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“How Do I Balance Pastoring & 12 Grandkids?”

December 15, 2025

Topics: Family Relationships, Grief & Loss Support, Parenting Resources

Hosts: Brian Perez, Chris Williams, MA, LMFT, Marc Cameron, MA, LMFT

Caller Questions & More:

  1. Marc explains that codependency is the belief, “I need you to be okay so that I can be okay.”
  2. My husband wants me to apologize for accusing him of having an affair because of a text I saw. Should I confront him or let it go?
  3. What’s the best way to balance being a pastor with attending all the sporting events my five sons and twelve grandkids want me to go to?
  4. I’m almost 84 and have struggled with long-term depression, especially after my husband of nearly 64 years passed away.
  5. I feel like my prayers are awkward by myself, and I’d like to pray with my husband; any thoughts on how we can change that?

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Life Recovery Workbook for Grief

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