How Jill and Derick Are Really Doing These Days | Ep. 78

In this deeply honest and emotional conversation, Jill & Derick Dillard sit down with Jinger & Jeremy for a long-awaited catch-up—opening up about marriage, grief, faith, burnout, parenting, and life after major transitions.

From navigating law school, public service, and overwhelming work schedules, to walking through pregnancy loss, family pressure, and seasons of deep emotional strain, Jill and Derick share what life really looks like behind the scenes—and how they knew something had to change.

This episode explores:
What led Derick to step away from his demanding legal career
How grief and loss affected their marriage and family
The realities of burnout, emotional overload, and daily survival
Why faith became their anchor during the hardest moments
What intentional parenting looks like in this season
How public pressure and private pain intersect
What it means to rebuild with hope, clarity, and conviction
Jill also shares powerful insight on leaning on Scripture during grief, choosing family over performance, and learning to redefine strength when everything feels like it’s falling apart.

This is a raw, thoughtful conversation about resilience, marriage, calling, and trusting God when the path forward isn’t clear.

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00:00:00 - Introduction
00:01:20 - Discussion on Family Relationships
00:02:44 - Chat About Travel to Arkansas for Christmas
00:03:50 - Thrift Shopping in California vs Arkansas
00:04:32 - Check-in with Jill and Derick
00:08:10 - Discussion on Law Career and Family
00:11:54 - Motivation for Law Career
00:13:17 - Navigating Law School as a Family
00:15:55 - Impact of COVID-19 and Moving
00:16:26 - Balancing Work and Family Life
00:17:21 - Passing the Bar and Entering Workforce
00:18:18 - Challenges in Public Service
00:20:53 - Struggles with Long Commute
00:21:38 - The Pressure and Sacrifice in Law Career
00:24:16 - Decision to Step Away from Job
00:24:39 - The Impact of Losing a Child
00:28:27 - Reflections on Marriage and Family Goals
00:30:15 - The Importance of Therapy
00:31:05 - Challenges with Therapy and Work-Life Balance
00:32:33 - Reflection on Marriage and Personal Growth
00:33:09 - Public Life and Personal Trials
00:34:46 - Finding Strength in Faith
00:39:03 - Looking Towards the Future
00:41:48 - Changing Perspectives in Marriage
00:43:47 - Appreciating the Small Annoyances
00:45:38 - Perspective and Personal Growth
00:46:50 - Reflection on Regret and Relationships
00:47:57 - Living with Integrity and Principle
00:48:06 - The Role of Christianity in Life
00:48:42 - The Importance of Principled Love
00:49:08 - Closing Remarks and Future Conversations

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