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

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Published: 2026-02-24T09:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

I sat down with Craig Groeschel, pastor of Life.Church, for an AMAZING conversation. We talked 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 What anxiety looked like for him as a pastor Social media boundaries (this one hit me hard) 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 Follow Pastor Craig Heal Your Hurting Mind by Craig Groeschel & Dr. Wayne Chappelle Life.Church Sermons Thanks to Our Sponsors Creatone: Use code HEALTHY to get 20% off at tonetoday.com Wayfair: Get organized, refreshed, and back on track this new year for WAY less. Head to ⁠⁠Wayfair.com⁠⁠ right now to shop all things home. If you’d like to partner with Jeanine as a sponsor for the Happy & Healthy podcast, fill out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Advertise With Us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ form! Follow us on Instagram!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Happy and Healthy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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