helping to avoid comparisons. Listener questions and comments: Sally - When correcting my son about a bad grade, he gets upset and tells me I don’t appreciate his efforts. Tony - You should use virtues to discern correctly, whether comparing or correcting in a positive way. Resources: Johnson O'Connor Research Foundation https://www.jocrf.org/

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• The Gift of NaPro Technology

  Sr. Renee Mirkes joins Doug to discuss NaPro Technology. She shares the great news that NaPro Technology can help couples conceive a child through a method in line with the teachings of the Catholic Church. She explains the difference between IVF and NaPro Technology and unpacks procedures, costs and the success rate of NaPro. Listener questions and comments: Juliet - NaPro is a huge blessing. We haven't been able to conceive yet but are getting help through the use of NaPro Technology. Patrice - Speaking to the deeper issue of fertility and what we want instead of trusting in God’s will for us. Ellen - How do you approach other Catholics with the importance of God’s will especially when it pertains to Church teaching on IVF? Resources: Sr. Renee Mirkes [email protected] An Open Letter to JD Vance about IVF https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2025/02/28/an-open-letter-to-jd-vance-about-ivf/ Rekindled Hearts https://relevantradio.store/products/rekindled-hearts-book

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• The trouble with infidelity

  Doug takes calls and listeners share stories of how they were affected by infidelity in their marriage. Doug discusses the importance prayer and forgiveness and how affection and intimacy in marriage should be freely given as an act of love in virtue of the marriage vows. listener questions and comments: Bonnie - I went through Retrouvaille couples counseling. I didn't care how many women my husband had been with. However, I did ask for a divorce. Mary - I am divorced. Can you explore the idea of a women being done with men. I've had some counseling and some ideas. We're not intended to be alone. I need help. Jane - Women who are married to sex addicts need support. Martha - I was the other woman. The conscience ate at me and I struggle to this day, but my husband and I did go through counseling and it helped immensely. Richard - I was told in counseling that being denied affection could be a form of infidelity. What do you think? I've been with same woman for 40 years and there has been no intimacy or affection for the last 20 years. Resources: Sexaholics Anonymous https://www.sa.org/ Marriage Unhindered https://www.marriageunhindered.com/

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• Helping children with anxiety and OCD

  Dr. Johann D’Souza joins Doug discussing how to parent an anxious child. He includes common differences between mom's approach, dad's approach and why they are both wrong. Dr. D’Souza shares resources to help parents with children struggling with anxiety and speaks to the importance of avoiding parental accommodations, showing empathy, and restoring confidence. Listener questions and comments: Virginia - I have a 14-year-old daughter and she washes her hands obsessively. What can I do to help her? Richard - Are there supplements that can help with OCD? Teresa - Does anxiety lead to paranoia? Bonnie - My daughter has OCD, she's 27 and lives at home. With COVID, it seemed to get worse, and it's at a point that it's taking over her life. What should I do? Heidi - My granddaughter only eats white chicken, white rice and sourdough bread. She seems very picky. What should I do? Kathy – I have been very anxious since WWII. Do you think it has anything to do with the war? Resources: Catholic Therapists https://www.catholictherapists.com/ Catholic Psychotherapy https://catholicpsychotherapy.org/ The Anxious Generation https://www.anxiousgeneration.com/ Breaking Free of Child Anxiety and OCD: A Scientifically Proven Program for Parents https://www.amazon.com/Breaking-Free-Child-Anxiety-Scientifically/dp/0190883529?tag=googhydr-20&source=dsa&hvcampaign=books&gclid=Cj0KCQiAwOe8BhCCARIsAGKeD56nRS1r173iZxXh9zpdts8LHytzMt73zpO-8QolawCLJ-QLbpMyVPsaAjeuEALw_wcB

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