This episode is one of the most personal and vulnerable I've ever recorded.

After my daughter's 16th birthday, I stepped away from the microphone for a few days as my family processed some difficult news. My mother recently suffered a series of strokes and is currently in the hospital. We've been estranged for nearly 15 years, and navigating that reality has brought with it a wide range of emotions, questions, and reflection.

As I sought wisdom through prayer, conversations with trusted friends, and guidance from my pastor, I found myself returning to an important biblical truth: boundaries are not a lack of love.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why God designed marriage to create a new family unit

• What Genesis 2:24 teaches about priorities and responsibility

• The difference between honoring  ...