Pastor Craig Groeschel On Protecting His Marriage, Social Media Boundaries & Avoiding Burnout

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I sat down with Craig Groeschel, pastor of Life.Church, for an amazing conversation about: - How to actually make your marriage last 35 years - Why you should prioritize your marriage over your kids - The behind-the-scenes safeguards he’s put in place to protect his integrity and marriage - How he overcame shame, anxiety, and burnout as a pastor - Social media boundaries - And why struggling with mental health is NOT a sin I loved how honest he was about going through anxiety in 2019 — even while leading 45 campuses. It reminded me that no one is immune, and asking for help is wisdom, not weakness. This episode felt like a masterclass in safeguards, sanctification, and self-awareness. And I’m honestly so grateful for leaders like Craig who are willing to be vulnerable. In This Episode 03:30 – 35 Years of Marriage 09:10 – Safeguards & Integrity in Ministry 16:55 – Private Faith vs. Public Platform 24:45 – Connecting with God in Different Seasons 25:50 – Craig’s Anxiety Story 29:00 – Asking for Help 32:20 – Pattern Disruption & Healthy Rhythms 41:55 – Social Media & Mental Health 46:10 – Is Anxiety a Sin? Guest Resources ⁠Heal Your Hurting Mind⁠ by Craig Groeschel & Dr. Wayne Chappelle⁠ - https://a.co/d/0b1WyQKs Life.Church Sermons⁠ - https://www.life.church/media/messages Follow Pastor Craig - https://www.instagram.com/craiggroeschel ORDER MY BOOK! - https://amzn.to/4pYsOIo - This book is for the person looking for a practical guide on how to navigate life’s most common challenges. from lack of confidence and making difficult decisions to healing yourself from the inside and out and dating wiser, becoming healthy and healthy is your one stop shop to learning how to heal and thrive in life, God’s way. OUR SPONSORS If you’d like to partner with Jeanine as a sponsor for the Happy & Healthy podcast, you can email advertising@thatsoundsfunnetwork.com Follow us on Instagram! Happy and Healthy: https://www.instagram.com/HappyandHealthyPodcast/ Jeanine: https://www.instagram.com/jeanineamapola/ Jeanine and Kale