In this episode, guest Dr. Kim Marxhausen talks about the special kinds of burden and stress that caregiving places on the caregiver and how the Church is best poised to meet the physical and spiritual needs of caretakers. With a special focus on caregiving for one’s spouse, Dr. Marxhausen discusses the shifting of roles, the emotional toll, and the physical exhaustion of it all, but also points out the blessings found within this vocation and the opportunity for caregivers to receive care from other members of the body of Christ.
Bio: Kim Marxhausen enjoys a ministry of supporting Lutheran educators and families. She uses her doctorate in Educational Psychology to helping people to see their work and God’s support in a new way. She presents at conferences all over the country, writes a parenting newsletter for LCMS School Ministry called Parent Pages and is the author of three books, including Weary Joy: The Caregiver’s Journey. You are welcome to check out her parenting blog, devotional blog, and ministry resources at faithparent.marxhausen.net.
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Not all the views expressed are necessarily those of the LCMS; please discuss any questions with your pastor.
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