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281. How Being a Dementia Caregiver Changes Your Perspective of God

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“I look in the mirror and I don’t recognize myself anymore.” If that’s you, Episode 281 is a gentle reset. Caregiving changes you—but not into less. God is reshaping you in this season.

1) Clarity: Your identity is hidden in Christ
Roles shift—daughter, spouse, scheduler—but identity doesn’t. Colossians 3:3–4 steadies us when roles blur: your life is hidden with Christ; when He appears, you will appear with Him in glory. You belong, body and soul, to Jesus.

2) Assess with God’s lens: He is renewing you
Yes, it’s busy and costly. Yet 2 Corinthians 4:16–18 says our outer self is wasting away while our inner self is being renewed day by day. This season is temporary; the unseen, eternal work God is doing in you is not.

3) Stewardship: Every task can become worship
Caregiving is a series of stewardship decisions—time, energy, resources—done for God’s kingdom, not ours (Col 3:9–10). Even interruptions become witness opportunities as we “put off” impatience and “put on” the new self.

4) Growth: Caregiving as sanctification
God uses suffering to conform us to Christ (Rom 8:28–29). Patience, humility, dependence—fruit rarely grows in ease. Through the Think Different Dementia Method™, Therapeutic Truth-Telling™, and the Contented Caregiver Blueprint™, you’ll find caregiving clarity anchored in Scripture.

Next steps

Join our Christian caregiver community (lifetime access, AMA calls, monthly prayer, curated resources).

Or come to the free live workshop on Saturday, September 6 at 12 noon ET to take your next faithful step. thinkdifferentdementia.com/WSL

You’re not losing yourself. In Christ, you’re being renewed—today, tomorrow, and for eternity.

💬 What Do I Say When Dementia Makes Words Hard?
✝️ Speak Calm, Not Just Words
Get “What Do I Say? How to Connect with Your Loved One with Dementia” — a free guide for Christian caregivers navigating confusion, repetition, and emotional moments.
✅ 10 ready-to-use scripts
✅ Rooted in Scripture
✅ Built on the Therapeutic Truth-Telling™ model
📥 Download the guide now: https://www.dementiacaregivingmadeeasy.com/script

🤝 You Don’t Have to Do This Alone
Join other Christian caregivers who are walking this road too — and learning how to care with compassion, clarity, and faith.
👥 Join the free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dementiacaregiversupportforchristians

🗣️ Ask Your Question Live — and Be Heard
Bring your real-life caregiving questions to Ask the Dementia Coach — our free monthly Q&A session. You’ll get support, clarity, and maybe even be featured on the podcast.
🗓️ Brought to you every month!
🎤 Register here: https://www.thinkdifferentdementia.com/ask

🎓 Want to Reduce Overwhelm Right Now?
Join our free workshop:
How to Immediately Reduce Dementia Caregiver Overwhelm and Stress — in 3 Simple Steps
✅ Practical tools
✅ Faith-informed strategies
✅ Same-day results
🎟️ Reserve your seat: https://www.thinkdifferentdementia.com/wsl

🧭 Still Feeling Stuck?
If you’re wondering what’s underneath your stress, the Caregiver Stress Assessment can help clarify what’s really weighing you down — so you can take your next step with peace.
📊 Take the free assessment: https://www.thinkdifferentdementia.com/dca

❤️ Enjoy This Podcast?
Leave a quick review on Apple or Spotify — it helps other Christian caregivers find encouragement and real help.
🎧 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts

  continue reading

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Content provided by Lizette Cloete, Christian Dementia Coach, Lizette Cloete, and Christian Dementia Coach. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Lizette Cloete, Christian Dementia Coach, Lizette Cloete, and Christian Dementia Coach or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

“I look in the mirror and I don’t recognize myself anymore.” If that’s you, Episode 281 is a gentle reset. Caregiving changes you—but not into less. God is reshaping you in this season.

1) Clarity: Your identity is hidden in Christ
Roles shift—daughter, spouse, scheduler—but identity doesn’t. Colossians 3:3–4 steadies us when roles blur: your life is hidden with Christ; when He appears, you will appear with Him in glory. You belong, body and soul, to Jesus.

2) Assess with God’s lens: He is renewing you
Yes, it’s busy and costly. Yet 2 Corinthians 4:16–18 says our outer self is wasting away while our inner self is being renewed day by day. This season is temporary; the unseen, eternal work God is doing in you is not.

3) Stewardship: Every task can become worship
Caregiving is a series of stewardship decisions—time, energy, resources—done for God’s kingdom, not ours (Col 3:9–10). Even interruptions become witness opportunities as we “put off” impatience and “put on” the new self.

4) Growth: Caregiving as sanctification
God uses suffering to conform us to Christ (Rom 8:28–29). Patience, humility, dependence—fruit rarely grows in ease. Through the Think Different Dementia Method™, Therapeutic Truth-Telling™, and the Contented Caregiver Blueprint™, you’ll find caregiving clarity anchored in Scripture.

Next steps

Join our Christian caregiver community (lifetime access, AMA calls, monthly prayer, curated resources).

Or come to the free live workshop on Saturday, September 6 at 12 noon ET to take your next faithful step. thinkdifferentdementia.com/WSL

You’re not losing yourself. In Christ, you’re being renewed—today, tomorrow, and for eternity.

💬 What Do I Say When Dementia Makes Words Hard?
✝️ Speak Calm, Not Just Words
Get “What Do I Say? How to Connect with Your Loved One with Dementia” — a free guide for Christian caregivers navigating confusion, repetition, and emotional moments.
✅ 10 ready-to-use scripts
✅ Rooted in Scripture
✅ Built on the Therapeutic Truth-Telling™ model
📥 Download the guide now: https://www.dementiacaregivingmadeeasy.com/script

🤝 You Don’t Have to Do This Alone
Join other Christian caregivers who are walking this road too — and learning how to care with compassion, clarity, and faith.
👥 Join the free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dementiacaregiversupportforchristians

🗣️ Ask Your Question Live — and Be Heard
Bring your real-life caregiving questions to Ask the Dementia Coach — our free monthly Q&A session. You’ll get support, clarity, and maybe even be featured on the podcast.
🗓️ Brought to you every month!
🎤 Register here: https://www.thinkdifferentdementia.com/ask

🎓 Want to Reduce Overwhelm Right Now?
Join our free workshop:
How to Immediately Reduce Dementia Caregiver Overwhelm and Stress — in 3 Simple Steps
✅ Practical tools
✅ Faith-informed strategies
✅ Same-day results
🎟️ Reserve your seat: https://www.thinkdifferentdementia.com/wsl

🧭 Still Feeling Stuck?
If you’re wondering what’s underneath your stress, the Caregiver Stress Assessment can help clarify what’s really weighing you down — so you can take your next step with peace.
📊 Take the free assessment: https://www.thinkdifferentdementia.com/dca

❤️ Enjoy This Podcast?
Leave a quick review on Apple or Spotify — it helps other Christian caregivers find encouragement and real help.
🎧 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts

  continue reading

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