New Life LIVE

New Life LIVE: September 19, 2025 Sep 19, 2025

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Dr. Jacqui shares insights for healing from emotionally immature parents.
My wife is an alcoholic; how do I convince her to go to rehab?
I tried to help my best friend with her addiction to food, and now we’re not speaking.
How do I heal after my 30yo daughter cut me off in May?

New Life LIVE: September 18, 2025 Sep 18, 2025

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Dr. Jill discusses four types of grief: acute, normal, prolonged, and betrayal trauma.
What do you think about deliverance ministry in churches?
My sister thinks she should get a betablocker for anxiety. What’s your opinion about it?
How do I stop feeling like I failed after my husband walked out again?

New Life Live: September 17, 2025 Sep 17, 2025

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1. Becky shares how September is Recovery Month, and New Life can help you get unstuck.
2. How do I set boundaries with my husband of 38yrs after his affairs?
3. I am upset my adult niece wrote on social media that she’s glad that Charlie Kirk is gone; how do I respond?
4. How do I deal with unsaved family members who get upset when I talk about God?
5. I feel shame for the childhood sexual abuse I experienced when I was 9yo; is this where my low self-worth comes from?
6. How do I deal with my 13yo who has suicidal thoughts, my alcoholic husband, my son who has Down syndrome, and my mother with Alzheimer’s?

New Life LIVE: September 16, 2025 Sep 16, 2025

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JJ discusses why we shouldn’t ask who is at fault when disappointments happen; ask how can we let them shape our character.
Where do I go if I’ve been estranged from my 38yo son for two years because his wife took him away?
My daughters say they don’t have time to see a mediator to help us with our relationship; how do I get out of this loneliness?
I was molested when I was younger by my stepdad, and when I told my mom, she cared more about him instead of me. Any advice?
I just found out I was conceived through gang rape 43yrs ago; how do I navigate having the DNA of a monster?

New Life LIVE: September 15, 2025 Sep 15, 2025

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Dr. Alice discusses the news and how to manage your dysregulated emotions.
I have trust issues with women; my wife had an affair and we divorced 11yrs ago.
How do I put up a boundary biblically with my mom, who was verbally abusive and neglectful? I don’t want to stress myself out.
I am recovering from bipolar depression, and I am very anxious about rumors of political riots in the street.
What’s your opinion of being re-baptized? I’d like to recommit myself to the Lord.

New Life LIVE: September 12, 2025 Sep 12, 2025

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Dr. Alice talks about people who are dissatisfied with the frequency of sexual intimacy and what a lonely place it can be.
My husband is dying; how do I deal with my single friends and family abandoning me?
Am I overstepping or helping my 32yo daughter who has three children from three different men? I am the primary caregiver for her children.
My husband and I have both been unfaithful, but we want to stay married; he recently lied to me about going to massage parlors.
How do I comfort my wife who is devastated after our 29yo daughter left the state and got married?

New Life LIVE: September 11, 2025 Sep 11, 2025

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Dr. Jacqui talks about Patriot Day and heroes and how we can serve our community by walking in our purpose.
I live alone and can hear mice in the wall. How do I deal with the fear, or should I move?
My wife is 18yrs older and we’ve been married for over 30yrs; how do we have intimacy if I am not physically attracted to her?
My only daughter and her husband are moving to Europe; as a widow, how do I deal with the empty nest?
Is there anything I can do to help my young grandkids when they spend the night and are afraid of the dark?
My 38yo son asked me, “Why am I hit on at every job I have?

New Life LIVE: September 10, 2025 Sep 10, 2025

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Becky shares that today is World Suicide Prevention Day and offers a free tip sheet to help those struggling.
What do I need to do to cut soul ties after the woman I’m dating told me she wanted some space right before she left to go to another country for the summer?
I feel betrayed because I flew out to my mom and dad to bury their dog and help them grieve, but they got a new dog without even telling me.
How do I answer my 16yo son who keeps asking me if he has to go to church?
My son is in his thirties and blames us for not picking up on his mental health issues when he was a child.

New Life LIVE: September 9, 2025 Sep 09, 2025

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Dr. Jim shares Proverbs 30:18-19 and how it applies to the younger generation.
How do I overcome a fear of heights so that I can continue to drive long distances for work?
Any advice on how to help my husband? I’ve started to go to therapy twice a week for my PTSD, went through residential treatment, and am speaking my mind now.
How can I mend my relationship with my 34yo granddaughter after I told her what her inheritance will be?
My stepson touched me inappropriately while sleeping in my bed when he was younger, and it has brought up memories of me being sexually abused as a child.

New Life LIVE: September 8, 2025 Sep 08, 2025

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Marc discusses the life of J. Paul Getty and how he collected art but was an avoider and couldn’t hold onto relationships.
Should I share my concerns to my 25yo nephew, who lives with his girlfriend, about our upcoming family vacation and sleeping arrangements?
How do I address a Christian counselor who is telling my 83yo friend that she’s going to receive physical healing while she’s on this earth?
What should I do about my son who yells at his kids and hits his child’s mom?
How do I respond to my daughter-in-law who is upset that I went in their house with my shoes on and opened the windows?

New Life LIVE: September 5, 2025 Sep 05, 2025

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Dr. Jill and Chris talk about surrendering to God and letting Him influence us.
Should I reach out to my adult son who has left the country? He has narcissism and bipolar disorder.
How do I deal with being traumatized when I’m not on time? I feel like I’m going to be beaten like I was as a child.
I feel guilty for not being the daughter my parents needed me to be, even though I led my father to the Lord on his deathbed.
I’ve been sober for one year; how do I leave AA?
How do I get my life back after surviving being shot at six times?

New Life LIVE: September 4, 2025 Sep 04, 2025

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Becky encourages us to read the book of Nehemiah and explains how it applies to rebuilding our lives.
My husband told me he’s afraid I’m going to be living off of his retirement, and it made me feel unloved; how do I deal with this?
What steps do I take to deal with my ex-husband who is paying people to hurt me? I’m afraid to return to work.
What do I do with my thoughts and emotions while going through my third divorce? How do I keep connected with my kids?

New Life LIVE: September 3, 2025 Sep 03, 2025

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Dr. Jim talks about finding joy when your nest is empty.
Any suggestions on how I can overcome claustrophobia? It started when I was 4 years old.
Is it wrong for a Christian to make a vow to do or not do something? A female friend vowed to never get married again.
How do I try to find joy again since our only child left to go to college?
Should I invite my great-grandchildren to stay at my house again? They ran around the house the whole night.

New Life LIVE: September 2, 2025 Sep 02, 2025

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Chris discusses how we’ve become too comfortable with spewing poison on all forms of communication, and words matter.
My 31-year-old son is in a facility and seems to have schizophrenia and paranoia.
My husband died after 59 years of marriage, and I feel guilty for not being able to save him.
How do I deal with my 45-year-old son getting out of prison and moving home? He was in prison for 3 years.
The communication stopped with my husband after his son moved in 12 years ago. His son is now 48 years old.

New Life LIVE: September 1, 2025 Sep 01, 2025

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Dr. Jill discusses some of the risk factors for suicide and what to do if someone you know is struggling with suicidal ideation.
What do I do if my husband struggles with substance abuse, and we separated in May because he started using again?
What is your opinion on tithing 10 percent and only giving it to your church?
How do I learn to trust again? My church has broken my trust, and I don’t know if I can trust my doctor.
I use busyness and distractions to get me through the grief of losing my son.

New Life LIVE: August 29, 2025 Aug 29, 2025

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Becky talks about National Grief Awareness Day on August 30th.
I’m in a wheelchair and can’t get out; how do I get food after leaving prison last week?
My verbally abusive husband days he’ll stay married to me, but only if I’ll have sex with him even though it’s painful for me.
What do I do if my husband of 28yrs is emotionally disconnected and can’t see what he’s doing is hurtful?
My friend is being very paranoid by staying inside and hiding from someone she thinks is trolling her.

New Life LIVE: August 28, 2025 Aug 28, 2025

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Dr. Jacqui talks about letting others share their perspective without telling them they are wrong.
I haven’t been able to reconnect with God after my mom passed away 8 years ago.
Can I ever come back from feeling my marriage is over? My husband acts like a teen boy, and I don’t deal well with boundaries.
Why do I let people take advantage of me?
Should I go back to my husband who had an affair with my sister?
What should I do if my pastor won’t address racism in my predominantly white church?

New Life LIVE: August 27, 2025 Aug 27, 2025

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Dr. Alice discusses how to transform your anxiety struggles into success by connecting with God and safe people.
My wife and I have been separated for 5yrs; any recommendations on us trying to give it a go again?
We adopted our great-granddaughter when she was born a meth baby; what can we do now that she is 3 years old and screams and hits me?
How do I manage feelings of not fitting in or falling behind financially compared to my retired friends?

New Life LIVE: August 26, 2025 Aug 26, 2025

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JJ discusses three ways you can become part of a healing community by doing and not being.
How can I deal with my angry, narcissistic, 34-year-old daughter?
I lost my 47-year-old son 9 months ago, and I feel like I just got the news yesterday; is this normal?
My husband and I haven’t been intimate for 15 years because he doesn’t want it and he’s always on the computer.
As believers, what do you think about life insurance? My husband says don’t get it.

New Life LIVE: August 25, 2025 Aug 25, 2025

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Marc encourages couples to tell the story of their love for one another to rekindle their marriage.
How do I move forward if we just had our 35th wedding anniversary, but our divorce is almost final?
What should I do if I am extremely anxious over my neighbor cutting down some of our bushes, and the police won’t do anything?
How can I balance working full-time and going to school part-time?
My ex-husband isn’t a safe person; any advice with two of our kids getting married?

New Life LIVE: August 22, 2025 Aug 22, 2025

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Dr. Alice shares how anxiety is like a cold and needs comfort, challenge, and a medical evaluation.
Every Man’s Battle was life-changing for my husband, and our intimacy has never been better!
Does my 18yo daughter need to know that her father and I were sued by her sexual abuser? She was abused when she was 13yo.
Should I get a counselor, do a New Life Online Course, or go to Restore? My marriage and my relationship with my kids is what is weighing on me most.
Any advice on what we could recommend to the men we work with in our prison ministry who are angry with their moms?
How do you get over shame and anxiety? I was shamed by my mom all throughout my life because she expected me to be perfect.

New Life LIVE: August 21, 2025 Aug 21, 2025

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Dr. Jill discusses how to set boundaries by stating your preference and if they don’t respect it, get firmer.
I am concerned about my 26yo daughter-in-law who is not functioning since she didn’t qualify to graduate from nursing school.
My wife’s father molested her, and it is affecting our marriage greatly.
I am physically disabled; what do I do now that my husband of 14 years wants a divorce?
My marriage is dead because my husband struggles with substance abuse and was unfaithful.

New Life LIVE: August 20, 2025 Aug 20, 2025

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Dr. Jim discusses how letting go of your need to be right will help your relationships.
What do you recommend for my shy 14yo granddaughter who is changing schools and struggles to make friends?
How do I handle my brother who lives with my mom and always takes her side?
What do I say to a church member who reacted very strongly to me after I addressed her regarding hurting people’s feelings?
What do you think about me telling the man I’ve been dating on-and-off for ten years that I didn’t want to be physically intimate anymore? He stopped communicating with me altogether.

New Life LIVE: August 19, 2025 Aug 19, 2025

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Chris explains what it means to be a benevolent witness.
How do I help my 36-year-old daughter who’s being physically abused by her husband?
I lost my savings helping my 54-year-old son who’s homeless and I can’t stop sending him money.
There’s no place for my son with special needs to go after he was in a car accident, and he has PTSD.
What can I do if my mom thinks she has talked to celebrities online and has given away $2,000?

New Life Live: August 18, 2025 Aug 18, 2025

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Dr. Alice discusses adult children cutting off their parents.
How do you get through your mom taking her own life? I was just 12 years old when I lost my mom.
Am I wrong to cut off a parent who isn’t a good person to have around my children?
How do I handle our two children cutting us off and not even knowing the names of our grandkids?
Are my adult stepchildren dishonoring their mom by cutting her off?

New Life Live: August 15, 2025 Aug 15, 2025

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Marc shares how having the right type of emotional tolerance shows maturity.
My husband revealed he went online and shared sexual videos of me and him; should I believe him that he hasn’t had an affair?
Since I had a disorder in childhood and the doctor told me I wouldn’t live that long, I still struggle with procrastination as an adult.
What suggestions can I make to steer my friend in a positive direction? He has been living with a woman for 30 years and wants to move on.
What do I do to help a 21 year-old grandson who dropped out of college, has anxiety, and lives at my house with his father?

New Life Live: August 14, 2025 Aug 14, 2025

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Becky announces the new New Life website is launching today!
Kissing my wife is like kissing a mannequin because she doesn’t really like it.
My son struggles with substance abuse, and I track him by using a phone app; is this the right thing for me to do?
What kind of advice can we give my 30 year-old daughter who has high-functioning autism and recently met a man online? He is 7 years older and has not lived a godly life.
I am a caregiver to my parents who are in their nineties, and they think since it’s their house, their rules.

New Life Live: August 13, 2025 Aug 13, 2025

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Dr. Jim shares three simple things that he and his wife did that changed everything in their marriage.
I called you in February about my husband kissing another woman and wanted to share about how much you’ve helped me through your intensives!
How do I deal with my 25 year-old son who lives with me but won’t clean his room and refuses to leave?
I have a lot of resentment towards my mom for my childhood.
Would I be a bad son for cutting my mom off if we moved in together to split bills, but she was fired from her job?

New Life Live: August 12, 2025 Aug 12, 2025

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Chris discusses four steps to focusing on your Internal State.
I have bipolar disorder and I depended on my mom who died 2yrs ago; how can I keep working if I try to work but get filled with dread?
My son is facing incarceration and wants me to check with his maternal grandparents to see if it would be okay for him to send letters to his 16 year-old son at their address. Should I do this?
Why did God allow me to experience racism in the church? I am African American and most of my church is white, and I feel invisible.
Our 24 year-old bipolar daughter was sex trafficked and we have custody of her two kids; she looks pregnant again, but won’t tell us. What do we do?

New Life Live: August 11, 2025 Aug 11, 2025

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Dr. Alice discusses the importance of boundaries and why it’s okay to stand up for yourself, even if you felt unworthy in childhood.
I am 53 year-old and my covert narcissistic mom won’t talk to me because of something my husband said to her.
My husband of 12yrs committed suicide, and I wonder what could I have done differently?
Should I send a letter to my estranged sister who has been in the gay lifestyle? We’ve been estranged for years, even after our dad just died.
How do I take the next step if my husband of 23yrs recently assaulted me and told me to leave?

New Life Live: August 8, 2025 Aug 08, 2025

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Dr. Sheri discusses why someone may try to love bomb you.
I’m 48 year-old and am happily married with kids, but my younger sister always holds things against me.
I’m married to a younger woman and have given her everything, but she is not affectionate.
Is the man I’ve been dating avoidant if he’s cut me off twice?
We’ve been enabling our 37 year-old daughter; what do boundaries look like to stop allowing her to control us?

New Life Live: August 7, 2025 Aug 07, 2025

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Chris discusses being overwhelmed with information and how being rooted in love will guide us.
How do I help my 28 year-old son who lives at home, has depression, and threatens to kill himself?
I have nightmares from my betrayal trauma and they’re getting worse; how can I minimize them?
My 29 year-old son told me that I am the root of his problems; do I back off from contacting him?
How do I help my 49 year-old daughter and her adult children who struggle with alcohol addiction?
My mother took over my children while I struggled with substance abuse, and now my six children and grandchildren are emotionally abusive to me.

New Life Live: August 6, 2025 Aug 07, 2025

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Dr. Jacqui shares Scriptures that talk about calming anxiety through prayer and meditation.
How do I deal with feeling guilty when I am successful or experience joy? People around me seem jealous.
My son died from fentanyl; how do I improve my relationship with my 9 year-old grandson’s critical mom?
My family tells me my retired aunt who lives alone is toxic; how do I talk with her about her relationship problems?
Should I take my ex-husband back? He used my credit to get a nice house, and then he took my house.

New Life Live: August 5, 2025 Aug 05, 2025

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Dr. Jill discusses how we’re all called to do something each day to help ourselves or to help others.
How can we help my 32yo niece who is a parent and may have mental illness?
My mom makes me feel like she doesn’t care; how can I trust her if I’ve been diagnosed with mental illness?
I’m 77yo and my adult kids haven’t spoken to me in the 12yrs since my felony conviction.
How do I help my angry adult son who has bipolar and schizoaffective disorder?
My daughter is married to a man, but she considers herself a lesbian and is in therapy because she says I don’t accept her; how can I connect with her?

New Life LIVE: August 4, 2025 Aug 04, 2025

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Marc discusses neuro pathway building which makes learning to use your non-dominant hand possible with practice.
How can I coparent my young kids during this transition of getting divorced last month?
I have two children with autism, and having a non-verbal 14yo autistic daughter has been very hard.
Any tips to stop feeling like my relationship with God is at a zero?
Do I just let things go with my sister who doesn’t want to talk to me, or should I pursue it?

New Life Live: August 1, 2025 Aug 01, 2025

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Dr. Jim discusses imperfect marriages and “Don’t tackle someone wearing the same jersey.”
How do I help my 18yo grandson who is living with me? He got arrested last week, uses marijuana, and he’s staying with me because he has no place to go.
I suffer from avoidance behaviors and the most challenging is avoiding going to the doctor.
My last kid is leaving for college; what’s the right way to handle an empty nest?
I’ve been financially abused by churches.

New Life Live: July 31, 2025 Jul 31, 2025

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Dr. Jill discusses how our childhood shapes our attitude and our attitude shapes our future; take time to reflect and look inside yourself.
I let my dad live with me even though he denied abusing me when I was a child. How do I stop having nightmares after he died?
My parents died 20yrs ago; how do I forgive my dad for sexually abusing me and my mom for not believing me?
I am spiraling as I try to take care of me, my verbally abusive husband, and my son who is addicted to everything.
What else can we do when my son has had very little contact with us since he married an evil psychopath? We hardly know their child.
I have a lot of anxiety and stay home after work to try to find peace; how do I deal with it?
I just lost my father after I was his sole caregiver; what am I supposed to do now?

New Life Live: July 30, 2025 Jul 30, 2025

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1. Becky discusses the markers we put in our lives to remind us of the hurts and issues that need fixing. What do you need to go back and repair?
2. How do I deal with my Bible study partner who asks me invasive questions?
3. I’m 65yo and married to a narcissist; how do I live my best life with him?
4. Am I committing adultery by getting remarried? My ex-wife left me and tricked me into signing divorce papers.
5. How do I deal with my husband of 32yrs who struggles with alcohol addiction and won’t get help?
6. How do I respond to my married daughter who asked me for some of her inheritance to put her two kids in private school?

New Life Live: July 29, 2025 Jul 29, 2025

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1. Chris explains why Philippians 4:13 is the most misunderstood verse in the Bible.
2. How do I honor God and deal with ending the relationship with my borderline and narcissistic mom?
3. Because my parents were dangerous, I haven’t seen them for 20yrs; how do I handle reconnecting again?
4. I’m 66yo and feel embarrassed that I’m stuck; my dad was unreliable, and I still struggle to feel significant.
5. Can you give me advice as I am in seminary, but my wife shows no interest in growing spiritually?
6. I want to get married, but I feel like my weight is holding me back.

New Life Live: July 28, 2025 Jul 28, 2025

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Becky shares how the weekend went at Intimacy in Marriage in Washington, DC.
I divorced 20yrs ago, and my ex lives in my basement. I forgave him, but how do I forget?
My sister goes to a church where a couple lost two daughters and parents in the Texas flood; what book would be helpful for them?
My husband is an agnostic and his brother’s 19yo son committed suicide; how do I love, comfort, and mention Jesus to them?
What should I do if my ex-girlfriend went no contact with me for several months, but she recently liked my social media posts?

New Life Live: July 25, 2025 Jul 25, 2025

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Dr. Jill shares how self-talk can help with anxiety and depression.
I’ve spent 38yrs in a loveless marriage because my husband does not have conversations.
My sister was born with sickle cell anemia, and a judge ordered her son to be taken away from her, which has left her with anger and rage.
What should I do if my third wife has changed my passwords and wiped out the bank account? My first two wives left me.
A lifelong friend is very jealous and has an obsessive attachment to me, but she ignores me when I’ve tried to cut her off.
My son found his wife with her lover, and he can’t do it anymore; any help for men who have been betrayed?

New Life Live: July 24, 2025 Jul 24, 2025

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Marc discusses how embracing the challenge of discomfort will help you grow.
How do I handle my daughter having power of attorney and controlling everything?
My son may adopt a child whose mother has bipolar disorder; is bipolar hereditary, and can anything be done?
My son is vaping, but he said he’d seek help after graduating high school. How do I help him before he turns 18yo?
I’m 57yo and feel comfortable in my 30yr job, but my wife wants to move. I feel fear and shame from my past.

New Life Live: July 23, 2025 Jul 23, 2025

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1. Becky discusses her marriage of 41yrs and asks, “What is your plan for your marriage?”
2. I was unfaithful and my husband struggled with sex addiction; how can I stop trying to catch him doing something wrong?
3. How do I accept God’s love if I came from a broken family, was sexually abused, and didn’t have a father?
4. I am having a really difficult time with what to say to my narcissistic husband.
5. My son is a Christian, his girlfriend is Muslim, and his pastor told him to just love her; is there a better way to deal with this?

New Life Live: July 22, 2025 Jul 22, 2025

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JJ shares how grateful he is for all the men who attend Every Man’s Battle.
I was at Every Man’s Battle last weekend, and my wife and I just registered for Intimacy in Marriage!
I got involved with musicians on Facebook, and now they are asking me for money. What should I do since I am enjoying all of the contact with them?
Do I ask my husband questions about his sex addiction, or do I turn a blind eye? He has gone to Every Man’s Battle and says he’s sorry for hurting me, but he’s not sorry for his behavior.
My adult daughter has little patience with me as my power of attorney; does she need counseling for childhood trauma?
I went to Every Man’s Battle last weekend and am still on a high from it!

New Life Live: July 21, 2025 Jul 21, 2025

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Dr. Alice discusses how boundaries are designed to protect us.
How do I move forward from my divorce and deal with the hurt from financial betrayal? He drained most of our retirement accounts.
Most Christians and pastors say it was Adam’s fault for eating the fruit, but it wasn’t Adam’s fault that Eve fell into sin.
My husband of 7yrs pastored a church for years; how do I handle him not wanting to have a relationship with anyone?
As a youth pastor, how can my son become anointed? What does it mean to be anointed?

New Life Live: July 18, 2025 Jul 18, 2025

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Dr. Jill discusses the rupture and repair of friendship.
How can you become friends with someone who is of a different religion? How can two walk together unless they agree?
My husband said he wasn’t cheating on me constantly, but he was; how do I forgive him?
How do I handle my 21yo daughter’s behavior? She became pregnant at 19yo by a 43yo married man, and everything I say to her is wrong.
Where’s my husband’s combativeness coming from? We’re both 73yo and sold our house so we could move and support our daughter with cancer.
My wife was diagnosed with cancer recently and there’s a lot going on in our home; am I doing right as the leader of the family?
What can I do if my alcoholic brother is in another country and seems beyond help? He gets drunk and doesn’t care.

New Life Live: July 17, 2025 Jul 17, 2025

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Dr. Jacqui shares wisdom from the book Let Them about letting people have their negative opinions about your life without being imprisoned by them.
How do I help my twin 25yo daughters who are making poor life choices?
My wife passed away, but I don’t know what she passed away from and I wrestle with it. Am I going about this the right way?
What can I do to help my divorced son who has been scammed by women many times?
What are the signs and symptoms of trauma? I never had a voice of my own because of my mom.

New Life Live: July 16, 2025 Jul 16, 2025

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Dr. Alice shares a few ways that she and her husband manage their children’s squabbling.
I feel guilty for wanting to put my elderly mom with dementia in a nursing home so that I can have a life; what does God think?
My 37yo daughter in Europe had a meltdown after I dropped off her son late to soccer practice and told me to leave her house. Was I wrong to reach out to her husband?
What do you recommend I do if I feel empty and numb when I am intimate with my husband?
My primary doctor diagnosed me with severe depression and prescribed an anti-depressant; am I making the right decision to take medication?

New Life Live: July 15, 2025 Jul 15, 2025

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Chris shares how changing the way he thought of himself, from a general sinner to a specific sinner, transformed his life.
My boyfriend has late-stage prostate and bone cancer, and the side effects from his medication make him irritable and jealous. Can you shed some light?
How do I deal with being raped at 16yo, having my kids taken away by my family, and having my mom live with me after she had a stroke?
I have been in recovery for 35yrs from drugs, alcohol, and even food, but I still have thoughts of inadequacy.
After losing my business during the pandemic, how do I find God’s calling for my life and my life’s purpose at 43yo?

New Life Live: July 14, 2025 Jul 14, 2025

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1. Dr. Alice discusses a line of poetry that says, “Why do you stay in prison when the prison door is open?”
2. What should I do to maintain a relationship with my 9yo niece and her mother after my brother passed away?
3. Any suggestions on how to watch my sister waste away after she had a stroke and went into kidney failure? We’ve been taking care of her for 6yrs.
4. How do I work with my 29yo twins who can’t keep jobs and don’t tell the truth about why they were let go?
5. I wanted to share about how people reject us because they are rejecting the Christ in us.
6. How do I address my best friend who didn’t call or come see me after I had a mastectomy?

New Life Live: July 11, 2025 Jul 11, 2025

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Dr. Jill shares that grief is the emotion you feel, but grieving is the process of learning in the letting go.
Am I enabling my 28yo grandson by sending him money to buy a new car? His father was a police officer who abused him.
I take care of my 16yo grandson; how do I get him to talk about his dad’s suicide 2yrs ago?
My husband finally admitted he had an emotional affair with a former classmate that he was helping. How do we stop her from contacting him?
My marriage ended because of my husband’s affair, and I am crushed financially; how do I handle being alone and everything going wrong after I moved?

New Life Live: July 10, 2025 Jul 10, 2025

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Dr. Jim shares a prescription for refreshing and restoring our souls.
What is dissociative identity disorder and what do you do if your spouse has it?
Am I crazy to believe God has released me from my short marriage?
Are we enabling our adult daughter?
My son-in-law told me that I hurt my daughter because of how I voted in the election.

New Life Live: July 9, 2025 Jul 09, 2025

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Dr. Alice shares a parable about a king who purposefully put an enormous boulder on the path to town to see how his people would respond.
How do I deal with my husband not telling the truth? It started 15yrs into our marriage when I started caring for my deathly-ill daughter, and my husband got upset.
How do I help my 38yo suicidal son who lost everything after using psychedelics for his depression? He now lives in his car on our property, and my husband wants him to leave.
Should I stay with my narcissistic wife of 49yrs when we haven’t been intimate for 22yrs?

New Life Live: July 8, 2025 Jul 08, 2025

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JJ asks the thought-provoking question, “What are you known for?”
Should I talk with my daughter about her husband who seems to have fallen back into his old patterns?
My 17yo granddaughter wants to model and had professional photos taken while her mother was present; what do I say now that the suggestive photos are posted?
My parents and I converted from Hindu faith to Christianity, but I am the only one pursuing healing. How do I step out in faith?
How do I cope with my husband transitioning to a woman? We are going through a divorce, and family and friends blame me for everything!

New Life Live: July 7, 2025 Jul 07, 2025

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Becky asks, “What do you do with all of the devastating news when there is a disaster?”
I’ve had chronic pain with vomiting and nausea for a decade; my counselor and coaches have dropped me; everyone in my life is dead.
After I found out I was autistic and told my deceased sister’s husband, he told me he already knew; am I being too extreme in not wanting to have anything to do with him?
How do I move on after being divorced 5yrs and afraid my ex will turn my 13yo son against me like he did my older daughter?
Did we enable our son and his wife by letting them stay in our home for 7yrs when they moved back to the States?
My daughter-in-law is an atheist and put a restraining order against my wife for trying to see the grandkids.

New Life Live: July 4, 2025 Jul 04, 2025

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Dr. Jill discusses living day to day with ADHD.
How do I balance boundaries with my family and being present with them? My mom tells me that I don’t make time for her.
How do I support my husband in a healthy way when he hates his job? He comes home so shut down that I get lonely.
My kids were raised in church, but they don’t follow God now; how do I get rid of grief and guilt over how I parented them?
I am a domestic violence and sex trafficking survivor and killed my trafficker in self-defense. After an organization helped me get out of jail, how do I deal with the pain from everything I went through?

New Life Live: July 3, 2025 Jul 03, 2025

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Dr. Jill discusses the importance of evaluating medication over time because the risk may start to outweigh the benefit.
My 17yo son is hanging out with guys who have threatened suicide; how do I find a counselor he will feel comfortable with?
How do I confront injustice in church? My husband committed suicide after talking to our pastor, and my kids say to just let it go.
My brother’s wife is a non-believer and smothers him. He is in a hotel because he can’t deal with her anymore; how can I support him?
How do we deal with our Catholic brother texting us that we need to read the Catholic Bible and be more reverent?
My borderline daughter cut me off for several months; should I go to her wedding?

New Life Live: July 2, 2025 Jul 02, 2025

Caller Questions:

Becky discusses recovery as an action or process of regaining possession of something that was stolen or lost.
I called last month about my unequally-yoked boyfriend; I broke up with him the same day as the radio call!
What do I do if my husband of 3yrs struggles with porn addiction and says going to a counselor doesn’t help him?
Do you help Muslims who are addicted to drugs? My friend’s 37yo son goes in and out of treatment centers.
My son has severe depression and addictions; what can I do if he wants to go out with me, and I don’t want to see him drink or gamble?

New Life Live: July 1, 2025 Jul 01, 2025

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Dr. Jim discusses how to rise above your circumstances.
My two best friends passed away in June; can you give me any help to get through this?
My adult daughter won’t forgive me for asking her to move out 9yrs ago, and she thinks everyone hates me; what do I do?
How can I help my 11yo nephew who told his parents he is non-binary and likes to wear girl’s clothes?
I feel like I am not being a good steward of the body God has given me because of emotional eating; what’s a Christian perspective on it?

New Life Live: June 30, 2025 Jun 30, 2025

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Becky discusses what to do if you’re estranged from a loved one.
Where do I go from here if my 12yo son has had anger issues since he was 2yo? He will jump up and down when he argues and hates talking about his feelings.
AA has helped me stay clean for 2yrs even though it has been hard for me to work through the 12 steps.
As a 53yo man, how do I humbly and respectfully express to my mother that I don’t need her hovering over me?
I just came to terms with being the daughter of a narcissistic mom after I was in a bad accident; how do I not get enmeshed again?
I feel guilty for leaving my elderly parents in facilities even though I was abused as a child by them.

New Life Live: June 27, 2025 Jun 27, 2025

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JJ discusses how to deal with disappointment, like a car wreck that prevented him from cohosting recently.
I struggle with sex addiction and have panic attacks. How does one go about finding healing when some people tell you to trust God, but others say to go to doctors?
I am 62yo and am a caregiver for a woman who is in a hospital; how do I respond to her when she is disrespectful and narcissistic?
How can we as a family navigate the emotions of communication? Our daughter has OCD and schizophrenia and is home for the summer.
What direction should I go in? My ex-girlfriend unblocked my phone number, and I am confused.
I need to make money to pay bills, but I don’t know if I can do that while serving God. What do I do?

New Life Live: June 26, 2025 Jun 26, 2025

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Dr. Sheri shares how a triggering incident can cause negative thoughts to flood your brain.
What caused rumors about me on my job, and how do I prevent them in my new job?
I am in a custody battle over my 11mo baby, and I think the father is in a cult.
What should I require of my husband watching inappropriate videos? Should we separate?

New Life Live: June 25, 2025 Jun 25, 2025

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Dr. Alice shares how delegating can help parents who try to take on everything by themselves.
I’m handicapped and in recovery, so it’s hard for me to read the Bible. Is there a recovery Bible that’s in larger print?
My 5yo twins reported their nanny molested them, and she was arrested. I feel like a terrible mom; how do we move forward?
My 24yo daughter had cancer at 13yo and now has PTSD. She has attempted suicide several times. What do I do to help her?
Any guidance for my 12yo grandson? He is very moody and withdrawn; his divorced dad left 4yrs ago.
How do I get rid of my calloused heart? My husband of 20yrs says I make him feel unloved and disrespected.

New Life Live: June 24, 2025 Jun 24, 2025

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Dr. Jim shares how Jesus models the power of presence.
Am I more protective of my adopted son than my biological children? Another parent told me I was being excessive.
How do I fix my relationship with my adult son who didn’t visit me after I fell down the steps and needed him?
The father of my 4yo granddaughter cut off all communication with us 2mos ago. Should my husband and I go to his house to try to see her?
My 64yo sister had a mild heart attack, is on dialysis, has a pacemaker, but still makes unhealthy choices. How can I help her?

New Life Live: June 23, 2025 Jun 23, 2025

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Marc offers practical tips for avoiders, people pleasers, and vacillators.
Is it important for me to attend my grandson’s court hearings? He is in jail and faces domestic violence charges.
How can I cope with surrendering to God when He asks me to do hard things, like getting rid of all my inappropriate books?
Am I doing the right thing by not talking to my 43yo daughter and blocking her?
I can relate to the previous caller. When God told me to throw away all my bad CDs, I did.
I want to respond to Marc’s question to a previous caller and share how grief is connected to letting things go.

New Life Live: June 20, 2025 Jun 20, 2025

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Dr. Jill discusses how self-control is one of the hardest fruits of the spirit to develop.
Is it lying or gaslighting if my friend tells me my experience is not what I say it is? My dad wasn’t safe, and I wonder if my friend isn’t safe either.
How can I forgive myself for failing to seek help that may have prevented harm to my family and myself?
How do I get through separation anxiety from my young kids who are with their father in Nigeria? Finances won’t allow me to join them until Fall.

New Life Live: June 19, 2025 Jun 19, 2025

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Becky shares about looking at a situation and reframing your perspective.
My 29yo daughter was molested when she was a child and admits to being queer and open to marrying a woman; am I in denial?
What can I do if my dear friend constantly brings up political issues all the time and it ruins our meals?
Is apologizing to an abusive person for your part the right thing to do? Or does it make the person feel justified to continue to verbally abuse you?
I’ve been married six times, and my last wife left me 3yrs ago because of my addiction to painkillers.

New Life Live: June 18, 2025 Jun 18, 2025

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Dr. Jacqui shares from the book A New Kind of Diversity and instead of having conversations about our generational differences, we are becoming estranged.
How should I respond when my husband gets easily offended and mumbles to himself?
Is there a way to reassure our adult adopted daughter who has been afraid her whole life that we will abandon her? I was 44yo when I adopted her as a baby.
I am thankful for Jacqui’s comment on age diversity in churches!
How can I overcome obsessive thoughts about my girlfriend who has had sexual relationships in the past?
As a pastor, what helped the age gap in our church was to ask the seniors, “Would you trade your hymns for your grandkids?”
What do I do to launch my 40yo son when my husband is enabling him?

New Life Live: June 17, 2025 Jun 17, 2025

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Chris shares the obsessive and preoccupied minds of Mary and Martha; who chose better?
Will my unequally-yoked boyfriend become a Christian like my friend’s husband?
My parents died 3yrs ago, and I can’t get over it; what can I do?
Thank you for everyone on New Life Live! You are there every day for me, and I always receive wisdom.
How can you tell the difference between a demon and mental illness?
My husband denied secretly meeting a woman; how do I approach him after seeing messages on his phone?

New Life Live: June 16, 2025 Jun 16, 2025

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Marc discusses Father’s Day and the wounds that can be stirred up.
I don’t trust my 22yo adopted daughter who is demanding and tried to manipulate me by cosigning a loan.
Should I bring it up to my counselor that I can’t be with him any longer? He came to my house and put his hand on my bare knee.
What do I do if I have lost my job and am unmotivated to look for one?
Is it scripturally wrong for someone not to do any treatment for a sickness and to just let go?
What do I tell my friend who is spiraling from depression and anxiety? Her parents have to tell her to get up and take a shower.

New Life Live: June 13, 2025 Jun 13, 2025

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Dr. Jacqui discusses how the older generation needs to bridge the gap with the younger generation.
One of my four adult children struggles with substance abuse and anger; as a Christian parent, I wanted to share that all of us just want to be loved and respected.
I often had to work three jobs as a single mom, and sometimes I spoil myself; how do I unclutter?
How do I have a relationship with my 27yo granddaughter who is transgender and lives in another state?
My eleven children all have trust issues with how their father treated me; how do I get them in counseling?
How can I better help myself grow in emotional maturity?

New Life Live: June 12, 2025 Jun 12, 2025

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Dr. Jill discusses how caregiving causes weariness, and you don’t need to feel guilty for how you feel.
I was raised in a strong Christian family, but a friend asked how I know I am a Christian if I don’t have a miraculous testimony? How do I become the Christian I need to be?
How do I handle a friendship that is strictly non-romantic with a woman who pushes my buttons?
My 20yo daughter has been cutting because she was molested by her uncle when she was living with her grandma. How to help her?
My daughter is with a woman who is transitioning to a man, and I’ve tried to call them by their chosen name; how do I stand with Christ and handle this with grandchildren?

New Life Live: June 11, 2025 Jun 11, 2025

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Dr. Alice discusses the power of our words and the damage they can do.
I have distanced myself from my father and my ex-husband because of abuse; what is the best way to honor them on Father’s Day?
How do I pray and ask God for His will to be done if I am in assisted living and have obesity and many other physical problems?
I used to help clean up a family member’s house, and after she passed 3yrs ago, I have a phobia that I am becoming her because my house is messy now.
What do I do if my 26yo daughter lives at home with us to finish her education, but she has some harsh words towards us?

New Life Live: June 10, 2025 Jun 10, 2025

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Becky discusses how blame is a defense mechanism that takes away our power to heal, to resolve, to get free.
I am a chaplain at a major hospital; after going on four dates, I saw red flags, and now I’m in a dark valley.
How do I handle my daughter-in-law who is going to give our grandchild her last name instead of our son’s last name?
I was hit by a drunk driver 13yrs ago that caused me to be disabled. Recently I broke my femur in an accident, and it has brought up a lot of anger issues that I thought I had resolved.
How do I go to my son’s wedding if I don’t support them getting married? He is 27yo, lives at home, and works only 10hrs a week, and they will live with her parents.

New Life Live: June 9, 2025 Jun 09, 2025

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Becky shares how God loves you and how He uses your successes and your failures for His glory.
I don’t understand why my anxious husband of 46yrs has two different personalities. He’s confident at church, where he’s an elder, but very critical of me at home.
How do we protect our 10mo grandbaby when we know our son-in-law has heavy marijuana and alcohol use and a protection order against him?
I know someone who keeps feeling at peace about a job and even trains for it, but then they don’t take it. What can I do to help?
What makes a childhood friend treat me like trash? I think it’s jealousy, but could it be something deeper?

New Life Live: June 6, 2025 Jun 06, 2025

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Dr. Jacqui discusses the warning in the 4th chapter of James not to judge one another.
We moved to be near my 34yo son, but he no longer wants a relationship with us because of our political beliefs; where do we go from here?
Why would God tell me to reconcile with my ex-wife? I had an affair and divorced her 20yrs ago.
Is my anger at my husband justified if he went in person to his affair partner to make amends?
How do my husband and I handle relationship with our sons in their early twenties who are both active in their addictions?
How do I help my teen grandsons? The 19yo quits jobs after two weeks, just like his dad who walked out.

New Life Live: June 5, 2025 Jun 05, 2025

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Dr. Jim shares how twenty seconds of insane courage plus the willingness to be healed can change your life.
Should I open up communication with my atheist twin brother? He says we can’t talk religion or politics unless we agree.
I am a believer and my wife is not because she believes in evolution; how do I share with her without preaching?
My adult daughter is anorexic, suicidal, and won’t get professional help; how do I help her if she says I am dead to her?
God told me I would be healed from Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, but it has been 12yrs and I’m losing hope.
Should I break up with my boyfriend of 3yrs? We are not spiritually connected, and he does not invite me to family events.

New Life Live: June 4, 2025 Jun 04, 2025

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Becky shares that generosity is an anti-depressant, and a scarcity mindset is more about control.
I blame myself for not helping my homeless son with bipolar disorder and psychosis; what can I do now?
How do I curtail my struggle with temptation and lust?
My ex-wife has mental issues and never felt connected to our 4yo son; how does she become part of his life again?
How do I deal with my 26yo son threatening to disown me because of an abusive man in my life?

New Life Live: June 3, 2025 Jun 03, 2025

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Dr. Jim shares thoughts about peace for the past, joy for today, and hope for the future.
We are newlyweds, but my wife physically assaulted me and filed for divorce. What is my next move?
My son and daughter-in-law don’t want connection with me, so I wrote a letter. Should I let it go?
I didn’t attend my ex-husband’s funeral, and my adult children are upset about that.
How do I encourage my 17yo son to get a job to prepare for trade school in the fall?

New Life Live: June 2, 2025 Jun 02, 2025

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Dr. Alice shares about self control and choosing to do the uncomfortable thing that reaps benefits over time. tweet this episode of New Life LIVE
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New Life Live: May 30, 2025 May 30, 2025

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Dr. Sheri shares how worship music calms the vagus nerve if anxiety has fallen upon you.
How do we handle our church being secretive about their finances and the names of the elders? I’ve asked them for information, but they haven’t shared.
My son is in his senior year and has become so irresponsible that he won’t even graduate on time.
Five years ago my 29yo son passed away in his sleep, and people have come to us and told us that he was gay.
My 12yo granddaughter steals things from my home; how do I talk to her about it? Her mother was arrested for shoplifting in a store.

New Life Live: May 29, 2025 May 29, 2025

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Dr. Jill discusses planners and procrastinators; your style relates to anxiety.
How can I move forward with my estranged sister? I gave her everything, and all she ever did was take.
I was married almost 40yrs to an abusive man and am still triggered 8mos after his death.
My 38yo daughter is in an abusive marriage and I have joint conservatorship of my grandkids; if I drop my conservatorship, will the children go with their father if they get a divorce?
Should I tell my husband that I won’t go to a party where his daughter and his ex-wife will be?

New Life Live: May 28, 2025 May 28, 2025

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Dr. Alice discusses when “I’m sorry” is not enough.
My girlfriend says I slut-shamed her and broke up with me a week ago; how do I fix my insecurity?
Any suggestions on my next step after I had an inconclusive polygraph test for sex addiction? I was trying to show my wife that my behavior is behind me.

New Life Live: May 27, 2025 May 27, 2025

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Chris shares what having no other gods before Yahweh means to him.
How do I deal with my new apartment manager letting non-Christians move in and not my Christian friends?
I was going through a health crisis and my pastor told me he had a vision of a demon being released from me; is there a chance of losing the Holy Spirit?
Our 25yo granddaughter is a Christian and is dating a Muslim who is trying to get her to convert; how do I talk to her?
Am I making the right decision to have my mom, who is bedridden, come home from the nursing home?

New Life Live: May 26, 2025 May 26, 2025

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Dr. Alice discusses the increase in suicidal thoughts and suicide attempts.
A therapist told me that God was there when my wife was molested as a kid; why couldn’t God have intervened?
How do I help my niece who told me her fiancé is a mama’s boy?
I am a sounding board for everyone else but end up feeling used.

New Life Live: May 23, 2025 May 23, 2025

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Jacqui references the 12th chapter of Romans as a guide for how we should show up in the world, reminding us that God does the transforming.
What can I do if my 44yo son thinks I don’t support him? I was raped at 12yo and got pregnant at 15yo.
I called you before about a family member who struggles with a mental health issue, and you really helped me by telling me not to enable him.
Have you suggested polygraphs for couples who are struggling with sexual integrity? My husband went to Every Man’s Battle, but he won’t get a support person for himself.
I attempted suicide last year and had a meltdown on Mother’s Day. I feel guilty I am not able to have a relationship with my daughter.

New Life Live: May 22, 2025 May 22, 2025

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Dr. Jill shares about guilt, greed, gratitude, girth, and good things.
I’ve struggled with depression for the last 3yrs from my dad beating my mom, my son being murdered, and being married three times.
My daughter abandoned her kids for drugs and went to prison; now she spoils her grandkids out of guilt.
I live in Montana and struggle with people who flag me down and want to talk for two hours; how do I approach this?
I’d never call myself lazy, but I put off doing a task and then don’t do a good job at it.

New Life Live: May 21, 2025 May 21, 2025

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Dr. Jim talks about how to reframe your mind.
How do I approach my 14yo son about inappropriate material I found on his phone?
My adult son is getting out of a mental health facility and is planning on committing suicide; what options are there?
My 18yo son has a lot of Asperger’s symptoms; how can we help him with healthy ways to navigate life?
How do I counsel my daughter in grad school who declared she is gay? She told me when she was a teen.

New Life Live: May 20, 2025 May 20, 2025

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JJ discusses how grief is like an unexpected guest at our house.
Should I talk to our granddaughter if we suspect something might’ve happened in the past that was inappropriate? Our son-in-law is more affectionate with our granddaughter than his own wife.
What is the best way to cope with my constant worrying about my health issues? I have had problems since COVID with nerve pain and twitching.
Something demonic is attacking me while I sleep.
My son says his wife wants an open marriage and has another man living in their house; how do I set boundaries?

New Life Live: May 19, 2025 May 19, 2025

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Marc discusses how to overcome what masters you.
Is it better for me to put my 18yo grandson with autism on private Christian insurance or use assistance from the government?
How do I get plugged into my local church? I just got married and am thinking of starting a church.
Is the reason my elderly mom won’t cry because she is depressed?
Is it okay to collect things to deal with being alone? My first husband committed suicide and my second husband hooked up with men.

New Life Live: May 16, 2025 May 16, 2025

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Marc shares the fight, flight or freeze responses, and how these survival responses relate to our attachment styles.
How do I confront my angry adult son who is mesmerized by my toxic brother? My brother is latching onto my son to get back at me.
My wife ran away to another state and won’t talk to me because of my porn addiction.
How do I explain to my siblings that if they keep doing their same behavior, nothing will change?
I’m blind, lost my mom in March, and I wanted to encourage those who have lost their moms.

New Life Live: May 15, 2025 May 15, 2025

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Dr. Alice discusses disciplining children and how parents need to show a balance of warmth, truth, and consequences.
What do I do about someone lying about me and causing me to get fired? It’s been 6yrs and I still deal with it as a caregiver.
Is excessive tattooing and piercing considered to be self-harm?
Why does someone I see every day never say “Good Morning” back to me? Did I do something wrong?
Why do people seek help for their physical being but not their mental being?

New Life Live: May 14, 2025 May 14, 2025

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Becky shares different cognitive distortions that can warp the stories we tell ourselves.
What do we do to help my 48yo sister who was diagnosed with bipolar schizophrenia? She has been in and out of the hospital and stopped working.
Do you have any strategies to overcome being frozen with fear? I have a 40yo child in recovery from alcoholism, and my mother is in a nursing home with anxiety.
I pray for the callers and last week Angie called about losing her mother; I was a caregiver for my parents and lost my mom on Mother’s Day weekend. Grieving is a journey.
Someone used the word meditate as something to avoid as Christians, and I wanted to share some Scriptures about meditating.

New Life Live: May 13, 2025 May 13, 2025

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Chris discusses the things that lead us to laziness.
How do I manage being a caregiver for my mom when she is abusive?
When I am mourning, I prefer to be alone; do you encounter this much?
Is there any help for me if I buy books but never get around to reading? I always forget what I read.
How do I become motivated when I always feel behind? I am a single mom and have struggled with alcohol addiction.
How do I get help for my 24yo daughter who suffers from anxiety and is bipolar?

New Life Live: May 12, 2025 May 12, 2025

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Dr. Alice shares the value of joining your kids in their favorite online games to help you bond with them.
Will EMDR help me again? My family turned their backs on me after I turned in my brother for sexually abusing me.
My mom went to hospice before Mother’s Day, and I think I need counseling to deal with it.
Can you give me legal help? My abusive ex has defamed my character publicly and deceived the courts to get the kids.
What do I tell my 10yo granddaughter who is asking why her mother doesn’t want her to live with her?

New Life Live: May 9, 2025 May 09, 2025

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Dr. Jill suggests when we feel powerless, reflect on what is our part and what is God’s part.
Is it appropriate to tell my 34yo son to leave my house? He had a heart attack 3mos ago and smokes meth.
The courts sent me to group therapy; how therapeutic is it to have to repeat what I was accused of to every new member of the group?
It has been more than 5yrs since my wife cheated on me, and I blame myself for being gone so much for work.
How do I help my naïve 16yo daughter who sent inappropriate pictures to a boy?
My son is in college and says he’s non-binary; do young men move out of this lifestyle?

New Life Live: May 8, 2025 May 08, 2025

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Becky addresses how to be in relationship with those with a “never complain, never explain” mentality.
I beat myself up mentally about turning to food instead of God; what is the root cause?
I just went to Every Man’s Battle Intensive; is it okay to masturbate? I have a girlfriend.
My adult adopted daughter has turned everyone against me, and I struggle with forgiveness.
JJ West and Dr. Sam Fraser compare the benefits of Every Man’s Battle Intensive vs. individual counseling.

New Life Live: May 7, 2025 May 07, 2025

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Dr. Sheri discusses different types of lying.
How do I go about finding the right counselor for my 16yo grandson who doesn’t relate to any men in his life?
Any suggestions on how to handle Mother’s Day? I lost my mom recently and I tend to isolate.
I lost my mother 32yrs ago to cancer and wanted to share how God gave me the strength to work through the loss.
I feel guilty for not recognizing what was going on with my mom before she died; and now I see my mom in myself.

New Life Live: May 6, 2025 May 06, 2025

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JJ discusses why you should challenge yourself without letting the challenge define your worth.
What’s the next step for me if my husband had a 10yr affair, and I didn’t handle it the right way?
A man from church says he likes me, but we haven’t gone on a date; how do I wait confidently on God?
Having trouble finding a church because I only get voicemail, and they never call me back.
How do I get over my son’s mother-in-law hitting me violently at his wedding reception six months ago?

New Life Live: May 5, 2025 May 05, 2025

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Marc talks about the number one thing couples bicker about and offers tips for when an argument occurs.
I get my kids every other weekend, but they treat my place like a hotel; how can I get them to take more ownership?
What do I do when my wife gets easily triggered and screams at me? I was shaking over the weekend after she got angry at me.
My sisters and I were sexually abused by our brothers for 11yrs until they shot each other; is there anything I can do to minister to my sisters?
What should I do if I feel like a slave because I have to be a caregiver for my wife who is obese and has diabetes?

New Life Live: May 2, 2025 May 02, 2025

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Dr. Alice shares how forced downtime can be a blessing to a workaholic.
I lost a son to a suicide; how do I know what help is good for my 23yo son who struggles with ADHD and alcohol?
What is causing my chronic insomnia after losing my 94yo father? I also suffer with lyme disease.
Why do I have a hard time with intimacy as a married woman? Did something happen in my past?

New Life Live: May 1, 2025 May 01, 2025

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Dr. Jill discusses the overlap between addiction, trauma, and narcissism.
Our son dropped out of college to take care of his fiancée with terminal cancer. She had lied about the cancer.
Should I stay with my bipolar daughter to make sure she’s safe now that she is about to be released from the hospital?
My wife struggles with hoarding after having a miscarriage.
How do I help my 30yo son who has communication problems and wants to have friends?
I was abducted and forced to marry; since my daughter doesn’t want to acknowledge it, should I tell my granddaughter what happened to me?

New Life Live: April 30, 2025 Apr 30, 2025

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Becky discusses self-care for caregivers.
I go to my daughter’s grave, talk to her and pour coffee on her grave to remember her; am I doing anything wrong scripturally?
What do I say to my daughter who is married to a narcissist and often calls me crying?
Do you know of any support groups for satanic ritual abuse survivors?
What can I do if my husband is turning my kids against me?

New Life Live: April 29, 2025 Apr 29, 2025

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JJ shares about the power of the Every Man’s Battle weekend that was held in Washington, DC.
Since I retired, why have I begun eating from the moment I wake until I go to bed? I’ve never had a food addiction.
My 31yo son has been diagnosed with mental illness, lives at home, hears voices, and is verbally abusive; what can I do?
I went to Every Man’s Battle last weekend with my son, and it was life-changing!
My 15yo son had a sleepover at his girlfriend’s, and I don’t want him to go the same way I did. Also, my wife is suicidal since she got pregnant.
How does God want me to behave toward my adult son who was arrested for downloading child pornography?

New Life Live: April 28, 2025 Apr 28, 2025

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Marc discusses why we often ignore good advice.
Do I walk away from my husband of 30yrs who has been on drugs most of the time and won’t help me with anything?
What are some good boundaries to set with the men in my Bible study who are addicted to fentanyl?
Our grandson in kindergarten has told his mother and me he wants to die; what do we do?
A 23yo family member thinks it’s okay to go out with friends and use illegal drugs. How do I respond when another family member was lost to drugs?

New Life Live: April 25, 2025 Apr 25, 2025

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Sheri explains the difference between “betrayal trauma induced control” and codependency.
My mom says I shouldn’t be a Young Life leader because I haven’t been through anything to qualify me as a leader.
I was sexually abused by my dad from a young age until I was 40yo and still have insomnia and hypervigilance; would cognitive behavioral therapy be helpful?

New Life Live: April 24, 2025 Apr 24, 2025

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Dr. Jill discusses Easter gatherings with hurts, habits, and hangups, and encourages us to keep loving and keep moving forward.
My husband has terminal kidney disease and insists he leave his facility and have me care for him at home. I feel guilty saying no.
Which way do I turn if I am torn between having to choose my wife or caring for my dependent sister?
My youngest adult daughter slapped me a year ago and won’t talk to me; what do I do now that my family thinks I am to blame?
Is 3yrs long enough for my mom to grieve the loss of my brother and go back to work? I help support my mom financially, but she won’t get a job.

New Life Live: April 23, 2025 Apr 23, 2025

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Sheri explains the difference between “betrayal trauma induced control” and codependency.
My mom says I shouldn’t be a Young Life leader because I haven’t been through anything to qualify me as a leader.
I was sexually abused by my dad from a young age until I was 40yo and still have insomnia and hypervigilance; would cognitive behavioral therapy be helpful?

New Life Live: April 22, 2025 Apr 22, 2025

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Chris discusses our changing relationship with God and the state of reorientation.
My husband is unfaithful. I found a bottle of Viagra, but he denied it, and my pastors told me they don’t believe me.
My wife kicked me out of the house and changed the locks; what can I do to control my anger and save my marriage?
What is my obligation to our marriage covenant? My wife left a goodbye note on the table saying she has left to go find herself.
Was it the right thing for me to call the authorities and press charges because my husband was physically abusive?

New Life Live: April 21, 2025 Apr 21, 2025

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Marc explains the difference between hoping and wishing, and he shares ways to deal with discontentment in marriage.
How can my husband and I connect with our granddaughters? Our daughter-in-law has alienated us from them.
I was choked and beaten by my first wife and I am not in love with my second wife; how do I trust people?
How do I stop thinking about my husband if I initiated a separation from him because we have a sexless marriage?
My wife has physical issues, and we haven’t been intimate for a couple of years; what can I do?

New Life Live: April 18, 2025 Apr 18, 2025

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Dr. Jacqui discusses the need to lower your judgment and criticism of others and to humbly examine where you are missing the mark in your own life.
My husband is very controlling with money; do I move out to a new apartment that I’ve already negotiated?
How do I resolve challenges with my adult daughter who is an avoider?
How much help should we give my brother who had a stroke, has addictions, and is about to get kicked out of a shelter?
My husband watches porn and talks to women online who are really AI bots.
How do I challenge my dad’s beliefs now that he is a Jehovah’s Witness?

New Life Live: April 17, 2025 Apr 17, 2025

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Dr. Jill shares her thoughts on Holy Week and long suffering.
My 34yo friend is a computer programmer and is anxious about AI and how it will impact him.
My husband and I will agree about something, but then he won’t do it; could there be some kind of childhood trauma holding him back?
When my wife pulls away from physical intimacy, I pull away emotionally. This is creating distance in our relationship. Where do I put these feelings?

New Life Live: April 16, 2025 Apr 16, 2025

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Dr. Alice demonstrates, though a personal story, the importance of building a support community well in advance of when you would need their help.
Where can I find a counselor or group that understands the pressure of living with my husband’s PTSD?
I feel guilty when I go on trips and my husband can’t because he is disabled from a prescription drug addiction.
Our adopted daughter has lived an irresponsible life and has health problems; how do we draw the line?
What can we tell our friend whose husband was unfaithful and she feels she needs to hear the whole story before attending Restore? She is also grieving her son who just died from drug addiction.
What book can I give my adult son who turns to cocaine to deal with social anxiety? It gives him suicidal ideation.

New Life Live: April 15, 2025 Apr 15, 2025

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JJ shares steps on how to press on when you hit a roadblock during a project.
My wife feels like it’s crazy for her to stay married to me and is too embarrassed to go to counseling. How do I cope with the life I have now?
Should we say anything to our son about going to Salem on his honeymoon? He uses tarot cards and crystals, and his future mother-in-law is a witch.
Should I leave my husband? He won’t get a vasectomy, and we have no money for college, retirement, or even savings.

New Life Live: April 14, 2025 Apr 14, 2025

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Chris discusses anger, sharing that outrage addiction leads to discontent.
I’ve had depression for weeks and can’t do anything while my husband has been in the hospital.
What type of therapy does my nephew need now that my brother wants to be more involved? I adopted my nephew 7yrs ago when he was removed from my brother’s home.
Is my anxiety and depression causing my anger, or is my anger causing my anxiety and depression?
My abusive ex-husband has turned my kids away from me; how do I show them love without looking desperate?
My 29yo son is living with me, and I can’t get him or his girlfriend out of my house.

New Life Live: April 11, 2025 Apr 11, 2025

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Dr. Sheri discusses defensiveness as a self-protection tool.
My 15yo granddaughter is a twin and has dramatically changed and has asked me to pray for her temper.
One of the participants in our Life Recovery Group uses medical marijuana, and I let her know that it might trigger others in the group. Do you agree?
I’m the caregiver for my ex-husband who is quadriplegic, but I am engaged to another man; do I have biblical grounds to get remarried if I got divorced because of abuse?
I am a grief coach and have a hard time charging people for my services; how do I get unstuck?

New Life Live: April 10, 2025 Apr 10, 2025

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Dr. Jill discusses endings, beginnings, and the discontentment that can happen in between.
What should I do if I am anxious and feeling guilty after I threw a box of pastries in anger and it accidentally hit my 6yo grandson?
My 29yo son believes that Jesus is not the only way to get to heaven. Do I talk to him about it again or let it go?
The leader of my adult son’s church fell away and left the church; how can I encourage my son to go back to church, especially around Easter?
How do I have a relationship with Christ if I only go to church with my girlfriend? If our relationship ends, I don’t want to stop being a Christian.
Why does God allow bad people to get away with murder?

New Life Live: April 9, 2025 Apr 09, 2025

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Dr. Alice shares how to bring up the top topics to address with our kids.
How can my sister and I tell our 94yo mom that she has to be in assisted living for the rest of her life?
My adult niece really struggles with major depressive disorder; how do I keep helping when she refuses counseling or going to the doctor?
How do I get out of the relationship that I am in? I have been living with a married narcissist for 2yrs.

New Life Live: April 8, 2025 Apr 08, 2025

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Stacey and Laura discuss what is going on in the world of healing from betrayal, and how it relates to the betrayal of Jesus.
How will Every Man’s Battle help my husband with full disclosure? Will Restore help me to trust him?
In counseling, what order do you work on immediate sexual betrayal, childhood trauma, and character defects?
I feel like I married the wrong person 36yrs ago. Since my narcissistic husband can’t deal with it, I feel like I’m betraying him.
After my husband died 3yrs ago, I found out he cheated on me with a good friend.
What do I do after my 2nd husband has become emotionally draining no matter how hard I try?

New Life Live: April 7, 2025 Apr 07, 2025

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Marc discusses the fine print, asking the hard questions to get insight before jumping into relationships.
I’m miserable in my marriage and have become emotionally divorced from my husband who doesn’t feel led to lead.
I have Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, have had seventeen surgeries, and am in so much pain.
Is it okay for me to give my husband of 47yrs an ultimatum to seek counseling? I am at my wit’s end.
My 50yo son is going through a divorce after his wife had an affair and is blaming God for everything.

New Life Live: April 4, 2025 Apr 04, 2025

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Dr. Alice discusses how to deal with people or situations that are out of our control.
My girlfriend says I haven’t forgiven myself even though I am 25yrs sober.
How do I continue a relationship with my grandchildren if their mother, my stepdaughter, doesn’t have much contact with me?
My younger sister looked so unhealthy last week that I called the police to check on her, but it didn’t go well. She is in denial; what else can I do?

New Life Live: April 3, 2025 Apr 03, 2025

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Becky discusses the habits we use to construct our lives knowingly and unknowingly.
My son is in his early twenties and is having panic attacks; what else can I do if he doesn’t want to see a counselor?
What is the difference between a therapist and a counselor?
I have been advised to stay in an extremely abusive marriage and just pray.
Why is it that I can talk in a setting like a Bible study, but I get anxious in a social setting like a baby shower?
I am a senior citizen and fell in love with a widower, but he told me that he wouldn’t marry me unless his middle-aged sons get on board; should I stay in this relationship?
Alcoholics Anonymous or Life Recovery? Should I keep attending both groups or choose one?

New Life Live: April 2, 2025 Apr 02, 2025

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Becky discusses what to do when things don’t work out.
How should I move forward as a single mom with three kids? I still feel like I am making the same mistakes I did when I was a 15yo teen mom.
Does God require me to reconcile with my stepson who despises me but wants me to visit him and his newborn baby?
My 26yo son lives with me and hasn’t worked for 2yrs; how do I have a conversation with him without making him depressed again?

New Life Live: April 1, 2025 Apr 01, 2025

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Dr. Jim shares that purity and fidelity are the path to healthy physical intimacy; the hosts discuss putting safeguards around your marriage.
Am I being overly sensitive? I felt uncomfortable when my husband went to lunch alone with my daughter-in-law.
I’m 79yo and am separated from my wife, but my wife doesn’t like it that I am reaching out to female friends.
How can I navigate my husband giving false flattery to me and others? He gets defensive if I confront him.

New Life Live: March 31, 2025 Mar 31, 2025

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Marc explains the differences in men and women when it comes to sex and expectation; go to today’s episode of Every Man’s Battle podcast for the entire discussion.
I’m guardian of my grandson because of medical neglect; how can I help my daughter with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia?
I lost my wife after being married 53yrs, but I don’t want to remarry; how do I respond to the women who might be wanting a relationship?
I have been emailing a man who is a coworker, but he seems to be catfishing me and destroying my reputation.
My wife and I have been married for 2yrs and are looking for a marriage counselor. Do you think finding a female counselor is important? Should it be the same church denomination as we are?

New Life Live: March 28, 2025 Mar 28, 2025

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Dr. Jill discusses a critical spirit, which is an outward expression of what is going on internally.
My daughter struggled with same-sex attraction in middle school, and I don’t know if she still struggles in high school.
Is it a good thing if my 41yo Christian girlfriend is 14yrs older than me?
I can’t share my pain with my mom because she dismisses it or makes it all about her.

New Life Live: March 27, 2025 Mar 27, 2025

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Marc discusses the benefits of delayed gratification.
How do I confront my sisters about why I am not included in family activities?
As a single man, how do you walk in the Spirit and stop masturbating?
I had to kick out my adult son from my home, and now he lives with a manipulative partner.
How do I restore a relationship with my 14yo son? His mother kept me from seeing him.

New Life Live: March 26, 2025 Mar 26, 2025

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Dr. Alice explains the wreckage of sin, and the hosts discuss how counseling and spirituality work together.
What can I do to have a relationship with my 34yo daughter? She married an atheist, lives in another country, and won’t talk to me or let me see her kids.
I gave my life to Jesus recently and then tried to take my life, but God intervened! Was this all real?
After my wife passed away 5yrs ago unexpectedly, I still don’t have the answers and condemn myself.

New Life Live: March 25, 2025 Mar 25, 2025

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Dr. Jim discusses the power of encouragement; encourage others and have people in your life who can encourage you.
My boyfriend and I reconnected after not seeing each other for 8yrs, and we just got engaged; do you have any advice?
How do I create intentional boundaries with my mom who gives my 6yo daughter anything she wants?
What’s my next step to resolve conflict with my church friends? They stopped talking to me when I wasn’t able to attend church for a few years.
Is there something that happened in my past that is making it extremely hard for me when my daughter won’t let me see my grandkids often?

New Life Live: March 24, 2025 Mar 24, 2025

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Chris discusses a heart at dis-ease and our critical nature that causes it.
How can I not let my mom hurt my feelings? She is struggling with depression and arthritis.
My 4yo daughter’s mother won’t let her see me; how do I get regular access to my daughter?
What should I do if my sister stabbed me in the back because she’s talking with my estranged son?
My husband of 50yrs had an affair and went through counseling, but I am struggling to love him.

New Life Live: March 21, 2025 Mar 21, 2025

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Dr. Alice discusses the spectrum of laziness.
I called in after my husband abandoned me over 20yrs ago, and you helped me so much. Thank you!
My childhood friend is transitioning from male to female; am I compromising my faith if I call my friend by their new name and pronouns?
I wanted to call in from Cayman Public Radio and thank you for announcing our station. People are so grateful to have you!

New Life Live: March 20, 2025 Mar 20, 2025

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Marc discusses how to manage disappointments.
My son is a military prosecutor and very distant and aloof; how do I form a connection if he has been like this since he was 13yo?
I struggle with drug addiction and lost a child right after I gave birth; how do I get help?
What should I do if I went to Restore, but I have been waiting over 2yrs for my husband to stop using porn?
I used meth over 20yrs ago and I still hear voices; what are your thoughts?

New Life Live: March 19, 2025 Mar 19, 2025

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Becky discusses anger and how it impacts you.
I have struggled with anxiety since childhood; do you have any resources on brain rewiring for anxiety?
Every Man’s Battle was awesome! Should I do a full disclosure with my current wife about my porn use in my previous marriage?
Our youngest sister lost our mom when she was 12yo and she feels like she was bounced around; how can we help her move forward?
Why am I not hearing basic Bible principles on your show about accepting Jesus as Lord and repenting of sins?

New Life Live: March 18, 2025 Mar 18, 2025

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Dr. Jim talks about the magic five to one ratio for interactions.
My grandchildren heard awful things that my narcissist daughter said to me, and I haven’t seen them since.
How do I handle my anxiety after catching my boss looking at me and listening in on a conversation I was having?
What should I do if my wife told me that she doesn’t need sex anymore? We are in our mid-80s.
How can I bring peace and wisdom to my mom who is depressed and grieving? An incident happened with my teenage half-sisters that has gone to court.

New Life Live: March 17, 2025 Mar 17, 2025

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Becky discusses the signs, symptoms, and solutions to depression.
How can I keep continuity with a psychiatrist through Veterans Affairs when they keep changing doctors?
I keep getting knocked down after the death of my parents and my boyfriend leaving me; how do I keep moving forward and not give up?
Are headaches a side effect from my depression medication? I quit my job, but my depression got worse.
I was discharged from the military because they said I lacked motivation, and I was diagnosed with major depression disorder; do symptoms get worse?

New Life Live: March 14, 2025 Mar 14, 2025

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Dr. Jacqui warns us not to look for external resources to solve internal issues; don’t blame others before you look inside of yourself to find out what is upsetting you.
Is there a pathway back to being a pastor? I stepped down after a mental breakdown and I also struggle with PTSD as a military veteran.
I’ve been separated from my husband for 2yrs because he asked me to leave during my cancer treatment; when is it time to take off my wedding ring?
How do I set boundaries with my 29yo son who lives on his own but struggles with mental health challenges?
How do I help my adult son get the proper assistance he needs for his traumatic brain injury and PTSD? He tried to stop his brother from committing suicide.
Do you have any resources for a friend’s 23yo son who has severe ADHD, Asperger’s, PTSD, and is gay?

New Life Live: March 13, 2025 Mar 13, 2025

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Dr. Jill discusses hardened hearts vs. humbled hearts, and JJ shares how guarding your heart is different.
The hosts discuss dating and the importance of sharing differences before marriage, including political viewpoints.
How do I help my 40yo son who keeps going in and out of prison because of drugs? He keeps going back to the wrong group of people.
The hosts discuss what is inside of us that could draw us back to the friends that got us into trouble, and the benefits of taking inventory and being responsible for our actions.

New Life Live: March 12, 2025 Mar 12, 2025

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Becky defines what triggers are and three tactics to cope with them.
I promised myself I’d never get a divorce, but my husband is a veteran with PTSD who is living in Belize and can’t handle conflict.
As a child, I was the caregiver of my family because I was the only person who could read; now I have PTSD from my mother’s death.

New Life Live: March 11, 2025 Mar 11, 2025

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JJ discusses planting in the light matters so you can bear more fruit.
My son and his family live with us, and my daughter-in-law starts drinking from the moment she gets home until bed; how can I have a better relationship with her?
My nephew just got out of prison for drugs and theft, and I asked my family not to let him know where I live. Does that sound like an unchristian thing to ask?
How can my daughter have a new start? She has kids and was arrested for meth charges.
What should I do if my wife is verbally and physically abusive?

New Life Live: March 10, 2025 Mar 10, 2025

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Marc discusses the importance of a paradigm shift and the willingness to be wrong.
What is your opinion of dating a man who is 18yrs older and just got divorced 5mos ago?
How do I get my husband of 33yrs to communicate?
My fiancée wants God in her life, but how do I get her to read the Bible?
What should I do if my husband of 28yrs had an affair? I told him he had to see a counselor, but he quit after two sessions.

New Life Live: March 7, 2025 Mar 07, 2025

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Dr. Jim talks about finishing well; pray to break the strongholds that are entangling you, love God, do the right thing, and repeat every day.
How do I have empathy for my adult daughter who was diagnosed as a mild sociopath with Borderline PD and is very mean to me?
My husband is verbally and emotionally abusive. How do I reconcile after moving out of the bedroom five weeks ago? I have been told that I am not being Christ-like.
I am from Iran, and Dr. Sheri literally changed my life! How do I take care of my 74yo mom who has dementia and headaches daily?

New Life Live: March 6, 2025 Mar 06, 2025

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Dr. Alice discusses our self-serving bias to blame others rather than giving others the benefit of the doubt.
Is it normal that I don’t fear my potentially serious medical diagnosis? I do hospice nursing.
My husband of 42yo is a racist and doesn’t want me to invite my granddaughter’s boyfriend over for Easter because of his race; am I disrespecting my husband if I invite him anyway?
I am very depressed and I don’t know what to do anymore. I live in my car because I don’t get enough disability to pay for a place to live.
It hurt me when my 8yo adopted son told his friend’s mom that he wanted to go stay with her. What kind of a mom am I?

New Life Live: March 5, 2025 Mar 05, 2025

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Dr. Sheri shares what we can learn from the hedgehog effect and prickly quills.
My 32yo nephew lived with me and attempted suicide in my house; my daughter blames me and has cut off communication; what do I do?
How can I deal with old patterns from a spouse who has addictions? We separated for a while and are back together.
I am 56yo and my wife and I haven’t been intimate for more than a year because of her medical issues; what can we do to have sexual intimacy?

New Life Live: March 4, 2025 Mar 04, 2025

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JJ talks about why we should invest in training our soul, growing in godliness, and not just physical training.
What can I do to help my dad stop drinking?
I loved Every Man’s Battle last weekend! I encourage all men to come clean before they are found out. How do I share with my seven sons without them denying their own struggles?
I went to Restore, but my husband is in denial and asked me for a divorce; can you help me?
Our daughter died 8mos ago from cancer, and my husband is stuck in the anger stage of grieving.

New Life Live: March 3, 2025 Mar 03, 2025

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Marc discusses some of the worst relationship advice that he’s ever heard.
Did I handle my adult son’s childhood memory the best way? He is having a false memory that I molested him.
I went to visit a congressman and found out that security is very tight in Washington DC right now. Can you help me with my fears?
I’m 83yo and was injured in a car accident recently; how do I find a way to reframe this because now I am stuck with health issues and no transportation?

New Life Live: February 28, 2025 Feb 28, 2025

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Dr. Jill warns us that the more we opt out of social activities, the worse social anxiety gets.
Any advice on helping our 24yo son launch? He lives at home, won’t keep a job, and only wants to play video games.
I am 28yo and in a good marriage, but I feel like I don’t deserve to be in a good marriage because of my childhood trauma.
Is it ever okay to withhold porn or lust struggles from a girlfriend? My daughter was dating a boy whose pastor said he should have never told her about his porn struggle.

New Life Live: February 27, 2025 Feb 27, 2025

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Marc discusses the importance of self-awareness and other awareness.
I want to help my 19yo gay son who has a lot of anxiety and self-harms. What should my next step be?
My friend’s wife has issues from childhood, and she doesn’t want to go to counseling. Should my friend go to counseling by himself?
My son is being unfaithful to his wife; what should my role be?
I am 76yo, struggle with depression, and can’t even talk to people; how do I move forward?
I haven’t seen my son since he was 19yo, and his mom says he can make his own choices.

New Life Live: February 26, 2025 Feb 26, 2025

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Dr. Jim encourages parents to practice the power of being there and let Jesus be the example, “When you welcome a child, you welcome Me.”
It bothers me that the person I had a relationship with 10yrs ago doesn’t like me.
I am a 71yo widow who dated a widower until he broke it off because he felt like he was cheating on his late wife. Now after 3mos he wants to come back; what do I do?
I am feeling depressed and bitter after my husband committed adultery. We are separated, but he still depends on me because he is now blind.

New Life Live: February 25, 2025 Feb 25, 2025

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Chris discusses how we are creative beings as God is a creative being. Trauma and addictions steal our ability to make things around us.
I am in court for alimony issues from my divorce 12yrs ago; how do I release anxiety from the past?
Is God going to bless our future marriage? We’re dating but one of us is not divorced yet.
Do you have a broader view of why my godly friend lost his house and passed away without leaving his wife anything?
This is the second time my adult son has cut himself off from me; what can I do?

New Life Live: February 24, 2025 Feb 24, 2025

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Dr. Alice challenges us to ask what our future self will appreciate that we chose to do today. Little bits of time invested into our recovery will help even when progress feels slow and small.
My 10yo granddaughter has severe anxiety; what can I do to help before she goes into counseling?
My wife rages and holds a grudge when she gets upset; what type of therapist do we need?
How do I have better communication with my 34yo son who has been living with his girlfriend?
I had an abusive stepdad and never knew my bio dad; how do I serve in my leadership role when I feel empty?

New Life Live: February 21, 2025 Feb 21, 2025

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Dr. Sheri talks about the wounds of omission and the wounds of commission.
Is there something else my friend can do to help her husband stop drinking? She is making plans to leave.
I have been estranged from my adult daughter for the last 3yrs and have never seen my grandkids. I feel bad I had a lot of rules when she was growing up.
What is my role for a sibling in assisted living who always seems very needy? I feel conflicted when I have to say no.
A friend ghosted me, but later I discovered that he was actually busy caring for someone paralyzed. How do I cope with my response when I didn’t know what he was going through?

New Life Live: February 20, 2025 Feb 20, 2025

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JJ discusses houses, like people, that look the same on the outside until the storm comes and you find out if they were built on firm foundation or sand.
After 44yrs of marriage, my wife served me divorce papers; how do I move on?
I separated from my abusive husband for 4yrs, and he wants to come back; should I trust him?
My husband is more of a friend than a father and needs to teach his 15yo son to be respectful to women.
How do I get over my past mistakes? I’ve been a terrible mom, wife, and friend.

New Life Live: February 19, 2025 Feb 19, 2025

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Becky discusses compassion fatigue and how to prevent it when we take care of others.
What should I do if my daughter was physically abused by her children’s father but is now back with him and has disowned me?
I am helping my mom to care for her dad; how do we approach family members to assist us?
How do I stop vaping?
Is there a specific type of counselor to look for to help my 12yo autistic granddaughter? I have taken care of her since her sister died from medical neglect from their parents.

New Life Live: February 18, 2025 Feb 18, 2025

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Dr. Jill discusses the Eros type of love and the four don’ts of romantic love.
Now that we have a newborn, how do I prioritize my wife and my family’s business?
I went to Intimacy in Marriage with my fiancé and we were blown away! It feels like a new relationship.
My 28yo son has two kids and may get divorced because of his sexual addiction; what can I say to him that won’t end in an argument?
My husband claims he loves me yet there is not much physical proof; what can I do?

New Life Live: February 17, 2025 Feb 17, 2025

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Dr. Jacqui shares about anxiety and how we need to find the good and focus on that.
My son died of a drug overdose, and his body wasn’t found for months; how do I deal with my guilt if he wasn’t saved?
I have been in a long-distance relationship for 3mos, but my excitement has waned; what should I expect at this point in this relationship?
How much more can I take of my husband being stuck in the past and constantly throwing it in my face? He is in a psychiatric hospital for PTSD and chronic insomnia.
My brother died, and his 40yo son is struggling with drugs and mental illness; what can I do to help?
How do I get unstuck instead of angry? My alcoholic brother committed suicide last year, and I was angry with his partner’s behavior at the funeral.

New Life Live: February 14, 2025 Feb 14, 2025

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Dr. Jill talks about the fours types of love and how to redeem Valentine’s Day.
Should I reach out and apologize to my ex-husband? I have been sober for 2yrs and haven’t seen my daughter for 5yrs.
Why do I not feel any sexual intimacy towards my husband? I have not felt like having sex since my 16yo son was born.
How do I forgive myself for hitting and swearing at my aunt? She raised me and passed away 20yrs ago.
My husband just had open heart surgery and goes out partying on the weekends; how do I guide him better?

New Life Live: February 13, 2025 Feb 13, 2025

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Chris discusses fighting for contentment and how rage-baiting pulls us into discontentment and fear.
What should I do if I was injured from a fall and am struggling with anxiety and depression?
I have multiple injuries from several accidents, and your talk on triggers the other day intrigued me.
Should we need anyone or only need God?
Any advice as I prepare for back surgery? I am in a lot of pain and anxious about surgery.
Is it possible to be a pleaser who avoids? My husband and I are older and haven’t had sex in 16yrs.

New Life Live: February 12, 2025 Feb 12, 2025

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Dr. Alice encourages parents to model humility and confession with their kids as an underutilized parenting power tool.
How can I tell if a counselor is psychologically and mentally healthy? I had a weird experience with a counselor.
We found our older brother after 55yrs, and he is blind and has Parkinson’s; should I get into counseling to cope with it?
I committed adultery and divorced my first husband, and now I feel guilty after marrying again. Will this stop God from listening to my prayer to heal my son?

New Life Live: February 11, 2025 Feb 11, 2025

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Becky shares about getting stuck in unforgiveness.
How can I deal with family members who dismiss my grief after losing my husband four years ago to COVID?
I’m twice divorced and would like to start dating again; should I go on a Christian dating site?
My 15yo rebellious son vapes and does marijuana; what should I do?

New Life Live: February 10, 2025 Feb 10, 2025

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Marc encourages us to do an autopsy on our last relationship so we don’t misdiagnose what went wrong.
My autistic son and husband trigger each other; what do I do? The police were called when I wasn’t there.
I’ve recently lost my mother and recognize that I turn to food for comfort; any books that I can read to stop overeating?
Are there any resources for me in my struggle with chronic insomnia? It affects my quality of life and family.
How do I deal with my estranged daughter and my son who no longer believes in God?
I went back to school to study reflexology after being the breadwinner, but my husband wants me to return to work.

New Life Live: February 7, 2025 Feb 07, 2025

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Dr. Jacqui discusses vicarious stress from negative news and social media, and what to do instead of doomscrolling.
How do I get over my soulmate abusing me and moving on? I don’t know how to stop missing and loving my ex.
My son is in an open marriage, and I don’t understand.
I divorced my husband 3yrs ago after I discovered he had been hooking up with men, but I still don’t know how to move on.
I have been working at a job for one year that recently was bought out and the atmosphere changed; should I look for another job?

New Life Live: February 6, 2025 Feb 06, 2025

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Dr. Sheri shares a story from her first marriage that demonstrates gaslighting and blame shifting.
My 17yoson is struggling with suicidal ideation and wrote a note saying he doesn’t like hearing my husband and me arguing; what can we do?
My wife’s work is damaging her physically, but it has been hard for her to let go and retire; how can I help?
Although my husband is sober from porn, weed, and drinking, I don’t want to be intimate; can I get those feelings back?
How do I start my healing journey after I discovered my husband was exchanging sexually explicit texts with my friend?

New Life Live: February 5, 2025 Feb 05, 2025

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Becky discusses 6 steps to work your recovery.
How do I stay with my abusive husband of 40yrs? I was on the verge of leaving, but then he received a diagnosis of Parkinson’s and a type of dementia.
I had an abortion a month ago even though I didn’t want it, and then the abusive man I was with left. How do I move forward?
How do I deal with the problems in our world these days? The politics are really brutal.
My fiancé with Parkinson’s wants me to sell my house and furniture before we get married. Because I will end up with nothing, I broke up with him and now I feel guilty.

New Life Live: February 4, 2025 Feb 04, 2025

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Marc discusses our first language: body language.
How do I deal with my son-in-law? He has either borderline or bipolar disorder and lives in my house.
I overcame opioid addiction after 20yrs, but I wake up in torment that I’ll be homeless.
I am the youngest of seven and was sexually abused by my brother; how do I let go of my desire to be loved by my siblings?
My adult son might have schizophrenia and is in and out of jobs; what can I do to get him help?

New Life Live: February 3, 2025 Feb 03, 2025

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Dr. Alice shares how to transform anxiety into a superpower.
My 21yo son doesn’t have a job; what’s the best way to open a dialogue with him?
I have bipolar disorder, and now I’m terrified my 28yo son with kids is suicidal; what should I do?
My so-called Christian friends say they’re for everything the left promotes; are they really Christians if they go against Scripture?
My fiancé is an army vet who has PTSD and is addicted to medication; what can I do to protect myself?
How can I help a couple forgive each other if they have four children under six and two restraining orders?

New Life Live: January 31, 2025 Jan 31, 2025

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Dr. Jill discusses suicidal empathy, when we refuse to acknowledge that evil exists in the world.
Do I have PTSD or depression? I’ve been struggling for 14yrs after my wife cheated and we divorced.
I give rides to students for appointments and feel prompted to pray for the people in the waiting room but never do. I feel guilty; is my guilt misdirected?
What can I do about constantly worrying? I give it to God but pick it right up.
I have been sober for 10yrs from alcohol, but I still struggle with insecurities and trying to please.
The woman I am dating has forgotten her keys, and I am afraid this is a sign of dementia.

New Life Live: January 30, 2025 Jan 30, 2025

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Dr. Alice offers insight to consider when it feels like God is being slow to answer prayers.
I am under a lot of stress with my remote job and don’t feel I have a voice with my boss; how can I do a good job?
My 32yo son is addicted to medication his doctor gave him for ADHD and is struggling with anxiety at a new job; what can he do?
What do I do if I doubt God’s love and forgiveness? I don’t feel like I belong.

New Life Live: January 29, 2025 Jan 29, 2025

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Dr. Jacqui discusses why we should be curious and not furious when triggered.
What are my next steps after my daughter admitted she committed adultery in her 1yr marriage?
I left my narcissistic husband of 27yrs before Christmas; am I doing the right thing?
What can I do to help my sister whose husband had a stroke but refuses to take his medication?
My 18yo daughter went on her first date ever, but her dad doesn’t want her to date him because he doesn’t go to church; what should I do?

New Life Live: January 28, 2025 Jan 28, 2025

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Chris discusses low-grade depression called dysthymia and how lifestyle affects it.
I drink too much, so my Christian friend told me to try marijuana; what else can I do?
I’ve been married almost 30yrs and enjoy looking at nude women in magazines like I am looking at art; what is your opinion?
My daughter-in-law says she’s not in love with my son anymore; what should I say to my son?
My son is paying $25 per week to pay back $2,500; what is my biblical plan to restore the relationship?

New Life Live: January 27, 2025 Jan 27, 2025

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Marc discusses stress and how Jesus dealt with it.
I panic when I drive, and it’s negatively impacting my life; what should I do?
How do I get over my sister sexually abusing me when I was young? I’ve never told anyone.
I wanted to follow up on our phone call last week and say thank you!
What is the best way for my 4yo daughter’s father to reintegrate into her life? She has no idea who he is.

New Life Live: January 24, 2025 Jan 24, 2025

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Dr. Jim shares the dangers of living a phrenetic life and what the Bible says about it.
My 37yo son is separated from his wife who has Cushing’s Syndrome, and he told me to back off in reaching out to her; do I back off?
I asked my husband to go to a counselor for his anger and porn issues, but he won’t; how do I go about this if I don’t want to be intimate with him?
My son just got out of a treatment center and now he is in jail; how do I get power of attorney? He was diagnosed schizophrenic and won’t take his meds.
What can I do if the more boundaries I put up with my ex-husband, the more difficult it can become?

New Life Live: January 23, 2025 Jan 23, 2025

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Dr. Jill Hubbard discusses compassion fatigue.
What do we do about our 95yo dad regularly kissing a married woman in the church parking lot?
I lost my parents and have one sibling left of seven; how do I deal with not being able to stay in touch with my brother in another country?
Is it okay to cut off the relationship with my father? He hit my mother throughout their marriage, and I feel like he will continue to hurt me.

New Life Live: January 22, 2025 Jan 22, 2025

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Dr. Alice discusses the connection between social media and teens being lonely or suicidal.
How can I approach my 18yo son about responsible credit card use?
I struggled with a meth addiction for 18yrs; a friend gave me the Life Recovery Bible, and it was so impactful in my recovery!
My ex-husband is using crack cocaine and wants us to reconcile; am I on the right path to request he seek treatment and not to reconcile?
I put my adult son out after he brought weapons into my home, and now he is homeless and asking to come back; what should I do?

New Life Live: January 21, 2025 Jan 21, 2025

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JJ discusses how to find the right counselor.
My 79yo husband with dementia made his son power of attorney years ago, and I want our 29yo daughter to have power of attorney instead; what should I do?
Should I pursue marital counseling even if my husband has repeatedly had affairs and is still involved in an affair?
One lady left our women’s prayer group because she didn’t want to pray out loud; do we need to ask her back?

New Life Live: January 20, 2025 Jan 20, 2025

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Dr. Jacqui shares from Romans why we should lean into the relational aspects of who God is, rather than the rules.
My daughter asked me not to help her children’s dad, and now she is upset because I helped him by taking my grandson to the doctor. What can I do to see my grandkids?
My adult daughter who is nursing won’t take medication for her ADHD and wants to microdose with mushrooms. What do you think?
How do I move forward after my husband’s third affair? He is doing great and I am suffering.

New Life Live: January 17, 2025 Jan 17, 2025

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Dr. Jill shares her thoughts on what to do when disaster strikes.
My 19yo son is in college studying psychology and has become hateful in his speech toward his mother; how do I deal with him?
My wife said some unbelievably terrible things to me in front of the kids 13yrs ago, and it’s still hard for me today.
I’ve been dating a man for 3yrs and it’s not even serious; what should I do?

New Life Live: January 16, 2025 Jan 16, 2025

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JJ shares insight about isolation from the Every Man’s Battle intensive in Atlanta.
My husband of 35yrs can’t hold a job, might be on the Asperger’s spectrum, and punishes me by withholding sex.
What can we do about my brother-in-law with dementia who has been breaking out of my sister’s home?
I’m the parent of a transgender 26yo daughter and am having a hard time with her marrying a woman and having kids with her; how can I process this?
What should I do to continue to heal from being a pleaser? My husband is a vacillator and has alcohol, porn, and social media addictions.

New Life Live: January 15, 2025 Jan 15, 2025

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Dr. Sheri discusses how vicarious trauma impacts us emotionally and relationally.
I have borderline personality disorder and am extremely jealous and anxious so that I don’t even want another woman talking to my husband.
What does it mean to detach with love? I have to detach from my ex-husband who is an addict.
My friend started ministries and did a lot for the Lord to help the blind community, but he just passed away; how do I take it all in?

New Life Live: January 14, 2025 Jan 14, 2025

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Chris discusses a life lesson from Ecclesiastes: Is your life built around your career or vice versa?
Is it too late to do anything about our 28yo adult son who lives in our home and doesn’t engage with us?
What’s the best way to handle our 31yo son who recently married, and his wife and father-in-law are rude to us?
How do you navigate your emotions when your adult child tells you what their issues are with you and say they forgive you, but they don’t?
How do I forgive myself if my two adult children were molested as children? I find myself crying in the night because I feel like I should have protected them.
My wife and I both have physical health issues. How do we regain our intimacy after 32yrs of marriage?

New Life Live: January 13, 2025 Jan 13, 2025

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Marc shares his thoughts on the art of listening.
My 10yo grandson is very bright and kind, but he just sits in class and doesn’t do any work.
How can I help a young couple at my church who are leading a ministry and struggling in their marriage? The wife thinks she only needs help from God, and the husband feels like a hypocrite.
My 15yo grandson is on hormone blockers and is transitioning to a girl; how do I love him well?
I have severe anxiety, depression, and OCD; what do I do if the Zoloft that I’ve been taking doesn’t work?

New Life Live: January 10, 2025 Jan 10, 2025

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Dr. Jill discusses how worry is different from anxiety and what percentage of worry never happens.
Would your book Forgiving Our Fathers and Mothers help me to get over my mother not letting me marry my fiancé? I still struggle with it.
How can I continue to have a relationship with my adult son? He yells at me, and I’ve asked him to apologize, but he won’t.
As a punishment to my son, I missed his last graduation; was that the right thing to do?
What do I tell my bipolar brother who blames me for being unhappy after I invited him to live near me?

New Life Live: January 9, 2025 Jan 09, 2025

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Dr. Alice shares her cold plunge experience and how intentionally pursuing discomfort can lead to change, character growth, and true happiness.
How can I manage my fear and anxiety to build social connections? I am a stay-at-home mom and it gets lonely.
My husband of 40yrs retired and now our roles are reversed; should I just be happy about his help around the house or feel bitter when he doesn’t want to be told what to do?
It never seems to work out with therapists; what do I do?
Is it okay for a Christian to use medical marijuana for chronic pain? I am on the Board at my church and feel guilty because of my past drug use.
I feel like God is not listening when I pray for forgiveness.

New Life Live: January 8, 2025 Jan 08, 2025

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Becky shares how hope is not just an anchor; it is a propellor that can carry us during tough times.
My 62yo brother attempted suicide after dealing with racing jumbled thoughts and anxiety for 9mos; what do I do when he is released from the psychiatric hospital?
How do I help my 38yo daughter who lives with depression, feels like giving up, and even medication and counselors haven’t helped?
How do I respond to my husband who has moved to another state and lives with a childhood female friend?
I was advised to watch true crime shows so I wouldn’t be so trusting of people; why do I feel guilty watching the misfortune of others?

New Life Live: January 7, 2025 Jan 07, 2025

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Dr. Jim shares practical questions to ask yourself to help determine if your life is too busy.
My 38yo daughter works, but she owes money to the IRS and has credit card debt; is it wise for me to pay them?
My kids used to stress me out and I lusted after women, but now I walk in freedom after humbling myself and giving it over to the Lord!
How do I grieve the loss of my wife to breast cancer? My mom is staying with me for a few months, and it’s hard to grieve in front of her.
I have a background of sexual abuse, and my husband does inappropriate sexual things in front of me and yells at me.
How do I find my way during this new season of my husband being diagnosed with a rare, uncurable cancer? I feel guilty for feeling invisible.

New Life Live: January 6, 2025 Jan 06, 2025

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Marc shares about codependency with an illustration from Homer Simpson, and Dr. Alice shares about parental guilt.
How do I make my marriage relationship better? I’m staying with my brother because I’ve had enough after 40yrs of marriage.
I am divorced, and I don’t have any children or close friends. How do you deal with loneliness as a believer?
My dating relationship ended out of the blue after a couple of years. I’m angry and anxious and don’t want to be alone.
How do I tell my 36yo alcoholic daughter about Jesus? I used to struggle with alcohol myself.

New Life Live: January 3, 2025 Jan 03, 2025

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Dr. Jill Hubbard shares about lament, longsuffering, and the greatest pain in life.
My toxic mom is almost 76yo and now lives near me, and my dad is no longer around to be a buffer.
After going through a hurtful divorce, how does a person re-enter the world of dating in an unsafe world?
I struggle with being late and am surrounded by clutter; how do I reset my panic button so I can be on time?
How can my daughter get her husband to be more empathetic and less critical to their 11yo daughter?

New Life Live: January 2, 2025 Jan 02, 2025

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Dr. Jill explains her process of making yearly intentions and how to be accountable.
How do I trust my wife after she cheated five or six times? I cheated the first year.
My 21yo daughter left home and cut off communication; how can I reconnect with her?
How can I be a better friend to a missionary friend who won’t grieve the death of her unbeliever daughter?
Is God calling me to do spiritual warfare with a student acting out on my school bus?

New Life Live: January 1, 2025 Jan 01, 2025

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Marc discusses how to make New Year’s resolutions work for you.
My husband’s alcohol, drugs, and DUIs have gotten out of control; what do I do?
I am the peacemaker in my family; what can I do to help family members who feel hurt? I want to prevent what happened to my siblings.
I am concerned I am an adulterer because I married a divorced woman. Does it make a difference if her ex-husbands are deceased?
How can I help my 102yo mom process her past trauma?
One of my stepsons is a disrespectful teen now, and I feel my wife puts him above the marriage.

New Life Live: December 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2024

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Dr. Alice shares steps to help you face your shortcomings to help prevent getting cancelled by those in your life.
I am following up on grieving the loss of my adult son who was an addict; should I be more upset?
What is the best way to love my daughter in a polyamorous relationship?
Do I need my husband to forgive me in order to be released from this marriage?
My live-in girlfriend of 7yrs is having trust issues and thinks I’m having an affair.

New Life Live: December 30, 2024 Dec 30, 2024

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Dr. Alice shares the concept of habit exchange and steps to make it successful.
My brother sold my father’s house and took all the money, and now my family doesn’t talk to me after we couldn’t take care of my 91yo father and disabled sister.
How can we continue to show thankfulness and gratitude to our families even if there is brokenness?
A friend is dating a man who is married; any advice on how my wife and I can discuss this with her as she is not a believer?
Can you give me advice about my daughter who has cut me off? She is holding onto the past when her dad walked out on us and I was addicted to pain pills.

New Life Live: December 27, 2024 Dec 27, 2024

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Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris shares about the Anxiety character from the movie Inside Out 2.
I was strangled by my husband, then he put a restraining order against me, and now I am homeless; where do I go when I have no one?
My son is married with kids and just lost his job; should I bail them out financially again?
I met a woman through Facebook dating who is not a US citizen and wants to marry me; should I?
How do I get my joy back after getting out of a legalistic church?
My adult son has struggled with insomnia, is paranoid, and can’t live on his own. I sometimes pray for God to take him home; what is God’s purpose for him?

New Life Live: December 26, 2024 Dec 26, 2024

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Dr. Jill encourages us to take time to reflect on the places Jesus showed up in our lives this Christmas season.
I have two cars and let people borrow them; why do I feel guilty for taking my car back if it belongs to me?
My 3yo grandson is using inappropriate and mean words but doesn’t get any consequences; what can I do when I am with him?
It’s been over 2yrs since we’ve been allowed to visit our grandson who is now 6yo after my daughter-in-law started teaching LGBTQ beliefs. What can we do to reconcile our family?
How does my wife honor her parents if they’re not including her in the inheritance because my father-in-law never liked me?

New Life Live: December 25, 2024 Dec 25, 2024

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Dr. Jacqui suggests the biggest gift we can give ourselves is to release ourselves from the confines of anger, bitterness, and disappointment.
Should I help my teen daughter regulate her anger? She has been getting angry about not being able to drive our car everywhere.
My husband disclosed some sexual behaviors and went to a facility where they extended his stay.
Are there any long-term effects from taking Zoloft? My brother told my mom he was not coming back and then he was diagnosed with paranoia.

New Life Live: December 24, 2024 Dec 24, 2024

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Dr. Jill reads the inspiring “A Christmas letter from Jesus.”
How should our friend group support another friend whose son committed suicide? Should we just love her or say something?
What do I say to my daughter-in-law after my son asked her for a divorce? She calls me several times a day.
My son ruined his marriage due to infidelity and barely answers texts or calls after his divorce.
After 30yrs of marriage my husband abandoned me and moved in with his affair; how can I do a symbolic funeral to grieve?

New Life Live: December 23, 2024 Dec 23, 2024

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Marc shares about being an adult child around your family this holiday.
I was betrayed when my brother slept with my girlfriend 31yrs ago; is there a book that can help me with my feelings?
My 88yo mother is in the early stages of dementia and has given people access to her money. Since I have power of attorney, how do I honor my mother and stop the access?
I’m estranged from my adult children, and my daughter is now letting me back into her life; how do I handle false accusations?
There’s a “Let Them” theory out there; where do I find the balance in using this theory? I tend to want to manipulate outcomes.
If it wasn’t for you and my therapist, Dr. Alice Benton, I wouldn’t be here today!

New Life Live: December 20, 2024 Dec 20, 2024

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Dr. Jim challenges us to choose to be as emotionally healthy as we can during the holidays.
No one reaches out to us at our small church; where do we go from here?
Is it biblical to confront my 27yo son about his sexual purity?
How do I navigate a separation from my narcissist wife who lies about me to everyone?
I am dating a girl who flips out about little things.

New Life Live: December 19, 2024 Dec 19, 2024

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Dr. Jacqui contemplates what having a gentle Christmas looks like.
What is your opinion on doing somatic exercises to release trauma? Is this valid?
Is my spasmodic dysphoria and agoraphobia related to stress and anxiety in my 43yr marriage to a narcissist?
I go back and forth on whether I should repair the relationship with my ex-boyfriend or not; what do I do?
Why does my family keep having mysterious illnesses and deaths? Is it a generational curse?

New Life Live: December 18, 2024 Dec 18, 2024

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Dr. Sheri shares the history of the song It is Well with My Soul and how it gives her hope.
Is it okay to be done with the relationship with my father? He was physically abusive to my mom for 40yrs and never accepted responsibility.
I have a pattern of being dishonest to my wife of 36yrs when I know she’s going to be angry, and I have acted out sexually.
How do I navigate my mother enabling my sister? My sister has been homeless.

New Life Live: December 17, 2024 Dec 17, 2024

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JJ reminds us to call upon the Lord and He will give us rest during the busyness of the holidays.
My adult son struggles with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder but lives on his own and isolates; how much do I help?
I’ve been clean for 6yrs from sex addiction, but my wife knows which type of women I’m attracted to and gets triggered.
How do I address the man that I am dating who is following bikini-clad women on their social media pages? My ex-husband did too.

New Life Live: December 16, 2024 Dec 16, 2024

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Marc discusses the art of listening and three things that hold us back from being better listeners.
How do I move forward after my wife left without even giving me a reason?
I am disabled and getting a divorce next year, but my husband won’t leave until the process is over; how do I forgive him fully?
I was in prison for 20yrs, and now I am out with a job, a wife and eight kids! Thank you for what you do!

New Life Live: December 13, 2024 Dec 13, 2024

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Dr. Jill discusses the difficulty that people have forgiving themselves.
I am tormented with same-sex attraction, masturbation, suicidal thoughts, and my sons do not talk to me; I know God loves me, but I think I’m not valuable.
The enemy attacks me, but I keep using the Bible to fight him.
How do I help my 19yo son who has a lesion on his pituitary? I have a hard time getting him to do anything.
I have anxiety about my doctor’s appointment next week to discuss my congestive heart failure and fluid around my heart.

New Life Live: December 12, 2024 Dec 12, 2024

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Marc discusses the amount of credibility to give to your feelings.
How do we love our 22yo daughter who came out as a lesbian and now has a girlfriend?
My husband was unfaithful 10yrs ago, is in recovery, and I attended Restore; what else can I do?
When do I give tough love to my daughter who lost two of her kids after a fight with her current husband, and I stepped in to care for their baby?
Should we leave our 31yo daughter alone? She has PTSD and recently screamed at us and called us horrible names.
My 96yo mother has Alzheimer’s; do we let her know that her loving aunt passed away?

New Life Live: December 11, 2024 Dec 11, 2024

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Dr. Alice discusses how to repair broken relationships.
After my husband passed away, I keep finding things like a card from his secret emotional affair saying she loved him; how do I handle this?
I had a child with a woman I was involved with. What are your thoughts on reaching out to an ex to apologize?
I’m an interior designer and have taken a sabbatical from work; at 57yo should I go back to a work environment that steals my joy or retire?

New Life Live: December 10, 2024 Dec 10, 2024

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Becky discusses the mental barriers people have that keep them from seeing a counselor.
How do I know when it’s the right time for God to use me in a ministry setting even though I’ve had past traumas?
Counseling is important even if you’re afraid of what you might find out.
What can I do after suffering trauma from being in prison and losing my vision?
I’ve become very creative lately with art and have become messier than usual; how can I be better organized for my husband?
My 51yo son passed away last month after falling out of his wheelchair, and I’m having a hard time dealing with it. We were so close.

New Life Live: December 9, 2024 Dec 09, 2024

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JJ shares similar questions he gets asked whether he is presenting at the Every Man’s Battle Intensive or speaking to a men’s group.
A woman at church keeps calling me a gimp even after I asked her not to; is there something I am doing wrong?
My husband of 7yrs accused me of stealing cash and told me to leave. He also calls me names and throws things; how do I get him to change?
My in-laws are listening to our 15yo daughter who is painting us in a very bad light; what can I do?
My husband has been seeing sex workers for 15yrs and putting me at risk.

New Life Live: December 6, 2024 Dec 06, 2024

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Dr. Jill discusses the grieving process for tragedies which impact society.
How do I deal with all of my emotions? There’s no physical intimacy with my wife of over 30yrs.
We don’t like that our 24yo daughter lives with her boyfriend and is like a mom to him; will he be able to step up and provide?
My 44yo daughter tells me how to live my life; how do I respond to her?

New Life Live: December 5, 2024 Dec 05, 2024

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Dr. Alice asks if we need to teach our kids at an earlier age about transgender issues.
The health of my marriage is declining, and my husband’s anger keeps resurfacing; how do I save it?
My friend’s 17yo son cleans excessively and a psychiatrist ordered Zoloft, but he won’t take it; any tools that I can give my friend?
I found out my 18yo daughter’s boyfriend spent the night last night in her room; am I navigating it correctly?
It’s been a few years since my mom passed away, and my depression is really bad.

New Life Live: December 4, 2024 Dec 04, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Dr. Jim provides encouragement that you are not defined by the poor choices of your kids.
Where do I get help to overcome my daughter not speaking with me and kicking out my abusive mother after she threw things and called me a pig?
My sister died, and I’ve been struggling with my father who drinks and fell yesterday.
My son is in the hospital for kidney failure because he is an alcoholic; how can I find someone in our area that we trust to counsel him?
I’ve devoted myself to God for the last 6mos, but my fiancé has no faith and got upset at me for tithing. Do I stay with him or break up?
How do I confront my 22yo daughter who came for Thanksgiving, but I wonder if she is living in a car and is borderline?
How do I have a better relationship with my adult daughter who is verbally abusive to me?

New Life Live: December 3, 2024 Dec 03, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Dr. Alice discusses taking more of a grace approach vs. implementing boundaries in certain situations to bring about change.
My two brothers don’t have a relationship with my parents and aren’t in their will anymore; should I discuss this with them?
I’ve asked my son and his family if we could do family counseling together, but they refuse. My daughter-in-law may have bipolar disorder.
How can I have peace if my family stopped keeping in touch after my parents died?
I’ve been dealing with depression and anxiety since my dad died 7yrs ago; how can I deal with this?

New Life Live: December 2, 2024 Dec 02, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Marc discusses the cycle of enabling and explains the difference between supporting a person and rescuing them.
When I’ve asked to see my grandkids, my daughter-in-law says they are busy and don’t have time for me; how do I navigate this with her?
My 21yo son is married and has a 2yo daughter; what kind of help does he need to be a healthy father and husband if he loses his temper?
My 28yo son is on the autism spectrum and lives with my ex-husband; how do we set a boundary if he gets angry and leaves?
I’ve been sober from porn for a year, but now I have feelings of shame and regret and suicidal thoughts.

New Life Live: November 29, 2024 Nov 29, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

My niece grew up thinking her stepdad is her bio dad; what do I say if she ever asks me why I never told her the truth?
Dr. Alice discusses the empowerment of revealing our secrets in order to grow and heal.
My son took his life and left a 3yo daughter; how do I protect my heart with my daughter-in-law who threatens to cut us off from our granddaughter?
During our 10yr marriage, my husband has been passive aggressive, narcissistic, and has made threats against my life.
Two years after I found out my husband was cheating and had a porn addiction, our emotional and intimate connection is still a problem. What should we do?

New Life Live: November 28, 2024 Nov 28, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Laura suggests the best Christmas gift you can give is to invest in yourself so you can give all of yourself to your loved ones.
I used to be close to my sister, but she has been talking a lot about me behind my back; how do I handle inviting her to a holiday brunch at my house?
How can I find support so I can feel loved instead of tolerated? My husband and I haven’t had sex in over two years, and I feel frozen; how do I defrost?
Last month I had my husband arrested for domestic battery and don’t have contact with him. How do I walk through a divorce?

New Life Live: November 27, 2024 Nov 27, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Marc shares how to recognize the cycle of verbal and emotional abuse, the four stages that repeat.
Should my husband continue to enjoy the friendship of younger women? He is making it seem like I’m trying to control him.
My husband expects more from me since he retired; how can he fill the void?
There is a deep-rooted anger inside of my husband, and he fears I will have an affair. What can a wife do to please him?

New Life Live: November 26, 2024 Nov 26, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Dr. Jill suggests we set aside our differences to break bread together this Thanksgiving.
Why can’t I give up marijuana and my affair after they ruined my marriage and devastated my kids?
What is the best way forward for my daughter and son-in-law after he lied about his finances?
How do I keep the peace during the holidays when I host my family at my house? I’m very anxious about family getting together and having arguments.
My dad and his wife invited me at the last minute for the holidays, and I feel like I’m an option, not a priority; how do I let myself off of the hook?

New Life Live: November 25, 2024 Nov 25, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Becky shares coping strategies for when you feel overwhelmed.
What do I do if my wife gets upset at everything? She brings up everything negative that I’ve ever done.
I’ve been divorced for a few years, but I still cry and have panic attacks. How do I move forward from a 41yr marriage?
How do I inform my nieces and nephews that we are getting a divorce? I don’t want to tell them about my husband’s sex addiction and emotional infidelity.

New Life Live: November 22, 2024 Nov 22, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Dr. Alice asks if we should overlook subtle verbal and non-verbal mistreatment. It depends.
My 2nd marriage is heading toward divorce. Why can’t I give grace to the men in my life?
I am trying to rebuild my marriage after my wife’s two affairs, and the therapist put the blame on me. My wife cuts me off when I try to tell her how I feel.
My adult son has been doing well after rehab; was I right to tell him he can’t stay with me every weekend?
How can I direct my mom who receives spiritual abuse from her pastor?
My 35yo daughter married a woman and now is trans; what do I do since he cut me off after the election?
Should I stop talking to my narcissist husband who is verbally abusive?

New Life Live: November 21, 2024 Nov 21, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

JJ explains how the comfort circle helps couples communicate and calm down.
I went to Restore and found my voice; how do I not let my ex trigger me when he doesn’t communicate with me regarding the kids?
My husband’s 48yo stepdaughter moved in with us again because of finances, and nothing has changed since the last time.
I lost my husband to illness, my son and daughter-in-law died in a murder-suicide situation the same day my mother died; do I have PTSD? Is God punishing me?
My son has been using drugs for years and now he is paranoid; what do I do? He walked out of detox today.

New Life Live: November 20, 2024 Nov 20, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Dr. Sheri shares insight on setting boundaries.
I have been married 7mos to a doctor, but we have only been intimate three times. What do I do?
Why do I keep on having failing friendships and meeting the wrong people?
I’ve been married 47yrs and saw a note on my husband’s desk that makes it look like he is talking to a therapist; I am also locked out of his email account. Do I say something to him?

New Life Live: November 19, 2024 Nov 19, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

JJ shares a tip about getting off course in recovery; you don’t have to start over, just get back on track where you lost your way.
Why does my fiancé say we are married when he hasn’t even asked me to marry him? Meanwhile, he is sleeping with other women.
What could play out in my 30yo adult daughter’s marriage after she experienced severe verbal abuse and rejection from her mom when she was young?
How do I forgive my husband’s infidelity? I recently found out he had an affair during COVID with my best friend.
I am 57yo and have a lot of negative thoughts from childhood trauma; how do I stop them?

New Life Live: November 18, 2024 Nov 18, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Marc shares about pruning and asks us to look at our circumstances. Is the Lord allowing pruning to cut off the dead branches for you to be stronger? Or to make the fruit in your life even more productive?
My husband died from Agent Orange and would tell me that I was addicted to him; did he mean that I was codependent?
I have been married 58yrs, and my husband and I are constantly in conflict.
Why do I always invest everything in my friendships, but my friends are never there for me? I feel like I am taken advantage of.
I’ve been dealing with betrayal trauma in my marriage that came out during COVID.

New Life Live: November 15, 2024 Nov 15, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Dr. Sheri talks about DARVO, the manipulative tactic used by people accused of wrongdoing, and how we need to trust our gut instinct.
As a widower dating a widow, how do we find a therapist to deal with our communication issues? I’m a vacillator and she’s an avoider.
I am struggling to raise three grandkids all by myself, and I am afraid my 7yo grandson wants to kill himself.
What should I do after I caught my husband looking at intense porn and recently discovered locked images on his phone?

New Life Live: November 14, 2024 Nov 14, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

JJ shares insight on what love looks like in Scripture.
How do I navigate my boyfriend’s stepmother telling me it’s okay for me to spend time with her stepson as long as it doesn’t infringe upon the time she spends with him?
Our 27yo son lives with us and struggles with alcohol, drugs, and gambling to name a few; what can we do?
I called you recently and wanted to apologize for saying the name of my church because I think I offended some people.

New Life Live: November 13, 2024 Nov 13, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Dr. Alice shares the true sign of relational health is how quickly repair occurs after a rupture.
How do I work with my husband if we disagree on giving our kids medication? My daughter struggles with suicidal ideation.
Around Christmas when I was 11yo, my mom went into my bedroom and shot me in the head and then blew her brains out! How do I trust anyone?
My wife has bipolar disorder and many of her relatives have died from aneurysms; could there be a physical or medical reason for her bipolar?

New Life Live: November 12, 2024 Nov 12, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Dr. Jill shares how to navigate post-election wins and woes with those around you.
How do I address my concerns with my father that his sex change will confuse my young son?
My 24yo daughter dropped half of her graduate classes and moved back home; how do I get her to reboot?
I have congestive heart failure; how do I face my fears with a therapist?
My mother has become argumentative; how do I connect?

New Life Live: November 11, 2024 Nov 11, 2024

Anxiety, featuring advice from current and past hosts. Caller Questions & More:

Dr. Alice touches on the many causes of anxiety, especially unfinished business.
How can I move past fear and anxiety in life? I don’t know how to associate with people because of my struggle with porn from a young age.
I am taking medication for my anxiety; are their other methods to deal with it?
I have anxiety over my schizophrenic son’s chronic illness, and I am overwhelmed with sadness.
Becky and Chris discuss anxiety resulting from unresolved anger or unprocessed grief, and mislabeling anxiety as anger or fear.
How do I deal with claustrophobia as I plan for tomorrow’s MRI? Is the fear genetic?

New Life Live: November 8, 2024 Nov 08, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Dr. Jim Burns shares that 26% of adult children report being estranged from their fathers.
I am not connecting with my 20yo gay daughter. I tried meeting her friends, but she felt uncomfortable.
How do my husband and I navigate the digital world with our kids? We don’t have television or internet at home, but our kids will need to know how to use technology.
Is it okay for my husband to be alone with a female coworker in his office with the door closed?
How do I navigate my 15yo grandson transitioning? His parents allow and support it.
I’ve been estranged from my adult daughter for 3yrs after her boyfriend and my husband had a fist fight; how do I handle it?

New Life Live: November 7, 2024 Nov 07, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Dr. Jill discusses the estrangement trend in families.
After my divorce a year ago from a porn addict, I don’t trust myself to date.
How do I help my sister deal with the anxiety and panic attacks caused by the sale of her dream home?
My elderly mom is in a nursing home and has begun hallucinating by seeing things like snakes in her room; is there anything I can do? I live far away.
How do I heal after being betrayed and rejected by dear friends in ministry?

New Life Live: November 6, 2024 Nov 06, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Dr. Alice discusses why revealing ALL behavior lapses is key in recovery.
I am enraged after seeing all the evil in my life since preschool; what is God thinking and why does He care about everyone else but me?
I want to encourage your first caller who survived all that stuff; she may not feel like God is with her, but He is!
When my husband died, I found out he had been cheating for 17yrs and I had him cremated; I feel guilty the kids didn’t have a funeral to say goodbye. Should I be cremated?
Your last caller should invite the kids to have a little memorial service with her. We did this when my mom was cremated.

New Life Live: November 5, 2024 Nov 05, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Dr. Jim discusses making each day count by building deep roots in the character of God.
How can I get some help for my brother who has been diagnosed with dementia and Alzheimer’s? I take care of him and I am burned out.
Can you give me encouragement to face my fears and not give up on becoming a licensed counselor? I was in a position where my clinical supervisor bullied me.
We were foster parents to a teen who is now a 28yo parent and has schizoid-affective disorder. How do we set boundaries?
How can I help my 26yo son who may be questioning his sexuality and wants to attend a different church based on our church’s stance on homosexuality?

New Life Live: November 4, 2024 Nov 04, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Marc shares the steps it takes to accept a bad situation.
Do you have any suggestions for my bipolar son and his schizophrenic wife who are living with a friend and will soon be left homeless?
My 76yo friend has let a single mom and her kids live in her home, but now the home is chaos, and they don’t even speak to her.
After my husband had an affair 11yrs ago, we stayed together for the wrong reasons. Then I found out he has been looking at inappropriate things online; how am I supposed to handle this?
What is my role as a mother whose adult child has gone no contact without any explanation? I’m still sending gifts for birthdays and Christmas with zero response.

New Life Live: November 1, 2024 Nov 01, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Dr. Jacqui shares the value of being able to hear another person’s perspective, the ability to have humility and curiosity.
My 14yo son is clinging to a relationship with a potential bully; what can I do?
I’m a senior citizen and got married 6yrs ago, but there is no affection or physical intimacy in our marriage.
After 36yrs of marriage, I finally realized that my husband is an avoider and I am anxious. How can I deal with this?
My 26yo grandson is incarcerated and considering converting to Islam; how can I approach him, given his set of circumstances?

New Life Live: October 31, 2024 Oct 31, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

How do I be a submissive wife but get my husband motivated to pay his debts?
I have two sons in their twenties who are estranged since the divorce. Their father just committed suicide; how do I connect with them?
How do I know if I am following God’s will for my life? I don’t feel I am where I want to be personally or professionally.
My wife of 2yrs wants to separate or divorce; how can I get her to get counseling for her past trauma?

New Life Live: October 30, 2024 Oct 30, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Dr. Alice asks whether we should point out the mistakes, sins and behavior patterns of others.
I am codependent and my daughter asked me to stop speaking for her and her sister; can you tell me how to do that?
I’ve been with my husband for 13yrs and married for 3yrs, and I don’t like sex at all now.
What can I do to ensure I have healthy relationships? I want to work on myself.
Between COVID and car accidents, I’ve lost 35 people close to me, and my daughter just moved to Alaska. Now I struggle to connect with people.
My 36yo son is addicted to opiates, wanted by the law, and asks everyone for money. How do I have a relationship with him?

New Life Live: October 29, 2024 Oct 29, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Dr. Jacqui shares how Jesus had to remind His disciples that God was here with them, and God is here with us in our own tough times.
My son-in-law is abusing my paranoid schizophrenic daughter and went to jail when he hit her in the past. Should he be reported again if she can’t support herself and her 12yo?
How can I get my niece to get help? Her husband doesn’t have anything to do with her or her children.
What can I do if my fiancé keeps running back to his ex-wife? He has married and divorced her twice.
My boyfriend wants me to sell my house, but I don’t want to because he has betrayed me, and I don’t trust him.

New Life Live: October 28, 2024 Oct 28, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Dr. Jim discusses the anatomy of a lost faith.
My husband is a high-functioning alcoholic and it affected our 23yo transgender daughter; what boundaries can I put in place?
Whenever my 8th grade grandson has an assignment due at school, he is not motivated to do the assignment because he’s addicted to screens and has ADHD.
My 5yo granddaughter is extremely shy and won’t use the bathroom at school; how do we help her?
In the last 5yrs, why does my husband not speak to me for up to 6mos at a time?

New Life Live: October 25, 2024 Oct 25, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Dr. Jill explains the concept of crystallization of discontent when the pain of staying the same exceeds the pain of change.
My 74yo mother-in-law is healthy, lives with us, and all she does is stay in her room all day; it’s not fair.
My friend’s brother molested me when I was 8yo, and I still have problems with showering and getting undressed.
I went to my daughter’s lesbian wedding, but I later said some really hurtful things to her. Now I feel so stuck I want to commit suicide.
When is it okay to speak into my parents’ financial situation? They’re in their seventies, and my sister has always lived with them.

New Life Live: October 24, 2024 Oct 24, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Dr. Jill discusses pathological guilt and anxiety about religious or moral issues called scrupulosity.
I was escorted out of my church and kicked off of the greeting team; where is God leading me?
Is there a benefit to disclosing my teenage sexual years and regret to my 16yo daughter?
I went to a revival and a prideful spirit was cast out of me; how do I keep it from returning?
Is it better to get our 22yo son immediately into a men’s home for his addictions, depression and severe ADHD, or allow him to wait 2mos to finish his lease?

New Life Live: October 23, 2024 Oct 23, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Dr. Sheri discusses how hard it is to own what we have done that harms others.
My husband had an affair for over 10yrs, we’ve spent thousands of dollars on counseling, and now he only checks the boxes instead of going deeper.
My girlfriend broke up with me 2mos ago because her mom threatened to kill herself if she didn’t; what do I do if I’m still in love with her?
How can my daughter and I help her college friend who is self-harming? He also has suicidal ideations after someone he knew committed suicide.
My roommate has been asking me if I’m plugged into one church and serving and tithing there instead of many churches; what do you think?

New Life Live: October 22, 2024 Oct 22, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

JJ shares about throwing off your old self and putting on your new self as a way of living.
My friend’s husband has dementia, and she wants to renovate her home to help her husband. What are some resources that I can give her so she doesn’t make rash decisions?
My son’s wife kicked him out for drinking alcohol for his anxiety and lying to her about it; do you think my daughter-in-law’s refusal to go to a counselor is unusual?
My friend confided in me that he had thoughts of driving his vehicle off of the road and killing his family, including six kids; do I say something to someone?

New Life Live: October 21, 2024 Oct 21, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Marc shares a lesson from nature in nurture.
My husband has a sex addiction and is emotionally abusive; how can we overcome the epidemic of churches believing divorce is only permissible on grounds of adultery and physical abuse?
How do I move forward if I’m in the process of getting a divorce, and I’ve been calling the suicide hotline because I am afraid of falling asleep?
Am I enabling my daughter? She was married to a woman who practiced witchcraft, she has borderline and schizoaffective disorder, and all she does is lay in bed and listen to spirits talking to her.
My daughter’s husband is addicted to sex, has brainwashed her, and she has left several times only to return.

New Life Live: October 18, 2024 Oct 18, 2024

Caller Questions:

JJ shares how we are called to rejoice always and give thanks, even after a hurricane, whether your house was spared or not. God’s goodness doesn’t depend on our circumstances.
What do you think of a Christian working at a brewery? Would I be facilitating harm to others?
My daughter, husband and kids have moved in; they want money from me, but they don’t manage money well.
What do I do if my sister sold everything and moved in with us, but my husband wants her out today?

New Life Live: October 17, 2024 Oct 17, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

I attended Restore Workshop, and Stacey and Laura have been such an encouragement to me! My issues were not the same as everyone else, but the pain of betrayal is the same.
I found out I was betrayed most of my married life. He went to Every Man’s Battle, but I didn’t think anyone could understand what I was going through until I went to a New Life workshop.
My husband had an affair, went to strip clubs, and was into porn. Restore was the most valuable thing I ever did because I knew nothing about sexual addiction. My wounded heart has begun to heal.
After attending Restore, I have a renewed vision of who I am. I am enough!

New Life Live: October 16, 2024 Oct 16, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Dr. Sheri discusses how the upcoming holidays can produce fear of intimacy, fear of vulnerability, and fear of being re-injured.
What do I do to help my 32yo son who is having a baby with a married woman, and my 30yo son who is a 4-time felon?
I was physically and sexually abused as a child, raped when I was a teen, then I became a perpetrator myself; if people have had trauma, can they have a good dating relationship?
Can you help me understand Scriptures that say two different things about alcohol?

New Life Live: October 15, 2024 Oct 15, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Dr. Jill shares the concept of bookending and how God provided direction and confirmation.
My 12yo son needs reminders about everything; how can I help him do stuff on his own?
What are your thoughts on why I feel like my prayers don’t go anywhere? After being unemployed for over a year, I started questioning myself.

New Life Live: October 14, 2024 Oct 14, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Marc discusses how it’s hard for people to know what a secure healthy attachment looks like in healthy relationships if they’ve never been exposed to one.
My husband had prostate cancer and we are affectionate but not intimate; will your Intimacy in Marriage Weekend help with that?
What should I do after my ex-wife went to a guardian angel website, and they sent her a picture of her soulmate that looks like me?
Whenever I use social media, there are ads that pop up to draw you into porn; are there any practical ways to get rid of them?
My son is transitioning into a woman, and we validate our 7yo grandson who says boys should be boys. My son is threatening to withdraw our grandson from us.

New Life Live: October 11, 2024 Oct 11, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Becky and Dr. Alice discuss natural disasters and anxiety.
I’m afraid if I tell the wonderful woman I just started dating about my cheating in the past, she’ll run away.
I was burned over 75 percent of my body as a child; I now hoard and am unhappy in my marriage. Which way do I turn?
How can you help me if I base my worth on how well I do in my business and feel worthless now?
Do you believe the Holy Spirit can break someone completely free from emotional bondage, or do some people need counseling?
After stopping his addictions, my husband won’t go to therapy to deal with his angry outbursts. The stress of it is hurting me physically.

New Life Live: October 10, 2024 Oct 10, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Dr. Jill discusses mounting stress.
Thank you! My husband and I provide counseling at our church from the resources you provide.
I just discovered soft porn on my husband’s phone; what is my next step after I confronted him?
How do I handle my son being in jail? After he meet his bio dad when he was 17yo, he got into drugs and alcohol.
I am in financial fear of my soon-to-be ex-husband getting out of prison and suing me. I put him in prison 15yrs ago for molesting a family member.

New Life Live: October 9, 2024 Oct 09, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Dr. Jill Hubbard shares tools for how to re-regulate yourself when you are having a hard day.
I’ve been married 27yrs, was unfaithful, and am not attracted physically to my wife.
This Saturday, I’m meeting my biological father for the first time; how can I protect myself from feeling hurt but make the most of it?
What can my wife and I do to remain connected as a couple if she struggles with an eating disorder, PTSD, anxiety, insomnia, chronic fatigue, and I take care of her?

New Life Live: October 8, 2024 Oct 08, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Dr. Alice shares addiction insights from an AA recovery leader.
What are your thoughts on a counselor encouraging my 19yo daughter to distance herself from me? She told me she won’t come home until I stop yelling.
My 19yo grandson works a part-time job but then sleeps and plays video games for the rest of the day; do you have any advice?
I disclosed to my wife that I had multiple affairs 25yrs ago, but I don’t remember details. Now she wants me to take a polygraph.

New Life Live: October 7, 2024 Oct 07, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Becky shares about infobesity and infoxication, current terms to describe information overload, and how the trail of needing to know more can lead to OCD.
How do I navigate the relationship with my son, late 40s, who divorced because of his adultery and continues to see the other woman who is still married?
Do I try to force my child’s father to take responsibility and pay child support through the courts, or do I try to work with him outside of court?
I took care of my elderly mother-in-law until I had to put her in a nursing home, haven’t grieved the death of my husband, and now my daughter won’t talk to me.
What do I do if my husband has hundreds of friends on Facebook, mostly female? I am almost 88yo and feel concerned.

New Life Live: October 4, 2024 Oct 04, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Dr. Jill discusses what it looks like to fall into victimhood mentality that keeps us stuck.
On a previous show you talked about why a 43yo man should not date a 19yo; if a man can have a brand-new car off the lot, why would he choose an old car?
I’m blind, just moved to a new apartment, but I don’t have transportation and am very frustrated.
Is my good friend transitioning to a woman because he’s depressed? Any studies? His counselor is affirming him.
Over 30yrs ago I became a Club New Life member and never looked back!

New Life Live: October 3, 2024 Oct 03, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Dr. Jim shares the pain of discipline vs. the pain of regret during our tougher times.
Is there redemption and hope if I’ve committed the unpardonable sin? I lashed out in anger and called the Holy Spirit by the name of Satan.
Since calling you a few weeks ago, my wife has unfortunately filed for a divorce.
Do you have any insight for me? After my 41yo son died, my brother wrote a horrible letter to us that said we let our son die.
My grandson always makes his wife or in-laws a priority; what can I do?

New Life Live: October 2, 2024 Oct 02, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Laura Mangin-McDonald shares about the big gap between what we desire and where we are.
My husband has a sex addiction and wants a divorce; is it a good thing for me to try to stay with him?
How do I deal with my mom resenting me and never being able to please her? She just had a stroke, and she’s very ugly to me.
For two-thirds of my life my husband sexually betrayed me; what is the best way to navigate my grief in this season?

New Life Live: October 1, 2024 Oct 01, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Dr. Jim Burns shares about his new book, A Student’s Guide to Sexual Integrity.
My wife thinks I’ve rejected her because we haven’t consummated our 4yr marriage due to me having prostate cancer; what do I do?
Our 19yo daughter is dating a 43yo and we’re concerned; are there any red flags to look for?
How do we go about reconciling with estranged family members over our decision to sell our vacation home? Our grandkids won’t speak to us.

New Life Live: September 30, 2024 Sep 30, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Marc Cameron discusses the importance of attitude and Holocaust survivors.
I’m 62yo and in fear all the time. I’m scared of the side effects of Prozac; can I get off it eventually?
In your Intimacy in Marriage Weekend, have you ever had success with narcissistic spouses?
Do I stay with my husband after finding messages from other women on his phone? He won’t end it with them.
How do I stop having nightmares about traumatic events in my past? I wake up crying.

New Life Live: September 27, 2024 Sep 27, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Dr. Jacqui discusses the burdens we carry and taking them to the Lord.
When my ex-husband wanted me to bail him out of jail, I turned him down. How should I treat him now?
My soon-to-be 18yo daughter has always been challenging to me, and she has narcissistic tendencies.
My 30yo nephew is struggling with alcohol; he was sober for 3mos but has recently relapsed.
I found out that a couple I know charged thousands on my credit card after I gave them the card for their doctor copays. In the Bible it says Christians are not to go to court, so what do I do?

New Life Live: September 26, 2024 Sep 26, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Dr. Jill discusses how to recognize symptoms of bipolar disorder.
What do you think about my 11yo granddaughter wanting to identify as an animal? She wants to belong to a group at school who identify as therians.
My 48yo single son spends 25hrs over a weekend playing pool at a strip club; should I talk to him about it or just pray?
My life was a hot mess. New Life gave me so many tools and decision-making advice that I can now pass on to my kids to give them what I never got from my parents. Thank you!
A 90yo attendee at the Emotional Freedom Intensive taught us that it is never too late and don’t think you have ever arrived!

New Life Live: September 25, 2024 Sep 25, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Dr. Sheri Keffer shares her parable on how a pot of boiling water can describe what’s happening in a relationship.
There are so many comparisons for couples out there on social media; how can we have healthy conversations with our spouse and not hurtful?
My husband can’t follow through on things he agreed to do; should he be digging deeper into a childhood trauma?
Thank you for the advice you gave my husband and I to practice tough love with my heroin-addicted daughter who is now sober!
My siblings have been distant until one brother died. Any advice after I blew up at my sister and brother for pressing me about our brother’s estate?

New Life Live: September 24, 2024 Sep 24, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Dr. Jim Burns is interviewed about his new book, A Student’s Guide to Sexual Integrity.
My husband has had affairs, and I recently walked in on him doing something inappropriate; is he a sex addict?
What are your thoughts on anhedonia and nihilism? I think I have these because I have been struggling with depression and was at a very low point.
My stepdaughter is in a polyamorous marriage and has kids; how do my husband and I navigate this?

New Life Live: September 23, 2024 Sep 23, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Dr. Alice Benton shares that experiencing awe, especially in nature, is a good antidote for anxiety and depression.
What direction can I go if my husband has a gambling problem and goes to massage parlors?
Do I leave my husband of 40yrs who has a sex addiction and thinks he can handle it on his own?
My friend says he’s afraid of developing feelings for me and doesn’t have to repair the relationship since we’re not married.

New Life Live: September 20, 2024 Sep 20, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Dr. Jill Hubbard shares the surprising results of new loneliness research.
My wife separated because I created fake accounts online and introduced sexual fantasies into the marriage; she wants me to meet with her and her dad today.
My 32yo daughter had a stroke, was diagnosed with schizophrenia, and moved in with us for 2yrs. How do I deal with the anger and resentment that I feel toward my husband? I felt like he was making me choose between her and him.
Why can’t I do something about my daughter-in-law not letting us see the grandkids for years?
Should I be concerned that my 34yo gay son is no longer working after moving in with a controlling man?

New Life Live: September 19, 2024 Sep 19, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Laura Mangin-McDonald shares how love is free, but trust is earned.
How do I navigate my 31yo son’s drug abuse and mental health struggles? Is it right for him to go on an amphetamine like Adderall?
How can my daughter honor her bipolar father when he continues to be hurtful?
My husband is my best friend, but I am not in love with him.
Would there be a benefit for my husband of 3yrs to grieve the loss of the childhood he thinks his kids should’ve had? They lost their mother to brain cancer.

New Life Live: September 18, 2024 Sep 18, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Dr. Sheri Keffer shares from Nahum that God is in the whirlwind and the storm, so hold on.
How do we talk to our homeschooled teens and 5yo child about sex from a Christian point of view?
My wife of 24yrs has been accusing me of being with other women, but I haven’t been unfaithful.
After 30yrs of marriage, how do I know if I’m married to a narcissist?
My wife is a teacher and when the school year starts, we only have sex about once a month.

New Life Live: September 17, 2024 Sep 17, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

JJ West talks about fighting the good fight and finishing the race.
I have been compulsively recording conversations with other people on my phone for 20yrs.
How can I remain close to my children after getting out of a 36yr abusive marriage?
My wife is narcissistic and I’m miserable. If I leave I’ll lose everything; what do I do?

New Life Live: September 16, 2024 Sep 16, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Marc Cameron explains core conflict patterns.
My 54yo daughter is bipolar and has a personality disorder; how do I help her after she was in the psychiatric hospital for 2wks?
Is there any way for me to reach out to my brother who was emotionally abused as a child and has a hard time keeping a job?
How do I handle a breakup with the girl I thought I was going to marry? Her bio mom told her to break up with me.
What’s in the best interest of my children? I am divorced and my 11yo and 13yo want to spend more time with their mom.

New Life Live: September 13, 2024 Sep 13, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

JJ West shares that the DSM-5 does not have a diagnosis for sexual addiction and it is not mentioned in the Bible; how do we recognize it?
I’m battling with lustful thoughts around attractive men.
How do I make sure what I say doesn’t hurt my husband’s feelings? He says he wants me to be honest, but I’m afraid it might hurt him.
I’ve been estranged from my son for 33yrs and am writing a letter to him; is it my place to tell them about his deceased mother’s affair that destroyed our marriage?
I’ve lost my dad, mom, godmother, and stepsister; is something wrong with me if I really want to be in heaven today?

New Life Live: September 12, 2024 Sep 12, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Becky Brown asks, “Who do you think you are?”
My friends accuse me of enabling my son in the music industry because I gave him rent money for his birthday; how do I help him without enabling?
Would it be horrible for me to put in writing that it’s time for my 47yo son to leave my home? He doesn’t pay rent and has lived here for 10yrs.
My husband of 20yrs refuses to maintain or fix anything in our home, and he won’t let me hire someone.

New Life Live: September 11, 2024 Sep 11, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Becky Brown and Laura Mangin-McDonald discuss unresolved grief on Patriot Day, and the power of naming our pain with another person.
Thank you for what you do! Listening to the show helped me after we lost our fourth child at birth.
I called you before and wanted to give you a follow up; I praise God for vindicating my son!
My friend’s child died from a drunk driver a few years ago, and her other child passed away last weekend from an illness; how can I walk alongside her and her family?
What should I do for my anxiety, ADD, and feeling overwhelmed with decision-making? I have been on suboxone for 8yrs and I think it’s adding to my struggles.
We took in a 14yo foster child 2mos ago, and I’m not handling it well.

New Life Live: September 10, 2024 Sep 10, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Dr. Jill Hubbard shares about political prowess and posture; how should a Christian respond?
Becky Brown interviews Tracy Hoover, author and pastor’s wife, about a low point in Tracy’s life when she wanted to give up.
It’s been 9mos since separating from my wife with schizophrenia; is it okay for me to be away if she wants me to hit myself to suffer pain along with her?
I just reconnected with my dad for the first time in 30yrs, and when I asked him why he wasn’t in my life, he responded by asking me the same question.
I’ve been dating a man for 6mos who came to know the Lord when he was in prison, and he hasn’t introduced me to his adult children.

New Life Live: September 9, 2024 Sep 09, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Marc Cameron shares about authenticity and how stress brings out our true self.
How can I help my pastor’s daughter change her behavior?
My 13yo daughter is introverted and has one friend who usually leaches onto her and then drops her–should I be concerned for her?
I quit drinking 2yrs ago but now I battle anxiety; is there a way to deal with anxiety without medication?

New Life Live: September 6, 2024 Sep 06, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Dr. Jim Burns shares how to create a media-safe home.
Where do I go with my relationship with my 23yo son after he set a fire in our house?
My ex-husband was verbally abusive, and I cheated on him to get out of it; how do I work on forgiving myself?
What should I do while my married 31yo daughter, who lives out of state, decides she wants to reconnect? How can I fix an issue when I don’t know what it is?

New Life Live: September 5, 2024 Sep 05, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Dr. Jill Hubbard shares about sibling significance and snares.
I grew up on the streets and violent intrusive thoughts are increasing.
My adult daughter has been in a deep depression for years and came out of it for a while when she was in a manic state; what do I do if she won’t leave her room?
My husband loves God but abandons me emotionally; what do I do if I don’t want a divorce but can’t continue?
I am in a good place with my mental health; how do I keep that going and not overcommit to helping others?
How can I calm myself when I get anxious? I think of all the bad things that could happen.

New Life Live: September 4, 2024 Sep 04, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Dr. Jim Burns shares how presence mattered to Jesus when He blessed the children that were brought to Him after the disciples had rebuked the parents.
My sister-in-law is bossy; she demanded that when we go back East, we have to call her.
My friend’s 14yo daughter has screen time without any filters; what are the detrimental effects of screen time for teens and kids?
My 19yo grandson started his own business but now is depressed and addicted to marijuana; his parents have told him he has a week to finish his business or he’ll have to move out. What is my role?
I believe my 18yo son is a narcissist and have been told it is a phase; how do I get him to respect others?

New Life Live: September 3, 2024 Sep 03, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Dr. Alice Benton shares that wives with good intentions can unintentionally enable angry mistreating husbands to continue in their abusive patterns.
I feel like I’m not man enough to be the husband my wife needs me to be.
I’m in my late 30’s and married with my own family, but the clingy and anxious behaviors from my mom continue; what should I do?
I regret getting a divorce 10yrs ago, and we still love each other; is there a program you have to help divorced couples get back together?
What are the characteristics of someone who is bipolar?

New Life Live: September 2, 2024 Sep 02, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Dr. Jill Hubbard shares about the small, annoying changes of life and how they affect us.
My husband is a people pleaser, and his toxic mom blocked me on Facebook. Now he wants to cut ties with her; is it the right thing to do?
I’ve been separated from my emotionally abusive husband since May; do I try to save the relationship because he set up a counseling appointment for us?
Should I approach the young woman my 51yo divorced son is dating about her being into witchcraft?
Is it okay to quit sending birthday gifts in the mail to my adult nieces? I never get an acknowledgment.

New Life Live: August 30, 2024 Aug 30, 2024

Restore presenter Stacey Sadler-Smith Caller Questions & More:

Dr. Alice Benton shares about the dangers of comparing your appearance to others.
My husband had a mental breakdown, and I found out he is soliciting other women for sex; do I confront him by myself?
My daughter is at college and is in a domestic violence situation. Her boyfriend was arrested but she is still together with him.
Do you have any tips on how to be anxious for nothing after many losses and traumatic events in my family?
After the death of his father, my youngest adult son lives at home, smokes pot, and is a functioning alcoholic.

New Life Live: August 29, 2024 Aug 29, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Marc Cameron shares how to help toddlers and teens develop independence.
My wife had a hidden opioid addiction for 10yrs and quit, but the bad habit of lying still lingers.
What do I do if my husband is lazy? He’s been working for 2mos, but I do all the work at home.
I’ve been separated from my husband because of his verbal and emotional abuse, but now I don’t have money to pay my bills; should I move back in with him? He may have dementia.
Now that I am sober from alcohol, how do I fit myself to be of maximum service to God in the End Times?

New Life Live: August 28, 2024 Aug 28, 2024

Restore presenter Stacey Sadler-Smith Caller Questions & More:

Stacey Sadler-Smith shares about attachment and explicit and implicit communication.
My mom had me when she was young and has become an overly involved grandparent; do I salvage the relationship or separate from her?
How do I not walk on eggshells around my 24yo son and get him to sit down and talk? He holds a lot of grudges.
I don’t want to become a helicopter parent to my 4yo; how do I prevent it? I was abused when I was younger and might be overextending the love and care.
My 41yo daughter really connects with Drew Barrymore because of my divorce, has lived with her dad for 15yrs, and has decided not to talk to me.

New Life Live: August 27, 2024 Aug 27, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Dr. Jim Burns asks, “Do you want a good relationship with your adult children or do you want to be right?”
I’m divorced and frustrated with my 16yo son who talks back to me; how do I stop being resentful and work on myself?
Most of my life I’ve felt like I am a giant failure; how do I shake this feeling?
My son is in jail, and I just found out that he was sexually abused by my brother; do I share this with the family even though it will rip them apart?

New Life Live: August 26, 2024 Aug 26, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Becky Brown shares about asking ourselves, “What’s it like to be on the other side of me? Is that who I want to be?”
How do I defend myself after filing a civil suit against my sister and her daughter who vandalized my property?
We found out last week that our 45yo son has 2mos to live; how do I deal with this emotionally if I can’t even get out of bed because of my fibromyalgia?
My 31yo son moved to L.A. to work in music but lost his job and is coming home; how do I set boundaries with him and smoking marijuana?
My mom had us as a teen, is emotionally there for my brothers but not me, and accuses me of flirting with her boyfriend; is distancing myself from her the right thing?

New Life Live: August 23, 2024 Aug 23, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris shares how we retraumatize people with the feedback we give them.
How can I help my 17yo grandson feel like I’m not his enemy? He gets high, skips school, and is in the juvenile system.
I’m going to be 70yo in a few months and thinking of retiring from being a nurse, but my husband doesn’t want me to until our credit cards are paid off; what do I do?
Interview with the Kendrick brothers about their newest movie The Forge, in theaters today.

New Life Live: August 22, 2024 Aug 22, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Dr. Jill Hubbard shares the importance of productive talking with another person.
My adult daughter has been in and out of rehab four times; is there another program to help her when she’s out of rehab instead of coming home?
There were years I didn’t have contact with my 17yo daughter because of her mother; what can I do now?
For 39ys I have been married to a narcissistic wife; how do I deal with it and stay married?

New Life Live: August 21, 2024 Aug 21, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Dr. Sheri Keffer shares about external shame and what betrayed partners are saying.
My 13yo entitled granddaughter acted like a 2yo on a recent flight and demanded to sit in my aisle seat; where do we go from here?
What should I do when my wife says she’ll file for a divorce if I go on a trip to the Philippines where I’m from? I’m a Christian, but she isn’t.
Our son has been dating a woman for 3wks he met online; she is 8yrs older, divorced, and they’re talking about marriage. What advice would you give them if they called you?
My adult daughter said she was sexually abused by my husband’s uncle; what can I do to continue to be strong for her?

New Life Live: August 20, 2024 Aug 20, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Dr. Jim Burns shares the importance of talking with your kids in healthy ways about sex.
I tried to go back to school a few years ago but relapsed and had to quit; how do I approach my wife about going back to school this year?
Yesterday you took a call from a woman who suffered from childhood abuse, and I just wanted to encourage her to put all of her heart and soul into the Lord.
I am estranged from my 37yo daughter despite trying to connect with her; how do I move forward?

New Life Live: August 19, 2024 Aug 19, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Becky Brown shares the Seven Keys of Spiritual Renewal.
My wife believes our house has mold, but we’ve had experts out to our house that haven’t found mold. Now my wife thinks I don’t care about my family.
I was physically abused by my parents and have always been suicidal; was the abuse real if I was knocked around by my parents, and they banged my head?
I have an opportunity to get my master’s degree, but my husband doesn’t want me to because I would have to relocate; what do I do now?
I recorded my adult children and came clean to them, but they’re not speaking to me now; where do I go from here?

New Life Live: August 16, 2024 Aug 16, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Dr. Jill Hubbard shares why women are mama bears and have the strongest love on the planet for their children.
My husband has Parkinson’s; our 21yo son always asks us for money and now wants to move back home; should we put boundaries in writing?
My husband passed away 3yrs ago, then I got married last year to a narcissist; do I need to proceed with getting a divorce?
Should I ask my friend about a conversation she had with my 15yo stepson? She comes to help in our home, and my stepson complained about me to her.

New Life Live: August 15, 2024 Aug 15, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Marc Cameron shares whatever you feed yourself, you will increase your appetite for.
My 73yo brother is homeless, has delusional disorders, and is diabetic; how do we encourage him to get the treatment he needs if he thinks he’s fine?
Two friends are struggling in their marriage; what choice do they have if their wives won’t have sex with them?
I had very little social interaction as a child, and now I feel deeply for others; is it possible to be an introvert and extrovert at the same time?

New Life Live: August 14, 2024 Aug 14, 2024

Special Guest author, speaker, and pastor Max Lucado Caller Questions & More:

Max Lucado talks about End Times in his latest book What Happens Next: A Traveler’s Guide through the End of This Age.
What can a grandmother do when the public schools have introduced homosexual education and gender transitioning for 2nd and 3rd graders and even younger?
My ex-boyfriend is still in control of my finances; is that okay with the Lord, or does God want me to have financial breakthrough in my life?
I have been with my girlfriend for 3yrs, and friends and family are telling me to propose. At 21yo, how can I know if God is telling me yes or no?
Thank you, Mr. Lucado, for your years of ministry and wisdom! You helped me understand the humanity of Jesus.

New Life Live: August 13, 2024 Aug 13, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

JJ West shares about the need to guard your heart by checking little cracks and crevices so they don’t bust wide open.
How do I approach my wife of 28yrs about counseling instead of separation or divorce? I control through giving advice, and our intimacy is non-existent.
Being a caregiver for our 86yo grandmother is causing a lot of resentment in our family because other family members don’t help.
I lost my youngest son to a fentanyl overdose, and I picture my four remaining children brawling at my funeral. How do I make everyone get along?
My 29yo daughter quit her job and moved home during Covid and now she is depressed and not working. She is a college graduate and says she had a nervous breakdown.

New Life Live: August 12, 2024 Aug 12, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Dr. Alice Benton shares why talking about our feelings works.
Should I divorce or separate? My controlling husband and I don’t communicate and are only living as roommates.
I divorced my husband of 25yrs who was a pastor and committed adultery, but he is at all of the family functions. How do I stop having these awful feelings about him?
Where is my stinginess coming from? I had a workaholic father, am a pleaser, and my husband had a severe injury.
My two adult sons don’t get along with each other and haven’t talked in more than 5yrs; how can they reconcile and get together again?

New Life Live: August 9, 2024 Aug 09, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris shares about checking out through disassociation to escape from hard things, and the downside.
How do I help and support my bitter husband who spent over 3yrs in prison after being falsely accused of aggravated sexual assault?
My husband comes home from work each day and drinks shots of whiskey and smokes marijuana.
What’s the appropriate response after my 21yo daughter felt violated when I checked her car for a spare tire?

New Life Live: August 8, 2024 Aug 08, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

JJ West shares about having the right clothes for the job; are you clothing yourself in humility or pride?
My wonderful son met a beautiful girl, but her family brainwashed my son. Now they are estranged from me and I’ve never met my grandson.
I have an MRI scheduled for tomorrow, and it gave me anxiety just thinking about it; is claustrophobia a result of trauma?
A coworker came up to me and told me another coworker has a crush on me; how do I handle this? I’m in recovery for being unfaithful 4yrs ago.
My husband gets mad when I bring up his unfaithfulness in the past and refuses to let me see his phone. Everyone is telling me to leave.

New Life Live: August 7, 2024 Aug 07, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Dr. Alice Benton shares that when children are allowed to take risks and stay with their frustration, their frustration tolerance will lead to courage. Parents are too quick to rescue their kids.
My mom never hugged me, but I feel calm when I see women with big breasts like my mom. Why is that?
How do I help my hurting kids who live with my ex-husband after I left? I had to take out a protective order against him for threatening my life.
My ex-wife told my current wife I had affairs which is not true; how do I handle this when it comes to my estranged adult children?

New Life Live: August 6, 2024 Aug 06, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Gwen Burno, a New Life network coach, shares how mindset and money coaching can help clients move forward.
My husband of 5yrs is a non-believer and is incarcerated for life. His family has priority over me during visitation; how much abuse does one take?
How do I move forward with the information I received from my parents that my dad who raised me is not my bio dad? DNA testing showed my mom had an affair.
My 23yo son is getting married this weekend and he uncovered in pre-marital therapy that he wasn’t raised in a loving family; can you give me quick therapy for a positive weekend?

New Life Live: August 5, 2024 Aug 05, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Marc Cameron shares how we are tempted in our heart, body and mind, as Jesus was.
I have a follow up question to my son and daughter-in-law not wanting me to talk to their kids about God. How do I respond if my grandkids come to me and ask a question about my faith?
My son’s ex-wife called CPS and his kids have been taken away, but she wants me to still see the grandkids. Do I spend time with my grandkids or respect my son who doesn’t want me to?
What’s the difference between someone who is narcissistic and someone who is sensitive? I feel arguments with my adult son are driven by a lack of empathy.
Would you talk more about what you mentioned last week about underneath aggression is fear, defense mode, and abandonment?

New Life Live: August 2, 2024 Aug 02, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

JJ West shares about uncharitable thoughts and not giving others the benefit of the doubt.
My husband confessed to multiple affairs and keeps putting himself down; how can I convince him that I forgive him and that sin is sin?
it’s been 3yrs since a heated conversation with a family member, and now she tells me if I don’t apologize, she doesn’t have any use for me.
How do I reconcile with my 49yo daughter who canceled me after a counselor told her to?
My ex-husband tried to murder me twice and his behavior is trickling down to my kids!
How do I move forward in a one-sided relationship so I don’t get hurt?
I called in a few years ago when I was in a crisis and wanted to thank you for the advice you gave me!

New Life Live: August 1, 2024 Aug 01, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Dr. Jill Hubbard asks us to look back at our answered prayers.
I have felt unheard and invalidated my whole life because of my abusive dad.
How can I handle and help my girlfriend who has bipolar disorder? It has been a struggle for us both.
Am I doing the right thing in ignoring my sister-in-law when she preaches at me? She backs me into a corner and tells me what a heathen I am.
How do I get over the pain of my mom getting angry because I chose not to get vaccinated and remained a conservative voter?

New Life Live: July 31, 2024 Jul 31, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris discusses whatever we do, do in the name of the Lord, and we will be living in our purpose.
My son and his wife don’t want me to say anything about Christianity to my young grandchildren; how do I respond?
I’ve been single for 17yrs and recently broke off a relationship because I am concerned about being someone’s emotional pillow.
Is there any way for me to get connected to the callers? I have listened for years and have some of the same issues as they do.
What advice can you give my daughter? Her older children are against her, and her abusive ex-husband has custody of her younger ones.
Six years ago I lost my wife of 50yrs and can’t replace her; now that I am a hermit, I am losing connection with people. What can I do?

New Life Live: July 30, 2024 Jul 30, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Dr. Jill Hubbard shares about crazy-making conversations and wound of judgment triggers.
Can you give me tips and tricks on how to stay in sobriety for sexual addiction? I go to therapy and a men’s group but I still struggle.
I’ve been in a toxic relationship for 8yrs with a man who lies and hides from me; how can I get out of it?
I think my husband of 35yrs cheated on me; is seeking an attorney the right route for me to take?
Did working a double shift for several months cause my chronic insomnia and anxiety?

New Life Live: July 29, 2024 Jul 29, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Dr. Alice Benton explains why the foods we eat affect our mood.
How should I deal with my husband of 43yrs contacting women online? He has given lots of money to a woman from Ghana.
I’ve been married for 17yrs and have no feelings for my husband; how do I love him after I found women’s underwear on him years ago?
My friend’s biological 16yo daughter is being mentally abused by her adopted family and says she’s going to kill herself if she’s forced to go back.
I’ve been in the hospital four times for drinking and my husband is with a younger woman now; how can I get him back?

New Life Live: July 26, 2024 Jul 26, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Dr. Alice Benton shares the importance of emotional regulation.
My heart went out to a previous caller, and I wanted to share creative ways that kept our family going after I divorced my abusive husband to protect my kids from him.
Our son is graduating college but will still live with us; how do we set boundaries with him when he spends a lot of time gaming?
I’ve been married 18yrs, my wife has developed a relationship with a neighbor, and she told me she is done with me.

New Life Live: July 25, 2024 Jul 25, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Dr. Jill Hubbard shares about the silent epidemic of parent and family estrangement.
Is my response to my drug-addicted sister wrong? I told her not to call me unless she calls me from a treatment center.
I’ve been trying to get pregnant for 16yrs. How can I cope after my doctor told me 2wks ago that I will never get pregnant?
I’ve been estranged from my adult daughters for over 20yrs after my nasty divorce.
Should we let our son know that his wife was having an affair? We have been estranged from our son for 6yrs because of her.

New Life Live: July 24, 2024 Jul 24, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris shares different types of depression.
I’m in addiction recovery and battle with depression; now that I’m pregnant with twins, do any foods enhance your mood?
I just want my adult daughter who is struggling with addiction and health issues out of my house; what do I do?
Your show helped me to resolve a conflict with my father-in-law!
My 11yo son told me last December he had been sexually abused by his father and grandfather; how can I function in life when I have a breakdown every day?

New Life Live: July 23, 2024 Jul 23, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Dr. Jim Burns shares how to do thank therapy by giving thanks in everything.
I was molested as a child, my marriage ended in divorce, and I feel shut down; how do I kickstart my emotional life?
I’m 62yo, have PTSD from abuse, and can’t trust anyone; how do I reverse that?
Should I stay or go from the woman I’m living with? I pay half of her mortgage and raise her kids.

New Life Live: July 22, 2024 Jul 22, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Becky Brown shares the four happiness chemicals: dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin and endorphins.
What is the best way to support my brother who is recovering from a brain injury and heroin addiction?
What is causing my relative to have seizures? He was molested as a child and is using alcohol and vaping to cope.
I was abusive to my five kids in the past and my daughter is gay; how do I love them through Jesus Christ and what does that look like?

New Life Live: July 19, 2024 Jul 19, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Laura Mangin-McDonald shares the life-changing importance of naming our negative core patterns.
I feel stuck in my sixties after my divorce 12yrs ago; how do I get motivated?
How can I better understand the importance of my wife’s emotions when I have a lack of emotions?
I recently lost my abusive husband and found out he had canceled his life insurance and built up massive credit card debt.
My son’s wife died 2yrs ago and his stepsons were taken from him. He is distraught; how can we help?

New Life Live: July 18, 2024 Jul 18, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Dr. Jill Hubbard shares how to practice a posture of praise before prayers have been answered.
My adopted daughter, who is a high school senior, is vomiting since I told her I’m moving across the country. What should I do?
I used to be a pastor, got divorced, and have stopped serving God; did I betray God when I remarried?
I grew up in an abusive home, and my anxiety has become debilitating; where does anxiety come from?
My 42yo daughter has lived with me for 2yrs; I gave her a deadline to move out but she won’t.

New Life Live: July 17, 2024 Jul 17, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Dr. Alice Benton shares the many causes of anxiety.
What would you suggest to get unstuck after 17yrs of marriage? We’re both believers and don’t want to get divorced, but I don’t want to be miserable anymore.
I had a great experience at Restore this past weekend! It truly restored my faith and gave me strength to move forward.
How do we show my alcoholic mom she’s living in sin, and how do I help my dad deal with her without enabling?
I’m working through betrayal trauma and you guys helped me begin the journey to recovery at the Restore intensive. How can I help my adult children with their addictions?
I learn best by re-listening to my conversations, but my adult children don’t feel comfortable with me recording them. What else can I do?

New Life Live: July 16, 2024 Jul 16, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Dr. Jim Burns shares how our job as a parent is to disciple our kids.
Our 40yo son has had a drug addiction and pulled knives on me; what should we do if he wants to move back after he gets out of jail?
I just learned that my husband was unfaithful with a man; am I unreasonable to not want him to take a new job which may be tempting for him?
Should I meet with the church elders about problems with my pastor’s wife who has bipolar disorder and my pastor who enables her?
My 50yo son stopped talking to me for a year with no explanation; how do I go about finding out why?

New Life Live: July 15, 2024 Jul 15, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Marc Cameron shares the difference between the price of something vs. the cost.
How can my husband and I set clear boundaries with my 25yo daughter who lives with us and has BPD?
A Christian friend blindsided me when he said he was crossing me off the list of people to invite to his home. His wife said he was just kidding; what do you think?
What do I do with my narcissistic 51yo daughter who is on kidney dialysis and is a drug addict?

New Life Live: July 12, 2024 Jul 12, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris shares about perfectionism, attitude, and judging others.
What should I say to my elderly dad who is verbally abusive and falsely accusing me, my mom, and my sister?
My 49yo son has a demanding wife who has convinced him that he has dementia and tries to keep us out of his life; how do we approach her?
I lost my dad and sister, and my youngest daughter was kidnapped; why do I keep going back to my physically and emotionally abusive husband?
I just ended a month-long relationship, and it seems like every time he hugged or talked to a woman, I felt a crippling pain in my heart; what is causing it, and how do I get rid of it?
My 19yo granddaughter is afraid of her father and suicidal, and I my older granddaughter told me she was sexually and physically abused by him.

New Life Live: July 10, 2024 Jul 10, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Dr. Alice Benton shares some shame and guilt ideas.
My 42yo daughter is living next door on property she’s renting from us, and a man is staying with her most of the time. Do we have a right to say he can’t live with her?
I was on painkillers for sciatica and stopped taking them but have gone through an overwhelmingly dark withdrawal; what can I do, or who do I need to see?
What can I do to help my 27yo autistic son who works hard and owns his own home, but he gives money to his girlfriend with two kids?
Why am I going through so much physically? I had a brain injury in the fall last year, and it seems like God keeps letting me go through things.

New Life Live: July 9, 2024 Jul 09, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Dr. Jim Burns shares why one of the key traits of a healthy family is play.
How do you emotionally disconnect from an adult son who makes egregious financial decisions and asks us for help? He just had his 7th child.
I’m a single mom and asked my 22yo daughter for financial help; she stopped talking to me.
I was beat as a child; how do I let go of the past now that I am a parent?

New Life Live: July 8, 2024 Jul 08, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Marc Cameron shares how boundaries are not about standing up to others, rather standing up for ourselves.
I was sex trafficked 18yrs ago and was coerced into receiving fraudulent unemployment checks. I am unemployed now; should I file for unemployment?
I’ve been married 16yrs and there’s been infidelity on both sides. I’ve been faithful for 12yrs now but recently looked at my wife’s phone and discovered she was unfaithful.
My son has his PhD and no longer calls me because he wants to set boundaries; how do I continue my relationship with him?

New Life Live: July 5, 2024 Jul 05, 2024

Intimacy in Marriage Intensive, Laura Mangin-McDonald and JJ West Caller Questions & More:

Laura Mangin-McDonald shares how forgiving is not forgetting.
At what point do I step in to help my mom? She cares for my dad with Parkinson’s and he is verbally abusive.
My son is almost 16yo and has high-functioning autism; he is aggressive and rude when I ask him to stop playing video games.
Where do I find help for my 12yo grandson who has been looking at inappropriate pictures of girls online since he was 8yo?
What is wrong with me and how do I fit in? I relocated 15yrs ago and believe God has called me to teach His Word, but I don’t feel a part of any women’s group.
A friend of mine I’ve known for years just told me he’s transexual and is starting hormone replacement therapy. How can I best relate to them?

New Life Live: July 4, 2024 Jul 04, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Dr. Jill Hubbard shares how troubles can be a precursor to change.
I just lost my husband 2mos ago to liver failure because of his alcohol, and he had secretly taken out thousands of dollars of credit card debt in my name. I feel guilty and ashamed for being angry at him.
What should my husband and I do if my son got angry at us after we let his wife serve him legal papers at our house?
Are personality disorders and sociopaths hereditary? I wonder if that’s why my 15yo grandson gets into trouble.

New Life Live: July 3, 2024 Jul 03, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Marc Cameron shares about taking ownership for your emotions (others aren’t responsible.)
How important is it to look back when you’re trying to get some traction for today? My therapist focuses on tools for the present instead of looking back at my historical trauma.
My son’s wife asked him to leave after he started drinking and lied to her; how do I help him?
While going through chemo for my cancer, a friend told me no one cares about my husband dying last year.

New Life Live: July 2, 2024 Jul 02, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

JJ West requests that every listener help get men to the Every Man’s Battle Intensive by telling their pastor about it.
I want to try to have a relationship with my borderline adult daughter; would it help for me to write her and tell her I’m sorry for the things I did wrong as a parent?
I just went to Every Man’s Battle and it was wonderful! My wife wants me to show her love by having empathy, compassion, and thoughtfulness; how do I do that?
Should I let my alcoholic cousin come over to my place to sober up? My mom was an alcoholic, and it brings up bad memories.
Our daughter-in-law only wants to communicate with my husband and not me; am I being unreasonable to feel reluctant to jump back into a relationship without my husband setting boundaries?

New Life Live: July 1, 2024 Jul 01, 2024

Intimacy in Marriage Intensive, Laura Mangin-McDonald and JJ West Caller Questions & More:

JJ West shares about feeling inferior and that comparison is the thief of joy.
My husband struggles with porn, strip clubs, and flirting with his ex-girlfriend in front of me.
I’ve been married to an avoider and addict, and my depression has gotten so bad that I can’t even get out of bed. When is an appropriate time for us to separate?
Do you have any help for people who are high-functioning autistic adults? I think I am autistic because I am unable to connect with others and adhere to routines.

New Life Live: June 28, 2024 Jun 28, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris shares about communication differences; be more interested in understanding rather than correcting.
Is my husband a wolf in sheep’s clothing? Is he taking advantage of me financially?
I discovered my husband has been viewing internet pornography.
I am apprehensive to meet my future stepson today; do you have any suggestions? He is a disabled vet.

New Life Live: June 27, 2024 Jun 27, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Dr. Alice Benton shares the three parenting styles used to regulate their child’s screen time.
My wife and I can’t come to a consensus about anything because she blames me for everything; how do I deal with it?
My first husband says God is requiring us to remarry or I will go to hell; is this true?
What do I do if my husband didn’t work for 3yrs and might be laid off from the job he just got? He is an alcoholic, and it ruins everything.
As an introvert, what might be biblically important? I seek time alone but want to know about the importance of connection.

New Life Live: June 26, 2024 Jun 26, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Dr. Sheri Keffer shares about unhealthy shame and unhealthy guilt.
We have been fostering a 15yo for a month and are not able to communicate with her; how do we break through to her?
I believe I incurred brain trauma and potentially CTE from my time playing football. Can you give me some guidance for what I need to do?
My son-in-law suffered from trauma in his past and no longer wants to be married to my daughter. What questions should I ask when we meet next week?

New Life Live: June 25, 2024 Jun 25, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Chris Williams shares how we are all leaders, and it starts with leading our own internal world.
My 27yo son is getting married and told me what not to wear to his wedding after I told him I wouldn’t pay for the wedding because he lives with his fiancée.
My stepson and his wife miscarried twins and it hurt me that my elderly mom didn’t reach out to them.
The Lord took my wife home 19mos ago, and my pastor called and asked me if I’ve met someone yet. How do I tell him he doesn’t know how I feel?
What resources are available for our 15yo adopted granddaughter who threatened to kill her mother? She has bipolar disorder.

New Life Live: June 24, 2024 Jun 24, 2024

Caller Questions:

Marc Cameron shares the ways we cover up our insecurities with emotional masks.
I went to see my daughter and her kids in Europe at Christmas, but she suddenly made me leave and won’t talk to me; what do my grandkids think of her making me leave?
I’m a strong Christian, but I’m losing my faith because I’m addicted to OxyContin. How do I get off of it?
Should I try to pursue a relationship with my adult son whom I placed for adoption? His birthday is coming up, and his adoptive parents got upset that I put my email address in his last card.
My son doesn’t want me to invite my cousin to his daughter’s wedding, and it really hurt me; should I ask my son again?

New Life Live: June 21, 2024 Jun 21, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Dr. Jill Hubbard shares about trauma and how addictions and acting out come into play.
I like to hand out Gospel tracts to kids on Halloween; what draws people to this holiday?
How can I help my husband and 22yo daughter grow closer? My daughter gets quiet when she perceives someone is angry with her, and her father can sometimes come across as angry.
My 14yo son is smoking pot and hanging out with kids who are a bad influence at school. His mom and I are divorced; what do we do?
My teen stepson is a peeping tom and has walked in on me changing. My husband won’t do anything.

New Life Live: June 20, 2024 Jun 20, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Chris Williams describes what a benevolent witness is and compares it to hosting.
My 28yo son wants to lie about his address to get a job; how can I connect with him so he won’t pull back when I give him advice?
I have depression and my 52yo daughter with MS lives with us; she has memory loss and isn’t taking care of herself. I don’t know what to do.
What kind of boundaries should my husband put in place if he works with his son, but his son refuses to let us see the grandchildren?

New Life Live: June 19, 2024 Jun 19, 2024

Caller Questions:

Marc Cameron shares a story about a marathon runner, Cliff Young, and his example of perseverance.
How do I know if I have the right counselor for what I need? My husband is verbally abusive, and my counselor told me he won’t change.
My adult son moved home, and it triggers my husband who compares himself to my son; how do I help them?
My dad walked out before I was 1yo and my stepdad did a lot of bad things to me; how do love others if I don’t know how to love myself? Call
We are grieving the loss of five family members, and we all hurt each other; do you have any suggestions?

New Life Live: June 18, 2024 Jun 18, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Dr. Alice Benton shares how unfished tasks cause the Zeigarnik effect, and how that affects our brain.
I’m almost 50yo, don’t know why I serve God, and wonder if God even loves me.
What are some resources for my 16yo son who’s addicted to porn?
My 88yo mom is being scammed in a romance scam; how do I get to her?
My new wife said she’d take our whole family on a cruise except for my 31yo son and his girlfriend because she thinks he has ulterior motives.

New Life Live: June 17, 2024 Jun 17, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Dr. Alice Benton shares a few tips on screen use by modeling parental behavior.
Should I think I might as well have sex even though I’m not married?
I’m a pleaser and I’ve been verbally and physically abused by my husband; how can I trust and lean into my husband when he says I am the reason for his name-calling?
What do I do if I’m 55yo, never married, and I don’t want to go to bars?
My wife and I are like roommates, and I got angry at her after I had surgery; where do I go from here?

New Life Live: June 14, 2024 Jun 14, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

JJ West asks, “What does the soil of my life look like? Would I survive a dry season?”
My niece is asking what to do about her 14yo son who masturbates loudly.
My 53yo married son thinks because he doesn’t drink, he’s not affected by his father’s alcoholism. What can I do?
Am I out of bounds suggesting a family intervention to confront my brother-in-law and nephew about their drinking and marijuana?
How do I get my married adult son to get help for his undiagnosed ADD?

New Life Live: June 13, 2024 Jun 13, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

You partnered with God to pull Glen from death last week; I’ll find a way to support you!
Is there a connection between the trauma from my abusive marriage of 20yrs and me shunning people?
All my husband does is play sports and I feel like I’m his mom because all I do is clean his clothes.
What’s the difference between emotionally focused therapy vs. the Gottman method for married couples?

New Life Live: June 12, 2024 Jun 12, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris shares about the struggles of being a caregiver for a spouse or family member.
I went to Restore and am still struggling; how do I process this without looking at every guy as a pervert?
Why does trying to overcome the fear of people and failure bring about physical pain in my body?
How can I help my 20yo daughter and my husband who are still using drugs?
My husband had a brain injury and I was his caregiver until he passed 4yrs ago. Then I experienced a huge void from his loss.

New Life Live: June 11, 2024 Jun 11, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Dr. Jill Hubbard shares insights from Dr. Dave Stoop.
I’m a functioning alcoholic and a sexual addict, and I’m starting a Celebrate Recovery 12-step group. What other resources can help?
My adult son has been accused by his ex-wife of abusing their kids, and he could end up in jail for 10yrs. How do we help him trust people again?
I was diagnosed with schizoaffective and bipolar disorders. Is it realistic for me to get a commercial driver’s license so I can drive a truck? Where do I go from here?
My elderly mom has terminal cancer, lives alone, and has requested End of Life euthanasia; is it biblical for her to take her own life?

New Life Live: June 10, 2024 Jun 10, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Dr. Alice Benton asks, “Do we allow our children enough physical freedom and too much digital freedom?”
Is it wrong to leave my church and go to another church that feels more comfortable?
Why did I marry two men who betrayed me even though I loved them deeply and thought they would be loving? My father was abusive and neglectful.
My friend’s 21yo son died from blood cancer and now my friend is going onto social media and saying mean things about his son’s ex-girlfriend.
Are gay pride events supporting people who are exercising their right to be rebellious? I have good friends in the lifestyle.

New Life Live: June 7, 2024 Jun 07, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Dr. Sheri Keffer reflected on the powerful suicidal call on June 5.
My husband had an emotional affair but doesn’t seem to be getting any better; what caused my husband to sneak around with a woman for 10yrs?
My daughter lives with me and has brought a 45yo man to squat in my house; what should I do? My granddaughter also lives here.
I’ve been married 40yrs, and my husband hasn’t talked to my son for years; should I reach out to my son and ask him to make amends?
I wanted to thank New Life for the Emotional Freedom Intensive last weekend.

New Life Live: June 6, 2024 Jun 06, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Dr. Jill Hubbard shares about Loving Your Neighbor as Yourself.
I stopped using drugs 28yrs ago but still struggle with feeling unworthy.
My son is a recovering addict and has left his wife and children to be with a woman who is an addict; how do I deal with this woman?
I struggle with loving and respecting my husband who is verbally abusive.
I’ve been married 2mos to a man in recovery 5mos, but I have a lot of anxiety over his tobacco and caffeine habits; how do I navigate my marriage?

New Life Live: June 5, 2024 Jun 05, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Dr. Alice Benton shares What To Do To Change a Habit.
After caregiving for my mom until she passed, how do I determine where I want to live?
Why do I keep attracting unsafe people if I’m a safe person? Why do opposites attract?
I’ve set up an appointment to be euthanized because I can’t handle life and don’t know how to tell my 29yo daughter or fiancée.

New Life Live: June 4, 2024 Jun 04, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

JJ West shares about One-Anothering vs. Othering.
How do I get my husband out of bed? When I try to get him to do something, he argues and then goes back to sleep.
How do I heal my relationship with my adult adopted daughter? She cut off communication when I tried to reconcile.
I’ve been married 27yrs to a narcissist and found texts from another woman.
I wanted to let your first caller know that I’ve been 20yrs clean from drugs and once I was off of methadone, I still had the urge to use. You have to keep working the program.

New Life Live: June 3, 2024 Jun 03, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Dr. Jim Burns shares with parents How Drugs Are Different Today.
I had to be a caregiver to my mom when I was a child, and now I care for my sister who has schizophrenia; does someone’s childhood affect them their whole life?
I’m struggling with my community letting drag queens read to little children.
My 5yr relationship with a woman who has been abused since childhood ended; how can you help someone when their family says they deserved the abuse?
After inheriting money from my dad and not telling my husband who owes money for his taxes, what do I do about my guilt?

New Life Live: May 31, 2024 May 31, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Dr. Sheri Keffer explains her Triune Council of the Brain Analogy (how triggers affect the brain).
My wife went to biblical counselors, but they never even asked about her past; what do you say to my wife or the counselors who have convinced her she’s okay?
How can I be more compassionate and supportive with my adult daughter who is depressed? I can’t grasp how or why she has gotten to this point.
What are your thoughts on the Internal Family Systems therapy model? It’s extremely popular.

New Life Live: May 30, 2024 May 30, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Dr. Jill Hubbard shares What To Do When a Loved One Won’t Seek Help.
How can my husband and I present a united front if my daughter’s boyfriend will be moving in with her and we don’t agree?
Should I always submit and defer to my husband? Should I stop attending church because my husband has stopped?
My husband has been unfaithful several times in the 11yrs we’ve been married.
How can I lovingly talk to my granddaughter in college and help her realize that dating a woman is not right?

New Life Live: May 29, 2024 May 29, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Chris Williams and Dr. Sheri Keffer share about Resistance That Blocks Surrender.
How can I fix myself to be able to communicate with my daughter who is a single mom and only reaches out when she needs me?
I have a 22yo granddaughter who lives with us and has been in-and-out of rehab for fentanyl addiction; what do I do to help her?
I left a violent marriage of 3yrs, my third marriage; how can I not make the same mistake again?

New Life Live: May 28, 2024 May 28, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Dr. Jim Burns shares about Social Media as a Digital Drug (does technology distract you?).
My 49yo daughter is a recovering alcoholic, has taken up smoking, and is angry at everything; what do I do?
I stopped working a year ago and have become reclusive; how do I overcome it?
How do I help my 20yo nephew who struggles with ADHD, is kickboxing, has had car accidents, and I’m concerned he’s going to get injured?
At 71yo, how do I unpack the many hurts I’ve gone through in life? I am an Asian physician who is a Christian, struggles for acceptance, and feels out of place.

New Life Live: May 27, 2024 May 27, 2024

From the New Life Live! archives, this Flashback show originally aired on Memorial Day, May 30, 2016Caller Questions:

I am 65yo and have had no sex for 3yrs; what can I do to spark my wife’s interest?
How do I stop my fearful, irrational thoughts that consume me?
My 19yo son’s best friend died in a crash and he has turned to alcohol; should I kick him out?
How do I help my 39yo daughter have a life after she sacrificed to help me during my divorce?

New Life Live: May 24, 2024 May 24, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Dr. Alice Benton shares a real life example of how to apply 2 Thessalonians 3:10.
I am a Muslim and believe that if someone’s spouse is still alive, they are still married to them; what does the Bible say about divorce and remarriage?
I lost my husband 6mos ago and find myself being very needy; is this a sign of needing more healing, or am I too vulnerable to be friends with men?
How can I be connected to the world but not be overwhelmed by it? I have felt disconnected since COVID.

New Life Live: May 23, 2024 May 23, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Chris Williams shares one practical way to work around fear.
My wife’s abandonment issues trigger my past failures; how can we communicate better?
Our 7yo grandson wears a dress; how do we deal with gender identity issues?
How do we balance support vs. financially enabling our adult daughter who is a recovering alcoholic?
I have felt betrayed by family members in the past and now I’m having nightmares; what can I do?

New Life Live: May 22, 2024 May 22, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Dr. Jill Hubbard shares What To Do on a Tough Day (what a difference a day makes).
The men’s Bible study I started was divided because the men argued over whether or not we stop sinning after we become Christians.
My wife just told me this morning that she’s leaving after 20yrs of conflict; what are some pitfalls of separation I need to be aware of?
How do I find purpose and meaning in life? I am divorced, no kids or grandkids, and I feel alone.
My 21yo daughter is dating her ex-boyfriend’s father and my older daughter is very upset; how can I help them reconnect?

New Life Live: May 21, 2024 May 21, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Dr. Jim Burns shares why Your Presence Matters to Children (the power of being there).
What do I do to move on and find peace after a woman I dated for 4yrs years broke things off? She had children with special needs.
Can my friend with dissociative identity disorder achieve freedom?
My son was married for a year, cheated on his wife, and moved out. Should I buy a TV for his new place?
Should I tell my dramatic sister who is in her 70s that I think she might have histrionic personality disorder?

New Life Live: May 20, 2024 May 20, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Marc Cameron shares about The Weekend Conflict.
Should I stop taking secular classes for my Master’s in Psychology and pursue biblical counseling instead?
My husband thinks I respect my father more than him; how do I set boundaries with my father and not hurt his feelings?
Do I have to go to my husband’s grandson’s birthday party? I don’t want to see his two ex-wives.
Our dear pastor’s parsonage is always unkempt and now they have chickens; why is his family so messy?
How do I move forward if the man I’ve been seeing has backed off? I’m an 80yo widow and don’t want to seem desperate.

New Life Live: May 17, 2024 May 17, 2024

Caller Questions:

Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris shares about Self Care (how to love and accept yourself and lower comparison).
I am an extreme empath and get overstimulated around people; do you have any tips for upcoming events?
After three kids, my wife and I have not been intimate for 16yrs.
What can I do for my struggling son who started procrastinating? His adult kids are transitioning out of the house.
Why did my church stop my counseling and not tell me why? They told me to find an outside therapist.
I have held so tightly to God’s promises for my children; how do I grieve my son’s suicide?

New Life Live: May 16, 2024 May 16, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Dr. Jill Hubbard shares about Travel and Adventure (a perspective change that a time away can provide).
When is it time to take care of me instead of my brother with a severe crack addiction?
I’m going through a divorce but want to have a friendship with my ex to help my children and grandchildren get through it; how do I forgive him?
I just found out my cousin was unfaithful to her husband and that they are now separated; is it okay if I talk to her since she cut off contact with her siblings?
How do we navigate our 17yo daughter being attracted to a female?

New Life Live: May 15, 2024 May 15, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Dr. Alice Benton shares about Family Screen Agreements for the summer.
Do we need marriage counseling or individual counselors? My husband has left the marriage emotionally and we live like roommates.
Train yourself to search for the silver lining, no matter the circumstance. I found God when I began looking for the good in life.
I married a liar and we’ve been working through the issues. How do I stop shutting down and turning to TV when issues arise?
Should I continue to intervene with my sister who may be jumping into another marriage too soon?
How do I help my daughters cope with a big move due to my husband’s job?

New Life Live: May 14, 2024 May 14, 2024

Caller Questions:

Fear and faith cannot occupy the same space in your brain at the same time.
How can I deal with the guilt of not taking care of my mother in her old age? I am already caring for my elderly father-in-law.
My dad claimed I wasn’t his child, and my life has spiraled out of control because of fear; can you help?
After 4yrs of marriage, my husband thinks my anxiety, ADHD, and rage are behavioral problems not mental illness.

New Life Live: May 13, 2024 May 13, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Dr. Alice Benton shares about Attribution Bias (when we judge others by their actions and judge ourselves by our intentions).
My spouse wants to spend more time in the south for the winter, but I don’t; do you have any suggestions?
What are some ways for me to have a cordial relationship with my in-laws while setting clear boundaries? My in-laws ask me intrusive questions.
I want to tithe but my husband disagrees; should I tithe or honor my husband?
I have a family member in jail for pedophilia; is there hope for pedophiles?

New Life Live: May 10, 2024 May 10, 2024

Caller Questions:

Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris shares how We Can Do All Things Through Christ.
My 12yo grandson has a serious eating disorder and my son won’t talk to me anymore.
When it comes to tithing, are we under the New Covenant or Old Covenant?
How can I approach the conversation with my fiancée that I am scared she is enmeshed with her parents and I won’t be a priority?
Do you have any suggestions if I start to shake and feel numb when people ask personal things about me?

New Life Live: May 9, 2024 May 09, 2024

Caller Questions:

Dr. Jill Hubbard shares about Pathological Demand Avoidance.
What’s going on with my life at 57yo? It seems like the harder I work, the more things go wrong.
Should I go out of town if I feel shame for my gambling addiction and don’t want to run into people I know?
My niece told us her 2yo daughter was molested by a family member; how will it affect her for the rest of her life?
My family is fighting because my granddaughter married a woman, and a cousin’s fiancé refused to go. Should they go to his wedding?
My husband has been financially abusive and secretive about it; what is my responsibility?

New Life Live: May 8, 2024 May 08, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris shares about Knowing Our Values.
If my 12yr marriage has never been consummated, do I have grounds for a divorce?
What type of therapy works best for betrayal trauma?
How can I deal with my adult daughter who blames me for encouraging her to stay in a college degree she didn’t like?
My 40yo daughter found out she has ADD and is pregnant; are there meds she can take?
My partner of 7yrs sends nude pictures to women online and then runs home to his mom when he gets caught.

New Life Live: May 7, 2024 May 07, 2024

Caller Questions:

JJ West shares about The Serenity Prayer and Unexpected Disappointment.
How do I deal with my elderly father who says he will no longer want to live after his significant other dies?
I struggle with flashbacks from discovering my husband had an affair for several decades; how do I move on? How do I get him to understand my emotions?
My previous pastor taught that getting divorced and remarried is adultery; is my marriage to my 2nd wife going to keep us out of heaven?
How do I handle my 69yo husband thinking of stopping his kidney dialysis? It seems like it’s a suicide wish.

New Life Live: May 6, 2024 May 06, 2024

Caller Questions & More:

Dr. Alice Benton shares about Separation Anxiety Disorder.
How do I understand my emotions so I can love my wife how she needs to be loved? We had an argument last night.
My nephew struggles with sex addiction; what are my boundaries with letting him come into my home?
Have you ever heard of a pattern where someone starts a fight to make up? My friend’s wife does this.
What are some steps I can take to help my 75yo friend who is being catfished?

New Life Live: May 3, 2024 May 03, 2024

Caller Questions:

Chris Williams shares about Great Fears getting in the way of Great Connection.
Am I experiencing true guilt or false guilt after my son with mental illness ran away from his group home?
We moved my 92yo mother to a care facility with a shared room, and now she says she wants to die in her sleep.
I am a caregiver for an 81yo man on dialysis who believes God is going to heal him, but his wife is making herself sick trying to care for him.
How can my husband and I help my brother-in-law whose wife just died a few weeks ago? When we talk to him, he is hysterical.
Can a wound be so deep that you can’t ever recover from it? I grew up visiting my mom only in the summer, and my dad was emotionally unavailable.

New Life Live: May 2, 2024 May 02, 2024

Caller Questions:

Dr. Jill Hubbard shares about Airport Anxiety.
How do I start looking forward instead of looking back? My husband had an affair 12yrs ago, and I don’t trust him.
Why do I find myself in friendships with people who do all the talking and don’t ask anything about my life?
Did I make the right decision in letting My sister’s son and his family move in with us? My sister never helped me when I was homeless.
Why do Christians suffer from anxiety?

New Life Live: May 1, 2024 May 01, 2024

Caller Questions:

Dr. Jim Burns shares about Rites of Passage.
My wife started making false accusations about me having an emotional affair with a woman from church and left me; pursue or move on?
My friend is in the LGBTQ community and wants to go to church with me; is that right in the eyes of God?
Growing up, my mom was never there and never said she loved me, and my dad was an alcoholic; how do I get unstuck if I don’t believe I’m loved?
How do I get my married nephew to Every Man’s Battle? He has a sex addiction and goes to sex workers.

New Life Live: April 30, 2024 Apr 30, 2024

Caller Questions:

My wife had affairs and then turned my sons against me when she divorced me. Since she passed away and my sons think she’s a saint, how do I reconnect with them?
I’m almost 70yo and bipolar and have done ECT, but the doctor I saw wants to do light therapy and neurotherapy; are these legitimate therapies?
After my 13yo granddaughter’s parents told her to limit time with her friends who are not a good influence, she took a bunch of pills; what do you recommend?
My husband and I haven’t had sex in 2yrs, and I struggle with the temptation to masturbate. What hope is there for a woman in a sexless marriage?

New Life Live: April 29, 2024 Apr 29, 2024

Caller Questions:

Is it worth it to reconcile with my unfaithful husband? We’ve been married three times and divorced twice, but he continues to be unfaithful.
My family has uninvited my husband to a $5,000 vacation we paid for because they want me to divorce him; what do I do?
My ex-husband told me there was a shotgun in the corner and he wanted to get divorced, so I went and packed all my stuff up. The first caller needs to keep herself safe.
I struggle with forgiving others; is this because I question whether God has truly forgiven me?
Can you clarify what you said when you mentioned kids come first before the new spouse when there is divorce and remarriage?

New Life Live: April 26, 2024 Apr 26, 2024

Caller Questions:

How do I trust people again and keep going after my husband asked me to leave, my mom passed, I was homeless, and I drank a bottle of vodka a day?
My mom tried to drown me and my dad played Russian roulette with me when I was a child; how can God bring good from it like He did with Joseph in Genesis?
Is my relationship repairable with my alcoholic partner?
I want to know more about having discernment and secure attachment; where do I begin?

New Life Live: April 25, 2024 Apr 25, 2024

Caller Questions:

My daughter has had four miscarriages and two stillbirths; how do I find some words to say to her?
How do I support my 17yo daughter with her social anxiety before she goes to college?
I lost my wife of 20yrs at Thanksgiving; how can I honor God with my sexuality as a widower?
I always wonder if I made the right decision. How can I be at peace knowing I made the best decision with the information I had?

New Life Live: April 24, 2024 Apr 24, 2024

Caller Questions:

How do I handle my adult son who gets angry and yells at me for hours?
My sister took guardianship of our niece but is using the money for herself; how do I oppose her if she is blaming us in court?
How do you help someone who doesn’t think they have a problem? My son is addicted to gas station heroin.
What can I do to overcome porn, masturbation, and create a safety plan for my wife?

New Life Live: April 23, 2024 Apr 23, 2024

Caller Questions:

My four adult children no longer talk to me after I bashed their mom, but I’ve forgiven her for divorcing me 30yrs ago.
How can I get beyond my family who turned my daughter against me as she was dying from cancer?
I filed for a divorce from my husband who may have borderline and Alzheimer’s and was physically abusive to me; is asking him to go through anger management the best first step?

New Life Live: April 22, 2024 Apr 22, 2024

Caller Questions:

What kind of help do I need for brain trauma from football and bipolar disorder?
How do we help our 11yo granddaughter who is struggling after her mom’s surgeries and extended hospital stay?
What boundaries can I put in place for my husband who is in contact with his ex-girlfriend?
Was it a mistake to share my end of life intentions with my friend? Her demeanor changed.
How do I manage my adult daughters not getting along during a family outing?

New Life Live: April 19, 2024 Apr 19, 2024

Caller Questions:

My adult kids set boundaries with me and aren’t willing to sit down and talk about it; any suggestions?
How do I encourage my unfaithful husband to go to counseling?
My son and his wife cut themselves off from us 4yrs ago but recently asked us to give them money to help them move back. Should we pay for it?
I’m tired of helping my 40yo addict son who is in and out of prison; is it OK to let go?
I’m 63yo; how do I begin the journey to stand up for myself and stop being a people pleaser?

New Life Live: April 18, 2024 Apr 18, 2024

Caller Questions:

Is Malachi the right Scripture for tithing? I have trust issues.
Does the whole world have problems like I hear on New Life Live, or is it just the USA?
I feel hopeless to lose weight; how do I stop my eating cycle?
How do I concentrate on my life in Christ when there are so many distractions in the world?

New Life Live: April 17, 2024 Apr 17, 2024

Caller Questions:

How do I resolve my issues with anger? I hold things in and have verbally lashed out, broken things, and screamed.
What do I do if my 19yo bonus daughter has had a battle with drug-laced marijuana, and my husband and his mom think the problem is going to magically disappear?
My estranged brother wrote a horrible letter to me after we lost our only son; where do I go from here?
My avoider husband says he wants to work on our marriage, but he gets defensive; do I have a wall up or is it him?

New Life Live: April 16, 2024 Apr 16, 2024

Caller Questions:

I’ll miss Steve Arterburn being on radio and I wrote a poem in his honor.
What should I do to get past my baby’s father getting shot and killed last year and then losing our baby when I was 5mos pregnant?
I wanted to share about meeting Steve when I was homeless and had to take four buses to see him.
My wife won’t engage with her mom and my kids keep asking to see grandma; what’s the best way to approach this?
My 23yo son lives with me and won’t work because he gained over a hundred pounds during COVID. He also has paranoia; how do I help without enabling?

New Life Live: April 15, 2024 Apr 15, 2024

Caller Questions:

I shy away from confrontation and my bossy Bible study leader’s wife sent me a text that bothered me; should I confront her?
My elderly parents are drug addicts, and my dad left my mom on the floor after she fell. Do we let my mom move in with us?
How do I get off of marijuana? I went to rehab but relapsed after going home.
What would God have me do after my adult son cut off any kind of relationship with me? I think he has narcissistic personality disorder.

New Life Live: April 12, 2024 Apr 12, 2024

Caller Questions:

Why do I keep having negative thoughts of myself, and how can I change that?
My adult children want me to bail them out after they get into trouble; how do I find a balance and say no?
Where can I find the four core values Chris Williams mentioned so I can apply them?
I’m newly married at 72yo and very happy, but my adult kids think my new husband is after my money.

New Life Live: April 11, 2024 Apr 11, 2024

Caller Questions:

Is my 30yo son autistic or agoraphobic if he won’t leave the house or even brush his teeth? My wife is bedridden, and I’m disabled.
What’s the difference between going to a chiropractor vs. pain management?
My niece’s husband always gives an excuse to leave when he’s with us; is it a sign he’s controlling?
My wonderful husband of 21yrs goes out drinking every night and sometimes doesn’t come home at night.

New Life Live: April 10, 2024 Apr 10, 2024

Caller Questions:

Any advice about what we can do to help our 32yo son with anxiety and depression?
I wanted to end it last month because nothing is easy for me; what can I do?
Where do I go from here if my 35yo daughter cut me out of her life after my son-in-law sexually assaulted me?
My 11yo granddaughter has severe panic attacks; how can I help?

New Life Live: April 9, 2024 Apr 09, 2024

Caller Questions:

My husband has a pattern of leaving me when he has a bipolar episode; is there a place in his mind he can go that gives him peace?
My sister’s 11yo son with ADHD talks badly to her and all of us, but she doesn’t discipline him; how do I talk to her about it?
I want no contact with my father-in-law who sexually abused his stepdaughter years ago and was never charged and has never gone to counseling; what can I do?
How do I help my sister who is a domestic violence victim and has mental health issues? I’m now her guardian.

New Life Live: April 8, 2024 Apr 08, 2024

Caller Questions:

My passive aggressive daughter-in-law is coming over tonight to talk; how can I steer the conversation to clear up our conflict?
I take care of my father and am sober from meth for 2yrs. A cousin moved in and I found his drug paraphernalia; how do I ask him to leave?
My new husband doesn’t know I know he is watching porn again; what is the best way to approach this conversation with him?
Since I told my pregnant daughter’s boyfriend he needs to marry her, he has been cold to me. Should I address this with him?

New Life Live: April 5, 2024 Apr 05, 2024

Caller Questions:

What do I do if my 25yo daughter and her 5yo son moved out, but she now wants to move back home after it hasn’t worked out with her boyfriend?
I’m separated from my porn-addicted, emotionally abusive husband who says we should live together, but I don’t want to.
My adult children have made it clear they don’t want a relationship with my partner of 8yrs; how do I tell my kids I’m still with him?

New Life Live: April 4, 2024 Apr 04, 2024

Caller Questions:

I’ve had eating disorders and a bad self-image because my mom called me names at 10yo; how do I get a better self-image at 71yo?
You’ve been talking a lot about self-image, and I wanted to comment on what has helped me love myself.
When someone tries to get into a fight with you, how do you deal with it?
How can I know if my son is acting out on porn? He went to Every Man’s Battle but hasn’t been attending the weekly group meetings that I pay for.

New Life Live: April 3, 2024 Apr 03, 2024

Caller Questions:

If I show up to say goodbye to my husband’s aunt who has cancer and is doing assisted suicide, does it mean I am okay with what she’s doing?
My only daughter demands I give her a large sum of money; what should I do as a widow on a fixed income?
Any suggestions on how to explain to my 4yo grandson that his grandfather just died?
Is it okay for my adult daughter to not to live at home after she graduates from college? I don’t see biblical grounds for her to leave the home before she gets married.

New Life Live: April 2, 2024 Apr 02, 2024

Caller Questions:

Our son-in-law has lost multiple jobs and made poor financial choices; how do we navigate our daughter and son-in-law asking for financial help?
What help can you give me to deal with the stress of not sleeping at night, headaches, and planning my daughter’s wedding?
How do I deal with the consequences of sin?
I wanted to share some things that have helped me deal with stress to help the previous caller with headaches.

New Life Live: April 1, 2024 Apr 01, 2024

Caller Questions:

What do I do if I am far away from my brother, and the mother of his kids physically attacked my mom who has dementia?”
My younger wife from the Philippines is going to leave me; what can I do? We have a son together.
Should I stay in a relationship with my boyfriend of 3yrs if I don’t want to spend time with him anymore? I’m 20yo and don’t want to hurt him.
My 4yo grandson has outbursts and will punch his sister in the face or break things when he doesn’t get his way; what do we do? His parents are divorcing.

New Life Live: March 29, 2024 Mar 29, 2024

Caller Questions:

What is my husband’s biblical role as a stepfather to my adult sons who live with us?
My granddaughter is in college and struggles with insomnia, tinnitus, and I have seen her rocking back and forth; what is my role as her 82yo grandmother?
You talked about miscarriages the other day, and I wanted to share my testimony of how God comforted me and my wife after the miscarriage of our first child.
How do I know if my adult son is acting out with pornography? How do I continue to help him in his recovery?
I am stressed that my husband may have undiagnosed ADHD. How do I live with him making our home a train wreck?

New Life Live: March 28, 2024 Mar 28, 2024

Caller Questions:

How do I forgive the adults who allowed me to be sexually abused as a child? Even my mom allowed it.
Should I talk to my pastor since he performed a ceremony for my sister and her live-in boyfriend but did not legally marry them?
How can I tell if a relationship is healthy?
My husband and I do not agree on how to discipline our kids.

New Life Live: March 27, 2024 Mar 27, 2024

Caller Questions:

How can jealousy be controlled?
I grew up with a mom who was very conscientious about weight, so I really struggle with self-loathing as far as my weight goes.
When do I hold my ex-stepdaughter legally responsible when she was my care provider? I have been told she was guilty of neglect.

New Life Live: March 26, 2024 Mar 26, 2024

Caller Questions:

How can I help my depressed 67yo mom who never leaves her room? How can I get her to see her therapist and stop hoarding?
Last year I had a miscarriage; how do I heal from it if every time I talk about it, I shut down?
After 50yrs of marriage, how can we heal and navigate our way through infidelity if it’s been both of us? I kept my affair secret for years and finally told him last week.
My husband says he’s forgiven me for having an emotional affair, but he filed for a divorce after he found out I smoke cigarettes. How can I save my marriage?

New Life Live: March 25, 2024 Mar 25, 2024

Caller Questions:

How do I continue to be there for my addict mom and do what is right in the Lord’s eyes?
My husband and I have been separated for a year, but he won’t address issues; do I file for a divorce if I’m terrified he might commit suicide?
Will I be dishonoring God if I don’t have a relationship with my mom who blames me for my stepfather sexually abusing me as a child?
How do I best handle my dad who has schizoaffective disorder and is trying to push his religious beliefs on us?

New Life Live: March 22, 2024 Mar 22, 2024

Caller Questions:

My soulmate and I divorced 3yrs ago; will God give me another soulmate or did I miss it?
Is procrastination the result of my drinking and drugging? Or is it from my childhood trauma?
My separated husband is now in recovery for drinking; did I make the right decision to file for divorce?
I left my Amish background and attended a denominational church–how do we know that the Bible is the inspired Word of God and not just a history book?

New Life Live: March 21, 2024 Mar 21, 2024

Caller Questions:

My husband had an affair with the mother of his son; when should I walk away?
In a previous call, does the nursing staff really need to cater to the trans person who wants to use the wrong bathroom?
How do we handle the disappointment of our young adult kids not wanting to go to college?

New Life Live: March 20, 2024 Mar 20, 2024

Caller Questions:

How can I use the serenity prayer to deal with chronic pain? How do I stop feeling lonely?
I walked away from a relationship that was emotional bondage; what is wrong with me that I would attract an unsafe person?
What does God’s Word say about giving gifts to our grown children?

New Life Live: March 19, 2024 Mar 19, 2024

Caller Questions:

My goddaughter and godson are 21yo parents, and I’m concerned about the amount of time they spend on their screens versus time paying attention to their kids.
What can I do if I’ve been married 43yrs to a man that drinks beer every day, and I’m sick of it?
After my wife came to me and said our marriage was a disaster, I called New Life and took her to Intimacy in Marriage Weekend. It’s been 7yrs since our marriage turned around!
How do I find help for my 31yo autistic son who lives on his own but comes to my place every night because he’s scared?
My husband hasn’t been intimate with me for 6yrs because he says I’m not attractive; how much more rejection can I take?

New Life Live: March 18, 2024 Mar 18, 2024

Caller Questions:

I am a dad to young children; are there any studies or data about the long-term effects of being exposed to blue light from devices?
I work with the youth group at church and one of the rules is they’re not allowed to take their cell phones to camps and retreats.
You said it’s okay to take a pause before we forgive; can you show me where that is in the Bible?
What can I do if I’ve been a parent who has allowed my kids too much freedom with cell phones?
How do I die to self? I am selfish and when I feel attacked, I have to defend myself.

New Life Live: March 15, 2024 Mar 15, 2024

Caller Questions:

My 15yo granddaughter is cutting herself; how do I help her? Her mother has PTSD.
After 3yrs of marriage, how do you know a relationship is unhealthy or abusive?
Is it OK if I never want to see my verbally abusive sister again? Our father treated me the same way.
How can my husband learn to let it go when something changes during his day?

New Life Live: March 14, 2024 Mar 14, 2024

New Life Live: March 13, 2024 Mar 13, 2024

Caller Questions:

As a professional nurse, how do I navigate caring for a trans client? We had to give up our staff restroom.
My 26yo son lives with his fiancé, gambles and smokes pot; would an in-house addiction rehab be better than therapy only?
My brothers were male role models to my kids after my divorce; how do I handle my younger brother being verbally abusive like my ex-husband?
I need guidance in sharing my hurt feelings with my grown kids. They help their in-laws and not me.
How does a mother let go when an adult son has had a difficult life? He talks about suicide.

New Life Live: March 12, 2024 Mar 12, 2024

Caller Questions:

I’m in my great aunt’s will but she’s very opinionated, bitter, and expects something for it; should I get out of it?
My husband and I help with caring for our 8yo grandson; any advice on how to set boundaries against the obnoxious behavior from our 40yo daughter?
Your caller last week, whose adult daughter is hearing voices, was my situation. I wanted to let her know what finally helped my daughter.
How do I maintain a Christian relationship with my family when I can’t be around my toxic family members for long?

New Life Live: March 11, 2024 Mar 11, 2024

Caller Questions:

Why does my smart, talented 11yo granddaughter curl up in a ball and sob? What can we do to help her?
Am I doing the right thing in getting a divorce? He thinks I don’t care that I had an affair, but he won’t go to counseling with me.
What is the difference between depression and burnout?
My friend says she feels like a roommate in her marriage and wants to be single like me; how can I advise her?

New Life Live: March 8, 2024 Mar 08, 2024

Caller Questions:

How do I learn to trust my mom again after that trust has been broken? I’m 32yo and have moved away from her.
Should I let my 18yo daughter move out? She hasn’t been responsible with her money and I’m concerned she will end up at her dad’s.
How do my fiancé and I stop having premarital sex? We’re getting married next year.
Why doesn’t my adult daughter want a relationship with me? She blames me for her dad being emotionally abusive toward us when she was a child.

New Life Live: March 7, 2024 Mar 07, 2024

Caller Questions:

My oldest son is a heroin addict and stole from me through my credit card; where do I start to get well?
I was widowed 19mos ago; how do I put my life back together? I might not be here if it weren’t for my grandchildren.

New Life Live: March 6, 2024 Mar 06, 2024

Caller Questions:

I want to move but my 23yo daughter, who is living with me, doesn’t want me to. Any thoughts?
My 40yo daughter lives with me, hears things, and doesn’t keep jobs very long; what do I do?
What do I say to people who make fat shaming comments? I end up not saying anything.
How can I move on and not be a people pleaser? I am leaving a church and don’t want them to keep texting me.
How can I help my friend tell his son it’s not a good idea to live together before marriage? He doesn’t want to come off as invasive.

New Life Live: March 5, 2024 Mar 05, 2024

Caller Questions:

Our high school granddaughter can’t get up in the morning; what is going on?
How can I determine where I want to live? I’ve been traveling a few months.
How do believers cope with injustice and cruelty in the world today?
Our grandkids are asking why it is OK for Mom to yell at her mom, but they get in trouble if they yell at Mom?

New Life Live: March 4, 2024 Mar 04, 2024

Caller Questions:

How can I help my friends move forward in their 20yr marriage after the husband committed adultery?
What should I do if my husband doesn’t live with me and won’t provide? We have sex, but he won’t give me a clear answer about getting back together.
I went through Every Man’s Battle last year, am bipolar, and feel like I’ve blown it by turning to drugs.

New Life Live: March 1, 2024 Mar 01, 2024

Caller Questions:

I have been working with a life coach; what do you think of the Enneagram system?
My wife just died and I don’t know how to explain where Mama is to our 2yo granddaughter we have been raising.
I asked my borderline sister to be my maid of honor; how do I handle the drama at the wedding?
A friend who has a Catholic background recently got saved; what’s the best way to disciple him?

New Life Live: February 29, 2024 Feb 29, 2024

Caller Questions:

I have narcissistic, elderly parents; how do I confront them for all of the trauma they put me through?
Should I keep giving my mom money? She cut me off when I said no. I recently reconnected with her after she was abusive to me when I was a child.
My friend’s father just passed away and I don’t feel anything; is there anything I can do to have a different reaction.
Now that I’m single again, is it a sin to masturbate? I was molested at a young age and deal with guilt about sex.

New Life Live: February 28, 2024 Feb 28, 2024

Caller Questions:

How do I deal with my feelings of sadness for my therapist who had a death in her family?
I was recently born again and struggle with anger instead of having grace; how can I work on this?
Why is my treatment for addiction not working?
What signs of gaslighting should I look for in my daughter’s boyfriend?
My daughter-in-law is doing self-harm and has self-diagnosed herself with autism, OCD and anxiety; what can the family do to force her to get help?

New Life Live: February 27, 2024 Feb 27, 2024

Caller Questions:

How do I hate my sin and love God more than my sin? I can’t control my binge eating.
Should I re-establish my relationship with my twin sister? She blew up at me the day of dad’s funeral.
How can my husband and I talk to my in-laws who are over the top spiritual?
My separated son is introducing his young children to his new girlfriend; how do I share my concerns in love?

New Life Live: February 26, 2024 Feb 26, 2024

Caller Questions:

How should I tell my wife that I feel like her dad? I take responsibility for everything.
The last time I saw my daughter she had me thrown in jail, and I haven’t even met my granddaughter. Now that I’m out, how can I put my granddaughter in my will?
My wife hasn’t forgiven me for what I used to be, a workaholic and controlling. How do I not force her to decide if she wants to be my wife?

New Life Live: February 23, 2024 Feb 23, 2024

Caller Questions:

How do I respond to my mom who texts me thirty times a day? She is always upset at my dad, and even my kids have noticed.
What does the Bible say about divorce? My husband has PTSD and has been verbally, emotionally, and physically abusive.
What suggestions do you have for my wife and I to help her sister whose husband just died? My wife has recommended she go to GriefShare with her.
My brain is always going and affecting my sleep; sometimes I think the best way to deal with it is not to wake up. I was married for 22yrs to a narcissist who was emotionally abusive to my family.

New Life Live: February 22, 2024 Feb 22, 2024

Caller Questions:

I’m interested in going to Every Man’s Battle but not sure about the cost; how is the money used?
My wife and I haven’t been intimate in 12yrs. How do we get intimacy back?
I have a 4yo grandson and have a hard time not giving my son parenting advice; why do I do this?
What should we do when my husband and I run into neighborhood friends I had a falling out with?
How do I deal with my anxiety I’ve had my whole life so I can be a better Bible teacher?

New Life Live: February 21, 2024 Feb 21, 2024

Caller Questions:

What can I do to help my sister bury a bad experience she had in church 30yrs ago? She keeps bringing it up.
My wife has been staying overnight with my son’s Sunday School teacher; how do I get rid of this guy if I’ve already confronted him?
God is calling me to be a church planter; how do I get over the discouragement when my past sin has made it hard to be used by God?
My friend is engaged and will be going into a blended family; what’s some good advice I can give him?

New Life Live: February 20, 2024 Feb 20, 2024

Caller Questions:

My daughter was molested by my brother-in-law when she was 5yo and I cut off relationship with them. How do I reconnect?
What tools can I use to slow down the conversation with my husband when he responds too rapidly?
When doors are closed, how do I know it is the Lord?
How do we know when it’s time for a grandchild to move back in with the parents?
I’ve been a widow for 2yrs after 44yrs of marriage; are there resources that can help me?

New Life Live: February 19, 2024 Feb 19, 2024

Caller Questions:

Does the Bible say a couple in their second marriage should divorce each other and go back to their first spouse?
I was a latchkey kid, and my husband being gone for his job has triggered me; why didn’t I understand I had abandonment issues before now?
I’ve been married 10yrs, and my husband told me he didn’t want to be married and then left. I feel so embarrassed.
My 14yo son acted out sexually with another boy at school; is it normal at his age?

New Life Live: February 16, 2024 Feb 16, 2024

Caller Questions:

My separated wife is struggling with trauma due to my porn addiction, and I’m struggling with suicidal thoughts due to isolation. tweet this episode of New Life Live
Can you help me better relate to my wife of 47yrs? She takes everything I say and starts a fight. tweet this episode of New Life Live
In my blended family with my girlfriend of 4yrs, we disagree on what she allows her 16yo son to do. tweet this episode of New Life Live
Was it a good boundary to ask my husband’s friend to not talk about my husband’s drinking days around me? I get triggered, but my husband told me I shouldn’t have interfered. tweet this episode of New Life Live

New Life Live: February 15, 2024 Feb 15, 2024

Caller Questions:

How do I help my friend whose life imploded after she lost her marriage and job? I think she might struggle with shame and learned helplessness.
My wife thinks it’s OK our 12yo son skips church every Sunday for travel softball; how do I get her to support me in saying no?
Do I need to back off on the boundaries I’ve set for my 17yo daughter? She is mimicking her mom who has borderline personality disorder.
My cousin’s son is in his 30s and is getting a divorce; can his divorce be avoided if they go to the Intimacy in Marriage Intensive?

New Life Live: February 14, 2024 Feb 14, 2024

Caller Questions:

How do I desire to look and think sexually about no one except my wife?
What does forgiveness look like? My parents divorced and my dad recently married a woman who is 25yrs younger than him.
Is it normal for me to have a lot of anxiety about marrying my boyfriend if everything is going well with him?

New Life Live: February 13, 2024 Feb 13, 2024

Caller Questions:

Am I doing the right thing in filing for legal separation if my husband gambles and there’s no change happening?
How can I encourage my husband, without nagging, to keep more in touch with his family?
My sister has Lyme disease; it seems like she may be in psychosis because she claims I physically abused her.
My 20yo granddaughter is using marijuana and no longer talks to me after we argue; how should I act around her?

New Life Live: February 12, 2024 Feb 12, 2024

Caller Questions:

I have trouble dealing with people who are habitual complainers and only call me with problems.
What should my next step be if I’m thinking of asking my husband to move out? He went to Every Man’s Battle, and we went to Intimacy in Marriage, but he never made any changes.
I coach kids and am very overloaded, so I don’t have much to give to my family when I get home; what’s the solution?
When I try to talk to people about the Bible, they don’t believe it’s the inerrant Word of God. Do you have any answers?

New Life Live: February 9, 2024 Feb 09, 2024

Caller Questions:

I’ve been married 38yrs and have eight children; where do I go from here after forgiving my husband for over 25 affairs?
What do you think about cognitive behavioral therapy? I have tinnitus and now insomnia, and my doctor encouraged me to do this therapy.
What does the Lord want me to do? My 18yo son is gay, and his boyfriend stays overnight in our home.
How do I navigate my son and daughter-in-law who have accused my husband of sexually abusing our 2yo granddaughter?

New Life Live: February 8, 2024 Feb 08, 2024

Caller Questions:

Do I need to ask for more forgiveness from my stepmom? There was a disagreement around planning my bridal shower 5yrs ago.
How do I get my 75yo dad into treatment for alcohol addiction?
I feel stuck in life because the man I’ve been dating for 8yrs is an alcoholic, and I’m disabled; what’s holding me back?
How can I best help my friend who is struggling to discipline her 10yo son? He interrupts her while she’s talking on the phone.

New Life Live: February 7, 2024 Feb 07, 2024

Caller Questions:

What’s your opinion on God doing a bad job creating humans? Adam, Eve, and Noah all failed.
After physically attacking me twice 20yrs ago, my daughter says she would do it again.
How do I communicate the issues I have with my senior pastor without him feeling disrespected?

New Life Live: February 6, 2024 Feb 06, 2024

Caller Questions:

A young couple has come to live with us; can you give me help on how to set boundaries?
How do I deal with my aging father who wants to move out of the independent living facility we just moved him to last week?
Should I share my concerns with my husband of 30yrs that his sister is a covert narcissist?
Do I try to help my adult nephew who is going through psychosis and may be homeless soon? He inappropriately touched his sibling when he was younger.

New Life Live: February 5, 2024 Feb 05, 2024

Caller Questions:

Do I get a divorce if my husband takes his whole paycheck and gives it to the drug dealers?
I am concerned with my grandkids whose house is cluttered and their hygiene is bad; how do I talk to my son and daughter-in-law about this?
What should I do if my second husband drinks and I don’t feel like I can rely on him? My first husband was abusive and also drank.
My son says he’s separating from his wife of 9yrs; how do I encourage my daughter-in-law to turn to the Lord?

New Life Live: February 2, 2024 Feb 02, 2024

Caller Questions:

My son-in-law struggles with sex addiction, and my daughter had an emotional affair; how much do my husband and I get involved?
How do I back off from acting like a life coach to my 32yo son who has bipolar disorder and has been to psychiatric hospitals six times?”
I’m depressed, have lost weight, and feel alone after my partner of 30yrs got cancer and died; how do I move forward?
How can my fiancé and I have honest communication about the future? I went on a trip with a girlfriend, and it triggered him.
I am a life coach; how do we get help for a 17yo boy who has been inappropriately touching his younger sister and her friend since he was 7yrs old?

New Life Live: February 1, 2024 Feb 01, 2024

Caller Questions:

My 19yo son lost his grandmother and then his dad, and now he is verbally abusive to me. How do I love him and put up boundaries?
How do I keep going if my adult kids don’t want to be a family and my grandkids aren’t allowed to be together?
What’s the difference between physical and mental burn out?
My husband strangled me and framed me as a bad mom, so I don’t have custody of my kids now.

New Life Live: January 31, 2024 Jan 31, 2024

Caller Questions:

I went to Restore and when my husband gave me a full disclosure, I realized I wasn’t crazy!
After my husband of 30yrs betrayed me, I am struggling to love him; how do I get that love back?
I’m 64yo and have always lived in fear; how can I do what God wants me to do if I’m afraid?
I stepped out on my husband of 20yrs, and he has filed for divorce. Everything is geared for men who are betrayers, not women, and that makes me feel more shameful.

New Life Live: January 30, 2024 Jan 30, 2024

Caller Questions:

How do I control my anger and communicate better with my girlfriend of 4yrs? She never learned to communicate growing up.
Two adult children are living on our property and paying rent, and my daughter is upset that she and her fiancé pay more than her brother.
My 16yo son is unmotivated and doesn’t want to go to school; what angle do I work at to get him to do things?

New Life Live: January 29, 2024 Jan 29, 2024

Caller Questions:

What’s the best way for me to show my 14yo gay grandson that I support him? I’m 2yrs sober and don’t want to take medication for my anxiety.
I called you last year about a woman that I was involved with emotionally whose husband had Alzheimer’s and wanted to give you an update.
My wife gets a lot of notifications from men on social media; if she doesn’t get off of it, it will dissolve our marriage.
Any suggestions on how I can get up in the morning instead of turning off my alarm and going back to sleep?

New Life Live: January 26, 2024 Jan 26, 2024

Caller Questions:

I attended Every Man’s Battle last weekend and couldn’t be happier that I went!
Is it wrong to not want to stay in a marriage where my husband of 28yrs refuses to get help?
I became a Club New Life member years ago and am so thankful for the lives that have been changed!
What is my next step with my husband of 4yrs who just shared that he came into the marriage with a lot of debt?
Where does the Bible say I can get remarried if I got a divorce because my husband cheated and was physically abusive?

New Life Live: January 25, 2024 Jan 25, 2024

Caller Questions:

My 13yo son is homeschooled and wants to go to public school; should I let him?
Do I confront my 24yo drug-addicted daughter about her pregnancy? I took her to the doctor, but he never gave her a pregnancy test.
I have an unhealthy attachment to my ex-husband even after we’ve been divorced for 15yrs; how do I set boundaries with him?
What do I do after my husband filed for divorce several times? He has sexually betrayed me, but we stay friends and get back together.

New Life Live: January 24, 2024 Jan 24, 2024

Caller Questions:

I’ve been estranged from my adult son for 3yrs and found out he is transitioning to a woman; how can I have a relationship if he won’t respond?
How do I support my daughter after finding out her husband had an affair when she was pregnant? I want to be Jesus to him but not approve of his affair.
My home business has been very successful but has depleted me to the point of adrenal fatigue and severe anxiety. How do I get back on track?

New Life Live: January 23, 2024 Jan 23, 2024

Caller Questions:

How can I be free from the unforgiveness that causes me to overeat and be bitter, angry, and anxious?
Is it possible that my husband can’t show affection? He rejects my advances.
Do I leave my alcoholic husband if I just can’t do it anymore? He is ruining our family.
How do we do an intervention with my 44yo son who is in denial of his marijuana addiction and is moving back in with us next month?

New Life Live: January 22, 2024 Jan 22, 2024

Caller Questions:

If you had a 21yo granddaughter who has bipolar disorder and ADD, what would you do? She was living in the woods in a tent.
My wife told me she didn’t want our marriage, so I packed up my bags and left.
My daughter is getting married to a woman and wants me to give her away; how can I tell her that I don’t want to take part?
I’m homeless since September because my children’s mom has schizophrenia and kicked me out; should I stay in contact?

New Life Live: January 19, 2024 Jan 19, 2024

Caller Questions:

I was a single mom and I think it’s so powerful for parents to tell their kids when they are wrong and feel sorry.
I’ve been married over 35yrs, but there’s no communication or intimacy, and I feel like I’m all alone.
After absence due to military deployment, divorce and remarriage, how do I have relationship with my estranged adult daughter?

New Life Live: January 18, 2024 Jan 18, 2024

Caller Questions:

I’m a tattoo artist and my fiancée is a model who does lingerie photo shoots. Where should I draw the line in how she uses her sexuality?
My emotionally distant husband of 7yrs is abrasive and tells me he hasn’t healed from his previous marriage.
Do we try to have a conversation with our nephew about our concerns for his 6yo daughter? She gets bounced between his home and her mom in another state.

New Life Live: January 17, 2024 Jan 17, 2024

Caller Questions:

How do I strengthen my marriage without being criticized by my wife for everything I say?
I was at Every Man’s Battle this weekend as an alumnus, and I wanted to let people know it is a life-changing program!
My 40yo daughter has made comments about me being passive aggressive; can you give me clarification on what that means?
My 11yo daughter is struggling with social media addiction and thoughts of suicide; what do I do now? Nothing has helped.

New Life Live: January 16, 2024 Jan 16, 2024

Caller Questions:

My 24yo stepson is a heavy metal drummer and wears really ugly clothes; what do I do?
What’s the connection between lack of self-control, anger, and porn addiction?
I have two teen stepdaughters who lost their mother to brain cancer 9yrs ago; what can I do to help them grieve?

New Life Live: January 15, 2024 Jan 15, 2024

Caller Questions:

How do I deal with the grief of all three of our adult kids turning away from God and us? Holidays and birthdays are so hard.
My wife separated from me 11mos ago and wrote in an email that our spirituality was at two different levels; how do I respond?
I’m saved, love the Lord, and looking for a guy to date who can be a godly father for my 3yo boy.

New Life Live: January 12, 2024 Jan 12, 2024

Caller Questions:

How do I react to not being invited over to my son-in-law and daughter’s house for New Year’s? They said my ex-husband doesn’t want me and my new husband there.
Do I move on or try to find my autistic grandson after my 41yo son stopped talking to me? My son put charges on my credit card and owes me the money.
My well-known neighbors tried to have me arrested and have fined me for displaying the name of Jesus on my property; why does God give people free will?

New Life Live: January 11, 2024 Jan 11, 2024

Caller Questions:

I have a girlfriend, but I have a wandering eye and lie to cover my bases. Am I a narcissist?
I found out my husband of 33yrs molested one of our daughters when she was a child, and now we are separated. Do I turn him in because he is in Christian ministry?
My friend trains people in fencing. What can he do to confront someone he demoted who isn’t taking it in the right way?
How do I raise my confidence so that I can stand up to my newlywed husband who berates me?

New Life Live: January 10, 2024 Jan 10, 2024

Caller Questions:

How do we help my 28yo stepdaughter who was sexually abused at 17yo and is easily triggered?
My 24yo daughter asked me why God would send her to hell for same-sex attraction; how do I answer her?
What is the right way to have a relationship with my husband? My 23yo daughter disclosed that he sexually abused her for 10yrs.

New Life Live: January 9, 2024 Jan 09, 2024

Caller Questions:

I cussed my mom out the other day after she casually mentioned the name of my sexual abuser. She said I shouldn’t expose the nakedness of my parents. How much more can I handle?
My husband has borderline personality disorder and left me when I was 32wks pregnant. He says I’m a horrible person and must do everything he has listed for me to do.
Why has my 25yo son distanced himself from me since we had a family disagreement over the vaccine and other issues?

New Life Live: January 8, 2024 Jan 08, 2024

Caller Questions:

How can you have a healthy lifestyle if you struggle with dropping off?
How do I get over self-sabotage due to the trauma of addiction? I take a few steps forward, then backwards.
What baby steps can I take to stick with something that will give me success? I don’t want to be accountable to anybody but myself.
Does my married son have to give up his musician lifestyle to be free from addiction?

New Life Live: January 5, 2024 Jan 05, 2024

Caller Questions:

Did I make a mistake with my 41yo daughter who is always angry and has asked us if she could move in but my husband refuses?
What do I do if my 22yo daughter is an avoider and I want to ask her questions but don’t want her to get upset?
I left a cult where I prayed to Satan and was very codependent; how do I have a personal relationship with God?
What’s the best way to deal with our adult daughter who is visiting soon? She uses marijuana, and it creates problems.
My friend’s daughter is in seminary, but her new husband asked her to withdraw because of their finances; how can they come to an agreement?

New Life Live: January 4, 2024 Jan 04, 2024

Caller Questions:

What should I do to recover so I can let go of my four adult children and take care of myself? My youngest daughter moved, and I don’t know where she is.
My 15yo daughter thinks highly of her dad and can’t accept he was arrested for drunk driving and that we are separating; what do I do?
How do I cope with growing up in a home with an alcoholic dad and helpless mom? I’m 50yo and still very codependent with my aging mom.

New Life Live: January 3, 2024 Jan 03, 2024

Caller Questions:

How do we approach our 22yo daughter who graduated from college, lives with us, is depressed, and uses cannabis? She won’t follow through on anything.
I’ve been separated from my wife for 8mos because she says I committed adultery in my mind; why can’t I see what my wife sees?
How do we rectify things with my daughter-in-law and son? We have two grandsons that we aren’t allowed to see.
What can I do to help my goddaughter in another country who has fatty liver disease, wants to have kids, and was told she has to lose weight?

New Life Live: January 2, 2024 Jan 02, 2024

Caller Questions:

I have struggled with porn since I was 10yo, but I am dyslexic and can’t comprehend what I’m reading. Is there an audio version of Every Man’s Battle?
I’m leading the music in our children’s ministry at church, but a woman came to me and wants to take on the children’s ministry; how do I address this with her?
Should I respect my son’s wishes that he doesn’t want a relationship with us? I don’t support his wife transitioning to a man.
Keep doing what you do because it makes a difference! You were there during the hard times.

New Life Live: January 1, 2024 Jan 01, 2024

Caller Questions:

My son’s best friend committed suicide in high school, and you blessed me with the advice you gave last week to give tomorrow another chance.
Our adult son moved in with us 2wks ago and struggles with alcohol addiction; how do we confront him?
In recovery, my sponsor told me that if I can’t forgive myself, I am putting myself higher than God.
My mother has schizophrenia and has been physically beaten several times by my middle brother to force her to sign over the power of attorney to him; what can I do?
My adult son says he’s an atheist and doesn’t want to hear anything about Christ; how do we celebrate Christmas with him and talk about Christ?

New Life Live: December 29, 2023 Dec 29, 2023

Caller Questions:

I’m a single mom of a 21yo college student and am an empty nester who has nothing for myself. How do I move on?
What do I do with my 46yo son who is in a wheelchair and makes bad choices that have taken away my joy? His dad committed suicide when he was 17yo.
My aunt gets the Christmas blues every December; is it the start of depression?

New Life Live: December 28, 2023 Dec 28, 2023

Caller Questions:

Should I tell my brother-in-law that my sister was thinking of divorcing him right before she died last year?
After my third divorce, I feel like I’ve been in a rut and don’t hear from the Lord; how do I get out of this rut?
How do I start talking to my teen son about sex?

New Life Live: December 27, 2023 Dec 27, 2023

Caller Questions:

You said something about suicide that was hurtful because I lost a child to suicide.
I overdosed 3wks ago, and the hardest thing for me has been to forgive myself.
12 Step programs have changed my life—especially a prayer I learned from them.
I read an article about a man who had serious depression and having electrodes implanted in his brain changed his life.

New Life Live: December 26, 2023 Dec 26, 2023

Caller Questions:

What help is there for my brother who is a meth addict, paraplegic, and was just beaten up?
Our daughter-in-law is slitting her wrists and self-diagnosed herself with OCD, panic attacks, and anxiety disorder.
How can I maintain a relationship with my 25yo granddaughter who is addicted to meth and lives with her boyfriend in a basement?
What steps can I take to improve relationships as a 84yo avoider?

New Life Live: December 25, 2023 Dec 25, 2023

Caller Questions:

What should I do if my 4yo daughter is great at home but is biting, screaming, and hitting other kids at her preschool?
I would like to get out of a dysfunctional relationship, but I don’t know where to live once I get out of it.
I’m estranged from my adult daughter; how do I be the father she needs me to be?
What is the next right step with my husband? He ignores me on vacation and yells at me.
My pastor’s wife decided our pastor couldn’t marry us because his health was declining; how can I continue to show love and support to them?

New Life Live: December 22, 2023 Dec 22, 2023

Caller Questions:

How do I handle my son walking away from his wife and children? He’s leaving because his wife is toxic and it’s an unhealthy marriage.
When my husband talks to our 15yo son about him sexting, what should he say? My husband says it’s boy stuff and I need to calm down.

New Life Live: December 21, 2023 Dec 21, 2023

Caller Questions:

My daughter’s house looks like a hoarder house and her suicidal 17yo daughter lives with her; what can I do?
My son’s baby was stillborn, and we’re all struggling. What do I say to my son who says he prayed for a healthy baby?
At what point do I abandon ship on my 10yr marriage if I feel like I’m treading water and need to save myself?
I went to Every Man’s Battle and learned to see shame as the enemy!

New Life Live: December 20, 2023 Dec 20, 2023

Caller Questions:

I’m a Christian and my work supervisor has been blowing up on the job; how do I respond?
My son is having an affair; how involved do I need to be in helping him and his wife?
The woman I am in love with is now attempting to mend her relationship with her ex; how do I move forward?

New Life Live: December 19, 2023 Dec 19, 2023

Caller Questions:

How do I counsel a woman in my church who has a college student living with her who has become very verbally and emotionally abusive to her?
My sister always says mean things to me; how do I deal with her?
What else could I say to my 26yo son who is sad that he didn’t accomplish everything he wanted to this year?
My dad and daughter haven’t talked to me in 25yrs; how do I invite them to my house? My dad stopped talking to me because of the sexual abuse I told my family about.

New Life Live: December 18, 2023 Dec 18, 2023

Caller Questions:

How can I help my 28yo bipolar son who is suicidal? I have bipolar disorder, and things were very chaotic in his childhood.
My wife filed for a protective order against me because I get really angry.
I discovered my husband’s sex addiction 10mos ago and he has stopped, but I can’t stand to be intimate with him.

New Life Live: December 15, 2023 Dec 15, 2023

Caller Questions:

My 17yo daughter wrote on her profile at college that she’s gender fluid. Should I discuss this with her or let her come to me?
My ex-Marine nephew lives at home, has PTSD and anger and weapons; are my brother and his wife in danger?

New Life Live: December 14, 2023 Dec 14, 2023

Caller Questions:

I’m 62yo and have been divorced three times; should I just give up? Losing my dad last month makes it worse.
What should we do if our 19yo son says he’s non-binary? He was behind as a child in his speech and other areas.
My 41yo alcoholic niece has been living with me for 10yrs and gets fired from all the jobs she gets. How do I stop enabling her?
I wanted to thank you for the great weekend I had at the last Every Man’s Battle Workshop in Dallas! My breakout group was incredible!

New Life Live: December 13, 2023 Dec 13, 2023

Caller Questions:

I went to Every Man’s Battle and I felt liberated from shame! Thank God for your representative, Debra, who helped me sign up.
My husband sexually abused my daughter, and I divorced him. There’s not a lot of help out there for spouses like me to get past their guilt.
My father passed away a few years ago due to Alzheimer’s, and I took care of everyone but myself; how do I feel so I can grieve?

New Life Live: December 12, 2023 Dec 12, 2023

Caller Questions:

My niece’s live-in fiancé has been cheating on her for 16yrs; should I humbly confront them?
I’ve been married 30yrs, but I’m not on the family trust.
My 33yo daughter gets angry at me and doesn’t have any relationship with her biological dad, my ex-husband; what can I say or do differently?

New Life Live: December 11, 2023 Dec 11, 2023

Caller Questions:

After 23yrs of a rough marriage, what can my husband and I do to have a great marriage?
I recently started watching a church on Facebook and used a male profile to hide my identity; however, the pastor’s wife got upset at me when she found out I was a woman.
What do we say to our 7yo grandson about suicide? He just learned he had an uncle who passed away and sleeps with his picture.
My wife is very frustrated that I’m not able to perform sexually; what’s your advice?

New Life Live: December 8, 2023 Dec 08, 2023

Caller Questions:

My daughter tried to commit suicide on Friday; do you have any recommendations for a long-term Christian facility?
What do I do when my 25yo bipolar son is calling me names and screaming?
My dad was an alcoholic and now I’m married to one; how do I talk to my husband about his drinking at Christmas?
I’m separated from my husband due to his drug addiction, emotional affair, and physical and emotional abuse; what’s next?

New Life Live: December 7, 2023 Dec 07, 2023

Caller Questions:

My pastor performed a marriage ceremony for my sister, but they never got legally married. Should I talk to my pastor?
I came out of the gay lifestyle 20yrs ago and my ex demands I see her when she comes back on furlough from being a missionary.
What can I do to lessen my extreme anxiety over generational suicide? My father and sibling committed suicide, and my adult son is at a high risk.
How long should I wait before doing EMDR? I’ve been in therapy for chronic pain for over 2yrs.

New Life Live: December 6, 2023 Dec 06, 2023

Caller Questions:

What are some strategies to deal with my delusional husband? He constantly accuses me of cheating, and I’ve never cheated.
How can I hear God talk to me? I’m a widow and have been asking God for a godly man.
How do I cope with the loss of my husband last year from a drug overdose? It’s our wedding anniversary today.

New Life Live: December 5, 2023 Dec 05, 2023

Caller Questions:

I wanted to share what an amazing weekend Every Man’s Battle was in Dallas!
My mother-in-law has triggered me for 15yrs, and I had to walk away from her at Thanksgiving.
My 40yo daughter lives with me and is dysfunctional and codependent. What do I do if I can’t even kick her out because she has no place to go?
How can I communicate with my adult children when we react rather than respond?

New Life Live: December 4, 2023 Dec 04, 2023

Caller Questions:

How do my husband and I move forward with his adult children opposed to our marriage? We just married 3mos ago, and my husband lost his wife 2yrs ago.
Should I have a conversation with the man I was in an unhealthy dating relationship with? I still serve in a ministry with him and I’m in a lot of pain.
Should I withdraw my financial support from my daughter who is a freshman in college and spends the night with her boyfriend in his dorm room?
Is my 5yo grandson’s teacher not giving him clear boundaries if he is exhibiting emotional and physical outbursts at school but not at home?

New Life Live: December 1, 2023 Dec 01, 2023

Caller Questions:

Have I enabled my daughter if she is a single mom and hasn’t struggled because we always help out with our grandchild? Her boyfriend just left her and she’s pregnant again.
When do we tell my 97yo mother-in-law with dementia that we’re moving her to board and care? She gets very confused.
If I heard voices on a cassette tape, was it God speaking to me from the tape?

New Life Live: November 30, 2023 Nov 30, 2023

Caller Questions:

My husband became addicted to cocaine and abandoned me. How do I help myself move forward?
I feel so distant from my transgender daughter in another state. She changed her name, but I can’t call the baby who was in my womb by another name.
My stepdaughter pushed me away after I put her dad in a nursing home; how do I maintain a relationship without giving in to her blackmail? She wants my shed.
I recently reached out to reconcile with an old friend. What is my next step?
How do I get back my ability to cry? I had some childhood trauma and feel numb.

New Life Live: November 29, 2023 Nov 29, 2023

Caller Questions:

What do I do if my 33yo daughter has borderline personality disorder and is now delusional? I can’t support her anymore.
How does God look at my brother keeping all of our deceased sister’s money in his bank account? He’s not following her will.
My 36yo drug-addicted daughter lives with us, has kids we take care of, and doesn’t come home for days at a time.

New Life Live: November 28, 2023 Nov 28, 2023

Caller Questions:

Should I buy a mobile home for my daughter and her kids if my new husband is against it? My daughter is going through a divorce.
What age is the right time to tell my 7yo son he is adopted? I adopted my nephew from his drug-addicted parents when he was a baby.
My faith has been shaken after I was diagnosed with OCD; do you have any good resources?

New Life Live: November 27, 2023 Nov 27, 2023

Caller Questions:

I’m on my third marriage, and we keep having miscommunication problems; do I get a divorce?”
Should I confront or withdraw from my friend who is a control freak and holds me to her impossible standard?
My boyfriend has been addicted to heroin for 7yrs; would counseling help him?

New Life Live: November 24, 2023 Nov 24, 2023

Caller Questions:

Why is the man I’ve dated for 6yrs still talking to a female friend every day? It drives me crazy that he’s known her for 20yrs and are so close.
I lost my girlfriend to sepsis and my mom to a stroke; is it even possible for me to build new memories?
After 20yrs of therapy for bipolar and PTSD and the loss of many people including my infant daughter, would the Emotional Freedom workshop help me?
My adult daughter lives with us and is very messy; how do I let her know that she’s more valuable than her mess?
How can I forgive my parents for physically and emotionally abusing me? I’m 25yo and my kids witnessed my mom pulling my hair out 2wks ago.

New Life Live: November 23, 2023 Nov 23, 2023

Caller Questions:

How can I help my 34yo daughter with young kids who is dating a crack addict and started using? Does she have a trauma bond?
After 5yrs, how can I get off the drug suboxone which has kept me sober from painkillers?
I am 70yo and my wife of 30yrs no longer wants to have sex. What can we do?
On our bed I found a nude photo of my husband’s first girlfriend, and her name is the same as my granddaughter’s.

New Life Live: November 22, 2023 Nov 22, 2023

Caller Questions:

I’m a former Christian; how do you know there is a God?
How do I find a therapist for anxiety and depression? I have been in counseling on and off for 30yrs.
I never thought I had ADHD until you talked about it the other day; what’s the best way for an ADHD brain to establish structure?
Is it okay to get my 27yo son to talk to a counselor via Zoom? He is about to get married, but we still help him financially.

New Life Live: November 21, 2023 Nov 21, 2023

Caller Questions:

I’m grateful today! My mom died a year ago, and it has gotten better by continuing to go to AA and seeing a therapist.
How do I resolve conflicts with my new husband’s 46yo daughter? She lives in our home and moved my Christmas decorations so she could put up her deceased mom’s decorations.
Is it a sin for me to have feelings for a woman who’s engaged to be married?

New Life Live: November 20, 2023 Nov 20, 2023

Caller Questions:

How do I move forward after my husband took my investment money, is thousands of dollars in debt, and there’s a lien on our house?
I have been my mom’s caretaker; how do I confront her on using manipulation to keep me at her house?
How do we promote the gospel of love in my women’s Bible study group when political figures are brought up?
My 31yo daughter hasn’t spoken to me in 5yrs because I had to kick her out after living with me for the third time.

New Life Live: November 17, 2023 Nov 17, 2023

Caller Questions:

With compassion fatigue, how do I care for others and avoid getting absorbed and pulled down?
Will a brain scan help my bipolar husband stay even keel instead of making my life an emotional roller coaster?
As grandparents, what can we do to help our 10yo granddaughter who is not nice to her older sister?
What advice can I give to my roommate who believes all things happen by chance and not by God?
How do I maintain a relationship with my adult son when I heartedly disagree with his poor decisions?

New Life Live: November 16, 2023 Nov 16, 2023

Caller Questions:

How do I confront a radio personality who is stalking me? He was my youth pastor when I was a child.
My wife and I have both committed adultery; should we continue after I found out about all her affairs?
In the eyes of God, are my first wife and I still married? We divorced 23yrs ago.
My aggressive sister demands I answer every question she asks; should I?
How do I keep my emotions in check when my mom has let me live in her home for 11yrs, but she is now demanding I leave?

New Life Live: November 15, 2023 Nov 15, 2023

Caller Questions:

My father cut off contact with me when he got married; does the Bible say anything about cutting off your kids who were born out of wedlock?
I’m married to a husband who stonewalls me for a week at a time, then he accuses me of having an affair.
You mentioned Christ being born out of wedlock, and I strongly disagree.
My 14yo granddaughter lived with me, but I sent her back to her mom because of poor grades. Was that the right thing to do?

New Life Live: November 14, 2023 Nov 14, 2023

Caller Questions:

My angry husband dwells in the past and doesn’t believe in Christian counseling; do I stay or go?
I’m hopeless and on the verge of giving up after being let go from my job and no one responding to my resumes….help!

New Life Live: November 13, 2023 Nov 13, 2023

Caller Questions:

My 6yo grandson doesn’t know who Jesus is; what’s the best way to encourage my daughter to introduce him to Jesus?”
I’ve struggled with procrastinating my whole life but am semi-retired now; how do I muster the energy and motivation to do the things I need to do in the absence of structure?
I got the Life Recovery Bible and am now 46 days sober from meth! What is a good way for me to work through forgiveness if I can’t reconcile with them?
Is it my responsibility to confront my husband’s drinking? He’s hiding alcohol in our closet and I’m already in Al-Anon to recover from being a child of an addict.

New Life Live: November 10, 2023 Nov 10, 2023

Caller Questions:

I don’t know what to do to help my daughter whose husband is contemplating suicide.
How do I process being sexually abused by my pastor in childhood? Also my father had numerous affairs and was accused of murdering one of them.
What’s my next step if I just kicked out my Hindu husband because of his addiction to pot, porn, alcohol, and cocaine?
What does the Lord think about sexual intimacy with my ex-wife? We are divorced, but we are in the process of reconciling.

New Life Live: November 9, 2023 Nov 09, 2023

Caller Questions:

How do I deal with my wife who is going through betrayal trauma from a past relationship? I don’t want to make it worse.
I am on the verge of retiring; how do I keep having a purpose since I have been working since 12yo?
Is it God’s will for me to hold my brother accountable for withholding money from me that he said he’d give me?
My 92yo mother-in-law is not doing well, and I am the only Christian in the family. How do I gently witness to her?

New Life Live: November 8, 2023 Nov 08, 2023

Caller Questions:

How do I forgive my friend who said some very mean things about my other friend who died?
I’m a youth leader at church and am interested in a youth pastor there, but he told me he wasn’t interested in me; what can I do about it?
Can a Christian see a demon? My adult daughter was using drugs and told me she saw a demon before she passed away.

New Life Live: November 7, 2023 Nov 07, 2023

Caller Questions:

Do you have any insight for my friend who abuses alcohol? His negative wife drives him away, which causes him to drink.
My 39yo daughter has been diagnosed with ADD and is breastfeeding; any guidelines as to how I can help her?

New Life Live: November 6, 2023 Nov 06, 2023

Caller Questions:

What can we do for our 30yo daughter who has PTSD from childhood trauma? She feels triggered when she sees me and doesn’t want Christian counseling.
Is there a way to help my single male friend who is a recluse? His neighbor gave me a note saying he is disturbing them.
How do I get over a man who tried to scam me on Facebook after developing a romantic relationship with me?

New Life Live: November 3, 2023 Nov 03, 2023

Caller Questions:

Should I confront my adult daughter? She has had anger issues since childhood, and they are directed toward me.
Is it an act of deception that my fiancé has been intermittently contacting his ex-girlfriend? Or is it just his ability to compartmentalize? She doesn’t know I exist.

New Life Live: November 2, 2023 Nov 02, 2023

Caller Questions:

How do I deal with the guilt I feel after confessing my infidelity to my wife of 35yrs? I feel worse now than when I kept it a secret.
What is a sexual deviant? I may have encountered one in a dating situation.
Meeting Becky and JJ in person at the last Intimacy in Marriage workshop was a dream come true! I loved the worship and private counseling session with our therapist.

New Life Live: November 1, 2023 Nov 01, 2023

Caller Questions:

I felt uncomfortable in my gynecological exam because the assistant was trans, so I left the room; should I have handled it differently?
What should I do to recover from feeling like I’ve blasphemed the Holy Spirit?
How do I respond to my friend who feels like he rushed into his second marriage after his divorce?
Where do I go from here if I want our 32yo son to move out, but my Asian husband wants him to stay because it’s okay in his culture?

New Life Live: October 31, 2023 Oct 31, 2023

Caller Questions:

Any advice for a family gathering when one daughter said something rude to my other daughter on Facebook and they haven’t talked since?
How do I change my life at 52yo? After I drink one beer, I can’t stop and end up drinking a case of beer.
One of my family members is involved in a cult where the women have children by one man.

New Life Live: October 30, 2023 Oct 30, 2023

Caller Questions:

My 14yo granddaughter thinks I treat her 16yo autistic brother better; how do I help her understand she needs to be more loving to him?
How do I deal with everyday life when I am depressed? The anniversary of my father’s death is coming up.
Why isn’t deliverance a priority message from the pulpit to get their congregation healed?
My wife passed away 7wks ago from cancer, and I feel like I’m doing well; do you have any advice about grieving?

New Life Live: October 27, 2023 Oct 27, 2023

Caller Questions:

How do I break the pattern of always getting into relationships with men who have traumatic childhoods?
Is it normal as an introvert to not need relationships outside your spouse?
I am overwhelmed with my son’s medical problem and also caregiving for my developmentally disabled brothers. I tend to isolate.
How do I approach my neighbor who calls me a wife killer because my first and second wives died of cancer?

New Life Live: October 26, 2023 Oct 26, 2023

Caller Questions:

How do I get unstuck if I have ADHD and feel overwhelmed after I moved from California to Texas with my wife and seven kids?
How do I get away from the victim role? I’ve been in recovery for 34yrs, but things that happened when I was a teen still haunt me.
What should I do after my adult daughter said I’m dead to her? She is going through a divorce, and her husband is staying with me.

New Life Live: October 25, 2023 Oct 25, 2023

Caller Questions:

How do we approach our brother who is committing adultery with a second cousin? Our mother also committed adultery, but it was kept a secret.
Did I have a trauma response when my body froze after I heard an explosion outside of my house?
How do I keep my peace when my husband of over 30yrs is a prankster and compulsive liar?

New Life Live: October 24, 2023 Oct 24, 2023

Caller Questions:

My 17yo son has ADHD, is addicted to porn, has dyslexia, and is homeschooled; what does he do about his sexual urges?
What Scripture tells us that once we come to know Christ, we must change our behavior and repent of our sins? I don’t know how to change.
How do I deal with my blindness? I’m 28yo and want to know what resources are out there
I’ve been married 26yrs, and my husband has been cheating for more than 20yrs. What should I do?

New Life Live: October 23, 2023 Oct 23, 2023

Caller Questions:

My husband and I went to IIM workshop last weekend and loved the facilitator in our small group! He helped us reach down inside and find the answer to the questions we had.
Besides praying, what else can I do to help my 45yo bipolar son whom I believe is demonized but not possessed?
How do I get my husband to take the step of hearing me? We divorced and then remarried, but we’re on the verge of divorce again.
Do I need to pull back from my 40yo adult daughter who lives with her drug-addicted boyfriend and is very explosive with us?
How do I implement 2 Chronicles 7:14 into my life if I don’t think I’m humble?

New Life Live: October 20, 2023 Oct 20, 2023

Caller Questions:

How do I meet my husband’s sexual needs and make sure I get my needs met as well?
Our 26yo son is in the military and has become suicidal; how do we help him?
How long do I wait to contact my wife after 8mos of separation? She asked me not to contact her.

New Life Live: October 19, 2023 Oct 19, 2023

Caller Questions:

Jesus spoke to me personally and told me to stop wearing my earrings; can Jesus make a mistake?
The woman I started dating is a relationship coach but not a Christian; any advice for me other than telling her I only date Christians?
I wanted to make a comment about the advice you gave a caller who was forced into prostitution. I don’t think we should bring up our negative past experiences with our kids.

New Life Live: October 18, 2023 Oct 18, 2023

Caller Questions:

My sister was shot by her husband 16yrs ago, just lost her job, and has hit rock bottom. She was drinking for hours when someone found her on the ground.
My parents are divorced; how can I deal with depression I’ve had since my father passed away?
How do you know when to let go of something or to confront it? I am stuck in decision-making.
I want to go to Intimacy in Marriage, but my wife is afraid of being in a group setting because of my struggles.

New Life Live: October 17, 2023 Oct 17, 2023

Caller Questions:

Why do we perceive that life will be immediately better after we turn our life over to Christ? Preachers never say how hard it will be after baptism.
How do I confront my 4yo granddaughter’s mom who left my son and is now with another guy? I don’t want to be cut off from my granddaughter.
Our new neighbors are a gay couple, and we were invited to their wedding; how can I be tactful in my response if I don’t feel led to go?

New Life Live: October 16, 2023 Oct 16, 2023

Caller Questions:

Do I cut strings and run from my husband after 39yrs of marriage because my stepdaughter has been a thorn in my flesh?
I am a people pleaser and it’s hard for me with my extended family when they don’t respond in kind; how do I stop focusing on it?
Does God allow certain things to happen so that we draw near to Him? My mother is physically disabled but always praises God and glorifies Him.
I’m involved in a relationship with my high school sweetheart who is married; what should I do if I’ve tried to leave him but am stuck?

New Life Live: October 13, 2023 Oct 13, 2023

Caller Questions:

I learned so much from your Life Recovery Connection Conference last weekend!
I enjoyed connecting with the Every Man’s Battle alumni group last weekend; is there a way to tell men how dangerous pornography is to families and marriages?
How will I make it if I’m 66yo, bipolar, and feel depressed at work because I don’t think they like me anymore?
As a Christian, what should I do if the elderly male patient I care for has groped me?

New Life Live: October 12, 2023 Oct 12, 2023

Caller Questions:

After not thinking your Life Recovery Conference was for me, you helped me learn how to deal with my betrayal.
Every Man’s Battle helped me so much to deal with my triggers!
My fiancée cancelled our wedding the week before because of my porn addiction; is there hope to reconcile?
What’s the best way to approach my adult son about his drug addiction? He felt very rejected by my ex-husband who left and got married.
Is there a way to approach someone who constantly sends me Catholic literature in the mail?

New Life Live: October 11, 2023 Oct 11, 2023

Caller Questions:

My adult son has disconnected from me since his sister died; how do I handle his anger towards me?
What’s the proper response to being asked by my church to do things? I feel like I’m being used and aren’t allowed to speak out against it.
Should I tell my 88yo mother with dementia that her sister just passed away? Her doctors and nurses told me not to tell her, but I feel like I should.
I was hospitalized a number of times as a baby and my parents weren’t allowed to stay with me; is that why I never feel loved or accepted?
My dad is addicted to alcohol; is there anything I can do to help him?

New Life Live: October 10, 2023 Oct 10, 2023

Caller Questions:

How do I get my joy back if I’m so depressed that I can’t even concentrate enough to read my Bible? I am seeing a psychologist and taking medication.
I was diagnosed with neuropathy and things have gotten worse; is it a waste of time to keep praying for God to heal me?
I know of a 10yo boy who has been searching for naked women online; how should his parents talk to him about this?
Do I have grounds for a divorce if my wife has cheated on me and I recently caught her flirting with a guy and getting his phone number?

New Life Live: October 9, 2023 Oct 09, 2023

Caller Questions:

What should I do after my ex-husband caught our 16yo daughter lying when he read her journal? She writes about being an alcoholic and activities with boys.
My parents got a divorce, and my dad stopped communicating with my sister. How do I help him reconcile with my sister and meet his granddaughter?
How can I win back my six kids? My three oldest have blocked me, and my three teens don’t want to spend time with me.
How can I teach my daughters that if God intends for them to have husbands someday, God will send them husbands?

New Life Live: October 6, 2023 Oct 06, 2023

Intimacy in Marriage Presenters Laura Mangin-McDonald and JJ West Questions:

What is a challenge in couples being happily married?
I know this marriage stuff, but it’s so hard to do.
What are the attachment styles? What is one thing a spouse can do to stop having the same fight over and over again?
What are specific concerns men have going into a workshop? Is pride making men resistant to their wives?
Why are women so exhausted after they try over and over again?
What do you say to couples who are fearful walking down the aisle?
Can you explain the comfort circle?
Do you address sexual issues at the workshop?

New Life Live: October 5, 2023 Oct 05, 2023

Caller Questions:

What should I do if my wife of 17yrs told me she’s unhappy in our marriage and wants to separate?
I’m blind and My Life Recovery Group helped me after my wife of 40yrs passed.
What are healthy guidelines for a singles group I’m starting at church?
My wife left me and took our two special needs kids; how do I cope besides drinking?

New Life Live: October 4, 2023 Oct 04, 2023

Caller Questions:

How do I get over my resentment after my painful divorce and my ex-husband getting married quickly?
My anxious 20yo daughter can’t do anything unless her boyfriend is with her. How do I get her to become independent?
What advice can you give me if I’m 73yo and don’t remember much from the past?
I’ve been married 35yrs to an abusive husband, but we both feel we can’t do it together any longer.

New Life Live: October 3, 2023 Oct 03, 2023

Caller Questions:

How do I respond when my 8yo son seeks attention by fake falling and interjecting himself in all conversations?
I’m dealing with unforgiveness for my husband’s affair a few years ago, and now he is in contact with old girlfriends.
How can the family interact with my estranged 25yo sister with a history of drugs? We think her boyfriend is isolating her.

New Life Live: October 2, 2023 Oct 02, 2023

Caller Questions:

Is there a book or resource to explain the change I noticed in a friend from my past? Is it drugs or a personality disorder?
How do I set boundaries with my adult daughter? She recently moved back in with her husband and children, but she’s not as neat as me.
I’m in an interracial relationship, and we’re getting married; are our family’s concerns valid?
How do I confront my alcoholic mom about her drinking if she’s incoherent every time I call her?
My 28yo daughter lives with me, but she steals money from us and uses marijuana; do I give her an ultimatum to get treatment or leave?

New Life Live: September 29, 2023 Sep 29, 2023

Caller Questions:

How do I encourage my wife to be more open in sharing her sexual needs with me?
Is the receptive desire you talked about considered passive?
I have never climaxed due to being abused when I was 9yo. Is there hope?
The answers you gave the previous caller helped me. Thank you so much for helping the body of Christ to heal!

New Life Live: September 28, 2023 Sep 28, 2023

Caller Questions:

Did my wife choose to live with family after surgery because of my alcohol addiction? Did I do the right thing to file for divorce after she left me?
I feel like I’m abandoning my adult son by ceasing contact. He has struggled with drug addiction for 20yrs and is now homeless.
How do I accept my nephew letting his 8yo twins get permanent tattoos? I’ll see them at Thanksgiving, and it’s been hard for me to accept this.

New Life Live: September 27, 2023 Sep 27, 2023

Caller Questions:

What do I say to my close friend who is a strong woman of God, but she’s angry because one of her cousins is in hospice and his brother suddenly died last night?
In trying to reconcile with my ex-husband who struggles with crack addiction, what should my boundaries be?
Am I wrong to require that my 17yo nephew leave my home when he turns 18yo? He’s in my custody, and he’s been getting high.
I overcame a porn addiction from your help on the radio years ago, but I’m more isolated than ever and need help.

New Life Live: September 26, 2023 Sep 26, 2023

Caller Questions:

I’m doing counseling at a local church and heard about splankna therapy; is this type of therapy Christian?
As a Christian, do I let things go when my husband isn’t being honest? After he used my car, I found pantyhose in it.
Should I ask my husband to leave? We signed up for the Intimacy in Marriage workshop and he is giving me the silent treatment.
What can I suggest to my niece who miscarried and then just lost another baby due in November?

New Life Live: September 25, 2023 Sep 25, 2023

Caller Questions:

Why don’t couples share with one another about what they enjoy in the bedroom?
Do you have any tips for me if my husband overcame his addiction to porn, but I am no longer interested in sex with him?

New Life Live: September 22, 2023 Sep 22, 2023

Caller Questions:

How do I help my niece who is helping her father with dementia, but he is mean to her?
Is my husband gaslighting me, or am I the one who is the problem?
How do I set boundaries with my ex-husband who is verbally abusive to my 14yo and 12yo children?
I try to read the Word but I don’t feel led by God and I’ve gone to self-harm; what should I do?

New Life Live: September 21, 2023 Sep 21, 2023

Caller Questions:

How can I walk in the spirit and forgive a person who borrowed money from me but never paid me back?
I am helping to raise my 2yo grandson who throws tantrums; what can I do?
How do I get unstuck if I’m 76yo, divorced, homeless, and all I do is sit and cry?
My ex-husband threatened to rape and kill me, but my daughter still has a relationship with him; do I talk to her about what happened?
How do I talk my daughter out of having a civil ceremony with a man from Singapore? They want to sign the papers but not have the wedding for another year.

New Life Live: September 20, 2023 Sep 20, 2023

Caller Questions:

What steps can I take to grieve my divorce if I’ve been married 42yrs, my husband is addicted to Vicodin, drinks, and had an affair?
How do I start a Life Recovery Group? I am a recovering addict and have been sober over 2yrs.
The woman I’m dating called me a con-artist and it hurt me deeply; should I move on from her?
Should I be a pastor again if I’ve had a sexual addiction from a young age and went to jail for 5yrs because of it?

New Life Live: September 19, 2023 Sep 19, 2023

Caller Questions:

Do you have any advice for me as a 31yo divorced woman with values and having a hard time dating men in this modern world?
How can I get my siblings to get help? We grew up with an abusive mom who was a medium.
How do I get out of my marriage once and for all? I’ve divorced and remarried my abusive husband three times.

New Life Live: September 18, 2023 Sep 18, 2023

Caller Questions:

What route do I follow after my daughter gave marijuana gummies to my 15yo granddaughter to calm down? My granddaughter is cutting.
Why didn’t you recommend that the previous caller call the school to tell them about her granddaughter and daughter?
What happens at your Intimacy in Marriage Workshop? My daughter is engaged, and I would like to send her and her fiancé.
Can you give me advice on how I should articulate my testimony? I don’t want to push people away.
My wife left me 2wks ago and I attempted suicide. Where can I find strength and help?

New Life Live: September 15, 2023 Sep 15, 2023

Caller Questions:

I have been clean for a year from alcohol and drugs after I hit rock bottom and had to live in my car!
What advice can I give my 38yo daughter who is hurt because her aunt doesn’t want her involved with her wedding?
Is it my responsibility to report my ex to his church for molesting my daughter as a child?
How can I help my 22yo son who came home from college and was diagnosed with persistent depressive disorder?

New Life Live: September 14, 2023 Sep 14, 2023

Caller Questions:

How can I respond to my wife about my lustful eyes when she says that the damage is already done, and she doesn’t feel good enough?
I am 82yo and hoarding has taken over my life; how do I move on?
How do I maintain a relationship with my 35yo adopted daughter when she is smoking marijuana and letting bad people come into her life? Her bio father tried to steal her identity.
What can I do to see my teen kids after my ex-fiancée and her boyfriend blocked me?

New Life Live: September 13, 2023 Sep 13, 2023

Caller Questions:

Interview with Max Lucado about his latest book God Never Gives Up on You and the biblical story of Jacob.
My 16yo daughter was seeing a young man secretly and doing inappropriate things because her dad and I forbid her to see him; did our actions push her to seeing him secretly?

New Life Live: September 12, 2023 Sep 12, 2023

Caller Questions:

What do I tell my 24yo granddaughter if her fiancé wants to watch football all day with his friends on his only day off?
How do I begin the process of confronting my son-in-law about his alcoholism?
I’m two years clean from heroin addiction, and The Life Recovery Bible was a big part of my recovery!
I’m a pastor, and my wife doesn’t connect with me emotionally.

New Life Live: September 11, 2023 Sep 11, 2023

Caller Questions:

How do I deal with my 19yo daughter getting pregnant with her 43yo work supervisor? He has three kids.
I am almost 50yo, and I’m discouraged that I’m not growing like I’ve seen others grow.
My dad passed away and my siblings took me out of his will.
Life Recovery Groups’ coordinator, Terri Ward, talks about our Online Life Recovery Conference on October 7.
My mother was almost killed when I was a child, and those who were supposed to help me hurt me.

New Life Live: September 8, 2023 Sep 08, 2023

Caller Questions:

When I ask my 19yo college student son why he never shows up for work, he says it’s not my problem. What else can I do?
I’ve been married more than 20yrs; is my husband dependent controlling? What can I do if he is?

New Life Live: September 7, 2023 Sep 07, 2023

Caller Questions:

My wife and daughter-in-law won’t make any attempt at reconciling with each other and it has been 3yrs.
What can I do to support my niece who is married to a paraplegic narcissist? He is mentally and verbally abusive to her and her 10yo son.
Should I approach my daughter-in-law about leaving the kids at my home while she dates? She is separated from my son.

New Life Live: September 6, 2023 Sep 06, 2023

Caller Questions:

How do I get over my divorce 20yrs ago and stop blaming myself? I married my drug dealer who was physically abusive and cheated on me after we got married.
What should I do to stop swearing when I’m mad? I am disabled from three major accidents and swear when I’m mad at myself.
My husband of 25yrs has a foot fetish that I don’t think is appropriate, and I’ve developed an alcohol addiction to numb myself.
How do I improve my relationship with my oldest son who blames me for getting a divorce? My alcoholic ex-husband had started to become a better man when he died of cardiac arrest.

New Life Live: September 5, 2023 Sep 05, 2023

Caller Questions:

How do I move on after my girlfriend of 3mos broke up with me because I stopped having sex with her? The Holy Spirit convicted me.
What help is there for me as a struggling alcoholic? I took my first drink at 8yo and don’t want my son to see me binge drink.
The man I’m interested in is a believer but sends me nude pictures. What do I do if he didn’t stop when I told him how I felt?

New Life Live: September 4, 2023 Sep 04, 2023

Caller Questions:

How do I deal with my husband’s parents who overstep our boundaries? His mom has bought airplane tickets to visit us without asking.
My husband hasn’t worked in a year, and this pattern has been going on for 17yrs; should I get a divorce?
Is it appropriate for my 14yo daughter to go to a Codependent Anonymous meeting? I’m a recovering sex addict and alcoholic, and her mother and I reconciled after our divorce.
What should I do about my 26yo nephew who has lived with us since birth, is an alcoholic, and is very disrespectful to us?

New Life Live: September 1, 2023 Sep 01, 2023

Caller Questions:

How do I get over my guilt for not going home to take care of my dad with dementia 20yrs ago? I didn’t want to leave my boyfriend to help my dad.
Why do we sing songs at church asking God to forgive us when we’re already forgiven?
My husband and I want our 8th grade daughter to be in a private school; what should we look for in a faith-based school?
How do I honor my 89yo mother with dementia? I took care of her until she took out a restraining order against me, disinherited me, and kicked me out on the streets.
How do I get delivered from demons living inside me that I can hear and feel?
Our family had a fight at Easter over gun control; should I confront this issue before we get together with my adult kids again?

New Life Live: August 31, 2023 Aug 31, 2023

Caller Questions:

We found out on Facebook yesterday that our 24yo granddaughter is in a relationship with a girl. How do we address that in our family?
How do I deal with my wife of 3yrs who is chasing after God’s anointing and says I’m the voice of the devil?
My 19yo granddaughter talked to me about her suicide attempt but not her cutting. Should I approach her?

New Life Live: August 30, 2023 Aug 30, 2023

Caller Questions:

I divorced my abusive husband 11yrs ago, but now my adult sons are taking their anger out on me.
What can I do if my husband of 29yrs is a meth head and living in a hotel with a prostitute?
This is the first time I’ve listened to your program; I wish I’d heard you 30yrs earlier!
I like the program, but I disagree whether or not a person should divorce. I’ve been married three times, and a pastor said I am in sin because my first wife is still alive.

New Life Live: August 29, 2023 Aug 29, 2023

Caller Questions:

I am a college student and can’t focus because I constantly get distracted; can you help? I also struggle with past regrets.
How do I prepare my daughter, a high school senior, to go to college next year? She will be exposed to drinking and more in college.
What level of communication should I expect from my son while he is away at college? He is not a good texter.
I have two children in college; sometimes parents need to adjust to the way their kids communicate, like using Snapchat.

New Life Live: August 28, 2023 Aug 28, 2023

Caller Questions:

My mom was a narcissist; did I pick it up from her? Is narcissism passed down?
Are women allowed to preach or be senior pastors according to the Bible?
My daughter-in-law and grandkids live with me, and my son moved out and now lives with his girlfriend. If I go see my son, does it show that I am supporting that relationship?

New Life Live: August 25, 2023 Aug 25, 2023

Caller Questions:

Should I divorce my second husband and go back to my first husband? My ex says I’m living in sin because I got remarried.
My 6yo grandson lived with me because his mom was in prison; she’s out now and has her son back, but she won’t let me see him.
How do I deal with my adult daughter? I own a cabin with her, but she gets angry whenever I try to talk about what we’re going to do about the cabin.
My husband of 21yrs has been having an affair for 4yrs; where do I start to deal with this?

New Life Live: August 24, 2023 Aug 24, 2023

Caller Questions:

My daughter struggled with drug addiction from the time she was 13yo until she was 40yo; it wasn’t until I let her hit bottom and stopped rescuing her that she actually got help.
I just found out my husband had two affairs and says it’s my fault; when do I start to trust him again?
How do I help my adult daughter who experienced trauma that has left her having panic attacks?
I live in my adult children’s home and pay their mortgage; how do I approach them about their vaping and marijuana use?

New Life Live: August 23, 2023 Aug 23, 2023

Caller Questions:

We just moved to this neighborhood; how do we be good Christians but draw the line with a neighbor who asks us for money?
At 20yo, do you have any pointers to help me keep my faith after losing my mom last year?
Should we continue saying no to financially helping my sister? We don’t know what she did with the money we gave her in the past.
My parents died last year, and I wanted to encourage Avery to journal about his mom and write stories about her to help with the grief process.

New Life Live: August 22, 2023 Aug 22, 2023

Caller Questions:

I’m easily discouraged and can’t keep a job or stay on a diet; which direction should I go?
Is it okay for a Christian to be cremated?
I have dissociative identity disorder and don’t feel much in my body; what do you think about polyvagal theory and somatic bodywork?
How do I not lose my temper with my ADHD grandkids that I am raising?
My husband has narcissistic tendencies; how do I help fill the deep hole in him?

New Life Live: August 21, 2023 Aug 21, 2023

Caller Questions:

Screen time can cause anxiety for kids; I was reminded of this when I saw a little child looking down at a screen while shopping with parents.
What do I say to my youngest daughter who is going off to college? We both have anxiety.
Do I tell my 18yo daughter that my grandmother has cancer if she is still grieving the loss of my other grandmother 2yrs ago?
What do I do about my anxiety over my grandkids not doing well in school?
My 30yo son has been anxious all of his life; what more can we do to encourage him after his counselor fell asleep?

New Life Live: August 18, 2023 Aug 18, 2023

Caller Questions:

How do I pursue a relationship with three estranged adult daughters? I went through a divorce when they were in their early teens.
My 14yo granddaughter is rebellious, gets into fights, and says she hears voices in her head. What can I do now that she lives with her mother and not me?
How do I help my friend who has been estranged from her husband’s family because she refuses to call her 15yo step-granddaughter by her new male name?

New Life Live: August 17, 2023 Aug 17, 2023

Caller Questions:

Am I making a mistake by telling my 38yo son I have to block him because he is verbally abusive toward me?
Can you help me grieve the loss of my husband of 50yrs? I’m having a really hard time.
How do I put people on hold while I take care of myself? I’ve been diagnosed with multiple myeloma but am always helping others.
What should I do to help my 16yo granddaughter who has severe anxiety, twitches, and is declining?
Do I go back to my husband of 44yrs? We’re separated because he took a hammer and smashed some things.

New Life Live: August 16, 2023 Aug 16, 2023

Caller Questions:

How do I get my husband to leave our home since he’s a porn addict and won’t take ownership?
I’ve been separated from my husband for 4mos. Since he finally apologized for his behavior, do I still move forward with the divorce?
Could you help us with healthy boundaries? A young woman my husband and I were mentoring disappeared from us.
Can you give me some clarity as I struggle with anxiety, stress and have trouble eating certain foods?
Why is my adult son’s medication not working? He had a psychotic break and was diagnosed with schizophrenia, stabbed himself, and then went off of his meds.

New Life Live: August 15, 2023 Aug 15, 2023

Caller Questions:

How do I know if my husband’s behavior is his ADHD or a character issue? He runs red lights and parks in the wrong parking places.
My 37yo daughter is married with two boys and has pulled away from any kind of relationship with my wife, her stepmom. How do I move forward?
My husband has ADHD and bipolar, and although we divorced and remarried, we are happier now because God changed my heart through prayer.
How can I focus more on me and God instead of my loved ones and failed relationships? I’m 23yo and enrolling in college soon.

New Life Live: August 14, 2023 Aug 14, 2023

Caller Questions:

Interview with Lauren McAfee about our Lumina Women’s Event in October.
My 28yo grandson struggles with drugs and thinks he has fallen into oppression by the Illuminati.
How do we build a bridge to my 32yo son who has a problem with drugs and alcohol? We had to kick him out after 4mos because he wouldn’t get help.

New Life Live: August 11, 2023 Aug 11, 2023

Caller Questions:

I gave my life to Christ a year ago; how do I deal with my severe anxiety and forgive myself for being unfaithful and having kids out of wedlock?
How do I connect with my grandchildren if my daughter says no?
What can I do if my new husband’s kids are living with us, and he lets them go do things even though their chores aren’t done? Their mother died years ago.
How do I forgive my brother when he says I don’t deserve his sympathy for my husband dying of COVID?
Could you clarify what you said about bitterness? There are times when I think I’m walking in bitterness.

New Life Live: August 10, 2023 Aug 10, 2023

Caller Questions:

A long time ago my brother’s daughter and my daughter were molested by our dad. How do I talk to my brother about God when he can’t get past God allowing this to happen?
Is there something else that I need to do besides pray for my husband and adult kids? My husband of 34yrs is avoidant, and our adult kids are distant or don’t talk to us at all.
How do I interact with my 21yo son if he refuses to talk to us? I’m paying for his therapy, but I don’t even know what they discuss.

New Life Live: August 9, 2023 Aug 09, 2023

Caller Questions:

Where do I go from here? I dated an unsaved girl after my divorce, we slept together, and she broke my heart when she broke up with me.
How can I find a therapist for my 11yo daughter who says her dad inappropriately touched her?
Why does it always seem like divorce is the male’s fault on your show?
I am hurt that my husband didn’t tell me about the online scam he invested in, and he needs to go to Every Man’s Battle; what do I do?

New Life Live: August 8, 2023 Aug 08, 2023

Caller Questions:

How do I help my husband handle his sister who has moved to our town and used to be his brother?
My young adult sons blocked me after my ex-husband turned them against me; how do I reach out?
What can I do after my 16yo daughter told me she is non-binary? She has two girlfriends who now want to become boys.
My adult daughter had gender reassignment and says I must use he and him pronouns, but I feel like I’m betraying God if I do.

New Life Live: August 7, 2023 Aug 07, 2023

Caller Questions:

Do you know of a program to help my teen daughter who has social anxiety and uses drugs? I am low income.
What can I do if my 32yo son has a nude bobblehead on his car’s dashboard and says there’s nothing wrong with it?
Whenever my husband approaches me for sex, I start thinking of the kids who are being sex trafficked; how do I get past this?
I wanted to make a comment to the mother whose adult son has a nude bobblehead.

New Life Live: August 4, 2023 Aug 04, 2023

Caller Questions:

How do we deal with our 31yo son who says he is bisexual? He lives with us, and this is tearing my wife and I apart.
I grew up in an alcoholic and physically abusive home. I used strict discipline with my kids; how do I communicate with my son to find out how he felt growing up with me?

New Life Live: August 3, 2023 Aug 03, 2023

Caller Questions:

Is it selfish of me to want my 33yo wife to lose weight? How do I approach her?
Is my 17yo grandson just a teen who is disorganized, or does he have something like ADHD?
How do I respond to a friend who booked a cruise for us even though I don’t want to go because I just had knee surgery?
My wife separated and seems stuck in yesterday; what can I do?

New Life Live: August 2, 2023 Aug 02, 2023

Caller Questions:

I’m 13yo and am attracted to my rehabilitation therapists.
How can I forgive myself for not helping a family member that asked me for help?
Is my 9yo daughter being groomed for sexual abuse by my husband? He told her he would do something to her if she used his phone.
If my porn-addicted husband isn’t willing to do any work, is it reasonable for me to ask him to move out?
What do you think about black folks needing trauma counseling because of the historical problem of slavery?

New Life Live: August 1, 2023 Aug 01, 2023

Caller Questions:

Should I continue to reach out to my Muslim sister or love her at a distance?
What’s the best way to help my bipolar son who is married with kids and traumatizes them by yelling and breaking things?
How do I find professional help for my 43yo son after he punched a hole in the wall and slit his wrists?
My family members are upset I didn’t help with my mom or go to her funeral. How do I get over being estranged from them?

New Life Live: July 31, 2023 Jul 31, 2023

Caller Questions:

What is the best way to deal with the pain of rejection? I have had abandonment and abuse in relationships.
I’m raising my grandkids, and my 14yo granddaughter is upset I am setting boundaries with the cell phone that her mother bought her.
I went through divorce, had a nervous breakdown, and no one wants to be around me; how do I reconnect and have conversations with my family?
What do I say to my adult kids after treating them with anger just like my mom did with me?

New Life Live: July 28, 2023 Jul 28, 2023

Caller Questions:

What can I do after my 23yo son cut off communication with me? I wouldn’t cosign on an apartment with him because the landlord was crooked.
What boundaries should I put in place with my 23yo porn-addicted son if I pay for his phone and internet?
My 8yo granddaughter has access to a cell phone but didn’t follow the rules; what should I do instead of avoiding her?
I’m a 43yo autistic mom and sensory-overloaded; how can I keep my boundaries with my husband when he crosses them?

New Life Live: July 27, 2023 Jul 27, 2023

Caller Questions:

I just joined Club New Life because of how you’ve helped me see I needed counseling; I am working to overcome people pleasing due to my rigid parents.
What are your thoughts on God healing through medicine?
How am I going to survive my 44yo son dying from cancer?
My adult son calls me several times during the day. He is autistic and has his own apartment; how do I not enable him?
How do I deal with having no childhood memories of my mom hugging or comforting me? How does that affect me today with my relationships?

New Life Live: July 26, 2023 Jul 26, 2023

Caller Questions:

What help can I get my 15yo son who asked my 5yo niece to touch him inappropriately?
Do I spend too much time on my phone? It bothers my wife because I had an emotional affair online a few years ago.
My 32yo son is married and transitioning to being a woman; what do I tell my grandchildren? Are there support groups for family members?
What are some steps we can take to reconcile? We are separated and have both been married three times.

New Life Live: July 25, 2023 Jul 25, 2023

Caller Questions:

Is it biblical for me to think of myself as a healer? Will that get me stuck healing other people and not finding healing for myself?
My 22yo daughter and I are witnesses in a legal battle and have been targeted. How do we find the strength to continue despite significant financial loss and fear?
How do I write out boundaries for my marriage? My husband has met women online and had affairs.
What can a person do if they have a phobia of people vomiting on them? I’ve been told I have emetophobia.

New Life Live: July 24, 2023 Jul 24, 2023

Caller Questions:

What can I do to reach out to my 44yo son who lives close but doesn’t talk to me for months at a time?
I’m an uncle and want to have kids of my own; what’s a good balance for parents so that they’re not too authoritarian or too lenient?
Is there a discipline option we haven’t thought of for our middle son who has been lying, stealing, and smoking marijuana?
Is my next step to plant recording devices in my husband’s car because of his lying? He isn’t remorseful about his affair and blames me.

New Life Live: July 21, 2023 Jul 21, 2023

Caller Questions:

How can we help my 16yo nephew in another state who drinks, vapes and uses marijuana?
I have been widowed for 8yrs; what is your approach for dating at 63yo?
What issues should I zone in on to get the most from my New Life counselor appointment tomorrow?
How do I hold onto my core values and not support my 35yo adult daughter who is moving far away? Is it wrong not to give her a send off?

New Life Live: July 20, 2023 Jul 20, 2023

Caller Questions:

How do I work on my marriage after my wife separated from me 9mos ago?
What can I do to build a relationship with my 39yo daughter who says I’m toxic?
How do I approach a conversation with my Christian friend who is having sex with her boyfriend?

New Life Live: July 19, 2023 Jul 19, 2023

Caller Questions:

What should I do to help my adult daughter who was kidnapped a few years ago and keeps reliving it?
Can you give me advice for my husband who is a pastor? My daughter’s friend underwent sex change surgery and wants to volunteer with children in our church.
Are there any resources I can give my friend who lost her husband of 30yrs?
My significant other is going through EMDR and now I’m a basket case; she gives me hope for our relationship and then ghosts me or gets angry.

New Life Live: July 18, 2023 Jul 18, 2023

Caller Questions:

How can I address my depressed sister-in-law if she gets defensive every time I bring up any issues?
My estranged mom has borderline personality disorder and wants to reconnect with me, but I’m in treatment for trauma.
I am the caretaker for my dying mother; should I set boundaries with my meth-addicted brother, who has hallucinations, to stop visiting her? My sister said it will tear her apart.
How can I help my 60yo brother who has been bullied and taken advantage of his whole life and just attempted suicide?

New Life Live: July 17, 2023 Jul 17, 2023

Caller Questions:

How can I work through the shameful memories of past relationships that come up while I am driving long distances for my job?
What is my next step when my 35yo son ignores me and says I’m not safe because I judge him?
How do I forgive my father and move on? I’m going through a divorce, have five kids, and don’t know how to stop making mistakes.
My adult children are reconnecting with their abusive father. How do I help my son who blacked out and woke up with cuts on his arms?

New Life Live: July 14, 2023 Jul 14, 2023

Caller Questions:

How can I point my 21yo daughter in the right direction after she was sexually harassed at work?
My husband won’t repair our home and properties even though he has a home repair business. What can I do?
I have joint custody of my kids; what do I do after my wife left with the kids and the dog? We were in the process of moving for a job.

New Life Live: July 13, 2023 Jul 13, 2023

Caller Questions:

Any ideas on how to get my Vietnamese girlfriend to stop praying to her dead relatives?
My son is having an affair; should I encourage him to go to Every Man’s Battle?
How do I love my adopted daughter who plans to leave her 8yo son with his dad?
Can you explain what the unforgiveable sin is?
How do I know if I can trust my husband after he deceived me about his drinking?

New Life Live: July 12, 2023 Jul 12, 2023

Caller Questions:

Our 35yo son is remarried and his controlling wife volunteers to be a narcissist. What guidance can we give him?
How do I heal from being a people pleaser and the guilt caused by our toxic church?
I want to encourage Susie that it is okay for us to be highly sensitive people, and it is a gift from God.

New Life Live: July 11, 2023 Jul 11, 2023

Caller Questions:

I’m in a common law marriage; am I living in sin?
For the first caller, the Bible says to abstain from all appearances of evil.
What do you think of my older friend and her partner having a ceremony but not getting legally married so she can keep her financial status?
Should I perform the wedding ceremony for my grandson and his girlfriend if they’re living together?
How do I deal with living in fear because my husband is headed to prison again? How do I sit with my feelings?

New Life Live: July 10, 2023 Jul 10, 2023

Caller Questions:

My brother saw my sister and my husband kissing; how do I handle my sister wanting to move here?
Can you elaborate more on emotional intimacy? I’ve been married 10yrs.
What else can I do to help my 20yo granddaughter who is in a deep depression?
How do I work through the sadness I feel for a failed marriage?

New Life Live: July 7, 2023 Jul 07, 2023

Caller Questions:

How do I get my counselor to ask me the hard questions? I feel stuck.
My nephew was in the military and may have PTSD; are there special counselors that deal with that?
I went to Every Man’s Battle, and the Christ-centered counselors exceeded my expectations!
I see the mini-sub that imploded on its way to the Titanic as a risk that was not worth the reward. Why do people risk their lives?

New Life Live: July 6, 2023 Jul 06, 2023

Caller Questions:

Am I doing the right thing by caregiving for my aging mom with dementia? My sisters say she doesn’t deserve it.
Two of my grandkids are 4yo twins on the autism spectrum; should I be concerned that one bullies the other one?
How does coaching help a person?

New Life Live: July 5, 2023 Jul 05, 2023

Caller Questions:

Our 13yo son is dealing with a porn issue; and everything we have tried is not working.
How do we handle our 18yo daughter wanting to classify herself as a man?
For someone who has narcissistic personality disorder, how does God deliver them from their behavior if they only see themselves as the victim?

New Life Live: July 4, 2023 Jul 04, 2023

Caller Questions:

I am being treated for depression; how do I ask my 52yo bipolar son and his fiancée to leave my house so I can stay healthy?
What can I do if I had a panic attack out of the blue and went to the ER?
How can I get help for the OCD behaviors that are ruining my life despite going to therapy? The medication had severe side effects.

New Life Live: July 3, 2023 Jul 03, 2023

Caller Questions:

How do I handle my 36yo son’s mood changes as he gets older?
My husband’s dying mother told him what a heartache he had been; how can I encourage him to forgive and not let deep hurt destroy him?
Should I honestly tell my son what I think now that he is on the verge of a second divorce?
How can I help heal my family after my adult daughter shared she was molested at 12yo by her grandfather who was also our pastor?

New Life Live: June 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023

Caller Questions:

The story of Job in the Bible has made me lose my faith; what can I do?
Is the Intimacy in Marriage Workshop the right step for my marriage if my husband physically harmed me?
What do I do if a family member plans to kill himself?
Do I divorce my second husband since he tried to groom my 21yo daughter for sexual abuse when she was younger?

New Life Live: June 29, 2023 Jun 29, 2023

Caller Questions:

I am married to my fourth husband and need help with boundaries.
My husband is angry at me after I caught him looking at porn; when do you know it’s time to give up?
I’m 77yo and my wife died when my kids were teens; how do I mend the relationship with my estranged kids?

New Life Live: June 28, 2023 Jun 28, 2023

Caller Questions:

Where can I get a resource on the effects of living with a narcissist? I divorced a narcissist 14yrs ago.
How does one become a Life Coach for New Life?
My wife is divorcing me because she says I’m emotionally abusive to her.

New Life Live: June 27, 2023 Jun 27, 2023

Caller Questions:

Is there anything else I can do besides seeing a counselor to deal with my husband’s affair? I also had an affair 20yrs ago.
How can I talk to my twice-divorced daughter who says she’s closer to God than she’s ever been, but she told her sister she’s sleeping with the man she’s dating?
I did the Every Man’s Battle Workshop recently; is it okay if I date since I’m divorced and my ex-wife is remarried?

New Life Live: June 26, 2023 Jun 26, 2023

Caller Questions:

I’m in my sixties, just lost my job, and my dog died; will I be able to get another job?
How do I deal with the stress of losing my job due to a work-related injury?
My adult daughter has a bisexual lifestyle; how do I have a relationship with her?
Someone at my church won’t go to leadership with me to work out our issues; what can I do?

New Life Live: June 23, 2023 Jun 23, 2023

Caller Questions:

Your Emotional Freedom Workshop was awesome! You can be healed if you do the work.
How can I support my wife if she wants a divorce despite me being sober 90 days from porn?
God delivered me from a demon using Psalm 23!

New Life Live: June 22, 2023 Jun 22, 2023

Caller Questions:

As a single man, what’s the difference between a normal desire for women and lust?
Do you have any counselors in our area who can help me and my wife with a conflict in the church I pastor?
Would it help if I were to sit down with my grandson, who just graduated from high school, and talk to him about his narcissistic father?
Am I being controlling by forbidding my wife to hang out with her daughter who is married to a woman?

New Life Live: June 21, 2023 Jun 21, 2023

Caller Questions:

Do I need to change my medication? I’m blind, having panic attacks, and my narcissistic neighbor always wants to be in my room.
Should I change my degree if I am in the process of getting a master’s in social work but want to become a Christian counselor?
Why do so many empty nesters end up separating from their spouses? My husband of 36yrs abandoned me 3wks ago.

New Life Live: June 20, 2023 Jun 20, 2023

Caller Questions:

My husband talks to his dad about me and has threatened to kill me; what are some reasonable boundaries?
My depressed friend is very draining and only stays in her house; how do I help her and keep myself healthy?
I haven’t been intimate with my husband for 6yrs due to him not bathing and his cognitive disability.

New Life Live: June 19, 2023 Jun 19, 2023

Caller Questions:

What can I do if it’s hard for me to be physically intimate with my wife since having prostate cancer?
What is my body trying to tell me? I’m getting a divorce, and my stomach is doing flip flops.
How can I use my spiritual gifts to serve Christians? I’m a victim of sexual assault and have seen dead people talking to me.
I’ve been alcohol and porn free for four months; can I keep doing it on my own or do I need help?
What course of action do you recommend for our daughter who is married to a narcissist who smashes car windows?
Where do I go from here if I wasn’t invited to my brother’s memorial service?

New Life Live: June 16, 2023 Jun 16, 2023

Caller Questions:

Should I move if I don’t feel safe with a neighbor who has schizophrenia?
My good friend left our church because of her emotionally abusive husband; should I go to the church elders?
Are there any Christian facilities that my 13yo daughter with anorexia can go to?
What’s my next step? My 72yo husband has looked at homosexual porn and is having an emotional affair with a 25yo man.

New Life Live: June 15, 2023 Jun 15, 2023

Caller Questions:

I was in a violent marriage where I suffered a brain injury; what am I to do if my new husband is verbally abusive?
I’m going to visit my son, but he wants me to stay in a hotel because his wife calls the shots.
How do I handle my ex-husband who is married to a man and says bad things about me to my adult kids?

New Life Live: June 14, 2023 Jun 14, 2023

Caller Questions:

Working with one of your New Life counselors has been life changing!
If I invited my husband to attend Intimacy in Marriage and he told me to move on; should I just stop saying anything?
Would it be beneficial for me and my 49yo daughter to see a therapist together? I think she might be borderline.
My husband says if I ask him about watching porn, it’ll make him want to watch it.
Can you elaborate on what a real man is?
How can I navigate conflict with my mother-in-law who is also my neighbor?

New Life Live: June 13, 2023 Jun 13, 2023

Caller Questions:

A 40yo man, who is like our adopted son, went to prison for child abuse. Am I being too harsh to tell him I’ll cut off contact with him if he doesn’t make progress?
My ex-girlfriend blocked me because I asked her if she lied about a miscarriage since she’s lied in the past. What can I do?
I’m a 75yo former sex offender who is now free because I fear God.
My 32yo niece and her son live in a house I inherited; how do I get her to do what I ask?

New Life Live: June 12, 2023 Jun 12, 2023

Caller Questions:

Should I ask a family from church to clean my fiancée’s house with me so I don’t compromise myself by being alone with her?
What can I do if my 20yo granddaughter, who has ADD and bipolar disorder, threatened to kill herself?
My verbally abusive wife of 41yrs who may have Borderline PD stays at home and watches TV; should I bring up divorce?
I went to Every Man’s Battle last week, and you really care about the men who attend!

New Life Live: June 9, 2023 Jun 09, 2023

Caller Questions:

How do I help my 21yo granddaughter who is in a physically abusive relationship?
Can you help me figure out what to do for my brilliant 33yo daughter who was diagnosed with MS, is suicidal, and lives with us?
What can I do to help my friend who was sexually abused by her husband and has gone through a traumatic divorce?
Is it time for me to go if I’ve been married 18yrs to a narcissist who shows me no affection?

New Life Live: June 8, 2023 Jun 08, 2023

Caller Questions:

What does connection look like if I found porn at a young age and never had any good male role models?
I wanted to welcome Steve Arterburn back because I missed him.
You said a believer who commits suicide will go to heaven; how do you reconcile that with I Corinthians 6:19?

New Life Live: June 7, 2023 Jun 07, 2023

Caller Questions:

Should I continue to pursue the relationship with my 22yo boyfriend if he has to always be the center of attention?
My husband went to Every Man’s Battle, and it opened up my old wound from him being unfaithful years ago.
I walked into the garage and saw a noose hanging and my husband said he was going to kill himself. What should I do?

New Life Live: June 6, 2023 Jun 06, 2023

Caller Questions:

I went to Every Mans Battle and learned that the ground in front of the cross is level for all of us.
My close friend says if I reconcile with my husband after he sexually betrayed me, she doesn’t want to have anything to do with him. How do I reconcile this situation?
Welcome back, Steve! I want to give a donation for a scholarship and the Matching Gift Challenge.
Should I talk to my son about his pornography addiction, and talk to his bipolar wife about her anger outbursts?
I was always teased about my weight growing up; how can I lose weight and keep it off?

New Life Live: June 5, 2023 Jun 05, 2023

Caller Questions:

I have ADHD and often turn my phone off. When I turn it on and have 80 texts, do I need to respond to every text?
Steve’s book What Have You Got to Lose? helped me heal from my dad beating me when I was a child.
What are realistic expectations for myself if I’m a mom of five and my husband has started talking about divorcing me after I made some financial mistakes?

New Life Live: June 2, 2023 Jun 02, 2023

Caller Questions:

Where does my fear of driving over a bridge come from?
In dating and selecting a partner, how do I discern what I’m feeling if I grew up in an alcoholic home?
Why do I feel like the odd man out when I get together with my two closest friends?
Can you give me guidance if I feel bamboozled by my wife of two years who won’t submit to me?

New Life Live: June 1, 2023 Jun 01, 2023

Caller Questions:

What advice do you have for me if my wealthy ex-husband promised a house for me and my 8yo son but is building a house for another woman?
What should I do if my husband of 33yrs only wants sex from me and has asked for a divorce?
Do you offer coaching for a digital anime addiction consuming my 24yo autistic son?
What steps do I need to take to prepare myself for my father getting out of prison for child molestation?

New Life Live: May 31, 2023 May 31, 2023

Caller Questions:

What roadmap can you give me after I caught my husband at a hotel with another woman? What do I say to him?
How can I love God if I can’t love at all? My dad shot and killed my mom when I was little.
I’m so glad that Steve Arterburn is back because he’s made a huge difference in my life!
How can I help my angry 16yo grandson who always yells and bangs the door?

New Life Live: May 30, 2023 May 30, 2023

Caller Questions:

I’m glad Steve is back and wanted to know more about your workshops.
How do I move on after being molested as a child and seeing my parents watching porn?
Is sex before marriage a sin? A prominent Christian sex counselor told me it’s not.
My three children were victims of sexual abuse; how do I deal with them turning their backs on God?
What can I do if I’ve been married 32yrs, and it’s a mediocre marriage?

New Life Live: May 29, 2023 May 29, 2023

Caller Questions:

I’ve been married six months and my stepchildren live with their aunt who is a lesbian; where do I fit in with my stepchildren?
I’m married with two kids and all we ever do is parent; how do I get my relationship back with my husband?
What are your thoughts on medication to help me get through the grief process of losing my mom a few years ago?
Someone in my Bible study said that if someone commits suicide, they’ll go to hell. What should I believe?
Why am I so angry, frustrated, and afraid?

New Life Live: May 26, 2023 May 26, 2023

Caller Questions:

How do I know if I’m ready to go visit my parents who were not pleased I quit college?
What can I do about my relationship with my stepmom since my dad passed?
How do I speak about my faith to my teen daughter who doesn’t want to hear about it?
What’s the best way I can encourage my non-Christian friend to read the book, How We Love, to help him in his marriage?

New Life Live: May 25, 2023 May 25, 2023

Caller Questions:

I attended Restore Workshop and Stacey and Laura have been such an encouragement to me! My issues were not the same as everyone else, but the pain of betrayal is the same.
I found out I had been betrayed most of my married life. He went to Every Man’s Battle, but I didn’t think anyone could understand what I was going through until I went to a New Life workshop.
My husband had an affair, went to strip clubs, and was into porn. Restore was the most valuable thing I ever did because I knew nothing about sexual addiction. My wounded heart has begun to heal.
After attending Restore, I have a renewed vision of who I am. I am enough!

New Life Live: May 24, 2023 May 24, 2023

Caller Questions:

Was I honoring God when I turned down winning a million dollars?
I have been faithful since we got married; why would my wife throw that in my face and leave me now?
Should I encourage my daughter to befriend her dad when there are questions of possible inappropriate touching?

New Life Live: May 23, 2023 May 23, 2023

Caller Questions:

My husband was unfaithful years ago, but why do I get angry at things so easily?
How do I get unstuck in life and move on to being successful?
What should I do to get rid of my gambling problem, so it doesn’t affect our marriage?
I thought I forgave my mentally abusive husband, but I don’t think I did.

New Life Live: May 22, 2023 May 22, 2023

Caller Questions:

Comment: My neighbor died, and his family found his Life Recovery Bible. Thank you, New Life, for making a difference in people’s lives.
My PTSD from Afghanistan is affecting my ability to deal with my son heading to college; what could I have done differently as a dad?
How can I help my mother-in-law if I just got out of rehab and my alcoholic dad left for detox this morning?
My adult daughter has Stage 4 Metastatic Breast cancer; how do I convince her to not lose her faith in God?
I had to take my dad off of life support, and Satan is tormenting me by making me think I killed my dad.

New Life Live: May 19, 2023 May 19, 2023

Caller Questions:

How can I be wise if my mom suffered a stroke, my dad can’t even do the laundry, and my sister wants me to stay with him for months at a time?
My husband and I have been married 10yrs, but we’ve never had sex; am I handling this situation right?
Why do I keep dating men who want me to take care of them; they want me to be the breadwinner.
What can I do about over trusting people who then later betray my trust?

New Life Live: May 18, 2023 May 18, 2023

Caller Questions:

My 17yo granddaughter has been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder; what is the best avenue for helping her?
What can I do if I’m a single dad and my 10yo and 7yo children blame me? Their addicted mom tells them lies when she visits them.
What should I do if my 16yo son has talked of suicide after he may fail his sophomore year? His grades fell after he had an illness and his girlfriend dumped him.
I was molested as a child and ended up in a 10yr lesbian relationship but got out of it. How do I forgive myself of my past sexual sin?

New Life Live: May 17, 2023 May 17, 2023

Caller Questions:

What can we do if churches don’t support widows, those who are divorced, singles and other lonely people?
How do I save my marriage if my adult stepdaughters don’t accept me, and my husband goes to his ex-wife and his daughters house every holiday?
Do you have any resources for my pastor’s wife who always runs to her daughter’s house because her husband’s church means everything to him?
I am my 38yo son’s caregiver as he recovers from burn injuries, but he is very angry; how do I encourage him to get the help he needs?

New Life Live: May 16, 2023 May 16, 2023

Caller Questions:

How do I talk about sex to my kids, 11yo and 8yo, when my wife doesn’t agree with my Christian perspective on it?
How do I response to my sister-in-law who is angry we made plans to meet with her gay son without telling her?
What insight can I give to other Christian parents who focus too much on protecting their kids and not preparing them for the real world?
My kids and others say my tone is too harsh; what am I projecting onto people?

New Life Live: May 15, 2023 May 15, 2023

Caller Questions:

How do I get beyond feeling abandoned due to me no longer being able to see my therapist?
What’s the next right thing to do with my elderly, narcissistic father who told me off for asking him a question?
How can my husband and I come to a decision together about starting a family and me being a stay-at-home mom in a year?
I’m 70years old and celibate; is masturbation considered sexual immorality?

New Life Live: May 12, 2023 May 12, 2023

Caller Questions:

What can I do if my daughter-in-law is verbally abusive toward my granddaughter?
I called you about my daughter with bipolar disorder, and you helped! I’m 63yrs old and a widow; how do I connect with a strong Christian man?
I never bonded with my family, so I have a hard time bonding with others and feel isolated.
My Mom took my children to her house even after I told her not to because my stepdad was abusive to us when I was a child; how do I handle it?
Do I drop charges against the father of my child who was violent two years ago but he tells me to just forgive and forget?

New Life Live: May 11, 2023 May 11, 2023

Caller Questions:

I was in J.J. West’s sexual recovery group; any advice on how to not fall back into Satan’s traps?
How do I deal with being my husband’s fourth wife, but no one in his family wants him to be married to me?
Was it okay for my wife to use sex toys if I didn’t want her to? She committed suicide a few weeks ago.
How do I speak truth to my friend whose elderly father is being taken advantage of by women?

New Life Live: May 10, 2023 May 10, 2023

Caller Questions:

My family accused me of love bombing them when I shared my concerns with them: was I love bombing them?
How can can handle my love bombing neighbor who showers me with gifts and tells me about his sex life with his wife?
What should I do if my husband of two decades keeps saying he’ll finish remodeling our house but doesn’t?
What can we do if my narcissistic daughter-in-law is filing for divorce after she got caught up in prostitution? They’ve been married 30yrs.

New Life Live: May 9, 2023 May 09, 2023

Caller Questions:

I was molested when I was a child by a male teacher and wonder if he is still teaching; what should I do?
What should I do if I want to reconcile with my ex-husband who is in rehab for alcohol addiction, and is writing me letters?
My 12yo son recently started looking at porn and says he can’t stop masturbating; what’s the best way for me to help him in a godly way?
How do I deal with my adult step-daughter if my wife passed away in March, and my step-daughter told me to never speak to her?

New Life Live: May 8, 2023 May 08, 2023

Caller Questions:

Should I report my 32yo daughter to the authorities for my 9yo grandson missing his entire 4th grade year?
How do I confront my daughter who is dating a man online who might be doing sex trafficking? She is going through a divorce and has four young children.
Is there any help for my husband who is a narcissist and is verbally and physically abusive?
How do I handle my wife who wants to separate but says she’ll be intimate with me and will come back if she can’t make it financially?

New Life Live: May 5, 2023 May 05, 2023

Caller Questions:

What should I do if I’ve been separated from my husband for 10yrs because he tried to bring other women into the house?
My 21yo daughter was trafficked and has two children, but she doesn’t want to move with me to a new home. What boundaries should I have with her?
A lady in my Facebook group was sexually assaulted and is questioning her faith in God; how do I respond?
I’m a divorced father who is struggling financially and have to sell the house my adult kids are living in; how do I handle their anger?

New Life Live: May 3, 2023 May 03, 2023

Caller Questions:

How do I connect with the man I’ve been dating for four years who wants to marry me?
Is it a sin for me to remarry? I divorced by wife of 25yrs because I kicked my stepdaughter out and my wife left me.
My adult stepson said some terrible things to me: how do I respond to him?
I’m 16yrs old; how do I fix the broken relationship with my mom if I’ve been rebellious?

New Life Live: May 2, 2023 May 02, 2023

Caller Questions:

Can trauma bonding happen at a young age because I had to take care of my siblings?
How do I know it’s God telling me to take another job that would be the same position but would be closer to home?
How can I have a normal relationship with my mother if I have a chronic illness and had to move back in with her; she is controlling.
My husband came to me about developing feelings toward our 13yo daughter; am I handling it right?
How do I help my daughter deal with her narcissistic ex-husband if he is very belligerent to me?

New Life Live: May 1, 2023 May 01, 2023

Caller Questions:

I’m being treated for major depression; how do I cope with my husband who doesn’t believe in therapy?
My husband has been sober from pornography for 10mos and he doesn’t see it as marital betrayal; what can I do?
How can I talk to my 24yr old daughter about her ADHD?
What can I do to help my wife prioritize our marriage over everything else; she backed out of going to Intimacy in Marriage workshop?
Is it normal for my overweight 15yr old son to isolate himself?

New Life Live: April 28, 2023 Apr 28, 2023

Caller Questions:

My adult children don’t like what I think, say, or do; do I need to uncover what has caused them to have this wound? We are grieving recent deaths in the family.
I have been addicted to porn since I was 11yo; what can I do to overcome it?
My mom keeps leaving my verbally abusive stepdad and going back to him.
What’s going on with me that I get jealous of my wife looking at other men at the gym? She is 10yrs younger than me.

New Life Live: April 27, 2023 Apr 27, 2023

Special Edition of New Life Live: An In-depth Look at Every Man’s Battle Workshop
Caller Questions:

How does the road to sexual addiction begin?
What key things will the guys experience at Every Man’s Battle that will correct their path?
What are we missing if we don’t open up ourselves to each other?
Stacey Sadler speaks to the wives who have been affected by betrayal trauma.
What advice do you have for the wives of the men who need help?
What does the recovery process look like?
Is Every Man’s Battle just for Christians?

New Life Live: April 26, 2023 Apr 26, 2023

Caller Questions:

I got married last year and my separated wife exhibits narcissistic behavior; what should I do?
How do I heal now that my 33yo daughter and grandson have not talked to me in the last year? She won’t even give me her new address.
To the first caller, marriage has been rough for us, but we went to Intimacy in Marriage and have just celebrated 31yrs!
I’ve been divorced for 8yrs, but I want to get back together with him despite his drinking.

New Life Live: April 25, 2023 Apr 25, 2023

Caller Questions:

I’ve been married only a year and spoke to my husband about liking a picture of a scantily-clad girl on social media; did I handle it wrong?
What should I do about my wife of 7yrs taking me for granted?
How can I validate my 27yo son who was unfaithful to his wife? My son was right outside of his stepfather’s bedroom when he committed suicide.
My husband is controlled by his mom, and she says I have a mental illness and other things.

New Life Live: April 24, 2023 Apr 24, 2023

Caller Questions:

What books would be helpful for my 50yo nephew who was sexually abused as a child and didn’t have enough to eat?
My 24yo daughter’s boyfriend spent time in a psychiatric hospital; should she be concerned about lavish gifts from his family?
How do I discern what God is saying to me? He gives me verses every day, but I don’t understand.
My brother alienated me from his family decades ago; should I write to my 37yo niece?

New Life Live: April 21, 2023 Apr 21, 2023

Caller Questions:

My husband has drug and anger problems and we agreed to not tell anyone; what can I do?
When my 33yo bipolar daughter started reading the Bible, she took herself off of her medication. What now?
How can I help my 23yo son who was held up at gunpoint last night at his job?
Your New Life Weekend put me on a path that led me to recovery from my sexual abuse. Thank you New Life!

New Life Live: April 20, 2023 Apr 20, 2023

Caller Questions:

My porn-addicted husband had an affair with my best friend and had a child with her years ago; what can I do to heal?
How do I emotionally go through my pain if my unfaithful husband of 22yrs years wants to separate?
I waited three hours before reacting to a triggering situation; is there a downside? I waited so I wouldn’t respond in anger.
How much should I talk about my divorce when my grandkids ask me why I am not with my unfaithful wife?

New Life Live: April 19, 2023 Apr 19, 2023

Caller Questions:

What can I do to stay in the Word when I am so distracted because I have ADHD?
How do I help a depressed gentleman whose wife died 6yrs ago? Am I doing something wrong that I can’t get through to him?
My dissociative identity disorder is really hurting me because I have personalities that hate Jesus and I love Him.
My 31yo son hates his life, thinks he has ADHD, and struggles with anxiety; how can I help him get the proper help he needs?

New Life Live: April 18, 2023 Apr 18, 2023

Caller Questions:

Regarding alternate lifestyles, we are to tell the world about Jesus, but leave it to the work of the Holy Spirit to convict them.
Every Man’s Battle workshop got me back to my wife and reading the Bible!
Do I bring to light the secret of my foster father sexually abusing? It would devastate my family.
If a Christian were to die from cancer due to smoking cigarettes, are they still saved?

New Life Live: April 17, 2023 Apr 17, 2023

Caller Questions:

How should Christians treat alternative lifestyle neighbors, especially if they come visit our church?
Since my teens I have had the fear that someone is going to kill me.
How can I get my husband of 40yrs to understand I have hit my limit with his disrespect and unfaithfulness?
My 39yo niece is staying with me temporarily. She is recently divorced and has run up thousands in debt. How do I help her?

New Life Live: April 14, 2023 Apr 14, 2023

Caller Questions:

My dad inherited a million dollars and is buying sports cars and dating much-younger women.
How does my adopted adult daughter navigate connecting with her bio half-sister who told her she doesn’t want the family to know about her?
Is there anything that can be done to save my marriage of 26yrs to my husband who is an adulterer, a liar, and he takes no responsibility?
Did I do the right thing with my two granddaughters who were disobedient when I was babysitting them? After I disciplined them, they cried for hours.

New Life Live: April 13, 2023 Apr 13, 2023

Caller Questions:

How should I handle my husband’s anger towards my 26yo daughter who has lived with us since Covid? He wants her out.
What can I do about my husband who is a church leader but struggles with masturbation and looking at women?
I found out 6yrs ago that my wife cheated on me with seven different men. She just left me; is it time for me to move on?
What is too much to expect of my husband who is bipolar and had a stroke? He won’t stay on his meds.

New Life Live: April 12, 2023 Apr 12, 2023

Caller Questions:

God used Dr. Sheri, Dr. Jacqui, and your Emotional Freedom Workshop after my husband tried to strangle me!
My stepdaughter accused me of sexually abusing my 3yo grandchild, but I’m innocent.
How do I get the large amount of money back that I loaned to a narcissist for his surgery? It doesn’t seem like he’s ever going to repay me.
Do I give up on my 35yr marriage if my husband was promiscuous in the past and has always been shut down emotionally?

New Life Live: April 11, 2023 Apr 11, 2023

Caller Questions:

Am I doing the right thing when I try to get my 12yo son to do an activity, but he won’t?
Besides telling my dad I won’t take my mom’s narcissistic abuse after he asked for help, is there anything else I can do?
What are treatment options for complex PTSD? I was starved and chained as a child, and I am having an episode right now and can’t eat.
Let me share with you how God got me through trauma and hard times.

New Life Live: April 10, 2023 Apr 10, 2023

Caller Questions:

I’m caring for my 84yo aunt, and she always puts me down for my weight.
Should I give my husband a second chance after he cheated on me with the mother of his son?
My new husband pushed, screamed, and cursed at me, so I left after 10mos; how do I get over him?

New Life Live: April 7, 2023 Apr 07, 2023

Caller Questions:

What should I do if my husband has racked up $50,000 in debt and is about to take out another loan?
My 40yo pregnant daughter got angry with me and cut off contact; should I let it go or try to contact her since it is my first grandchild?
What can I do to further my recovery? My mom was abusive only to me and not my siblings.
I’m a messianic Jew and have been thinking about end of life; what is the Christian perspective about cremation?

New Life Live: April 6, 2023 Apr 06, 2023

Caller Questions:

How do I get help for my obsessive thoughts over past sins that make me feel like I can’t make a mistake?
I feel like no one will accept me and that I don’t have anything to say; how can I develop friendships?
It was a blessing for me to attend the Emotional Freedom Workshop!
I just went to Every Man’s Battle workshop and it opened my eyes! I didn’t think it was for me, but I was wrong.
How do I turn the corner and find peace if I was my brother’s caretaker and found him dead? I’m heartbroken.

New Life Live: April 5, 2023 Apr 05, 2023

Caller Questions:

How can we help our 15yo niece who is cutting?
I take care of people for a living but struggle with overeating.
Is it better for me to stay away from my verbally and physically abusive birth mom?
Should I continue with my Zoom Sustained Victory Group after Every Man’s Battle or do an in-person group? I want to get out of my isolation and reach out to others.
How should I handle a member of our church who is in our dance ministry and is very abusive?

New Life Live: April 4, 2023 Apr 04, 2023

Caller Questions:

Can you help me? I had gastric bypass 16yrs ago, have gained some of the weight back, and have anxiety and depression.
How does bipolar disorder and borderline personality disorder connect with spiritual warfare? A family member has been diagnosed with them.

New Life Live: April 3, 2023 Apr 03, 2023

Caller Questions:

How do I help my 8yo daughter who has started worrying about dying?
I worry that people at my work are talking about me; what should I do?
I attended Every Man’s Battle and have made a huge turnaround!
We don’t allow our 12yo son to do sleep overs, but he wants to go to school camp. How do we process our decision?

New Life Live: March 31, 2023 Mar 31, 2023

Caller Questions:

Dr. Henry Cloud talks about his new book Trust.
How do I overcome my trust issues in my relationship with my mother whom I am a caregiver for, as well as dating relationships?
I have trust issues with myself because of my bad choices; how do I develop trust in myself so I can learn to trust other people?

New Life Live: March 30, 2023 Mar 30, 2023

Caller Questions:

Dr. Henry Cloud talks about his new book Trust
How can I trust God if I question my salvation? I have bad thoughts, anxiety, depression, and health problems.
My adult son died from drug abuse, and we gave my adult daughter an eviction notice because she’s using drugs; how do I get that trust back?

New Life Live: March 29, 2023 Mar 29, 2023

Caller Questions:

Dr. Henry Cloud talks about his new book Trust.
Am I ruining my life because I don’t want to trust again? When I was married, I tried to be everything my husband wanted me to be, not what I wanted.
I’m separated from my wife because I’ve done stuff online and she has accused me of looking at her daughter the wrong way; how do I deal with her trust issues?

New Life Live: March 28, 2023 Mar 28, 2023

Caller Questions:

Dr. Henry Cloud talks about his new book Trust
Why do some people trust too much and get repeatedly hurt and in trouble?
When I have family members who have let me down or hurt me, how do I determine if I can trust them again?

New Life Live: March 27, 2023 Mar 27, 2023

Lysa TerKeurst, author of You’re Going to Make It: 50 Morning and Evening Devotions

New Life Live: March 24, 2023 Mar 24, 2023

Caller Questions:

What can help me endure my hypnic headaches that interrupt my sleep and the emotional pain from it?
How do I move forward to love my adult son who says he’s gay?
My late wife blamed me for our problems, but our psychologist said she was a narcissist and blamed her.
What can I do to help my 23yo daughter dating a man who hasn’t had a steady job in 3yrs? She doesn’t see how he really is.

New Life Live: March 23, 2023 Mar 23, 2023

Caller Questions:

My wife doesn’t want to be intimate, and I’ve turned to looking at porn. What do I do with my sexual desire?
How should I move forward in a biblical way with my 32yo daughter who is going to work at Planned Parenthood?
My wife of 51yrs passed away 4yrs ago, and I still miss her terribly.
How can I help my daughter-in-law who lives with us? My son passed away from cancer 18mos after they got married.

New Life Live: March 22, 2023 Mar 22, 2023

Caller Questions:

My 39yr old son lost his money in crypto and is living in a campground in Mexico. Should I lend him money for a computer?
Should I keep giving money to my youngest daughter and her husband? I don’t want to enable them.
How can I help my 32yo daughter who married a man who won’t pray, read the Bible, or go to therapy? Also, his family are hoarders.
My wife divorced me and I had to move far away from my adult kids; what’s the best way to stay in contact with them?

New Life Live: March 21, 2023 Mar 21, 2023

Caller Questions:

How can I keep from losing myself as my husband is in recovery for a porn addiction and can’t stop glancing at women?
My adopted dad passed away; how do I deal with him being gay and not be traumatized by it?
I don’t want to be in my marriage because my husband of 9yrs is clueless about how to handle a Christian marriage and says the disconnection is my fault.

New Life Live: March 20, 2023 Mar 20, 2023

Caller Questions:

What do I tell my almost 18yo son who has been sending sexual text messages to his girlfriend?
I am a people pleaser; can you help me when I run into issues with strong individuals?
How can I get my wife to go out and do fun things with me despite our illnesses? She has fibromyalgia and I have COPD.
I struggle with people pleasing and tremble when I get into a hard discussion with my wife.
What can I do when the young woman I am sponsoring takes charge in our meetings and changes the subject when she doesn’t want to talk about something?

New Life Live: March 17, 2023 Mar 17, 2023

Caller Questions:

Is there a long-term facility that my 34yo son can go to for schizo-affective disorder? It’s like living with Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
How much space do I give my 23yo son who won’t speak to me? My 20yo daughter uses marijuana.
After 18yrs of a dysfunctional marriage, my husband is leaving me. I used to be addicted to pain pills, and I’m having a hard time.
I love Steve’s book Is This the One?; what dating book can I give my three teenage grandsons?

New Life Live: March 16, 2023 Mar 16, 2023

Caller Questions:

How do we have a relationship with my entitled stepdaughter that doesn’t involve money? She has been estranged for 15mos.
What should I do if I don’t condone my sister marrying her girlfriend, but she asked me to stand up for her?
As a single mother, how do I talk to my 14yo son about sex?

New Life Live: March 15, 2023 Mar 15, 2023

Caller Questions:

Julie Sharber, New Life Health Coach, talks about why someone should get help for their health.
I’m mentoring a woman whose 12yo daughter is cutting herself; how can I help her?
My husband has been a sex addict for 20yrs and in recovery. I found out he was unfaithful again; is there hope?
How do I deal with rage toward my roommate who has a drug problem? My stepbrother just lost his life. Why does one person stay alive, and another lose their life?
My 18yo son says he was traumatized by us as a child and is suicidal; what can we do?

New Life Live: March 14, 2023 Mar 14, 2023

Caller Questions:

My stepbrother has created problems in the family since my mom passed; does God want us to go ahead with executing her will?
After retiring from the military, my faith is tearing our family apart. How do I get closer to my sons?
Is there something I can do for my son whose wife says she no longer loves him?
I am distraught seeing my wife in constant physical pain; what more can I do?

New Life Live: March 13, 2023 Mar 13, 2023

Caller Questions:

My husband died from cancer 6yrs ago, and he never told me about watching porn which I learned about from my brother. How do I forgive him?
Should I be worried about a loved one getting into heaven?
What resources do you have for affordable Christian counseling?

New Life Live: March 10, 2023 Mar 10, 2023

Caller Questions:

What can I do if my husband of 11yrs punches the wall above me and I have to walk on eggshells around him?
How do I have a conversation with my husband about his emotional affairs, not continuing in counseling, and not showing any remorse?
How can I take care of myself without enabling my angry husband? I am disabled and in a wheelchair.
Am I disappointing God by respecting my son’s wishes? He married an unbeliever and told us we can’t say anything about our faith to our grandkids.

New Life Live: March 9, 2023 Mar 09, 2023

Caller Questions:

How do we respond to my son-in-law who wrote a book berating our whole family?
The last 5yrs when I travel with family, I have to be the one driving. What can I do about it?
Why would my 20yo granddaughter with ADD accuse her boyfriend of abusing and cheating on her? Is it for attention?
How can I help my depressed boyfriend who lost his job and is home all day?
My ex-husband had me arrested, stole my company, turned my kids against me, and bribed my attorneys; how do I move forward?

New Life Live: March 8, 2023 Mar 08, 2023

Caller Questions:

Does the Lose It for Life intensive look at underlying issues to eating?
My son has challenges with his rebellious 13yo daughter who lives with her grandmother.
How do I trust my husband who continues to enable my bipolar daughter against my wishes?
My 18yo daughter lost her life to cystic fibrosis, and I don’t know if she was saved; is she in heaven?
What can we do to help my 15yo niece who just lost her mom to cancer? She has depression, outbursts, and doesn’t want to go to school.

New Life Live: March 7, 2023 Mar 07, 2023

Caller Questions:

My son is trying to walk away from the Christian Faith. What do I do?
My dad is getting married to a woman I don’t want around my kids. How do I still have a good relationship with my dad?
How do have a better relationship with my distant older brothers?

New Life Live: March 6, 2023 Mar 06, 2023

Caller Questions:

When my daughter’s lesbian partner died, she moved back home. Now she is in a new relationship and is hardly home; what should my husband and I do?
My 86yo mother has a caregiver, but my sister takes over every time she visits. How can we handle her?
How can I honor my aging parents who have been horrible parents my whole life?
I’ve had claustrophobia for most of my life; what can I do about it?

New Life Live: March 3, 2023 Mar 03, 2023

From the New Life Live! archives, this Flashback Friday show originally aired on March 7, 2008
Caller Questions:

I’m in recovery for past abuse; how do I manage my physical signs of stress?
I recently found out my dad is not my biological dad; what should I say to him?
What is the best way to heal from condemnation from others for my past sin?
After multiple miscarriages, I can’t face the emotional stress. How do I reconnect with my husband?
My separated wife falsely claimed I’m abusive to cover up her affair; should I divorce her?

New Life Live: March 2, 2023 Mar 02, 2023

Caller Questions:

My husband of 19yrs confessed he had an affair with a man and won’t stop.
Where do I go from here if my adult daughter is dying and I can’t go see her because of a court order?
How do I stop checking my husband’s phone after he had an emotional affair with a coworker?
Before my grandkids went to college, I drew up a contract for them that funds would stop if they were involved with drugs.

New Life Live: March 1, 2023 Mar 01, 2023

Caller Questions:

How do I have boundaries with my 82yo mom? She is angry about her divorce and threw things at me after finding out I took my dad to dinner.
I wanted to share how God healed me from a tumor the size of a puppy. Thank you to Steve and New Life for being there for me!
How do I deal with my wife who has symptoms of paranoia and thinks I’m having an affair and hacking her phone?
Can you explain attachment theory and PTSD?

New Life Live: February 28, 2023 Feb 28, 2023

Caller Questions:

Interview with Michelle Spadafora, a speaker for the Lose It for Life workshop.
My pregnant adult daughter is allowing her boyfriend to move in; what is my role?
My 21yo daughter doesn’t think marijuana is bad; what can I show her about its dangers?
I was sexually abused as a child and now I am being triggered; what can I do?

New Life Live: February 27, 2023 Feb 27, 2023

Caller Questions:

I’m a single dad who loves my boys, but I get angry and have to apologize to them.
Could my 41yo daughter be happily married to her boyfriend who says he can’t have normal sex because of porn?
My husband and I are studying the four temperaments; can this lead to something positive?
I had an affair, went through an ugly divorce, and now my 16yo son won’t come see me. Should I force him?
My wife wants out of our marriage because of my porn addiction.

New Life Live: February 24, 2023 Feb 24, 2023

Caller Questions:

What can I do to help my anxious work supervisor? She is creating a lot of rifts and anger.
I love to read but can’t understand the Bible unless it is told in complete stories; is there a Bible like that?
How do I stop struggling with guilt for moving away from my grandkids?
What should I tell my family and friends? I’m thinking of divorcing my narcissistic husband who has been unfaithful many times.
I followed your advice to give my unfaithful husband an ultimatum to go to Every Man’s Battle; he went, and I went to Restore, and it saved our marriage!

New Life Live: February 23, 2023 Feb 23, 2023

Caller Questions:

Can Chris clarify the statement he made about money having power over you? I don’t have enough money, and it’s hard.
The man who kidnapped and raped me, then shot my mother, said he was a Christian. Will we remember it in heaven?
How can I help my wife of 32yrs be happy after my drinking and flirting with other women hurt her?
What should I do to move forward if my faith has been shattered by the hypocrisy of my church leaders?
How can I help God impact my brother who is in prison for being a sex offender?

New Life Live: February 22, 2023 Feb 22, 2023

Caller Questions:

Interview with Stacey Sadler, one of the presenters at the Restore workshop.
My adult daughter is marrying a woman this weekend, and my husband wants no part in their relationship. How do I help him?
What are your thoughts on marrying a woman 35yrs younger than me?
I went to your Restore Workshop, found my voice, and discovered I’m not alone!
Our adult son struggles with gender identity and wants to have a sex change.
What should I do after discovering my husband has messages on his phone to another woman? He told her that he loved her.

New Life Live: February 21, 2023 Feb 21, 2023

Caller Questions:

Should I attempt to save my 21yr marriage if my moral failings have left my narcissistic wife unwilling to do anything?
After I followed your advice and said no to my drug addict son, he is now in rehab!
My husband tried to choke me, but he denies it. A pastor told me it is my fault bad things are happening to me.
I’m separated from my porn-addicted husband who is physically abusive and dating other women. What does God require of me?
My dad used to tie me down as a child; now I’m angry, depressed, and have gone through many counselors. Where do I go from here?
Would Intimacy in Marriage be good for us if we are separated due to my husband being violent?

New Life Live: February 20, 2023 Feb 20, 2023

Caller Questions:

Am I being too controlling? My wife wants to travel to go see her family, and I feel like my opinion doesn’t count.
How can I encourage my 40yo son who is a disabled veteran with PTSD? He is in jail awaiting criminal charges for meth possession while armed.
I had my grandson for 18mos and now he is with foster parents. Why is he afraid of me?
My wife left 3mos ago after I accused her of cheating.

New Life Live: February 17, 2023 Feb 17, 2023

Caller Questions:

My wife says I am verbally abusive; do you think I am? We have been separated for over a year.
What’s my responsibility now that my brother-in-law has rejected me and my wife after I sent him an email about vaccines? He wants an apology.
My wife silently prays in front of the church during the whole service, and it’s causing division between us.

New Life Live: February 16, 2023 Feb 16, 2023

Caller Questions:

Where do I go to get help for my childhood trauma of sexual abuse, abandonment, and my attraction to cross dressing?
What do you recommend to help my brain after many injuries?
How do I tell my photographer best friend that I’m not going to use her to take our pictures?
I became a first-time parent 2wks ago and have ADHD; how do I navigate times when I am overwhelmed?

New Life Live: February 15, 2023 Feb 15, 2023

Caller Questions:

What else can I do to heal the horrible relationship between my ex-wife and our 20yo son? She came from an abusive family and had six affairs.
How do I answer my 10yo granddaughter as to why I divorced my first husband?
My 15yo grandson has Asperger’s and is angry and difficult; how can I help him?

New Life Live: February 14, 2023 Feb 14, 2023

Caller Questions:

There are a lot of guys hurting from being betrayed by their wives.
How do I identify what kind of therapy I need if I have a painful memory of my dad leaving me as a child?
My 35yo daughter texted me that she didn’t get the childhood she deserved; how do I look at my part?
I’ve been married 34yrs and have learned that you can’t give all of yourself to your spouse or you won’t have anything left over for yourself.
My nephew inappropriately touched my daughter when he was 12yo and she was 5yo, but he denied it in front of his wife.

New Life Live: February 13, 2023 Feb 13, 2023

Caller Questions:

Kevin Downes, a producer on Jesus Revolution, talks about the new movie in theaters on February 24.
What’s the best way for me to break free from porn, masturbation, and overeating? I am 32yo and live out of my car.
I struggle with porn and just told my wife. Where should I start reading my Bible so I can get closer to the Lord?
I went to Every Man’s Battle and finally overcame my lifelong addiction to porn and masturbation!
How do I navigate having bipolar disorder and taking medication, but I feel emotionally muted?

New Life Live: February 10, 2023 Feb 10, 2023

Caller Questions:

What should I do to help my 25yo son who gambled away all his money and might be suicidal?
Am I enabling my children and grandchildren because I can’t accept their limitations?
How do my mom and I confront my uncle for molesting my aunt and cousins a long time ago?
How can we get our daughter and her husband to stop neglecting their children’s health issues?

New Life Live: February 9, 2023 Feb 09, 2023

Caller Questions:

Is there ever a time when it is OK to give your adult child advice?
How do I learn to love when I’m on my third marriage, struggling with porn, and keep falling off the wagon?
After keeping my childhood sexual abuse a secret, God has done amazing healing by removing the guilt and shame. But how do I get past my anger that is affecting my health?

New Life Live: February 8, 2023 Feb 08, 2023

Caller Questions:

My drunk husband came on to my 21yo daughter; how do I navigate that?
What do I do now that my wife of 37yrs just walked out to be a nanny for our grandchildren and filed for divorce?
What are my next steps with my anxious 13yo daughter who is smoking marijuana and has same-sex attraction?

New Life Live: February 7, 2023 Feb 07, 2023

Caller Questions:

How do I let go of the man I loved for 6yrs but broke up with because he smoked pot and often flew into a rage?
Do my reoccurring emotional triggers mean I haven’t forgiven my brother for molesting me? Or my husband for his pornography?
My wife has explosive anger, says she hates me, and left me a note saying to get out. Is there anything I can do?

New Life Live: February 6, 2023 Feb 06, 2023

Caller Questions:

Interview with Every Man’s Battle presenter, J.J. West. “Month after month, we get to see men set free!”
What’s our next step with our 20yo daughter who lives with us, has substance abuse problems, and is sexually active?
How can the family live with the pain of our 39yo son who has a porn addiction and sexually abused my daughter when she was younger?
I think my daughter died from fentanyl without forgiving her husband; what would the Lord have said to her?

New Life Live: February 3, 2023 Feb 03, 2023

Caller Questions:

Our 22yo son lives at home, has experimented with LSD, and smokes pot. How do we get him to be an independent adult?
How can I recover from porn addiction if I’ve been addicted since my teens?
Why am I having a hard time following through with my divorce from my unfaithful, unsafe husband?
How can I help my 17yo adopted son to make friends? He is mentally slow and might be autistic.

New Life Live: February 2, 2023 Feb 02, 2023

Caller Questions:

I was emotionally and physically abused by my mom as a child and abandoned by my dad; what do I do next?
I’m emotionally distant from my wife after telling her I looked at porn; is this normal?
What’s our role as parents if our daughter’s fiancé has a porn addiction and they’re still going to get married?
Is it OK to keep hoping and praying for my marriage? My husband has filed for divorce for the sixth time and has lived at his mom’s house for half of our marriage.
My older brother is homeless and diabetic; should I give him temporary shelter?
I want to go to Intimacy in Marriage, but my husband of 43yrs is very resistant to anything.

New Life Live: February 1, 2023 Feb 01, 2023

Caller Questions:

How can I help my angry 16yo son whose grades are slipping since I started divorce proceedings?
What can I do after finding out my husband has been cheating? He denies it.
My daughter is breaking up with her 7yr boyfriend for looking at porn; how do I talk to him about Every Man’s Battle?

New Life Live: January 31, 2023 Jan 31, 2023

Caller Questions:

Dr. Heidi Summers shares why someone would go to see her as a New Life Coach.
Can your Restore Workshop help me if I was molested by my father and have dissociative disorder?
My bisexual adult son is taking female hormones; how can I help him see how harmful it is?
When I was 9yo my friend died falling through the ice, and last week my memory was triggered. Do I need to deal with the trauma?
I’ve been to Every Man’s Battle and my wife is going to Restore. Any recommendations on how to help her with her triggers because of my porn addiction?

New Life Live: January 30, 2023 Jan 30, 2023

Caller Questions:

My husband doesn’t have a job and stays in his messy room the whole day. I’m tired of being a single parent.
How do we help my daughter-in-law with her drinking problem? Yesterday she was inebriated with my 8yo grandson in the car.
My grandson and his 9yo daughter with ADD live with me. She is making threats and not taking her medication.
How can I win my husband back? We’ve been married for 27yrs and separated for 2yrs.

New Life Live: January 27, 2023 Jan 27, 2023

Caller Questions:

How can I support my 17yo daughter without supporting her decision to get an abortion tomorrow?
My 14yo son is questioning God and doesn’t want to go to church; how do I guide him back to God?
My husband had an affair 3yrs ago and I stayed; how do I move forward when every day is a burden?
Emotional Freedom was phenomenal! I lost my brother when he was a young man; how do I get over my fear for my 22yo son when he leaves the house?
I found out at Thanksgiving that my husband has been having multiple affairs online. Are we doing the right kind of counseling?
I feel better after attending Emotional Freedom! Am I enabling my husband by offering him money to help pay off his debts?

New Life Live: January 26, 2023 Jan 26, 2023

Caller Questions:

My friend is in hospice care; what should we put in the letter I’m helping her write to her son who is distant?
Can I hold my dad accountable for his drinking and gambling? He lives with me.

New Life Live: January 25, 2023 Jan 25, 2023

Caller Questions:

Without Every Man’s Battle and Sustained Victory, I would have never recovered from sex addiction!
How do I let go of the verbal and physical abuse I experienced from my mom growing up?
When is it OK to get a divorce after 20yrs of emotional abuse from my husband?
I just found Christ, but my wife found boundaries and left because of my drinking.

New Life Live: January 24, 2023 Jan 24, 2023

Caller Questions:

After almost one year of marriage, what is the point of my husband owning a property that’s falling apart? It belonged to his deceased wife.
How am I to love my non-binary friends when I know it is wrong?
Do you have any tools I can use when my husband of 8yrs gives me the silent treatment for days?

New Life Live: January 23, 2023 Jan 23, 2023

Caller Questions:

How do I approach my separated daughter and her husband about attending your Intimacy in Marriage Workshop?
How do I forgive my husband who committed suicide? We haven’t told the younger members of our family.
My husband is controlling and angry; how is that related to his porn addiction?
Am I being insecure to worry about the woman I’m dating being around a lot of men at work?

New Life Live: January 20, 2023 Jan 20, 2023

Caller Questions:

I can’t get over my Bible-believing, Christian husband having a year-long affair and lying to my face about it for 14yrs.
How do I protect my heart? My husband was unfaithful to me 40yrs ago, and we have a counseling appointment scheduled so he can disclose everything.
What should I do to help my wife feel heard and appreciated? Everything I’ve tried doesn’t work.
My husband is in law enforcement and is exposed to porn on the job; how can he overcome his own struggle with porn?

New Life Live: January 19, 2023 Jan 19, 2023

Caller Questions:

Am I doing the right thing by taking baby steps with my husband who has PTSD and makes me feel unloved?
I declutter but I always return to hoarding; is this a way of coping and not getting to deeper issues?
What questions should I ask my boyfriend who told me he has an STD?
My 18yo son has questions about Noah’s ark and procreation.

New Life Live: January 18, 2023 Jan 18, 2023

Caller Questions:

How do I mend my relationship with my adult son and daughter-in-law after they’ve banned me from their life?
Why is my 17yo daughter so hateful and disrespectful to me?
Two of my kids are getting married; should I contact my unfaithful ex-husband ahead of time to avoid wedding drama?

New Life Live: January 17, 2023 Jan 17, 2023

Caller Questions:

My mom was a hoarder, and my aunt is now doing the same thing; any tips on what to say to her?
If my wife and I are going to Intimacy in Marriage Workshop, what else can we try? Our blended family is driving us crazy.
Do I have enough faith to stop gambling, or is it just my flesh that’s weak?
How do I make friends and get rid of the horrible anxiety and depression I’ve had for 30yrs since the death of my daughter?

New Life Live: January 16, 2023 Jan 16, 2023

Caller Questions:

Am I wasting my time wanting to get back with my ex-husband? He is still drinking and says he will never get married again.
How can my husband and I get on the same page to help our 16yo daughter who is self harming? We are a blended family, and he is in denial.
I’ve been in Celebrate Recovery for 12yrs; do the temptations and the lusts ever simmer down?
My 13yo granddaughter is lying and devious when she can’t have her phone; how do I help her mother get through this?

New Life Live: January 13, 2023 Jan 13, 2023

Caller Questions:

My husband of 16yrs has never consummated our marriage. Do I just let it go and feel that it’s how God wants it to be?
The executor of my sister’s estate is my brother who is not following her will. How do I move forward?
How can I help my friend who is dying from COPD? She says she believes in Jesus but doesn’t act like it.
Can you explain what you meant when you said waiting on God to change a spouse won’t change them? My husband has been unfaithful several times and hasn’t changed with counseling.

New Life Live: January 12, 2023 Jan 12, 2023

Caller Questions:

It’s been 7yrs since my divorce; should I do online dating again or just wait for Mr. Right to show up on my doorstep?
Do you think the Intimacy in Marriage Workshop would help me? I’ve been working out of state for 6yrs, and it’s been hard on my marriage.
We lost a close family member to Covid; how do I help my 7yo son who says he is afraid of dying?

New Life Live: January 11, 2023 Jan 11, 2023

Caller Questions:

We’ve been married 30yrs and we have hurt each other with my porn addiction and her affair. How do we stop thinking about the past?
I want to give thanks to Steve for your devotion to what you do! Alice is my therapist and she is a cut above the rest!
I just found out my boyfriend is using porn, and he says he can stop and he’s not addicted. How do I set boundaries?
How can I help my employee be more assertive? She is highly agreeable and avoids conflicts.

New Life Live: January 10, 2023 Jan 10, 2023

Caller Questions:

What do I do if my husband is a minister, tried to kill me, and is on websites for singles?
How do I help our granddaughter who lives with us? She is not interested in connecting with her mom, a recovering alcoholic.
As a coach, is there a way I can help a former student who is gay and works in my gym?
My ex-husband is the only one I was ever with; how do I deal with him seeing another woman?

New Life Live: January 9, 2023 Jan 09, 2023

Caller Questions:

I really want to go to the Intimacy in Marriage Workshop; what should I do to get my wife to go?
My stepson has been living in a house I own without paying enough rent, and I told him I’m going to sell the house. Now none of the kids will let me see their children.
My 49yo daughter told me her stepdad sexually assaulted her 10yrs ago and he denies it. How do I choose between my husband and my daughter?
My wife has borderline personality disorder; is ketamine treatment something you support?

New Life Live: January 6, 2023 Jan 06, 2023

Caller Questions:

What should I do if my narcissistic wife of 42yrs is emotionally and verbally abusive?
My husband is objectifying me by expecting me to do certain sexual things I don’t want to do.
At what point do we separate from adult children? Our adopted daughter smokes pot, has a child, and is going down the wrong road.
My daughter’s husband gave her an ultimatum to get a job, and now he wants partial separation. Is that normal?

New Life Live: January 5, 2023 Jan 05, 2023

Caller Questions:

My adult daughter told me she is homosexual; how do I not let this consume my thoughts?
We need help in disciplining our 16yo son with his cell phone use, electronics, and responsibilities.
It has been 32yrs since my husband and I have been intimate. Every time I get serious about separating, he has major health issues.

New Life Live: January 4, 2023 Jan 04, 2023

Caller Questions:

My alcoholic friend from church is angry at God and yells in restaurants. I dread meeting her for lunch today; what should I do?
How can I get my wife, who is a bully and shows signs of OCD, to follow through with seeing her counselor?
Is it normal for my husband to keep his phone from me the 19yrs we have been together?

New Life Live: January 3, 2023 Jan 03, 2023

Caller Questions:

As a codependent, what is my next step with my husband who refuses to go to Every Man’s Battle and is addicted to porn and gambling?
What can my friend do to get into a recovery program for alcohol addiction?
Will attending Every Man’s Battle trigger feelings of self-hatred for me? Have any men been triggered by it?
A family member’s unfaithful husband committed suicide; where does a person go who commits suicide?

New Life Live: January 2, 2023 Jan 02, 2023

Caller Questions:

I feel like my life is out of control because I don’t have time for me. What can I do about a stressful job and gaining weight?
How do I handle the anxiety caused from my siblings being jealous of me? Is it time for me to detach from those relationships?
My brother’s friend was over at Christmas and we noticed he may have OCD. Should we say something?

New Life Live: December 30, 2022 Dec 30, 2022

Caller Questions:

I was raped by a friend in my church community and wanted to let others know what to do if that happens to them.
After being left out of my ex-husband’s obituary, is it proper to speak at his funeral?
My husband left for the second time and said he never loved me; what’s my next step?
How do I slow down instead of overextending myself and burning out?

New Life Live: December 29, 2022 Dec 29, 2022

Caller Questions:

Is there any non-traditional help out there for a delusional family member who is afraid?
What can I do to improve my anger and bipolar disorder?
How do I help my artistic 17yo who stopped going to high school, has PCOS, and was bullied in junior high?
I want to clean my house but can’t focus because my son died in Iraq, and the man who I thought was my dad also died.
I heard on social media that we have to pray in the name of Yeshua and not Jesus. Is that true?

New Life Live: December 28, 2022 Dec 28, 2022

Caller Questions:

What can I do to help my 14yo granddaughter to stop cutting herself?
If I can’t trust my husband because he had an emotional affair and takes his wedding ring off, what is my next step?
My 58yo relative lives alone and started having anxiety before his heart surgery. How do I get help for him?
My 24yo son is a severe alcoholic and has bipolar disorder; what role do I play?
I got a scholarship to Every Man’s Battle last year that changed my life! I just paid it forward by sending out EMB books to prisons at Christmas!

New Life Live: December 27, 2022 Dec 27, 2022

Caller Questions:

My wife has a problem with clutter and it has been a cause for arguments. What should we do?
I don’t want a divorce from my separated husband, but I need some things to change in order to move forward in our marriage.
I was molested as a child. I’m married and a Christian, but my life feels upside down. What is my first step in healing?
My separated husband denies he is still watching porn and cheating on me. What is my next step?

New Life Live: December 26, 2022 Dec 26, 2022

Caller Questions:

How do you know when it’s time to leave a marriage? I talked to you before I got married 6yrs ago, and you told me not to.
How do I find my adult voice? I’m the ninth of ten children.
I called you before about being emotionally involved with a woman whose husband has Alzheimer’s and wanted to give you an update.
What are your techniques for handling someone’s jealousy towards me?
I’m so sad Milan Yerkovich is leaving the radio show and wanted to thank him.

New Life Live: December 23, 2022 Dec 23, 2022

Caller Questions:

What can bring my parents and my kids together during the holidays when everyone is on their phones?
How do I proceed in my relationship with my biological mother if she screamed at me that I needed to get over being adopted?
I went astray and entered the drug world; what should I do if I’m demon possessed and hearing voices?
We’re creating a phone-free zone this year for our family to connect more at Christmas.
How do I not react or get angry when my husband verbally expresses his disgust with me?
What can I do to get over my anxiety from my sons telling me they’re leaving home and never coming back?

New Life Live: December 22, 2022 Dec 22, 2022

Caller Questions:

How do I support my 15yo daughter who doesn’t want to spend Christmas with her dad and abusive stepmom?
Am I doing the right thing by leaving my wife because she keeps making accusations against me?
Can my 38yo daughter go forward in her marriage if she says her husband tried to strangle her but he denies squeezing her neck?

New Life Live: December 21, 2022 Dec 21, 2022

Caller Questions:

How can I be confident that God has given me direction versus me being the one to make things happen in a dating relationship?
My 30yo daughter lives with me but hasn’t spoken to me in over a year.
Why haven’t my homosexual desires changed if I used to live as a gay man but now I am married to a woman?
Should I feel guilty for not having my ex-husband around me and our ten children at Christmas?

New Life Live: December 20, 2022 Dec 20, 2022

Caller Questions:

How do I tell our 30yo very depressed son that he needs to take medication or leave? He quit his job, plays video games, and doesn’t even take showers.
Do I need to invite my narcissistic ex-husband to our house for Christmas? I feel obligated because he pays the bills for my son and me.
What does it look like for me to forgive myself for a sex addiction?

New Life Live: December 19, 2022 Dec 19, 2022

Caller Questions:

I got a voicemail from my biological father yesterday whom I’ve never spoken to; how am I supposed to feel?
A book Milan Yerkovich recommended has really helped me get through my divorce and the death of my mom.
My sister blew through a lot of money and hates everyone. How should I feel about our 84yo mom living with her?
I’m 20yo and having issues with my dad. Every time I leave the house, I feel relieved.

New Life Live: December 16, 2022 Dec 16, 2022

Caller Questions:

How do I write my will if my son has disowned me?
My 22yo son told me about sexual abuse he experienced at 14yo from one of the leaders in our church; what direction do I give him?
Did I do the right thing telling my son I saw him touching my autistic grandson inappropriately? He threw me out of the house.
I had an emotional breakdown because I thought I had committed the unpardonable sin.
How do I prove people wrong who disagree with me?
What should I do if my adult son told me that his father sexually abused him when he was a child, and my therapist told me to not disclose it?

New Life Live: December 15, 2022 Dec 15, 2022

Caller Questions:

My husband’s 95yo aunt told us we have hurt her and that she doesn’t want to see us anymore. Should I let it go or write her a letter?
What resources do you recommend for my friend whose sister is transitioning to becoming a man?
We kept Christ in Christmas by telling the kids that the three Wise Men were going to bring them gifts.
What’s the next step with my 28yo daughter with PTSD who lives with us? We told her to stop pot and drugs and she refuses.

New Life Live: December 14, 2022 Dec 14, 2022

Caller Questions:

At the Last Supper, did Judas partake in it?
What should I do with the emotions I feel if I think I’m being catfished?
How do we get my 34yo daughter and her kids to move on? She is a recovered drug addict and they are all living at our house.
Is it time for me to leave my narcissistic husband who drinks and is verbally abusive?
My husband of 40yrs left to go live in his country of origin without talking to me; am I jeopardizing my marriage by joining him?

New Life Live: December 13, 2022 Dec 13, 2022

Caller Questions:

Elizabeth Lewis, a New Life Coach, talks about what it’s like to coach singles so that they’re ready to love again.
How can I help a relative who meets romance scammers online and has sent over a million dollars to them?
How do we talk to my anxious 11yo daughter who tries to self-soothe by nail biting, touching herself, and letting the cat scratch her?
What’s the point of me being married when my new husband won’t communicate with me and doesn’t even sleep in the same bed as me?
How do I approach my angry, defensive 15yo son who won’t take a shower? I have trauma and anxiety from a head injury.

New Life Live: December 12, 2022 Dec 12, 2022

Caller Questions:

I’m from Ethiopia and like to read from the ESV Bible; how do I refute the teachings at my church that we need to use the KJV Bible?
I haven’t celebrated Christmas for 7yrs after my wife told me she didn’t love me and that I was a horrible husband and father.
I insisted my husband attend Every Man’s Battle in Dallas, and now I have a new man!
Two of my brothers sexually abused me, and when I told my older brother about it, he told me to bury it. Do I disconnect from him?
Parents aren’t aware that if the letters in Santa are rearranged, it’s Satan.

New Life Live: December 9, 2022 Dec 09, 2022

Caller Questions:

How do I tell my 4yo son he can’t be friends with his best friend because their mother is too unstable?
I’ve given my 45yo son money for drugs; how do I get the strength to evict him from my home?
My husband is a narcissist and a dry drunk; why am I not brave enough to follow through with separation?
I need professional help to reach out to my schizophrenic brother who won’t take his meds. I haven’t seen him n 10yrs.

New Life Live: December 8, 2022 Dec 08, 2022

Caller Questions:

What steps do we take for our 5yo son who has been acting out sexually with a younger child?
I started a Christmas tradition with my kids to put Christ first. They had to find where baby Jesus was hiding before we opened presents.
I am morbidly obese; should I do the Emotional Freedom or Lose It for Life workshop?
If children don’t have a healthy relationship with their father, how are they going to learn to relate to God the Father?
How can I support my husband who feels like a failure because we’re infertile?

New Life Live: December 7, 2022 Dec 07, 2022

Caller Questions:

My husband doesn’t want me to give my testimony at Celebrate Recovery; how should I encourage him to let me do that?
What should I do next if I’m in a wheelchair and my husband is rageful and verbally abusive?
My kids want me to host Christmas Eve, but I can’t because of my clutter.

New Life Live: December 6, 2022 Dec 06, 2022

Caller Questions:

My 36yo son is bipolar and a drug addict; how can I support him without enabling him?
What help can I get for my 12yo son who has behavior issues at school?
After weight loss surgery, my diabetic brother-in-law became an alcoholic and addicted to pain meds; how can we help him?

New Life Live: December 5, 2022 Dec 05, 2022

Caller Questions:

I’m still in love with my ex-husband who was unfaithful for years; is it biblically OK to marry someone else?
Can something good come from something bad? I cared for my narcissist, domineering mom until she passed 6wks ago.
Should I let my kids see Santa or do Elf on the Shelf? I’m conflicted about it.
If I’m struggling financially and can’t seem to get ahead, should I tithe?

New Life Live: December 2, 2022 Dec 02, 2022

Caller Questions:

How long should I wait to contact my wife if we’ve been separated due to my harshness toward her?
I’m 88yo and clash with my kids; how do I stop getting triggered?
How do I respond to a husband who does things out of obligation and is just a roommate with benefits?
Why does my tough love stance with my 40yo schizophrenic son make me feel so bad? He is in and out of prison.
Is it okay to hug my son first when his family comes to visit?

New Life Live: December 1, 2022 Dec 01, 2022

Caller Questions:

What can I do about my husband who is still in contact with the woman he had an affair with 5yrs ago?
How can I be a good Christian wife and not feel left out? My stepdaughter left me out of her family wedding pictures.
Should I tell my sister that I found out her son raped my son when they were kids?
How do I talk to my menopausal wife about her not having sex with me? She’s more of a roommate than a spouse.

New Life Live: November 30, 2022 Nov 30, 2022

Caller Questions:

Am I doing the right thing by having no contact with my wife? She left me after I found a picture of her sitting on a coworker’s lap.
What’s the best way to spread the gospel? I’m in the UK where only half of the population is Christian now.
I’m engaged to a woman who lost her spouse; do you feel we need to go through premarital counseling?
What should I do if I am financially strapped, and my husband is addicted to porn and had an affair while we were separated?

New Life Live: November 29, 2022 Nov 29, 2022

Caller Questions:

My husband is signed up to go to Every Man’s Battle this weekend because you guys told me to stand up for myself!
Why are young adults loyal to the parent who does nothing for them, while the parent who does everything doesn’t get respect?
My ex left when our daughter was 2yo; the best thing you can do for your child is to kill the other parent with kindness even if you don’t feel like it.
Should I pay for a ticket to attend my mother-in-law’s choir performance at her church when the church doesn’t believe Jesus is God?

New Life Live: November 28, 2022 Nov 28, 2022

Caller Questions:

After recovery from a 20yr porn addiction, how do I move forward? I’m feeling disappointed in my spiritual life and in myself as a father and husband.
If my arrogant husband secretly flirts with my friend on Facebook messenger, is he being unfaithful?
We have been married over 50yrs, and sexual intimacy is painful for me. Am I breaking our wedding vow if my husband wants it and I don’t?

New Life Live: November 25, 2022 Nov 25, 2022

Caller Questions:

My ex-husband confessed his affair and abandoned me on Christmas Eve; how do I move forward if I get triggered by putting up a Christmas tree decades later?
How do I handle my 52yo son who says he loves me but never shows it with his actions?
How do I fix my relationship with my father, brother, and sister when I am highly sensitive to rejection? My dad rejected me as a child because I have ADHD.
Should I move on from my family who never honored my achievements? Also, my separated husband tried to divorce me behind my back.

New Life Live: November 24, 2022 Nov 24, 2022

Caller Questions:

How do I become a better husband if my wife communicates more intimately with her friends than me?
I can’t cope with being bullied and slandered by someone in my neighborhood.
After my divorce and remarriage, how can I help my adult children attract healthier partners?
How do I have a conversation with my sister whose husband has cancer? Her daughter is taking care of most of his needs.

New Life Live: November 23, 2022 Nov 23, 2022

Caller Questions:

Is it wrong to remarry my first husband, the father of my children, if he came back into the picture after my current husband passed away from COVID?
My uncle raped me when I was an infant. How do I heal from the trauma and shame if I have no memory of it?
When you see a stranger being verbally abusive to a child, if you ask to pray for them, that can disarm them. Hurting people hurt people.

New Life Live: November 22, 2022 Nov 22, 2022

Caller Questions:

I went from a secular 12-step group to starting a Life Recovery Group because a Life Recovery Group leader encouraged me.
My husband has had affairs and committed adultery throughout our 21yr marriage; do I walk away as the therapists tell me to do?
Can you explain what happens to a child when a parent screams profanity at them? I saw a woman do this to her little girl.
My adult daughter stopped talking to me 7yrs ago on Thanksgiving. I have done everything but knock on her front door.
What kind of advice can you give me to help my recently divorced son whose ex-wife is now seeing another man?
Comment for Sandra: When I saw a mom berating her son, I prayed and got the courage to tell her to never talk to her son like that.

New Life Live: November 21, 2022 Nov 21, 2022

Caller Questions:

How should a church member respond to a pastor who says Jesus didn’t die for our sins?
Is there a benefit to abstaining from sex with my wife for a while? I just attended Every Man’s Battle.
How do I move forward with my emotionally abusive husband if he won’t change?
Is it true that once you’re saved, you’re always saved?

New Life Live: November 18, 2022 Nov 18, 2022

Caller Questions:

I saw the movie I Can Only Imagine; that is my story! My father accepted the Lord and the Lord changed him!
I’m a stay-at-home dad. My wife wants me to sign a postnuptial agreement or she will divorce me.
My husband has let his 46yo son live with us for 9yrs without contributing financially.
Is something wrong with me if I haven’t cried over my brother being found dead in a hotel room?

New Life Live: November 17, 2022 Nov 17, 2022

Caller Questions:

I was sexually abused as a child. How do I get over my anger and hurt when my husband masturbates in front of me?
What do I tell my niece and sister about the Virgin Mary? They believe she was born without sin.
How do I handle my girlfriend’s handicapped son who treats her badly? She uses drugs and was in psychosis once.
What boundaries do I set with my 20yo daughter who lives with me, smokes pot, and wrecked two of my cars?

New Life Live: November 16, 2022 Nov 16, 2022

Caller Questions:

How do I curb my lustful desire to look at good-looking women? I stopped using porn 20yrs ago.
How do I forgive my dead father so I can receive and give love well?
My husband has watched porn and had affairs for 25yrs; how do you know if it’s an addiction?
I went to Restore and it was painful but good to be with other women going through the same thing.
I’ve been with my fiancé for 7yrs, but I don’t know if he trusts me because he wants a prenuptial agreement.

New Life Live: November 15, 2022 Nov 15, 2022

Caller Questions:

My husband had sex with a prostitute a month ago right before he went to Every Man’s Battle workshop; what are my next steps?
How can I stop thinking of the married woman I used to be friends with and still care about?
How do I get rid of my anger? I get angry but don’t speak my mind and tell others why I’m upset.
My dad put me into the hero role, and my sisters grew up in my shadow. How do I have a relationship now with my sisters and my dad?

New Life Live: November 14, 2022 Nov 14, 2022

Caller Questions:

When should I say yes if I struggle with rejection and boundaries and then turn to overeating?
My 6yo stepgrandson wets his pants; do you have any advice for my son who is his stepfather?
Am I doing the right thing to get my 12yo grandson to talk about his mom who died of a drug overdose?
How do we help our 33yo son who lives across the country? He is depressed after his engagement didn’t work out.

New Life Live: November 11, 2022 Nov 11, 2022

Caller Questions:

My fiancée and I both have PTSD. How can I be there to support her when we are both triggered?
I am going through a divorce that I don’t want. How do I demonstrate to my wife hope and reconciliation for our marriage?
My wife and I are separated and she has developed a cocaine addiction. How do I get her off drugs?

New Life Live: November 10, 2022 Nov 10, 2022

Caller Questions:

My wife puts her job and kids from her previous marriage before me; what is the biblical perspective?
What can I do if I’m estranged from my 32yo adult son who will only communicate by texting? His dad and I are divorced.
How do I handle my husband being addicted to porn since he was 10yo? We are separated because he won’t be honest with me and looked up porn in a support group meeting.
How do I restore my marriage? My wife wants to separate because she says I haven’t been a husband to her or a dad to her kids.

New Life Live: November 9, 2022 Nov 09, 2022

Caller Questions:

Should I do more to build relationship with my narcissistic sister who only has superficial conversations with me?
How much should I share with a friend about why I left a church? The pastor’s wife thought I was trying to bring a revolt against her.
I’m a 66yo virgin who struggles with porn; why is God punishing me?

New Life Live: November 8, 2022 Nov 08, 2022

Caller Questions:

Did I make the right decision to set boundaries with a man who only wants a friends with benefits relationship?
Do you have any words of wisdom as I have stage 3 colon cancer and am staying in a hotel because my husband is emotionally unavailable?
How can I help my adult daughter who battles depression after losing her dad to COVID?

New Life Live: November 7, 2022 Nov 07, 2022

Caller Questions:

Because of you, I made a decision to not shake my fist at God or numb out my pain after my adult son recently died in a bridge collapse.
At Thanksgiving should I tell my son why I was cold and harsh to him when he was a little boy?
What is your opinion of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation therapy? My 20yo daughter has suicidal thoughts.
What does the Bible say about divorce? I’m getting a divorce from my emotionally abusive husband of 34yrs and want to live happily as a single.

New Life Live: November 4, 2022 Nov 04, 2022

Caller Questions:

My 69yo husband with Parkinson’s demands sex once a week despite being impotent.
My niece won’t talk to me after I offended her; how much time should I give her?
Can you explain more about an exercise on forgiveness in your book Healing is a Choice?
My adult daughters discovered my husband had been having an affair for 36yrs.

New Life Live: November 3, 2022 Nov 03, 2022

Caller Questions:

I’m dating a man who gets angry easily; do I continue dating him if I can’t trust him?
After 40yrs, how do I press on with my wife’s borderline personality disorder?

New Life Live: November 2, 2022 Nov 02, 2022

Caller Questions:

I came into my marriage with sexual addiction and caused my wife to have PTSD with my disclosure. How do we navigate her triggers?
Restore was lifechanging for me!
I’m in my 60’s and engaged. I’m choosing to love but don’t have feelings of love. Is this a red flag?
How do I set boundaries with family? Also, how do I get help for my brother who has schizophrenia?

New Life Live: November 1, 2022 Nov 01, 2022

Caller Questions:

Since the Bible talks about abstaining from the appearance of evil, Christians shouldn’t participate in Halloween.
I was sexually abused as a child and couldn’t play with other kids; can you explain what happens in the brain when this happens?
On Halloween, Christians get it right by being accepting and kind to odd-looking strangers who come to their door.
Do I stay with my husband or check out? He only communicates sexually.

New Life Live: October 31, 2022 Oct 31, 2022

Caller Questions:

My husband packed up his car and left after I found out he had an emotional affair. I’ve been extremely critical of him; is it too late for us?
Should I tell my adult kids not to go to the restaurant where the woman works who had an affair with my husband? My kids don’t know he had an affair.
How can I know if I need counseling? What are the signs?
How do I lovingly tell my brother that he has hurt family members? He is a bully.

New Life Live: October 28, 2022 Oct 28, 2022

Caller Questions:

How do we do tough love with our 19yo son who lives with us and smokes pot? He has been charged with a misdemeanor.
My abusive husband died 7yrs ago, but I can’t get past being terrified of men. Where do I go from here?
Although I can minister to others and God delivered me from drugs and abuse from my prostitute mom, I still don’t believe God cares for me.

New Life Live: October 27, 2022 Oct 27, 2022

Caller Questions:

What’s the right thing to do? I want to tell my 9yo daughter that my husband is not her biological dad, but my husband doesn’t want me to.
My 25yo son struggles with a porn addiction. How can I help the Christian girl he is living with?
Where in the Bible does it say to call someone by the gender name they prefer?
The COVID lockdown was a blessing to us because we had our college kids at home sharing the dinner table with us. How do we re-engage back in the real world?
I’m reading Boundaries and standing up to my paranoid-schizophrenic wife; is it right for me to do that?

New Life Live: October 26, 2022 Oct 26, 2022

Caller Questions:

What is generational trauma? I don’t want to pass on to my children the trauma from my husband’s adultery or my childhood abuse.
I lost my great job and now I can’t take care of myself. I really don’t know who I am or where to go from here.
How can I salvage my marriage? My husband tells me every day that he is miserable and wants to leave me.

New Life Live: October 25, 2022 Oct 25, 2022

Caller Questions:

I need spiritual warfare help for my 9yo disabled daughter who says she sees children who aren’t there and they tell her to do bad things.
Is there any difference between listening to an audio Bible versus reading the Bible?
How do I get out of my on-again, off-again relationship with my girlfriend? I have bipolar disorder and am a recovering alcoholic.
How do I show my Christian parents I love them while their drinking is leading them down the wrong path?

New Life Live: October 24, 2022 Oct 24, 2022

Caller Questions:

I was abused so badly as a child that I was covered in cigarette burns; watching the movie I Can Only Imagine helped me.
Do I legally separate or divorce my husband of 54yrs who has been leading a double life? He was an airline pilot and had numerous affairs.
How do I speak in love to my granddaughter after she divorced her husband and is now in a lesbian relationship?

New Life Live: October 21, 2022 Oct 21, 2022

Caller Questions:

What can I do if my 31yo twin sons stop talking to me for months even though they say they love me?
We are newlyweds, but I’ve never met my father-in-law.
My brother-in-law molested my daughter when she was a child, and my husband didn’t do anything. She is now a 35yo meth addict and is going to jail; what can I do?
I promised my parents before they passed that I would stay close to my brother who raped me, but he wants no contact. Am I breaking my word?

New Life Live: October 20, 2022 Oct 20, 2022

Caller Questions:

How do I deal with parental alienation with my 19yo daughter? She was 17yo when I divorced, and now she is married.
Our 15yo son is receiving sexually suggestive texts from his friend; how should my husband talk to him about it?

New Life Live: October 19, 2022 Oct 19, 2022

Caller Questions:

How do I address my older child being very upset that my 22yo child is living at home and going to college but not working?
How do I move forward if my mom doesn’t want me to tell my older siblings that I have a different father?
My lesbian daughter has a partner and has been estranged from me for 3yrs. How do I restore the relationship?

New Life Live: October 18, 2022 Oct 18, 2022

Caller Questions:

I caught my wife sexting and lying about it; how do I forgive her?
Like your first caller, my wife had affairs and my marriage was unable to be fixed.
I had a porn addiction, and reading Every Young Man’s Battle helped me to commit to making changes!
My 22yo daughter gained eighty pounds since getting married, and I saw a half-empty vodka bottle. Where do I start with her without getting her upset?
I am an ecstatic new grandfather, and then hit an emotional pothole. Why is being abandoned by my dad coming up now?

New Life Live: October 17, 2022 Oct 17, 2022

Caller Questions:

What should I do to stop my wife from divorcing me? She just moved out due to our arguments.
I’m a pleaser in a friendship with a narcissist who always plays the victim; how do I put up healthy boundaries?
Steve, would you repeat your concise steps of recovery you talked about on the New Life cruise?
How do I start all over again after I divorced my abusive husband?

New Life Live: October 14, 2022 Oct 14, 2022

Caller Questions:

I want to do what you do! Do you have any advice on what path I should take to be a therapist?
As a recovering alcoholic, what do I tell my adult son when his church friends tell him he only needs God and not AA?
Will I lose my salvation for dating a transgender woman?

New Life Live: October 13, 2022 Oct 13, 2022

Caller Questions:

After you gave me advice for my food addiction relapse, I met with my therapist and uncovered some reasons why.
My daughter found out her husband talked to other women before their marriage in May. What can she do now that he is deployed?

New Life Live: October 12, 2022 Oct 12, 2022

Caller Questions:

What’s the difference between an addiction and OCD? I have obsessive thoughts that are very disturbing.
I am 65yo and single; what should I do about my anxiety that is getting worse?

New Life Live: October 11, 2022 Oct 11, 2022

Caller Questions:

My son is divorcing after 21yrs and his 13yo daughter refuses to talk to him or us; what can we do?
I’m done with my elder cousin who complains about being abused by her adult granddaughter, but she won’t help herself. Adult Protective Services came by and she didn’t tell them anything.

New Life Live: October 10, 2022 Oct 10, 2022

Caller Questions:

The contractor I hired didn’t do the work, and I put a stop payment on his check. How can I be less passive?
How do I help my 10yo great-granddaughter whose mom hit her and is threatening to kick her out?
What’s the best way to deal with obsessive thoughts about food when I relapse?

New Life Live: October 7, 2022 Oct 07, 2022

Caller Questions:

Does God use dreams to speak to us?
My friend’s wife is abusive to the kids, and she is in a lesbian relationship now. How does he protect his children?
When I was 10yo, we were in a car accident and my mom died. Do I need EMDR to get past the fear?
How do I get my 17yo daughter to go to therapy? She was assaulted last December and has PTSD and panic attacks.

New Life Live: October 6, 2022 Oct 06, 2022

Caller Questions:

My wife is showing signs she might have cheated, but I have no proof. What can I do?
I attended the Emotional Freedom Workshop and my PTSD and depression levels are so much lower!
How do I start a women’s ministry?
My husband refuses to go to counseling, but he wants to work on our marriage; what else can we do?
My estranged daughter sent me a disturbing text; what do you think she is saying?

New Life Live: October 5, 2022 Oct 05, 2022

Caller Questions:

After 18yrs of marriage, my wife is denying her affairs and we’ve been separated for 1yr. Is there hope for our marriage?
My husband is in recovery for cheating and addiction; how do I rebuild trust?
How do I help my 21yo autistic grandson move forward in his life? He has intermittent explosive disorder and lives with me.

New Life Live: October 4, 2022 Oct 04, 2022

Caller Questions:

Can counseling help a 20yo procrastinator who won’t grow up?
How do I deal with mean church friends?
I feel lost after my divorce from a narcissist; how do I find myself again?
How do I deal with my rage and codependency with my wife who is addicted to stranger sex?
What can I do with the anger I have towards my self-sabotaging husband?

New Life Live: October 3, 2022 Oct 03, 2022

Caller Questions:

Is it true my brokenness sets me up for unhappiness?
My husband says I act like I’m better than others; how do I change?
Is it best to avoid going to functions because I get out of control when I drink?
I felt trapped in a bad marriage until my pastor shared Proverbs 6:16-19.
Do I give my adult children updates about their meth-addicted brother, or do I minimize it?
I facilitate a recovery group; should I use materials that say addiction is a sin or a disease?

New Life Live: September 30, 2022 Sep 30, 2022

Caller Questions:

When is it acceptable for me to separate from my porn-addicted husband who gets in my face and yells at me to submit?
Was I in error for praying for my husband to be healed from cancer when God knew He wasn’t going to heal him?
What might be helpful to do with my 22yo granddaughter who was sent to jail for cocaine possession?
Do I need to work on my mother wound before I start dating again? I went through a recovery program for women to stop my addiction to female porn.

New Life Live: September 29, 2022 Sep 29, 2022

Caller Questions:

What can I do about my sadness and fear of falling asleep? I once fell asleep at the wheel and hit a snowplow.
How am I supposed to deal with my husband’s alcohol and tobacco addictions? He gets angry and defensive.
I want to challenge what you said about baptism being unnecessary for salvation.
How do I move past my intoxicated husband trying to strangle me and then lying to his family about it?

New Life Live: September 28, 2022 Sep 28, 2022

Caller Questions:

Should I follow through with a divorce if I have six kids and my husband is on dating apps and uses drugs?
Why is there a stigma of having dissociative identity disorder? I’m 78yo and don’t have friends.
How should I respond to my 14yo daughter asking me to buy her a vibrator?
My wife’s adult son has moved in with us; how can we discuss her kids and have better intimacy?

New Life Live: September 27, 2022 Sep 27, 2022

Caller Questions:

Is it biblical to stop associating with my daughter who is married to a woman?
I had an affair during my first marriage, divorced, and married my affair. Will I still go to heaven?
Comment: You can’t say someone who commits adultery is going to heaven. Only God knows.
What is it like to grieve the 1yr anniversary of my son’s death and my mom’s death 5mos later?

New Life Live: September 26, 2022 Sep 26, 2022

Caller Questions:

Author Nick Harrison shares about the One Year Life Recovery Prayer Devotional he wrote with Steve Arterburn.
How do I navigate with my kids my brother visiting my sister for the weekend with his drag queen boyfriend?
Should I move to a more conservative area if I’m in Los Angeles and have a hard time meeting Christian women?
I’ve tried everything to help my adult daughter who blames me for her drinking.
Can I get past being an introvert all of my life?

New Life Live: September 23, 2022 Sep 23, 2022

Caller Questions:

What’s my next thing to do if my wife was sexually abused as a child and thinks counseling doesn’t work?
How do we help our 15yo son to stop watching online porn after getting into trouble at school and going to therapy?
Would you advise my 7yo granddaughter with ADHD to be put on medication?

New Life Live: September 22, 2022 Sep 22, 2022

Caller Questions:

What should I do if I’m bipolar, and a coworker seems to be watching everything I do?
How much should I get involved with a young female employee who is quitting to sell her sex life online?
My 16yo daughter has PTSD and anxiety from her father hitting me in the past; what is the best treatment for her?
Do you agree that the shame of today is related to the shame of Adam and Eve?

New Life Live: September 21, 2022 Sep 21, 2022

Caller Questions:

How do I set a boundary that my emotionally abusive husband will respect?
Our 20yo daughter is in college and lives at home but doesn’t help around the house.
How do I become whole again after severing my relationship with a parent who was taking advantage of me?
My wife won’t talk to me and only texts me; is she a narcissist or am I?

New Life Live: September 20, 2022 Sep 20, 2022

Caller Questions:

Do you recommend a book or therapy to get over being terrified of having a relationship with a man? My last boyfriend was a narcissist and alcoholic.
You talked about reinventing yourself as empty nesters, and my wife and I are taking an online course on how to write a memoir that we have enjoyed doing together!
What should I do if I’ve recently become sober from alcohol, but my separated wife wants a divorce?
Any suggestions on how to help our pot-smoking, adult son who struggles with his mental health?

New Life Live: September 19, 2022 Sep 19, 2022

Caller Questions:

Interview with Jen Wilkin about our Lumina Women’s Event in November.
Do I tell my 13yo daughter, who was adopted at birth, that her birth mom tried to abort her?
After listening to my estranged daughter’s hurts, what should I do to reconcile?
I have custody of my two grandsons who call me Mom; how do I navigate my older children not wanting to be referred to as siblings?

New Life Live: September 16, 2022 Sep 16, 2022

Caller Questions:

How do I approach my 20yo daughter who is involved with an older married man?
My elderly wife is in adult daycare and will be kicked out soon because of aggression; what can I do?
Part 4 of Max Lucado’s interview about his newest book Help Is Here.
Am I being two-faced for asking an attorney to force my schizophrenic mom to get a psych eval after she shoplifted?
I am overwhelmed after our son’s death, homeschooling, and my husband’s autism. How can I figure out my new normal?

New Life Live: September 15, 2022 Sep 15, 2022

Caller Questions:

What should I do if I left a church 5yrs ago because my pastor didn’t listen to my concerns, and I went back to smoking, drinking, and gambling?
How do I make the decision to stay at home with Parkinson’s or go to assisted living? I can afford to go, but my family is putting guilt trips on me.
Part 3 of Max Lucado’s interview about his newest book Help Is Here.
Should I try to reconcile with my best friend who has toxic habits?

New Life Live: September 14, 2022 Sep 14, 2022

Caller Questions:

My husband died a year ago and I’m having lustful thoughts toward an old boyfriend; how do I deal with them?
How can I help my sister who cares for her husband with Alzheimer’s and her daughter with cerebral palsy?
Part 2 of Max Lucado’s interview about his newest book Help Is Here
My 15yo daughter has bad eating habits; how do I encourage her to eat healthy without shaming her?

New Life Live: September 13, 2022 Sep 13, 2022

Caller Questions:

My wife has been checked out for awhile; what is my part? She was diagnosed with COPD and stopped smoking, but she started vaping.
How can I help my mom who is in another state and having a hard time since my dad died? She gives me guilt trips.
Part 1 of Max Lucado’s interview about his newest book Help Is Here.
If you see that harm might come to your grandkids, is it wrong to say something? My daughter thinks it is none of my business.

New Life Live: September 12, 2022 Sep 12, 2022

Caller Questions:

When my wife came back from being gone all summer, she told me she doesn’t want to be married to me.
My husband abandoned me and my disabled son 3yrs ago, then asked for a divorce at Walmart. Should I get lawyers involved?
My wife is asking for a divorce because she says I am verbally abusive and controlling, but I don’t agree.

New Life Live: September 9, 2022 Sep 09, 2022

Caller Questions:

How do I get rid of shame caused by my PTSD father beating me as a young child?
Do I disconnect from my mom and sister? When I had cancer, my mom told my kids I was lying.
How do I move forward if my husband loves his adult children more than me?

New Life Live: September 8, 2022 Sep 08, 2022

Caller Questions:

My 31yo son was prescribed an antidepressant for his anxiety and digestive issues. Should I be concerned about addiction?
What should I do about my emotionally distraught adult son who doesn’t think his dad loves him?
My girlfriend’s boys take advantage of her, and I want to step in; what’s the best way to handle it?
I reported that I suspected my daughter of physically abusing my granddaughters, and now she won’t talk to me.

New Life Live: September 7, 2022 Sep 07, 2022

Caller Questions:

Any advice for me to start over after abuse and divorce? My porn-addicted husband tried to strangle me.
Is Reiki congruent with Christianity? My friend offered a treatment for my birthday.
How do I handle people who tell me what to do? What am I doing wrong? My friend tells me how to dress.

New Life Live: September 6, 2022 Sep 06, 2022

Caller Questions:

How do I help my 35yo son who is addicted to heroin?
We’re estranged from my son and his family; do you have any Christian counsel regarding how to do our family estate?
How can I deal with the shame of being a Christian and falling into sin?
My 30yo daughter is a single mom and is not doing her part to buy my house.

New Life Live: September 5, 2022 Sep 05, 2022

Caller Questions:

Interview with Kirk Cameron about his new movie dealing with adoption called Lifemark.
My husband had a stroke 9yrs ago and it changed his personality. How can I deal with not knowing whether he’s going to be kind or belligerent?
How do I move past church leadership trauma? I left a church where the pastor dismissed me and now feel sick to my stomach at my new church.

New Life Live: September 2, 2022 Sep 02, 2022

Caller Questions:

I’m a widow and my husband had a porn addiction; how do I approach anyone I date about this?
Is it ever too late to work on intimacy in your marriage? My aunt exposed herself to me when I was 8yo, and I objectify women.
My daughter-in-law says I failed her because she needed me to mother her. Is that normal?

New Life Live: September 1, 2022 Sep 01, 2022

Caller Questions:

When my grandson was playing with dolls, I redirected him to trucks; now my daughters are so upset at me that they won’t let me see my grandkids.
Do I share my concerns with my 38yo daughter about her losing confidence since getting married? She’s a new mom and has just moved far away.

New Life Live: August 31, 2022 Aug 31, 2022

Caller Questions:

My 73yo husband choked my 23yo mentally disabled granddaughter; what is the next step in my marriage?
Is there anything wrong with freemasonry? I have been a mason 30yrs and am a Christian.
How do I talk to my son and his wife who live with us about neglecting their four kids? The kids are not taken to school, given baths, or taken to the dentist.

New Life Live: August 30, 2022 Aug 30, 2022

Caller Questions:

If I backslide or walk away from my faith, do I lose my salvation?
Why aren’t my prayers answered about my husband’s angry explosions? Do I stay or walk away?
My husband is going out with a lady he met at the dog park; what should I do?”

New Life Live: August 29, 2022 Aug 29, 2022

Caller Questions:

I’m 73yo and am a recovering alcoholic and gambler; it seems like helping people and being a good guy doesn’t pay.
I saw my ex-girlfriend and she put down my Christian views; when is it no longer my business to care about whether she’s saved?

New Life Live: August 26, 2022 Aug 26, 2022

Caller Questions:

The man I’m dating believes you must speak in tongues to be saved; is that true?
My husband of 36yrs has had emotional affairs and thinks a mediocre marriage is okay; time to leave?
How do I help my 44yo addicted and psychotic son who says vile things to me on texts? He left 3yrs ago and I don’t know where he is.
My husband continues a cycle of on-again, off-again porn use when he is stressed; how do I approach him?

New Life Live: August 25, 2022 Aug 25, 2022

Caller Questions:

I am a recovering codependent and feel guilty I no longer have to be a caretaker for my family’s feelings; what do I do now?
What’s the first step to recover from feeling unloved all my life and to set boundaries?
Are getting cadaver parts in a surgery morally acceptable?

New Life Live: August 24, 2022 Aug 24, 2022

Caller Questions:

I just want to say every time I have a problem, I turn on New Life Live and you help me! You make the most difference in the world!
After experiencing all forms of abuse, how can I control my anger and rage and learn how to process it in a healthy way?
While my sister was giving her 4yo grandson a bath, his sexual behavior concerned me.
How do I live with my unfaithful wife who makes me feel like it’s all my fault? She was abused by her narcissistic mother.

New Life Live: August 23, 2022 Aug 23, 2022

Caller Questions:

Is there a way for my relationship with my siblings to improve despite them arguing with me over our parents’ estate?
I attempted suicide last September and have gone through therapy; what’s the best way to tell my story to fragile people?
When I came back to the Lord after my divorce, I stopped masturbation and porn; am I supposed to live sexually frustrated all my life?

New Life Live: August 22, 2022 Aug 22, 2022

Caller Questions:

My husband has struggled with transgenderism in the past. Now our 32yo son has divorced his wife and says he is transgender; will we survive this?
How do I have a difficult conversation with my friend and caregiver who sometimes leaves me alone? I am disabled.
My 79yo mom was physically abused as a child and can’t receive love; what can I do for her?

New Life Live: August 19, 2022 Aug 19, 2022

Caller Questions:

I’m divorcing my alcoholic and verbally abusive husband. What do I tell our grandchildren as to why they can’t see him?
My ex-wife has been destroying me to our children, and our adult sons have cut contact with me. What can I do?
I am 5yrs clean from pornography, but I have traits of borderline and narcissism. What treatment do you recommend?
How do I reconnect with a close relative after a disagreement over an heirloom doll?

New Life Live: August 18, 2022 Aug 18, 2022

Caller Questions:

I struggle watching my 90yo mother age. How do I cope with this?
I’ve been raising my 8yo grandson for 4yrs. My son died and my daughter-in-law drinks; should I try for full custody?
How do I deal with vacillating and self-sabotaging behaviors? I lose my motivation to follow through.
My daughter received a text about her fiancé and it strained their relationship. What can I say to her?

New Life Live: August 17, 2022 Aug 17, 2022

Caller Questions:

I took your advice to smooth things over after I contacted a high school friend. Her husband called and threatened me. Does he need an apology also?
Comment for Robert: Don’t mess with law enforcement officers. Just forget about her.
I have unresolved pain from a divorce over 20yrs ago. How do I overcome this?
How do we help our 21yo son with marijuana-induced psychosis? He just assaulted my husband.

New Life Live: August 16, 2022 Aug 16, 2022

Caller Questions:

My 14yo daughter has been traumatized by our divorce and I have become the scapegoat. How do I help her?
How do I rebuild trust in my marriage? I haven’t used porn for 4yrs and I passed a polygraph test, but she thinks I lied.
Should a grandparent get involved when you think there is abuse? What do I do?

New Life Live: August 15, 2022 Aug 15, 2022

Caller Questions:

I just found out my husband is being unfaithful right now, and he signed up for Every Man’s Battle. What do I do in the weeks before the workshop?
My wife has had several affairs, and we’ve chosen to work through it. I had a dream she had another affair. Will my marriage get better?
My niece is in the military and is struggling with anxiety and childhood trauma. She’s fearful that if she gets medical help, it could affect her future career.
I feel unresolved resentment towards my mother. How do I deal with my reactions toward her?

New Life Live: August 12, 2022 Aug 12, 2022

Caller Questions:

My brother was hazed by the youth group and sexually harassed in our former church; I was bullied there. Should I confront church leadership?
Is it a sin for me to walk away from my husband after he’s lied to me throughout our 12yr marriage?
I’m a single mom of a 4yo son and want a good male role model for him; should I date or wait?
What should I do if I’ve asked my physically and verbally abusive husband to leave, but he won’t?

New Life Live: August 11, 2022 Aug 11, 2022

Caller Questions:

My mom hates me and my dad; she has slandered me for decades. What do I do?
Our 18yo daughter has been a source of conflict for us, and now that she is in college, my husband moved into a different room.

New Life Live: August 10, 2022 Aug 10, 2022

Caller Questions:

What should I do if my friend always goes against everything I say?
My daughter won’t let me see my grandkids. You said to write a letter to her, but she hasn’t responded. What now?
I left my porn-addicted husband last weekend, but he started counseling and wants me to move back. What do I do?
How do I have a biblical marriage if I found out my husband cheated on me right before we got married and is looking at porn?

New Life Live: August 9, 2022 Aug 09, 2022

Caller Questions:

I share custody of my 9yo daughter with her dad but haven’t seen her much in 3yrs because of COVID; what do I do?
I’ve been a single parent for 33yrs. My ex-husband told me not to ask for support, so I went to the Lord and He provided!
As a single parent, how do I explain to my kids I can’t afford something?

New Life Live: August 8, 2022 Aug 08, 2022

Caller Questions:

Am I missing anything with my alcoholic husband who has been sober 2yrs, but he gets angry and blames me?
How do I get a grasp on my emotions when my husband filed for divorce and is now dating and posting on social media?
Is my pastor schizophrenic? He never says hello and plays the same music.
How can we help buffer our 7yo grandson from pain if his mom is in and out of relationships and invites men into the home?

New Life Live: August 5, 2022 Aug 05, 2022

Caller Questions:

My husband has been physically abusive the last 2yrs; how do I help him heal?
Last summer I found out my husband was molesting our 10yo granddaughter, and he is in jail for 7yrs. I’m very sad; is that where I should be?
How can my daughter get married and not invite me? I married an abusive narcissist who threatened her, and it hurt our relationship.
My friend’s 17yo son is severely depressed and attempted suicide last year; what should she do?
How can I go back and forgive? I was hurt from a boyfriend decades ago and never married because I can’t develop relationships with men.

New Life Live: August 4, 2022 Aug 04, 2022

Caller Questions:

Can you talk about the verse in Romans that says God demonstrated His love while we were still sinning?
How do I have a solid relationship with my bonus child? Since the pandemic, my stepdaughter has been very distant from me.
I had three affairs. How do I handle my wife committing suicide and my daughters blaming me?
Our 40yo son still lives at home and has Asperger’s. How do we help him become independent?

New Life Live: August 3, 2022 Aug 03, 2022

Caller Questions:

My daughter has a blended family with five kids and is doing it well by being committed in prayer and allowing the kids to share their feelings.
We didn’t go into a blended family healed, and now my adult sons are estranged because of my husband’s alcoholism. What can we do?
My stepson and I struggled until he asked me to teach him powerlifting.
How do I support my granddaughters? During my son’s first marriage, he had an affair and ended up divorcing and marrying her. She doesn’t accept his kids.

New Life Live: August 2, 2022 Aug 02, 2022

Caller Questions:

I’m a pastor but don’t have a counseling background; how do I help a husband in my church who has had emotional affairs?
How can I understand my husband in his older age? He’s almost 70yo and is getting angrier as he ages.
My husband is having an affair and moved in with her two months ago; how do I forgive and move on?
I wanted to make a comment about what Scripture says about forgiveness.

New Life Live: August 1, 2022 Aug 01, 2022

Caller Questions:

My friend’s teen daughter told me that she was sexually assaulted; when is the safest and healthiest time to let the parents know?
My adult son struggles with drug addiction and was very upset when I got divorced and remarried; how do I deal with this?
What do I do for my 17yo son who just got his 2nd DUI?

New Life Live: July 29, 2022 Jul 29, 2022

Caller Questions:

I have a lot going on with my husband’s recovery from a coma, repairing my relationship with my dad, and starting a non-profit.
How do I deal with my anxiety when my wife goes out dancing? I feel like my marriage is going to fall apart.
My husband has lung cancer after 7mos of marriage, and I lost my first husband to cancer. Why do I feel so alone and abandoned?
Do I continue helping my brother with cancer financially if he blows through his own money?

New Life Live: July 28, 2022 Jul 28, 2022

Caller Questions:

My 37yo daughter is very condescending; how do I talk with her without fighting?
How do I know when to cut ties with family? We called the cops on my drunk dad when he hit my 17yo sister.
My 19yo son broke up with his girlfriend because his feelings changed when he stopped watching porn; did a chemical reaction cause his feelings to change?
I get overwhelmed easily and have a hard time focusing.
My 30yo daughter is in a drug addiction treatment center and lost custody of her two children; how can I be encouraging and not reactionary?

New Life Live: July 27, 2022 Jul 27, 2022

Caller Questions:

Is life worth living with all my depression and anxiety?
What is the balance between biting your tongue and speaking up? Our daughter-in-law told us not to talk to our son, then he died by suicide.
How can I deal with my mother-in-law who hates my guts after I caught my husband in several affairs and had him leave?
I’m married less than a year to a narcissist who yells and physically abuses me; how do I have a conversation when he won’t talk to me?

New Life Live: July 26, 2022 Jul 26, 2022

Caller Questions:

My 27yo stepdaughter posts on social media about her dislike of me and my daughter; at what point do I leave the marriage?
What’s the best way to raise my teens if my husband had several affairs and left, but my teens blame me?
My sister is in a relationship with a woman who is going to have a sex change. Are we doing the right thing for our children by taking a step back?
I have custody of my 14yo grandson who was in a juvenile detention center; how do I talk to his mother?

New Life Live: July 25, 2022 Jul 25, 2022

Caller Questions:

How do I share with someone about my ex-husband’s infidelity when it makes me feel sick?
What is the rule of discipline when watching my young grandkids?
I’ve been divorced for 5yrs and in my sixties; what are some guidelines for dating?
We found hard porn on our 16yo son’s phone; now what do we do?
I have anxiety and agoraphobia that makes me afraid to drive; are there private driver services for people like me?

New Life Live: July 22, 2022 Jul 22, 2022

Caller Questions:

We lost our 6yo grandson in April, and our daughter-in-law hasn’t spoken to us since. What else can we do to mend the relationship?
I’m 81yo and was misdiagnosed since childhood. What can I do about emotional imbalances and dyslexia?
I feel a longing to help a friend but I don’t want to see him as a ministry project. How do I get my heart into it?
How do I keep the promise I made to my dying brother? I promised I’d take care of his wife, but she is depressed and pushes me away.

New Life Live: July 21, 2022 Jul 21, 2022

Caller Questions:

I just got out of prison and your radio show inspired me while I was incarcerated. Thank you!
How do I repair the relationship with my critical and controlling sister?
I had a stroke and my wife was neglectful; would I be better off leaving her?
What is a 9yo child’s development stage? My grandson has a male friend who wants to be a girl.

New Life Live: July 20, 2022 Jul 20, 2022

Caller Questions:

I’m 32yo and live with my father and difficult stepmother; how do I honor my parents?
I wanted to let you know the impact Every Man’s Battle had in my husband’s life and Transforming Grief had in my life after he died.
Should we push our 18yo daughter to go to college? She has anxiety and depression and decided not to go.
My close Christian friend told me that my life was messed up and she wasn’t going to call me for six months; do I let it go?
My mind is locked up in the past because 30yrs ago my girlfriend cheated on me, and I’ve had many deaths in my family.

New Life Live: July 19, 2022 Jul 19, 2022

Caller Questions:

Is there any medical proof that marijuana affects an unborn child? My 4yo grandson may have autism, and his mom smokes pot.
My friend’s husband keeps meeting women on the internet, and she is afraid to leave him. How do I help her?
How can I go forward if I was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer that has spread, and I’m also going to be laid off?
I went to the Restore workshop last weekend, and I have hope again!
Comment for caller with breast cancer: I’m 2yrs down the road and learned how to move forward and live with it. Live a happy life!

New Life Live: July 18, 2022 Jul 18, 2022

Caller Questions:

What are some ideas on how I can talk to my 16yo niece about her choices with sexual identity, pink hair, and cutting?
I married 4yrs ago for the wrong reasons; now that we are both Christians, how do I grow to be in love with my wife?
My 21yo daughter is home for the summer and stays out late with her boyfriend; what are your thoughts on this?
My wife and I are unequally yoked; how do I help my 15yo son when his mom talks and believes differently than I do?
Yesterday was my pastor’s last sermon, and he confessed he is an alcoholic and has cancer; how do I deal with my feelings toward him?

New Life Live: July 15, 2022 Jul 15, 2022

Caller Questions:

Interview with Cathy who is having a great experience with her New Life coach!
My life is a mess; what do I do? I betrayed my wife, we separated, and I am having financial stress.
How can I help my best friend from school if she is depressed and won’t answer my texts?
My brother is a widower and seeks attention so much that he puts pictures of his body on social media; how do I help him?
I got a hurtful email from an old high school friend whose husband told her not to talk to me.
You advised me not to make any major decisions while I am separated. So, what do I do?

New Life Live: July 14, 2022 Jul 14, 2022

Caller Questions:

I work with teens who are cutting themselves; how do I reach them?
I got into a fight with my adult son who’s far left and I’m far right; now he’s leaving me.
My son spent 13yrs in prison, and he’s out now; is it right for me to block him if I think he’s on drugs again?
How long does it take to recover from sexual brokenness? It’s been 20yrs.
I’ve lost my kids and home due to separation from my husband; how long do I wait to reconcile or get a divorce?

New Life Live: July 13, 2022 Jul 13, 2022

Caller Questions:

I’ve been separated 29yrs, and my younger wife has a protective order against me and filed for divorce. Should I sign the divorce papers?
My 14yo son is having physical fights with my alcoholic husband; should we separate?
How do I pray for my 30yo bipolar son? I haven’t heard from him since his girlfriend, who is a medium, verbally assaulted me.
My 15yo daughter was shown child porn and now can’t look at babies or toddlers. How can I help her?

New Life Live: July 12, 2022 Jul 12, 2022

Caller Questions:

What are some healthy steps to take if I’m too scared to move forward in my dating relationships?
My husband had an emotional affair that turned physical, and I decided to walk the journey with him.
How do I kick out both of my adult sons who don’t want to work and are creating chaos at my home?
Can the brain go back to baseline after decades of trauma? My husband is sober now, but my brain is still altered from his lies, porn, and alcohol.

New Life Live: July 11, 2022 Jul 11, 2022

Caller Questions:

I was adopted when I was 10yo and wasn’t close to my birth father. Now that he passed, what do I do with his ashes?
When my 33yo son was young, his father was not tolerant of his ADD and anxiety. Now certain things trigger him; what can we do different?
Our 26yo son is a software engineer who lives with us, and he struggles with getting a job.
My husband never answers my questions and doesn’t know why he can’t be intimate; what do I do?

New Life Live: July 8, 2022 Jul 08, 2022

Caller Questions:

How do I respond to my 41yo married son who says he is stressed about his drinking and smoking?
I’ve been estranged from my adult daughter for 6mos. How do I reconcile the relationship?
My husband flirted with my sister-in-law, and now we can’t be together with my siblings.

New Life Live: July 7, 2022 Jul 07, 2022

Caller Questions:

I broke up with my live-in depressed boyfriend and he refuses to leave; what do I do?
I’m scared I’m going to go to hell because I can’t overcome sexual thoughts.
How can my husband connect more with our 17yo grandson who is hanging out with the wrong crowd? He feels abandoned by his dad and bipolar stepdad.

New Life Live: July 6, 2022 Jul 06, 2022

Caller Questions:

After 20yrs of marriage, my husband filed for divorce. I don’t believe in divorce; what do I do?
I found out my husband of 12yrs has been cheating on me. Should I stay with him or is it OK to leave him?
I’ve struggled with pornography for years and feel like I’ve wasted the plan God had for me. Is there any hope for my future?

New Life Live: July 5, 2022 Jul 05, 2022

Caller Questions:

How do I deal with my soon-to-be ex-husband? He’s an alcoholic and is addicted to porn, and he expects us to all hang out together at family events.
Will Every Man’s Battle help my husband who has narcissistic personality disorder?
I am so mad at God for all the sexual abuse in my past; how do I make sense of God wanting bad stuff to happen to me?

New Life Live: July 4, 2022 Jul 04, 2022

Caller Questions:

How do I respond to my new wife who discovered a group porn text on my phone, but I haven’t looked at porn in 4yrs?
Every time I mess up, I think I’m going to get spanked because that’s what happened to me as a child.
I can’t seem to turn off the news; can you give me any advice to deal with the stress?
My daughter-in-law lost her brother to suicide, and I found crystals in her house; what kind of conversation do I have with her?

New Life Live: July 1, 2022 Jul 01, 2022

From the New Life Live! archives, this Flashback Friday show originally aired on July 3, 2009 Caller Questions:

When is it adultery if my husband’s fetish is to watch me have sex with others?
How do I break free from my anxiety disorder, being housebound, and gaining weight?
My pastor’s wife wants me to critique her faults; how do I speak the truth in love?
After my father told me he is not my biological father and then committed suicide, what do I do with my anger?

New Life Live: June 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022

Caller Questions:

My friend has Parkinson’s and cancer and is isolated. Since she lives far from me, how can I help her?
How do I parent my 17yo daughter who says she’s going to move back to where we used to live and marry her boyfriend when she turns 18yo?
What is my role? My daughter-in-law called asking me to tell my son he needs to leave her.
What insight can you give me regarding my emotional neediness that has exacerbated my wife’s PTSD? We are currently separated.

New Life Live: June 29, 2022 Jun 29, 2022

Caller Questions:

What do I do about my anger over my husband’s porn addiction and emotional affair?
What’s the next step for my 19yo granddaughter who goes to rave parties and has ADD?
My adult children think we’re giving them a large inheritance when we pass, but we’re not. What does the Bible say about it?
How do I move forward with my son and new daughter-in-law? I cut my wrists after their unexpected marriage put me down a dark path.

New Life Live: June 28, 2022 Jun 28, 2022

Caller Questions:

My marriage is a mess; how do I get my wife and I to live life again together?
How do I let my adult daughter know I love her after she told me that I don’t care about her?
Our middle sister did a DNA test and discovered she’s our half-sister; now, both of my sisters want me to cut off contact with our mom.

New Life Live: June 27, 2022 Jun 27, 2022

Caller Questions:

My wife and I are separated because she has PTSD, lost her mom to COVID, and my neediness.
As a Christian woman, how do I learn to get along with women? Is it jealousy?
What do I say to my ex-husband and his new wife when I go to our son’s wedding? My ex married his affair two weeks after our divorce.
How do I get motivated outside of work? I was abused in childhood and escaped through school. Now my job is my identity.

New Life Live: June 24, 2022 Jun 24, 2022

Caller Questions:

How do I help my 16yo granddaughter? She was inappropriately touched by a relative and is triggered by her dad getting out of prison.
How do I deal with my bad feelings? I want an apology from my wife after a disagreement, but I never get one.
My husband has quit four jobs this year and won’t look for work because of gas prices; I can’t respect him.

New Life Live: June 23, 2022 Jun 23, 2022

Caller Questions:

What do I say to my sister-in-law who told me she can’t keep going on being married to my brother?
I was abused in a Masonic youth group and have tried twelve different churches. Do I need to find a denomination opposed to Freemasonry?
My depressed husband watches TV all day and takes seven medications for anxiety; how can I help him?
How do I approach my adult son about his disrespect towards me? He’s angry that I gave up his twin siblings when I was a single mom.

New Life Live: June 22, 2022 Jun 22, 2022

Caller Questions:

Our 31yo daughter is now making money from porn; is there hope for an intervention?
How can I support my daughter whose husband is addicted to porn? He treats her poorly and neglects her.
I haven’t seen my daughter for 12yrs and I pray her and her family will reconcile with me before I pass.

New Life Live: June 21, 2022 Jun 21, 2022

Caller Questions:

Why have my five adult kids kicked me to the curb? Only one said Happy Father’s Day, and I never get invited to anything.
How do I protect my boundaries and remain cordial to my husband while we go through a divorce?
What help can I give my 56yo borderline daughter who is almost homeless because her boyfriend is ending it?

New Life Live: June 20, 2022 Jun 20, 2022

Caller Questions:

I was an atheist. After the woman I loved was murdered two days before Christmas and then my grandmother died, I began to think about Jesus.
I asked my alcoholic husband to move out; what should I expect from him before reconciliation happens?
My college-aged son is living with me and not contributing financially. Is he depressed after my divorce?
My husband keeps cheating, but he says he still wants to be married. What should I do?

New Life Live: June 17, 2022 Jun 17, 2022

Caller Questions:

How can I reconnect with my 46yo daughter who says she has relieved me of being her mom?
My wife knows how to push my buttons and I feel angry and disrespected; what should I do?
My daughter is in her twenties and is dating a guy with no church affiliation; how can I get them back in church?

New Life Live: June 16, 2022 Jun 16, 2022

Caller Questions:

I am concerned that my husband’s long-distance friendship with a woman is becoming an emotional affair. What should I do?
How do I get help for my 19yo daughter with severe mood swings and anorexia? She started hyperventilating and screaming when she didn’t finish a test.
How do I help my sensitive 19yo daughter transition to college? At 14yo she was misdiagnosed with an illness and missed out on socializing.
My lack of confidence is debilitating. I went into work for the first time in a long time and felt like a kid around my peers.

New Life Live: June 15, 2022 Jun 15, 2022

Caller Questions:

How can I process and forgive the people who sexually abused me in my childhood?
Should I tolerate my husband asking young women at work personal questions to get to know them better?
How can I support my 30yo son without enabling him? He’s living with me and does not have a job.
My wife has severe PTSD from military trauma and insists crystal meth is helping her; what can I do?
I almost killed my wife when I found her with her lover 40yrs ago. I’m so grateful I didn’t!

New Life Live: June 14, 2022 Jun 14, 2022

Caller Questions:

Daniel Grossman, a board-certified master coach, discusses the differences between counseling and coaching.
How do I get through health issues with my anxiety? I’ve been in recovery 10yrs, but my anxiety is getting worse.
My wife is secretly committing adultery; after staking out her job to catch her, what biblical steps do I take next?
As a sponsor, how should I respond when my alcoholic friend keeps falling off the wagon?
My cardiac doctor told me to do therapy, and it has helped my heart palpitations. Is anxiety physical or spiritual?

New Life Live: June 13, 2022 Jun 13, 2022

Caller Questions:

How do I tell my adult children that their dad is emotionally abusive when they only see one side of him? I’ll kill myself if I stay with him.
What can I do to help my family after my angry ex-husband called the police and lied to them about my son?
I was abused by catholic priests when I was young; how do I forgive them?
Should I be dating 3yrs after my wife’s passing?

New Life Live: June 10, 2022 Jun 10, 2022

Caller Questions:

My adult daughter says she had a lot of childhood trauma and hasn’t communicated with us in 5yrs. Is this something you’re seeing more of?
My husband has been messaging his ex and looking at scantily clad women. Do you think he needs Every Man’s Battle and counseling too?
How does childhood trauma affect a person’s ability to make decisions? I regret the way I handled a work situation.

New Life Live: June 9, 2022 Jun 09, 2022

Caller Questions:

Do heroes have more empathy? I heard a true story of a brave person who put himself in danger to help someone.
Is it right to think that born again believers are different than the billions who haven’t heard the good news?
How do I get my mom and sister back together if they haven’t talked for 3yrs?
I told my verbally abusive husband our 30yr marriage should’ve ended a long time ago; why do I stay stuck?

New Life Live: June 8, 2022 Jun 08, 2022

Caller Questions:

After 3yrs my long-distance boyfriend broke it off because he wanted to get his relationship with God together. How do I know when someone is right for me?
I am happily married, but I still feel the need to have someone make me feel good about myself as I get older.
My husband invited his controlling mom to live with us, and I don’t like it. What should I do?
How do I cope with the homosexual activism targeting our kids?

New Life Live: June 7, 2022 Jun 07, 2022

Caller Questions:

I was married for 5mos, came home and everything was gone. What is going through someone’s head when they have a spouse who loves them, but they bail anyways?
My elderly mom loses things and blames it on stress. I think she may have dementia; how do I help her?
How do I survive a marriage when my husband is not emotionally connected to me? We divorced last year and remarried.

New Life Live: June 6, 2022 Jun 06, 2022

Caller Questions:

I paid for my daughter and son-in-law to go to your Intimacy in Marriage workshop, but my daughter worries there will be too much talk about God.
I’ve lost my home and my kids through separation from my husband; how do I get them back?
How do I encourage without enabling my 30yo gender neutral son who is demanding I back him up when anyone tells him about Jesus?

New Life Live: June 3, 2022 Jun 03, 2022

Caller Questions:

How can I not become bitter and help my husband when his sexual addiction keeps popping up?
I’m a single mom of a 1yo. My mom is very narcissistic and manipulative; should I cut her off?
My wife filed a protective order against me, and the judge dismissed it. Now she wants a divorce; what can I do?
My husband is negative, angry, and has a porn problem. He’s in counseling now, but he acts like he hates me.

New Life Live: June 2, 2022 Jun 02, 2022

Caller Questions:

I was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, and my counselor says I need someone else more specialized in this field.
My sister was diagnosed with breast cancer 5yrs ago and stopped treatment because she believes she is healed; what should I do?
I’ve been divorced for 7yrs but haven’t had a relationship because I see too many red flags in the men I meet. Do I have healthy boundaries or am I too afraid?
I’m 72yo and on Mother’s Day, my narcissistic son yelled and spit on me. Am I correct to tell him not to come back?
What is the right thing for me to do if my adult sons are estranged from me because of my alcoholic husband who has been gone for 6yrs?

New Life Live: June 1, 2022 Jun 01, 2022

Caller Questions:

Daniel Grossman, a board-certified master coach, called to talk about the differences between coaching and counseling
I attempted suicide several times, and God miraculously delivered me from my narcissism. How do I keep from becoming prideful and ending up in the same place?
My mom left my alcoholic dad when I was five; decades later God used me to share the Gospel with him so he could receive Christ before he died.
How do I stop loving on my grandchildren like my estranged daughter wants?
My mom had me at 13yo and gave me away; how do I have a relationship with them today when they only want money from me?

New Life Live: May 31, 2022 May 31, 2022

Caller Questions:

My son-in-law is very critical, told me I’m rude to my husband, and is so strict with his kids that they don’t even get lollipops.
Do I confront my daughter? She is going through a divorce, and I overheard her talking inappropriately with another man on the phone.
I evicted my dad from our house 3yrs ago. He calls me several times a day, and it upsets me. Is it OK to block him?

New Life Live: May 30, 2022 May 30, 2022

Caller Questions:

I was reading a devotional about Zephaniah 3:17 and God delighting in us. How do I feel God’s feelings for me?
Do I submit to my husband and attend his church? We’re newly married, and a woman that my husband previously dated goes to that church.
My husband has stopped looking at other women, but I recently caught him smoking marijuana and lying to me. Where do I go from here?
How do I deal with the trauma of miscarriage 7yrs ago? I just found out I’m pregnant, and I’m anxious.

New Life Live: May 27, 2022 May 27, 2022

Caller Questions:

Should I pursue a woman who is in the process of getting a divorce?
Has my past sexual abuse caused me to self-sabotage and put up walls in relationships? I’m divorced.
I’ve been married 19yrs to a narcissist. Do I leave or is it biblical to stay and work it out?
My 37yo son has schizophrenia and the hospital wants him in extended care for 9mos. Should I give my consent or bring him home?

New Life Live: May 26, 2022 May 26, 2022

Caller Questions:

Do I follow my son’s wishes and not go to his high school graduation? His dad and stepmom have alienated him from me.
How can I help my adult daughter who was molested by her dad at 5yo and now has an unfaithful husband?
My husband and brother both committed suicide; I have PTSD and now care for my mom. Is there help for my stress?
How do I move forward after having an affair with a school cop? He had me arrested for harassment, and I was forced to resign from my teaching job.

New Life Live: May 25, 2022 May 25, 2022

Caller Questions:

My wife has lost desire for intimacy and doesn’t want to do what the doctor says. Do I pray for my desire to go away?
Should I separate from my verbally abusive husband who started drinking again?
Our 15yo daughter is going to be arrested for having THC at school. How do we love her and have consequences?
How do I find help for my lady friend who is in counseling for depression and says she’s paranoid to lose me?

New Life Live: May 24, 2022 May 24, 2022

Caller Questions:

My husband has been distant from me for the past 2yrs. When is it OK to separate with the hopes of reconciliation?
How do we come up with a plan to help our 18yo daughter who is vaping marijuana and depressed? She is moving back home.
As a believer, we are not supposed to have bitterness or resentment. How do I not be bitter about my husband not working? He lost his business during the pandemic.
One week before I got out of the military, I was raped by a platoon sergeant. Rehashing the incident in therapy has only made it worse. How do I deal with the PTSD?

New Life Live: May 23, 2022 May 23, 2022

Caller Questions:

Should I stay with my wife or give her what she wants and leave? She hasn’t hardly talked to me for 2yrs and won’t combine our finances.
I’ve been trying to get in touch with an old high school friend, and she won’t respond to me. Do I write her off?
How do I talk to my grandson-in-law about being a helicopter dad and too controlling?
I come from a verbally abusive family who still hurt my feelings; how do I become less sensitive?

New Life Live: May 20, 2022 May 20, 2022

From the New Life Live! archives, this show originally aired on December 17, 2010
Caller Questions:

What is the best way to talk to my sister after finding out she has been a lesbian for 10yrs?
How can I learn to connect with people?
My husband of 5yrs just confirmed he was having an affair; do I give up or try harder?
What is the best way to confront a church deacon friend who views internet porn?
As an only child without a dad, how can I deal with the death of my 65yo mom? My aunt wants to cremate her and I want to bury her.
How do I trust my husband of 38yrs after finding an intimate email between him and our friend?

New Life Live: May 19, 2022 May 19, 2022

Caller Questions:

I’m 63yo and lost my wife; I started dating a woman online, and she scammed me out of a lot of money. Will God ever trust me again?
My husband of 30yrs is physically and verbally abusive. After giving him an ultimatum to get help or I wouldn’t come back, what should I do?
How can I encourage my 30yo daughter who gained a lot of weight, has health problems, and says she doesn’t want to be here? In college a friend spiked her drink and sexually assaulted her.

New Life Live: May 18, 2022 May 18, 2022

Caller Questions:

My son is upset I didn’t go to my grandson’s graduation because I didn’t want to stay in the same house as my ex-husband and his wife. How do I mend the relationship with my son?
How involved should we be with my brother-in-law who just came out as bisexual? My sister supports him.
A woman on my job rejected me by not talking to me; how do I forgive her when I see her every day?
Comment: I was a lesbian and am now happily married to a man. Since my transformation, temptation has no mastery over me!
Comment: I left a bisexual lifestyle and the Holy Spirit brought me through a sanctification. I can have attraction and not act on it!

New Life Live: May 17, 2022 May 17, 2022

Caller Questions:

I just got arrested for a DUI after having a few drinks; what else can help my anxiety besides Xanax?
My adult daughter is mentally delayed and in rehab. They are telling me she has sundowners and dementia; what do you think?
How can I help my married brother with six kids who is a functioning alcoholic?
Through the Every Man’s Battle weekend, I have learned what deep wounds are underneath my addiction, and I want to encourage the last caller that EMB would help her brother.

New Life Live: May 16, 2022 May 16, 2022

Caller Questions:

How do I tell someone not to bring their underaged girlfriend to my daughter’s wedding?
Have you ever heard of strength-based harm reduction? I am addicted to sugar, and my therapist recommended it to me.
My mom threw a fit at my nephew’s graduation and treated everyone badly. Do I tell her she can’t come to gatherings?
My friend who is like a son to me is an intravenous drug user and shoots up five or more times a day. Do you have any advice on how I can help him?
I’m calling to give a donation today in honor of Dr. Alice Benton! She took over my Sustained Healing group.

New Life Live: May 13, 2022 May 13, 2022

Caller Questions:

Do I leave my unbelieving husband who refuses to stop watching hardcore porn? We went to a secular counselor, and he told me to watch porn with my husband.
What should I do about my bipolar adult daughter with a meth addiction? She was in a gun fight at home and doesn’t see she’s putting her kids in danger.
As a counselor at a previous church, how do I start a counseling ministry in my new church?
I used to delve into tarot cards and fortune telling. Can a person be Christian and still struggle with spiritual warfare?

New Life Live: May 12, 2022 May 12, 2022

Caller Questions:

My 11yo daughter is being bullied and scratches her face when she is upset. How do I help her cope with her strong feelings of anger and fear?
Do I let my 4yo daughter have her way and not invite my best friend’s daughter to her birthday party? I’m worried that if we don’t invite her, my friend will be offended.

New Life Live: May 11, 2022 May 11, 2022

Caller Questions:

What do I do to help my 16yo nephew whose mom left for over a month to get plastic surgery? He says his mom only cares about her online followers.
How do I encourage my 30yo son with Asperger’s to get a mentor at work? He lost a job and struggles with self-esteem.
What should I do when my 40yo daughter argues with me in front of her kids? I feel bad about walking away.

New Life Live: May 10, 2022 May 10, 2022

Caller Questions:

How do I break the pattern of being helpless? I have the means to stop being homeless, but I feel stuck.
I’m an alcoholic and I’m sick and tired of it. Should I try using Naltrexone to treat it?
After injuring my neck and vertebrae 3yrs ago, I had to stop working and can’t read, look at my phone or use a computer. I’m only 24yo and feel very hopeless.
I’m trying to start a men’s 12-step meeting at my church, but I’m facing much resistance. What can I do?

New Life Live: May 9, 2022 May 09, 2022

Caller Questions:

Interview with Dr. Eric Scalise about the InFocus & Empowered Christian Life Coaching Conference that Steve Arterburn will be speaking at this fall.
I separated from my husband after a violent incident 2yrs ago. How do I get through a divorce when I am overwhelmed with emotions?
My high-functioning autistic teen daughter wants to be a boy and has a girlfriend. How do I go through this with her?
I have depression and anxiety and am a slob. Things got worse when I had to clean out my apartment and got sick.

New Life Live: May 6, 2022 May 06, 2022

Caller Questions:

My mom has Alzheimer’s and her brother just died. We told her that he died, but how do we grieve with her when she doesn’t remember?
I called the police on my teen daughter because she tried to stab me. My ex-wife has made her very bitter toward me. What do I do?
How can I be a better wife? I was sexually abused as a child and struggle with lustful thoughts and not feeling worthy of my husband.

New Life Live: May 5, 2022 May 05, 2022

Caller Questions:

How do I deal with my 28yo son saying his low-paying job is a result of childhood neglect? I pay for certain things, but I don’t want to enable him.
I broke up with my boyfriend two months ago, and now he is threatening to kill me; what should I do?

New Life Live: May 4, 2022 May 04, 2022

Caller Questions:

My daughter is married to a physically and verbally abusive narcissist. Should I tell her that he can’t be around us because my other kids don’t want to be around him?
Comment: Naomi Judd did let people know that her mental illness is a very difficult thing, but she still took her life.
I’m a registered sex offender. Since I received the Every Man’s Battle book, I haven’t been able to put it down!
My 31yo bipolar daughter was kicked out of the house by her boyfriend because she is obsessed about marrying him; how can we help her?

New Life Live: May 3, 2022 May 03, 2022

Caller Questions:

How do I prepare my heart for your online Transforming Grief workshop? I live alone and won’t have support around me.
Our adult daughter is married to a woman, and they want to stay in the same room when they come to visit. Should we allow that?
My mother-in-law assaulted my wife and pinned her down to the ground; my wife is now facing a felony charge. How do I help my wife?

New Life Live: May 2, 2022 May 02, 2022

Caller Questions:

How do I get my wife to try to help our marriage after my porn use and infidelity before our wedding?
Is my adult son’s severe eye pain related to his porn addiction?
My parents died when I was 21yo, and my son died of a drug overdose 4yrs ago. People who are grieving should not lose hope.
What is my role as a mother watching my son self-destruct? He struggles with mental health and addiction.
My New Life sustained healing group has impacted me the last 3yrs, and I am so thankful for the community of sisters. We all reunited for a weekend getaway!

New Life Live: April 29, 2022 Apr 29, 2022

Caller Questions:

Comment to Oscar who is an alcoholic: He needs to feel safe himself, and then he’ll make his wife feel safe.
My wife of 6yrs had an affair with a man that I don’t like; how do I forgive them?
Would an electrical shock cause my 34yo son to have a drastic personality change? He used to be outgoing, but now he is separated from his wife and won’t respond to family or friends.
Do I take a teaching job that pays less but is closer to my house? Or do I take the higher paying job that is more stressful?

New Life Live: April 28, 2022 Apr 28, 2022

Caller Questions:

My dad really invests in other people, but barely invests in me and my sisters and it is extremely hurtful. How do I reconnect?
How do I handle seeing my son with a destructive addiction that brings me a lot of heartbreak? My ex-husband enables him.
I come from a broken and dysfunctional home and my mom has really depended on me emotionally. How do I have a healthy relationship with her while maintaining boundaries?
My mother who abused me physically, mentally and emotionally is dying in hospice and I don’t know how to help her, or if I even want to help her.

New Life Live: April 27, 2022 Apr 27, 2022

Caller Questions:

My sister is separated from her husband; I sent him an email, and he forwarded it to her. How do I repair the relationship with my sister?
How do I re-establish a relationship with my older brother after he made hurtful comments to me?
Should I go to my daughter’s baby shower? She’s been upset at me, and I overheard she doesn’t want me to visit after the baby is born.
Should I stay in my 1yr marriage? He lives in another country and says that I’m no good.

New Life Live: April 26, 2022 Apr 26, 2022

Caller Questions:

My son and his girlfriend cut me off from seeing my grandson, and I had to step down as a scout leader; would hypnosis or your workshop help me deal with these losses?
What should I do for a family member who is a young adult and wants to die? He grew up without a role model.
My 25yo son just called me and told me all of the bad things I did to him as a child, and I apologized; how can I move past this?

New Life Live: April 25, 2022 Apr 25, 2022

Caller Questions:

How do I show my wife I’m all in? I’m an alcoholic and was abusive to her, then I accepted Christ and just got baptized.
My 47yo sister is moving from Missouri to live with me in two weeks. How can I help her with her grieving and mental challenges?
My husband is a strong Christian involved with ministry, but I just discovered he watches porn.

New Life Live: April 22, 2022 Apr 22, 2022

Caller Questions:

A friend went to rehab for prescription drug abuse and just had a relapse. What can we do to help her?
My mother masks her mental health challenges and has alienated a lot of the family. What is my responsibility now that she is alone after my father died?
I am a foster child. What does the Bible say about orphans so I can tell myself I am enough?
Why wouldn’t my sister help her husband with Alzheimer’s go to his doctor’s appointments before he died?

New Life Live: April 21, 2022 Apr 21, 2022

Caller Questions:

I am an avoider, and my girlfriend thinks I don’t believe in her; how do I reengage when I have fear?
How do I tell my elderly father with dementia, without making him feel abandoned, that we are putting him in assisted living?
My first wife left me and the kids after 20yrs. I’m divorced now, but I’m afraid to marry my girlfriend.
How do I not enable my daughter-in-law and son? They call every day to complain about each other, but they refuse counseling.

New Life Live: April 20, 2022 Apr 20, 2022

Caller Questions:

My brother raped me and got me pregnant at 16yo, and I was forced to have an abortion. I’m now eating out of emotion and have had suicidal thoughts. What do I do?
Should I confront my adult son? He is angry at me and has cut off our relationship, but I don’t know why.
My 16yo daughter spends a lot of time on her cell phone and is sneaking onto other devices whenever we take her phone away. What is a fair rule for us to set around technology?
We got married, had a baby, relocated during the pandemic, and now we are disconnected. I just got baptized; how can we be better parents and partners?

New Life Live: April 19, 2022 Apr 19, 2022

Caller Questions:

How can I open the lines of communication with my son and his wife? They cut me off and have blocked me on social media.
My husband and I are ready to quit pursuing a relationship with our daughter-in-law. She treats our son disrespectfully like he is disposable. What do we do?

New Life Live: April 18, 2022 Apr 18, 2022

Caller Questions:

The man I’m dating wants to keep our relationship a secret. Should I part ways with him?
Would your marriage weekend allow my 22yo daughter and her fiancé to talk about his porn use?
What is the difference between honoring and confronting my angry mom who moved into my house?
My 11yo nephew and his mom live with me. Would the feelings chart be helpful to help him learn to deal with his emotions?

New Life Live: April 15, 2022 Apr 15, 2022

Caller Questions:

I’m critical toward others, filled with rage when I drive, then I isolate up and shut down.
My daughter was molested at 14yo by my brother-in-law; do I go to his funeral for my sister’s sake or respect my daughter’s wishes?
Any advice for me as a guitarist? My pastor wants me to start a music ministry, but I am a trucker.

New Life Live: April 14, 2022 Apr 14, 2022

Caller Questions:

Am I allowed to regain my balance and sense of confidence? I’m a single mom of an ADHD son and feel so overwhelmed and broke.
I’m 29yo, unemployed, live at home, and have been battling OCD, depression, and social anxiety. Is there a way to break free?
How can I make my blended marriage work? We got married last November and argue constantly.

New Life Live: April 13, 2022 Apr 13, 2022

Caller Questions:

Within 4mos I lost my father and mother unexpectedly to cancer, and then I came home and found my 34yo son had hung himself. It all seems so unreal.
My adult daughter confessed that my husband told her I was a bad person when she was a child; should I tell my husband?
I’m a 23yo preschool teacher and a single mom in a custody battle; how do I spend more time with God?

New Life Live: April 12, 2022 Apr 12, 2022

Caller Questions:

My friend’s husband passed away 3mos ago, and she doesn’t want me to come over; should I just show up?
My 16yo used to be involved with church, but now she is questioning her faith. What can I do to bring her back?
I reacted very harshly to a neighbor who asked me for money; how can I coexist with people in close proximity to me?
My husband passed away 4mos ago, and Satan is attacking me; how do I get rid of the devil?

New Life Live: April 11, 2022 Apr 11, 2022

Caller Questions:

My boyfriend told me about the sexual thoughts he has about an underaged family member, and he threatened to kill me if I told the family.
What’s the relationship between attachment styles and love languages?
I separated from my husband because of mold in our house and he is very angry; how do I tell him I’m not moving back in?
My older sister has cut me off because of something posted on Facebook; do I apologize even if I didn’t do anything wrong?
I ended a 6mo relationship with a non-believer. I just found out he shot and killed himself and I feel so guilty.

New Life Live: April 8, 2022 Apr 08, 2022

Caller Questions:

I’ve been struggling with masturbation for a long time; how do I overcome the addiction before I get a girlfriend?
My wife and I are still virgins after 5mos of marriage. How do I get her to consummate our marriage?
My 20yo grandson died from a drug overdose when he lived with me. And now his mother is suing me for millions of dollars.

New Life Live: April 7, 2022 Apr 07, 2022

Caller Questions:

I’m raising my physically and emotionally abusive 18yo grandson who is on the autism spectrum. Would he be better off living somewhere else?
My 36yo schizophrenic son has lived with me his whole life and is in a hospital now; should I take him back to live with me?

New Life Live: April 6, 2022 Apr 06, 2022

Caller Questions:

As a codependent vacillator, how do you die to yourself and also learn to put yourself first?
I went to EMB 10yrs ago, but now an emotional affair is developing and my wife is very upset.
I have been married for 43yrs and my husband gave me herpes last year. Do I stay or get a divorce? He is in denial.

New Life Live: April 5, 2022 Apr 05, 2022

Caller Questions:

Is it OK to remarry after divorce? My first spouse committed suicide, and then I got a divorce from my second husband.
Why do I leave myself out? I help others but don’t think I’m as important to help.
Would a New Life coach be helpful for my son who has a drug addiction? Or would it be his next step after a treatment center?

New Life Live: April 4, 2022 Apr 04, 2022

Caller Questions:

Since my future son-in-law didn’t ask for my daughter’s hand in marriage, do I have a right to have the talk with him? I’m concerned my narcissistic sociopath ex has influenced her.
You told me to back off from my emotional attachment to a woman whose husband has Alzheimer’s. Is it OK to keep in contact after she reached out to me?
My sister’s boyfriend raped me at 17yo. When I told my church, they said it was my fault and revoked my membership. How do I find my way back to God when I am still angry?

New Life Live: April 1, 2022 Apr 01, 2022

Caller Questions:

My 43yo daughter has lived with me most of her life, doesn’t go to her children’s activities, and she only works when she needs to pay for her phone.
What should I do if my 20yo and 22yo live with me and are supposed to pay rent but don’t respect my boundaries?
Should I talk to my son’s 5th grade teacher? My son brought up a sexual word that he learned at school and knew what it meant.
Is healing possible at 50yo for someone who experienced trauma as a child?

New Life Live: March 31, 2022 Mar 31, 2022

Caller Questions:

I was sexually abused starting at 3yo and have struggled with obsessive thoughts my whole life.
I lost my husband on our first wedding anniversary, and I lost my vision the same year; how do I overcome the grief?
How do I distance myself from my unemployed 36yo son who is living with me? He was a professional skateboarder and lost it all.
Shame has compromised my relationships, and I end up going back to isolating. Why can’t I finish projects, get out of my house, and speak to people?

New Life Live: March 30, 2022 Mar 30, 2022

Caller Questions:

What can I do to help my 35yo daughter with mood swings who lives with me and tells me to go to my room?
I was diagnosed with ADHD as a child; is there anything I can do besides taking medication?
After my divorce 4yrs ago, how do I break my unhealthy pattern of strip clubs and seeing women to fill the void?
How do I respond to my sister with narcissistic symptoms, my husband with ADHD and my 15yo niece who was sexually abused?

New Life Live: March 29, 2022 Mar 29, 2022

Caller Questions:

Do you have pointers on how to address my college senior son who obtained a medical marijuana card for his OCD and anxiety?
I’m going through a divorce and worried my kids will take the side of my narcissistic husband.
Do I tell my adult daughter about my upcoming surgery or face it alone? We are not as close as I would like.
I am 77yo and having a difficult time leaving the house after my husband died last June.

New Life Live: March 28, 2022 Mar 28, 2022

Caller Questions:

I’m married to an avoider and my husband won’t even introduce me to someone he’s talking to.
My 19yo son hasn’t been the same since his girlfriend broke up with him. At his work, they had to call paramedics because his eyes were dilated and his heart was racing.
What is the right route for my 10yo granddaughter who is obsessed with things like handwashing? They are going to take her off her meds.

New Life Live: March 25, 2022 Mar 25, 2022

Caller Questions:

If you can’t make amends or if you feel that the person you’ve hurt won’t forgive you, how do you forgive yourself?
How do I respond to my adult children who try to get my attention by acting out?
I’m a chaplain and my agnostic commander falsely accused me of proselytizing him; how do I build trust with him?
I asked a pastor about my husband watching cartoon porn, and he said it wasn’t as bad as him watching online porn.
My 28yo son with social anxiety lives at home and has failed to launch. Is this a behavior problem?

New Life Live: March 24, 2022 Mar 24, 2022

Caller Questions:

When my sister-in-law calls to speak to my husband, she asks nothing about me; do I wait to confront her when she comes for a visit?
I’ve been an addict most of my life, am homeless, and want to reconnect with my children; what are some resources?
How do I get past my own grief and abuse if I fear my 2yo son has been molested?
What kind of things can I ask if my daughter’s boyfriend comes to ask to marry her? She has been divorced twice, and her father passed away.

New Life Live: March 23, 2022 Mar 23, 2022

Caller Questions:

Is there professional help for those who are struggling with screen addiction? It’s part of my job, so I’m looking at screens all the time.
How can I feel safe in a new community when the opposite has been my experience? I was abused by my father, and he has been in the same church community as me.
My 18yo granddaughter has been in bed for days very depressed and won’t eat or bathe; do you have any suggestions?

New Life Live: March 22, 2022 Mar 22, 2022

Caller Questions:

Things I did years ago and confessed to God keep coming up; how do I bury them and get them out of my head?
My family is split because my niece said my son inappropriately touched her, but he says he didn’t. How do I go on with the hurt?
Our new pastor drinks alcohol, has bottles of liquor in his home, and doesn’t hide it. Is it biblical?
Tomorrow is my brother’s one year anniversary since he died from a drug overdose. Do you have anything for me to have closure?

New Life Live: March 21, 2022 Mar 21, 2022

Caller Questions:

What can I do if my adult son wants nothing to do with me? He stopped calling after his father died, and I got remarried.
I’m 56yo with OCD and get up at night to check on things; how do I get help for myself?
Have you heard about the Highly Sensitive Person? I just took a test, and it said I am one.
I was in an abusive marriage for 10yrs and am now divorced. How do I work through the depression and loneliness?

New Life Live: March 18, 2022 Mar 18, 2022

Caller Questions:

My 25yo schizophrenic nephew was beaten up and bullied as a child, and then he tried to kill himself. How can I help him?
I caught my husband looking at child porn several times and he is a deacon in church; what should I do?’
My daughter just had a baby and stopped using drugs, but she has rejected me; should I just wait for her to contact me?
My son is going through a divorce, is dating a man, and is coming home for Easter; how do we affirm him but not his lifestyle?

New Life Live: March 17, 2022 Mar 17, 2022

Caller Questions:

My brother-in-law will be at my son’s birthday party, and we have had a lot of problems with him. What is your advice?
My husband doesn’t want to deal with me and just leaves me at home.
I’ve listened for 29yrs, and I wanted to thank you for sending me a Restoration Bible!
I manage a restaurant and one of my young workers just lost her father; how do I help her deal with the grief?
My 14yo daughter just told me she was touched inappropriately by her 15yo cousin and doesn’t want me to talk to his parents; should I talk to them?

New Life Live: March 16, 2022 Mar 16, 2022

Caller Questions:

What should I do if my 14yo daughter wants to invite over her new friends for a sleepover, and many of them are bisexual and transgender?
I’m back with my ex-husband and learned that he has shoved down his 13yo trauma of his brother being crushed to death by a tractor; what do I do to help him?
You were talking the other week about porn addiction; what is the second rail that has to drop?
I asked my friend to hold me accountable to eating dessert at the table instead of in front of the TV; what’s the difference between accountability and just reporting?

New Life Live: March 15, 2022 Mar 15, 2022

Caller Questions:

My father died when I was 4yo and my brother when I was 11yo. Since we weren’t allowed to talk about it, how do I move out of sadness?
A couple tried to help me after my husband died, but the husband ended up asking me out. Do I tell his wife?
How do I build a relationship with my sister when she holds grudges against me for the past?
I ended up addicted to food and sugar after the loss of my dog; what should I do to overcome?
I’ve struggled with losing weight after trying everything; how do I make it work?

New Life Live: March 14, 2022 Mar 14, 2022

Caller Questions:

What can I do to help my 20yo daughter who lives at home, smokes, sees boys, and starves herself because she thinks she’s fat?
My pastor called me delusional and banned me from our church grounds because I confronted him with the truth.
We married 3yrs ago and just separated because my husband was too authoritative over my 14yo son; what else should I do about it?

New Life Live: March 11, 2022 Mar 11, 2022

Caller Questions:

My sister’s 41yo son had a brain tumor at 4yo and struggles with pedophilia thoughts. What advice can I give to them?
My 18yo son from a previous marriage has joined me and my husband, and I get defensive to protect my son; how do I do my best to not get defensive?

New Life Live: March 10, 2022 Mar 10, 2022

Caller Questions:

You told me to write a letter to my adult daughter who doesn’t want any contact. What if she doesn’t respond?
Is the book Intimate Deception appropriate for men who were betrayed? My ex-wife dated a guy for a year and then left me.
What can I do if my husband isn’t on the same spiritual page as I am? He gets very angry at me, feels judged, and shuts down completely.
My fiancé told me he wasn’t sure about marrying me, and I told him to move out. Should I end it?

New Life Live: March 9, 2022 Mar 09, 2022

Caller Questions:

Interview with Sam Hodges, president of Church Initiative, to talk about DivorceCare and GriefShare.
What should I do if my husband had an affair 17yrs ago and I just caught him looking at porn?
Thank you for the scholarship to Emotional Freedom; it was great! My sister is in a gay relationship and our family is getting together at my house. How should we do the sleeping arrangements?
I never had anyone to talk to as a child. Now that my daughter took her own life and my mom has dementia, it has been hard.
Do I have an avoidant personality? My first husband was a porn addict and the second one was violent, so I’m happy to be by myself. New relationships have been disappointing.

New Life Live: March 8, 2022 Mar 08, 2022

Caller Questions:

My husband can’t take raising our teen grandson, but it would be unsafe to return him to his mother. How can I help my husband?
Will a workshop help me overcome my drug, alcohol, and porn addictions?
What action can I take with a verbally abusive husband and a 13yo son who mimics his father?

New Life Live: March 7, 2022 Mar 07, 2022

Caller Questions:

I cheated on the woman I was dating, and it devastated her; how do I move on?
How do I respond to my 20yo daughter? She lives with me and I don’t like her cuddling under the covers with her 23yo boyfriend who is getting a divorce.
I turned my back on the Lord for 40yrs and am now sick from my sins. How do I ask God for forgiveness and healing when I feel so guilty?
When do I move on from being a caregiver for an 87yo man who is controlling and yells at me?

New Life Live: March 4, 2022 Mar 04, 2022

Caller Questions:

My betrayal happened a long time ago, and your recent Restore Workshop helped me to feel again!
Is there something broken in me for trying to help a woman who struggles with borderline and keeps cutting me off?
After dating a lot of dysfunctional men, I’m dating a guy who bores me; is that better?

New Life Live: March 3, 2022 Mar 03, 2022

Caller Questions:

As a Christian, is it OK for me not to speak to my 93yo dad? He is controlling and tried to call the police on us for taking my mom with dementia to the hospital.
My adult daughter won’t contact me and says my grandson regresses to a childlike state when he talks to me; where can I go with this?
My husband might have lung cancer and has a very short temper. Since my dad died of lung cancer, how do I respond to him without panic or stress?
How do I encourage my wife to take care of herself physically without offending her? The pandemic made it worse.
My dad is having problems in his third marriage and likes to unload on me. How do I counsel him?

New Life Live: March 2, 2022 Mar 02, 2022

Caller Questions:

Am I doing the right thing in asking my angry husband for a divorce? He is verbally abusive and hasn’t changed.
My 18yo son told me he wasn’t afraid to die and then died three days later; did he have a premonition of his death?
A Scripture keeps coming to my mind about not serving money; am I on the right path by working in ministry and also taking care of my family?
The woman I’m dating broke up with me on Valentine’s Day because she said she didn’t have the same feelings for me; how do I trust again?
Do I let my 39yo son with a drug addiction keep living with me?
I carry a lot of guilt and shame because I had an affair with a married man and ended up marrying him.
My wife was sexually abused in her previous marriage and is making false accusations against me; what should I do?

New Life Live: March 1, 2022 Mar 01, 2022

Caller Questions:

I’m on disability for schizophrenia and came across a job where I’d get paid for gas mileage, but I’m troubled due to wars over oil.
Should I lead a men’s group with my panic attacks and ADD? How do you know if something is God’s will?
Is it better to save the marriage with my abusive husband or safety first?
How do I break my bad habit of procrastinating?

New Life Live: February 28, 2022 Feb 28, 2022

Caller Questions:

We went to Intimacy in Marriage this month on a scholarship; being able to do the Comfort Circle in front of everyone really touched my heart.
Despite my sister treating me badly, my 12yo nephew looks up to me. When is it okay to tell him all of the negative things about his mom?
My husband has filed for divorce five times and leaves whenever there’s a conflict; should I just let it be or sign up for a workshop?

New Life Live: February 25, 2022 Feb 25, 2022

Caller Questions:

What is love? I had an affair because I didn’t get the affection I needed from my wife.
My daughter-in-law isolates our grandchildren from us; how do we break through her control?
Do you recommend I get a family negotiator? One son copied my other son’s business to the point of plagiarizing him and stealing his ideas.
I am a good father but have failed at four marriages. My fiancé says I’m angry; what can I do?

New Life Live: February 24, 2022 Feb 24, 2022

Caller Questions:

I’ve been an addict since I was 13yo and am about to turn 61yo; how do I get help?
I got my close alcoholic friend a couple of jobs, but he lost them because of drinking. After my tough love to not call until he gets treatment, what should my next step be?
How do I talk to my daughter after her boyfriend beat my 14yo grandson with a belt, and my grandson is now in my custody?
I molested my adopted child and turned myself in. During separation I started dating, and now my wife wants me back; do I leave my girlfriend and go back to my wife?
I called you after I had hit bottom, and your godly advice has helped me so much!

New Life Live: February 23, 2022 Feb 23, 2022

Caller Questions:

My husband went to Every Man’s Battle four times and just failed a polygraph test because he said he was nervous. Where do I go from here?
How can we help my son who says he’s in an emotionally and verbally abusive marriage? How do we keep our five grandkids safe?
My 55yo niece with hearing impairment is asking how she can deal with her symptoms of Asperger’s.
After 2yrs of working at home, I have overwhelming anxiety when I drive over bridges. Where is this coming from?

New Life Live: February 22, 2022 Feb 22, 2022

Caller Questions:

My son came out as gay 10yrs ago and stopped having anything to do with us last year. If this was your son, what would you do?
How can I trust my narcissist husband to be truthful if we don’t divorce?
My older son blames me for the marriage not being perfect; should I tell him his mother had an affair?
My 23yo daughter is basically homeless and her heroin addiction has cost us a lot of money; is it time to walk away?

New Life Live: February 21, 2022 Feb 21, 2022

Caller Questions:

I’ve been a widow for 3yrs and would love to see you do a workshop for Christian singles.
I got a lot out of the Every Man’s Battle book, but I felt it was more geared toward married men; do I do anything different as a single?
I met my boyfriend in a drug treatment facility 5yrs ago, but he relapses and becomes verbally abusive; should I stay in the relationship?
I am in my 60s and still looking for approval from my mom; should I move on? She doesn’t even acknowledge my birthday.

New Life Live: February 18, 2022 Feb 18, 2022

Caller Questions:

What is the best way to develop empathy in my 14yo son? He is pressuring a 12yo girl to have sex.
I lost my job after a heart attack caused a brain injury 3yrs ago; what can I do to connect with my 17yo daughter before she leaves home?
The guy I used to date is my gym coach and is harassing me in public; should I pursue legal action?
Is self-righteousness ingrained in us as Christians? In church we focus on the sins of others, but not in AA.

New Life Live: February 17, 2022 Feb 17, 2022

Caller Questions:

I attended Restore Workshop and Stacey and Laura have been such an encouragement to me! My issues were not the same as everyone else, but the pain of betrayal is the same.
I found out I had been betrayed most of my married life. He went to Every Man’s Battle, but I didn’t think anyone could understand what I was going through until I went to a New Life workshop.
My husband had an affair, went to strip clubs, and was into porn. Restore was the most valuable thing I ever did because I knew nothing about sexual addiction. My wounded heart has begun to heal.
After attending Restore, I have a renewed vision of who I am. I am enough!

New Life Live: February 16, 2022 Feb 16, 2022

Caller Questions:

My adult daughter got involved with tarot reading and has been diagnosed with anxiety and bipolar disorder; how do I help her?
We went to Intimacy in Marriage last weekend; learning we are not alone and how to use our words was powerful!
Why is it so hard for me to let go of these bad dating relationships?
I’ve been estranged from my sister for years since our mom died; should I keep reaching out?
After reconnecting with a high school sweetheart who is married, he is getting enraged when I try to end it; what should I do?

New Life Live: February 15, 2022 Feb 15, 2022

Caller Questions:

How can I get judges to listen to me? The mother of my 11yo son is not a good mom and wants to limit my time with him.
Do I avoid the instructor where I board my horse? I don’t know what to do because she lies.
How do I parent my six young nieces and nephews in my custody? Their parents struggle with meth addiction, homelessness, and domestic violence.
Since my wife went on a drunken high-speed car chase with my daughter in the car, is it okay to let go of my marriage? She was in jail for 1yr of our 3yr marriage.

New Life Live: February 14, 2022 Feb 14, 2022

Caller Questions:

Your Fearless Parenting Workshop for Adult Children was so good! I realize last week I overreacted to my adult daughter; what can I do?
Before going to Intimacy in Marriage last weekend, there was no hope; I now believe there’s 100 percent hope for my marriage!
How do I deal with being sexually abused from childhood to my young adult years?
We just went to Intimacy in Marriage, and it was the best weekend I’ve ever had with my wife!
How do I deal with my husband’s pornography and adultery?

New Life Live: February 11, 2022 Feb 11, 2022

Caller Questions:

How can we advise our son after his wife asked for separation due to his hand disability?
My wife would like her ex-husband to come live with us because he’s in bad health; is that a good idea?
Traumas in the Bible were healed through sanctification. Is psychology and EMDR compatible with the Bible?
My wife had an affair with my son-in-law who lives with us with his kids, and I don’t want to evict him because of the grandkids. How do I handle my anger?

New Life Live: February 10, 2022 Feb 10, 2022

Caller Questions:

How do I get unstuck? My husband has been having affairs with different women for 10yrs.
My third husband divorced me because of his porn addiction and married another woman immediately. How do I move on?
I’m going through a divorce from my narcissistic husband who betrayed me by putting spyware on my phone; how do I handle this kind of betrayal?
My husband of 32yrs left me for another woman and believes he’s the guardian of angels; how do I wrap my head around starting over?
As a 27yo single, what’s your advice on how I can avoid sexual immorality?

New Life Live: February 9, 2022 Feb 09, 2022

Caller Questions:

How can I find hope if I just went to Every Man’s Battle, and my wife filed for divorce anyways?
What boundaries does a woman in my recovery group set for her teen son who just tested positive for marijuana?
Do I trust my husband if he left and didn’t speak to me for 6wks, threatened me with divorce, and says he has the police on standby?
How do I treat my cousin who has stopped calling and texting me after I broke her trust? Is it right for her to get mad at me for stopping a suicide?

New Life Live: February 8, 2022 Feb 08, 2022

Caller Questions:

My husband is a Vietnam vet and destroys things at our house; I need guidance as to whether he has dementia or bipolar disorder.
Is my memory loss concerning the past due to childhood trauma I suffered?
How do I forgive my brother for molesting my nieces? He’s in prison now, and I have adopted his kids.
How do I stop projecting father figures onto other men? He died 38yrs ago, but I’m still filled with bitterness.

New Life Live: February 7, 2022 Feb 07, 2022

Caller Questions:

How do I deal with my anger from childhood abuse before I get married?
What can I do for my 14yo daughter who can’t stop watching pornography?
I am new to my faith and being harassed by a neighbor; how do I navigate this in a godly way?

New Life Live: February 4, 2022 Feb 04, 2022

Caller Questions:

How do I continue with my husband after I discovered that he uses homosexual porn and has had relationships with men?
A woman called your program about loud music in her church; I’ve been in music ministry my whole life and agree that a conversation needs to happen.
How can I help my friend who was molested by a stepfather as a child and has attempted suicide several times?
My 13yo son just became a Christian and asked me to help him stop looking at porn; how do I do that?
What can I do remotely to help my adult sons who married women from other countries and don’t go to church?

New Life Live: February 3, 2022 Feb 03, 2022

Caller Questions:

How do I approach my 37yo daughter who says I’m gaslighting? Her twin sister died last April.
Throughout our 25yr marriage, I have felt inadequate; how do I stop feeling this way?
I just got married last summer and confessed my porn addiction to my pregnant wife; what can I do to save my marriage?

New Life Live: February 2, 2022 Feb 02, 2022

Caller Questions:

My wife got me to Every Man’s Battle 5yrs ago and it was life changing!
What do you mean when you say some people have a religious addiction?
Thank you for Fearless Parenting! What does a contract with your adult child living at home look like?
How do I connect with my husband sexually if my past sexual history keeps popping up in my mind?
What is your advice on dealing with grief? I’ve lost my parents, sister, husband, and son.

New Life Live: February 1, 2022 Feb 01, 2022

Caller Questions:

My husband’s a vacillator, and I’m a pleaser and an avoider; is everyone who is a vacillator also on the spectrum of borderline?
Do I continue to pay for a car and phone for my 21yo daughter who lives with us but is involved with a drug-addicted guy?
Is it wrong that churches make the music so loud it sounds like a concert?

New Life Live: January 31, 2022 Jan 31, 2022

Caller Questions:

I feel stuck in porn recovery because I stopped putting God first and started feeding my flesh.
My pleaser husband called the show last week and said I was a vacillator with outlandish requests. How do we get past this roadblock?
As a single mom, who should talk to my boys about the birds and the bees?

New Life Live: January 28, 2022 Jan 28, 2022

Caller Questions:

If I’m a pleaser and just started saying no to my vacillator wife, what are some suggestions to make it work?
How do I improve my relationship with my high-functioning autistic son while raising his 6yo son?
I separated 5mos ago; how do I recover after my husband physically and emotionally abused me for 40yrs?
My wife says she’ll never submit to me after I committed adultery, and she will choose our five children over me. What should I say?

New Life Live: January 27, 2022 Jan 27, 2022

Caller Questions:

Should I go back to my ex-wife now that she is a Christian and wants me back? Or stay with my Christian girlfriend?
How do I save my marriage after my wife said she can’t count on me?
My husband’s ex is cruel and keeps his 12yo son from him; why won’t God soften her heart?

New Life Live: January 26, 2022 Jan 26, 2022

Caller Questions:

I have a 16yo son addicted to vaping THC who just got expelled from a Christian boarding school; how can I handle this?
What happens to the brains of porn-addicted men if they don’t stop? Do women addicted to porn also have holes in their brains?
Did the sexual abuse I went through at 5yo by a female babysitter have an impact on my sexual preference?
Is it a sign from God to move forward when I see my girlfriend’s birthday on clocks?
I’m getting married in a month; what’s the number one advice you can give me?

New Life Live: January 25, 2022 Jan 25, 2022

Caller Questions:

Interview with Michelle Spatafora, founder of Faithful Workouts and a speaker at New Life’s Lose It For Life Extensive.
What can I do to heal after my daughter asked me to move out and stop taking care of my grandchild?
How do I communicate to my 35yo daughter that she is in an abusive relationship?
I separated 3yrs ago because of my husband’s sex addiction. Do I move forward with or without him?

New Life Live: January 24, 2022 Jan 24, 2022

Caller Questions:

After going to Every Man’s Battle, my wife asked me to leave because I didn’t answer her question 100% honest; what’s an acceptable timeframe for me to be out of the house?
What steps can we take to help my 21yo daughter who is an athlete in college, injured her ankle, and is very stressed?
I did Emotional Freedom last weekend; should my husband go to Every Man’s Battle first, or should we go to Intimacy in Marriage?

New Life Live: January 21, 2022 Jan 21, 2022

Caller Questions:

How do I deal with my brother living a homosexual lifestyle? I have little kids and don’t know how to deal with it.
I get triggered by my brother and feel powerless and suicidal by what he says; what should l do?
What does grace look like to my kids when my husband is a heroin addict, and I’m tired of giving ultimatums?
My husband and I feel attacked when we talk about our feelings and beliefs with our adult daughter who says she’s bisexual. How should we handle it?

New Life Live: January 20, 2022 Jan 20, 2022

Caller Questions:

We still support our 24yo daughter who we adopted at 15yo; when do we draw the line with her meth addiction?
What do I do if my wife punched me? I struggle with drinking and want to get help, but she’s really controlling and doesn’t want to change.
How do I respond to my 19yo college son who lives at home, and his 17yo girlfriend runs his life?
My daughter-in-law is mean to my successful son in front of us, and he is acting like a coward and has cut himself off from us.
Why do sexual abuse victims stop functioning when they tell? My daughter doesn’t function after disclosing her sexual abuse.

New Life Live: January 19, 2022 Jan 19, 2022

Caller Questions:

Should I confront my wife’s therapist? Her therapist has categorized me as borderline and a narcissist without ever seeing me.
I am my wife’s third husband, and I would like her to get her second marriage annulled so I can receive the sacraments, but she won’t.
What can I do about my husband going into a rage and calling me every filthy name? It’s been like this since our honeymoon 7yrs ago.

New Life Live: January 18, 2022 Jan 18, 2022

Caller Questions:

What can we do for my 53yo daughter who struggles with manic depression and has had three marriages?
Our pastor told a pastor friend of mine that my wife and I don’t belong in his church because our worship style is different.
Where do I begin to get help if my father sexually abused me, and my mom was stuck in denial?
I blame myself every day for failing my son who went to prison at 19yo, and later I was the one who found him dead.

New Life Live: January 17, 2022 Jan 17, 2022

Caller Questions:

I told my daughter my concerns about babysitting her kids with COVID going around, and she got very angry.
What can I do if my adult son is addicted to fentanyl and is out on probation? I don’t want him to die.
My ex-husband and I reconciled and live together, but he won’t remarry me because he says it would be adultery.
How will the Emotional Freedom workshop help me if I’m not sure what my issues are?
How do we talk to my 15yo son who wants to be gay?

New Life Live: January 14, 2022 Jan 14, 2022

Caller Questions:

My sister is my mother’s favorite and doesn’t treat me well; do I tell her that she has a different father?
My wife of 4mos is verbally, emotionally, and physically abusive; what do I do?
I have a 16yo who has OCD and ADHD–is there hope that the virtuous characteristics I saw when he was younger will reemerge?

New Life Live: January 13, 2022 Jan 13, 2022

Caller Questions:

What steps do I take to get help for my 33yo son who lives with me and uses drugs?
My live-in girlfriend kicked me out after I drank coffee before a cardiologist appointment; now she won’t respond to me even after I wrote her a letter.
How do we get help for my 24yo son who may be schizophrenic and has been urinating outside?
Where can I go to get help for my 29yo son who has been self-medicating with drugs for a decade?

New Life Live: January 12, 2022 Jan 12, 2022

Caller Questions:

I lost touch with my five kids due to my ex-husband’s abuse; how do I get closer to them and heal?
Is there a way my boyfriend and I can communicate better? I get anxious and shut down, and he gets angry.

New Life Live: January 11, 2022 Jan 11, 2022

Caller Questions:

My 14yo adopted grandson was born with fetal alcohol syndrome, and my daughter-in-law just told him he might have to go to a foster home if he doesn’t get better.
I’m a recovering addict and have lived in fear; how do I move forward to lead a Life Recovery meeting?
What can I do if my son-in-law burned all of my daughter’s clothes, took her money, and forced her to have sex with other men?

New Life Live: January 10, 2022 Jan 10, 2022

Caller Questions:

Milan spoke about artists marching to the beat of a different drum; do they have different temperaments? I’ve had some relationship struggles.
My brother cheated on his wife numerous times and my parents support him in his recovery, but my sister and I aren’t sure he has changed.
How do I get rid of my anger when the stress of my adult kids who live with us is eating away at me?

New Life Live: January 7, 2022 Jan 07, 2022

Caller Questions:

What should I do if my teen girls don’t want to follow my house rules and want to go back to live with their lenient dad?
How do I help my 33yo son who struggles with depression when I’ve had several people die the same year? Do I need help myself?
My dad died and I inherited a house. I work 56hrs a week to pay my bills; should I try to work more hours to support ministries?
How do I help my son who’s married to a control freak who is trying to destroy him by doing things like crashing her car on purpose?

New Life Live: January 6, 2022 Jan 06, 2022

Caller Questions:

My 30yo son is living at home and hinting at being gay; how do I bring up the topic without alienating him?
I’m a Christian but wake up each morning with fear that I’m going to hell.
How do I know if I’m ready to propose to my live-in girlfriend whom I cheated on in the first few years? Porn is no longer a struggle, but I smoke weed.
Where do I find a godly man? I’ve been abstinent for 6yrs, and I am lonely.

New Life Live: January 5, 2022 Jan 05, 2022

Caller Questions:

What is my responsibility to help my sister who physically beat me up, has MS, and wants to live in a van at my house?
I am the target of harassment, teasing, and bullying at work; how do I stop it?
How do we help my adult stepson who was abused as a child by his mother and breaks down in tears when we try to talk to him?

New Life Live: January 4, 2022 Jan 04, 2022

Caller Questions:

I feel like the Lord is calling me to pursue ministry or try to be a Christian counselor; can you point me in the right direction?
My drug-addicted wife had an affair and left me 5yrs ago, and I am struggling to forgive her. Why am I angry with God over this?
Comment: I wanted revenge with my wife after I caught her cheating, but I chose to forgive her.
I’ve been married for 38yrs, feel like I’m never heard by my wife, and now I am at a boiling point.

New Life Live: January 3, 2022 Jan 03, 2022

Caller Questions:

How can we better understand our 14yo daughter who has become completely withdrawn and gets angry?
What kind of counselor should I be seeing? I am dealing with the childhood sexual abuse that I’ve buried.
I’ve become emotionally involved with a woman whose husband has Alzheimer’s; how do I support her without getting more involved?
What steps should I take to help my 14yo daughter whom I’ve caught watching porn on her phone?

New Life Live: December 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2021

Caller Questions:

My wife had a major meltdown over the holidays because her 18yo and 22yo daughters did not make it a priority to be at home with family.
I haven’t made friends in my new church; how do I propel myself to be in a better place in my life?
How can I have a better relationship with my adult daughter? We argue and she leaves.
My boyfriend refuses to see my sister because she was rude to him last year; how do we move past this?

New Life Live: December 30, 2021 Dec 30, 2021

Caller Questions:

Two supporters of New Life share about their marriage and how they got involved with New Life.
How do we not let our 29yo daughter’s gay lifestyle impact our relationship with her? As parents, it’s been a struggle for us.
How do I deal with my feelings when my wife, a teacher, avoids me and puts our relationship on the back burner?
My wife thinks I’m a narcissist by how I treat her. Am I turning into a narcissist like my father and what do I do?
How do I deal with my guilt and shame and move forward? I was arrested and suspended for falsifying a doctor’s note to get out of a COVID mandate at the school where I taught.

New Life Live: December 29, 2021 Dec 29, 2021

Caller Questions:

New Life has changed the course of my life because my family and I are all together!
I went to EMB 10yrs ago. You really can’t overcome sex addiction by yourself; you need community.
My husband is having an emotional affair with his assistant and just sent me divorce papers; is there anything else to do?
What counsel can I give a couple whose wife can’t have sex, and the husband has turned to porn and masturbation?
I support New Life because we went to the Intimacy in Marriage workshop and the tools you gave us were amazing!
My wife told me to get out of the house because she says I’m verbally abusive.

New Life Live: December 28, 2021 Dec 28, 2021

Caller Questions:

My wife called in a week ago. Please help me with a game plan for my sexual intimacy and lust issues.
Is it appropriate for my husband to be in an office alone with a female employee?

New Life Live: December 27, 2021 Dec 27, 2021

Caller Questions:

What do I do if I suspect my husband of being unfaithful?
How do I attend my dad’s funeral when I am afraid of getting COVID? Should I not hug anyone?
My 20yo daughter refuses help for her past trauma, and now she is addicted to drugs and alcohol. What can I do?

New Life Live: December 24, 2021 Dec 24, 2021

Caller Questions:

How can I help my wife who was sexually assaulted when she was 18yo, and her dad tried to kill her mom? She struggles with her weight.
I just told my wife that I’ve been unfaithful for years; do I move out?
How do I heal from my friend not telling me when my 18yo son moved out, he lived at their house for a year?
Since I’m unequally yoked in marriage, is it OK to go through with my divorce?

New Life Live: December 23, 2021 Dec 23, 2021

Caller Questions:

My adult stepchildren hold grudges, and I’m the opposite of their mother; how do we become a family?
Last Christmas my oldest daughter accidentally passed away from drugs. Do people with drug addiction go to heaven?
How do I help my 23yo son who is addicted to cocaine and alcohol? What kind of resources do you have to offer?
I’m worried for my newborn grandchild because my son’s brother-in-law just married a man. How can I approach his mother-in-law who paid for the wedding?

New Life Live: December 22, 2021 Dec 22, 2021

Caller Questions:

How do I set up boundaries with my adult kids who live with my ex-husband? I will be moving back in.
I divorced after 32yrs; how can I move on? How is a father wound healed?
Is there hope for my 27yo son who just went into detox for fentanyl? I am a broken mom.

New Life Live: December 21, 2021 Dec 21, 2021

Caller Questions:

How do you determine if someone is an emotionally healthy person, especially in a mentoring situation?
How do I approach my 17yo son who has been looking at naked pictures of children and is involved with a 22yo online?
My alcoholic husband hit me and moved out; how do I set boundaries if our business is out of our home?
Kevin Downes shares about American Underdog, the movie about Kurt Warner. It’s not just about football; it’s also a story about relationships.
Where do I start to help my 19yo grandson as his legal guardian? He was arrested, is using drugs, and lives with a girl and her boyfriend.

New Life Live: December 20, 2021 Dec 20, 2021

Caller Questions:

What is every woman’s battle? What do you see as a common theme that women have to battle?
Is it OK for me to feel OK about not having Christmas with my bipolar mom? She is over-medicated and very difficult.
My husband is sexually anorexic, and I feel like we’re just roommates.

New Life Live: December 17, 2021 Dec 17, 2021

Caller Questions:

My family hurt me so much; what can I do to not feel so fragmented inside when I am in stressful situations?
What can I do if I have a long history of depression, anxiety, and I fear being taken advantage of?
I have sickle cell anemia and am unable to work, but my mother-in-law calls me lazy; is it OK if I just stop talking to her?
Is there a timeframe for how long to remain separated from my husband? When is it time to get marital therapy?

New Life Live: December 16, 2021 Dec 16, 2021

Caller Questions:

I’ve been working with a therapist for 7mos to improve my self-esteem, but he said it was our last session because I’m unwilling to change. What can I do?
How can I be supportive to my 15yo bipolar granddaughter who came to live with us after not seeing her for 13yrs?
Is it unreasonable to ask my husband to take a lie detector test about his porn addiction? I’ve seen lots of suspicious emails lately.

New Life Live: December 15, 2021 Dec 15, 2021

Caller Questions:

What can I do if my adult children have blocked me? I left when they were teens because I thought their dad would kill me.
I wasn’t really there for my kids emotionally. Is stepping in to help with their kids the best thing I can do for them as adults?
My 33yo son is deep in the depths of alcoholism and has an 8yo son; how do I help him?
Shall I speak to the mother of my grandchildren about them watching things like Squid Game and dancing inappropriately? My son doesn’t want me to.

New Life Live: December 14, 2021 Dec 14, 2021

Caller Questions:

How can I move forward with the man I’m dating who never initiates romance and has a porn addiction?
Where do I go from here after my sister bailed on our trip together because of her financial issues? I felt deceived.
My 27yo autistic son lives at home and has ADD and an anxiety disorder; what can he do when he feels overwhelmed and struggles with suicidal ideation?
Our 28yo son is coming home for the holidays with his live-in boyfriend; what boundaries do I set that won’t alienate them?

New Life Live: December 13, 2021 Dec 13, 2021

Caller Questions:

How do I help my 79yo friend in the early stages of dementia who is resistant?
I walked into a woman’s restroom by mistake, and now my wife wants a divorce if I don’t apologize for flirting.
How do I start to date if I’ve been divorced for 7yrs and have a young daughter? There’s a lot of fear.

New Life Live: December 10, 2021 Dec 10, 2021

Caller Questions:

I’m a sex abuse survivor, my dad and sister died this year, I’m in recovery from alcohol, and I care for my mom with cancer; should I let my husband get the divorce he wants?
I struggle with suicidal ideation and am in a psychiatric facility; how do I deal with coming home if my brother doesn’t want me to be there?
My parents kicked me out last year because of our political differences; how can I reestablish a healthy relationship? Also, should I date a guy who also has political differences?
After 2mos of separation from my alcoholic husband, how can I encourage his sobriety?

New Life Live: December 9, 2021 Dec 09, 2021

Caller Questions:

I was molested by my uncle when I was four; how do you know if you should keep on living or not?
How long does it take to go through the 12 Steps with a Sustained Victory Group? My husband hasn’t given me full disclosure.
My 16yo grandson lives with me. Should his dad continue to purchase gifts and text when he gets no response?
As a Christian, how do I respond to a neighbor who uses tarot cards and screams at me?

New Life Live: December 8, 2021 Dec 08, 2021

Caller Questions:

What are the next steps to help my father with his severe anger issues? And how do I cope with him?
I’ve called before, and you really helped my marriage! I want to be a great dad, but how do I overcome growing up with a lack of attention and trauma?
I’m living with my daughter and her significant other; how do I respond to him when he doesn’t like things I do around the house?
How do I not accept violence from my 14yo autistic son and respect my husband who doesn’t discipline him appropriately?

New Life Live: December 7, 2021 Dec 07, 2021

Caller Questions:

My sister is violent to herself, talks to people who aren’t there, and the person she was staying with doesn’t want to help her anymore; where do I go from here?
I’m estranged from my 50yo son; would you recommend I write him a letter asking him to share his grievances with me?
My sister and her husband refused to meet with me 2yrs ago about problems in our family; should I write her a letter and give a copy to my family?
I just found out the man I was in a 7yr relationship with is addicted to crack. Should I let go or try to help him?

New Life Live: December 6, 2021 Dec 06, 2021

Caller Questions:

How can I help my 14yo granddaughter who told me her 30yo brother sexually abused her?
I’m a traveling salesman who has fallen into drinking and porn; is there a connection between this and my mom’s emotional abuse?
My granddaughter is in college and says she is a lesbian; at Christmas do I take her out and give her advice?
I was divorced in May and just found out my ex got married in July. What do I say to my teen sons who kept it a secret?

New Life Live: December 3, 2021 Dec 03, 2021

Caller Questions:

After reading Boundaries, how can I stand up to my verbally abusive ex?
Should I tell my renter her boyfriend is texting me a picture of his private parts?
I separated from my alcoholic husband 2yrs ago; why am I content to be where I am?
Should I marry my fiancée without my 14yo son’s blessing? We have kids together.

New Life Live: December 2, 2021 Dec 02, 2021

Caller Questions:

My 89yo mom physically abused me as a child and is still verbally abusive; should I attend her funeral when she dies?
Do I keep pursuing my wife who moved out due to me not giving her the love she needed?
Am I doing the wrong thing in leaving a church where my husband is a deacon? I don’t agree with their theology.
What is going on with me that I shut down and had angry outbursts towards my parents and pets?

New Life Live: December 1, 2021 Dec 01, 2021

Caller Questions:

I’ve been struggling with grief and depression over husband’s death last year.
What can I do to help my sister who just tried to kill herself last night?
How do I break the habit of letting people stay with me? I might get thrown out if I let them stay.
Thanksgiving was awful for me; how do I let go of the shame I feel from cursing out my verbally abusive father?

New Life Live: November 30, 2021 Nov 29, 2021

Caller Questions:

Any tips on how to get my two adult daughters to tell me the truth about what they think of my gifts?
How do I repair hurt feelings with eight of my nine adult children?
Since my husband learned I had sex with other men while we were dating, he can’t let it go.
I’m divorced; what do I need to do other than online dating and that kind of foolishness?

New Life Live: November 29, 2021 Nov 29, 2021

Caller Questions:

My husband was just diagnosed with Asperger’s; how can I encourage him?
I’m 70yo and never married; how can I be open to meeting someone? I had a relationship with a younger man that didn’t work out.
How can we help our son’s girlfriend who is still broken from her abortion 3yrs ago?

New Life Live: November 26, 2021 Nov 26, 2021

Caller Questions:

What can I do about my son and his wife who would rather use Google for parenting advice instead of asking me?
How do I know that God cares about my African-American race when there is so much inequality and injustice?
I am in an awkward position between my future mother-in-law and my fiancé who won’t talk to her. How do I handle it?
My former pastor made sexual gestures towards me 3yrs ago. Now that I’m in a 12-step program, should I tell his wife to make amends?
How do we bring back our marriage once feelings are gone? There was infidelity on both sides early on.

New Life Live: November 25, 2021 Nov 25, 2021

Caller Questions:

How can I deal with my husband of 28yrs who is irrationally angry and abusive in every way?
I didn’t have boundaries when I was a teen; how can I guide my daughter who wants to start dating at 16yo?
Is there a way to find out if my new therapist would be spiritually safe to do EMDR?

New Life Live: November 24, 2021 Nov 24, 2021

Caller Questions:

What do I do about my daughter-in-law who belittles my son and gets angry at me?
Why couldn’t I see any of the red flags that my 2nd husband was abusive?
Why do I have a hard time forgiving my coworkers? I never share anything and I isolate from them.
I just found out my husband has been cheating on me.

New Life Live: November 23, 2021 Nov 23, 2021

Caller Questions:

Was it the right thing for my siblings and I to ask my unvaccinated sister and her daughters to get a COVID test or not come to Thanksgiving?
How do I get over my 28yo son who stopped spending holidays with us? His future wife manipulates him.
I divorced my pastor husband because he showed porn to an underaged girl. Now that he is pastoring again, do I need to tell someone?

New Life Live: November 22, 2021 Nov 22, 2021

Caller Questions:

How can I help my 14yo daughter who has ADD? We’ve tried everything under the sun.
My dad and brother have shunned me because I did not watch my stepbrother’s Zoom memorial service live last year.
What should I do about the extreme anxiety I get driving on the expressway?

New Life Live: November 19, 2021 Nov 19, 2021

From the New Life Live! archives, this Flashback Friday show originally aired on November 18, 2015 Caller Questions:

How can I help my 21yo depressed daughter become a healthy adult?
I had an affair with a coworker but paid someone to lie and say they were having the affair. This has driven me into a deep depression; how can I deal with it day to day?
What else can we do for my 15yo stepson who is failing in school?
How did I end up dating a viper for 14yrs when I know better?

New Life Live: November 18, 2021 Nov 18, 2021

Caller Questions:

How do I figure out what is good vs. what is evil? I struggle with depression and other things, and my family is very manipulative.
My 20mo grandchild may have autism. How should I discuss it with my son and his wife?
How can I help my parents get help for my 34yo brother for his GHB drug addiction? He is HIV positive.
As I worked hard to provide for my family, my wife relied on her friends for emotional support and pushed me out.
If it wasn’t for New Life, I wouldn’t be alive today!

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