In this opening episode of Season 23 of Preachers in Training, Robert Hatfield sits down with longtime friend and fellow minister Paul Sain for a deeply personal and encouraging conversation about grief, caregiving, and the calling to bear one another’s burdens.

Paul shares about the loss of his wife, LaDon, in October 2025 and the journey that led him through seasons of caregiving, hospice, and grief. Out of that experience, Paul has developed a renewed heart for ministering to others who are walking similar paths — those caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s, families navigating hospice, and individuals learning to live faithfully with grief.

Paul recently authored a book titled Our Journey Down Alzheimer’s Lane, which chronicles his experience as LaDon’s caregiver and offers practical, compassionate guidance for those walking alongside loved ones in decline, as well as for those seeking to minister well to caregivers and the grieving.

He has also begun a monthly “Burden Bearing” class and an accompanying email newsletter designed to encourage and equip Christians to walk with others through heavy seasons of life.

This episode is a gentle reminder that ministry is not only about preaching truth — it is about walking with people in their pain, listening well, and loving faithfully.

Resources Mentioned

• Book: Our Journey Down Alzheimer’s Lane by Paul Sain
  • 👉 Available here: https://sainpublications.com/product/our-journey-down-alzheimers-lane/
• Burden Bearing Class & Newsletter:
  • Paul hosts a monthly “Burden Bearing” class and sends a free email newsletter by the same name.
  • 👉 To sign up, email Paul at: [email protected]