Marriage Unhindered

Love is not Self-seeking

Doug continues his discussion of St. Paul’s letter to the Corinthians on the meaning of love Listener questions and comments: Andrea - My parents have marital problems and I feel like I am getting sucked in. I want to balance helping them without crossing the line into their relationship. (11:12) Jamie - I am a practicing Catholic and my wife is having an affair. She will not go to the priest or counseling. She has used my daughter’s passing against me. (20:37) Marie - My husband and I are having a hard time staying on the same page for buying a house. (34:28) Patsy - Comment for Jamie: We are all praying for him. (40:29) Liz – My husband cheated on me and I had to protect myself financially. (42:20)

What is love? St. Paul’s letter to the Corinthians

Does science support or refute St. Paul’s letter to the Corinthians when he writes on the meaning of love? Listener questions and comments: Patsy - I have been married for 47 years and it has been very difficult. He wasn’t present and in the past 10 years I’ve started to saying things and it’s been bad. (8:12) Samantha - Comment for the last caller: There is a book about Elizabeth Leseur, whose goodness turned her husband from an atheist to a priest after she died. (27:36) Liz - I was asking God how to be a better wife and the callers are the answers to prayers. (35:12) Dave - I am going through some struggles in my marriage. I really love my wife but I find it hard to communicate. (40:39) Resources: Marriage Unhindered https://www.marriageunhindered.com/ The Secret Diary of Elisabeth Leseur https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-secret-diary-of-elisabeth-leseur/?srsltid=AfmBOoo_u7E2Vk8zczOCwDT0EGvWw1r42uJRWiThfHUQt5l8utIlJ_cE Salt and Light: The Spiritual Journey of Élisabeth and Félix Leseur https://ignatius.com/salt-and-light-slp/

A Story of Hope

On this episode of Marriage Unhindered, Matt Young joins Doug to discuss suicide prevention. Listener questions and comments: Elizabeth - I had postpartum depression and I was feeling suicidal at the time. This was 20 years ago. (22:47) Jim - When I served in Vietnam, a soldier was reading a letter, and then immediately killed himself. It was because his girlfriend was breaking up with him. It's haunted me to his day. (26:38) Diane - My son passed away and there were many times I've thought about taking my life. I'm going to a Christian therapist. Sometimes I still think about doing it. (33:16) Sonya - I attempted suicide when I was 6 years old. My parents were fighting and my dad was beating my mother up. My older brother pushed me into bathroom to lock the door. I was slamming my head against bathtub faucet. I wanted to die, but God stopped me. (39:06) Resources: If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, call or text 988 American Foundation for Suicide Prevention https://afsp.org/

Lent Strengthens Marriage

Doug shares practical Lenten tips and explains how the rhythms of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving can strengthen your marriage. Listeners also offer updates, encouragement, and insight into difficult marital situations. Listener questions and comments: Becky – I previously emailed about my husband leaving me and want to share an update. (33:08) Carol – We were guests on Doug’s show and experienced something similar. I want to offer hope and healing. (39:24) Colleen – Could mental illness be a factor in marital struggles? My sister’s husband was later diagnosed as bipolar. (43:25) Resources: Past Episode: Rekindled Love: A Second Chance https://relevantradio.com/2025/12/rekindled-love-a-second-chance/ Road Trip: Journey of Friendship, Love, Marriage, Divorce, and Redemption: Our Story for His Glory https://bit.ly/3KVnTJB 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/

Impact of abortion on the father

Kevin Burke joins Doug to discuss the abortion trauma suffered by the baby's father. Listener questions and comments: Mary - My husband found out that a previous girlfriend he was sleeping with had an abortion. He brought it up to me after we got married. He doesn't really talk it about it. What should I do? (24:26) Ed - I pray at abortion clinic and one man thanked me, because his girlfriend aborted his kid and he never got to meet his child. (29:35) Nicole - Was any research done on birth control and how it aborts children? (40:35) James - There are so many who could be courageous, but some are cowards. If we're pro-life we have to celebrate life however it starts. Only God could draw good from evil. (43:29) Resources: Abortion Forgiveness https://www.silentnomoreawareness.org/search/index.aspx Rachel’s Vineyard https://www.rachelsvineyard.org/