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New Life LIVE: August 14, 2026 Aug 14, 2026

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Dr. Jill discusses scrupulosity, a form of religious or moral OCD that can cause intense guilt, anxiety, and obsessive thoughts about faith and morality. People may obsess over questions like whether they have blasphemed the Holy Spirit. Therapy and medication can help manage religious OCD and anxiety.
Our pastor’s 27-year-old son used to be in church leadership, but he is now in prison for explicit child materials. A little girl in the church told her parents that he had abused her, but the pastor denied it. Should I report it? The church doesn’t know he is in prison.
I experienced sexual assault in seventh grade that I repressed for 40 years, and recently my church has hurt me through gaslighting. I’m working through the trauma and unhealthy coping habits, like watching TV to numb myself, while taking medication from a psychiatrist.
I have schizoaffective disorder and live with my brother. He doesn’t think I’m doing enough, and I agree. Is a lack of motivation common with this disorder?
Whom should I believe when my wife and adult daughter from a previous marriage both accuse each other of gaslighting me?

New Life LIVE: August 13, 2026 Aug 13, 2026

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Dr. Sheri discusses how she likes to “noodle” after a conversation by trying to figure out what happened. She shares that we often push down our feelings, but we must give feelings space to be included in the room.
I heard a show last week about a man whose sister-in-law had gone through treatment for alcoholism, but his wife was still angry. Having been affected by alcoholism, I wondered why you didn’t mention that his wife may also need support from a counselor.
My husband has separated from me and leased an apartment. He says he made impulsive mistakes in the past and doesn’t want to reconcile. My kids won’t talk to him. What do I do now?
My 64-year-old brother has a history of estrangement from our family. I’m the executor of the trust my parents set up for him. He’s my last living relative. Do I keep reaching out?
Your opening meant a lot to me. I have a close friend who is an emotional avoider, while I’m a vacillator. How do I approach a highly emotional conversation with someone who doesn’t place much value on emotions?

New Life LIVE: August 12, 2026 Aug 12, 2026

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Dr. Jacqui reflects on a therapy program’s 40th anniversary at the school where she works and the importance of taking responsibility for our healing, as (James 2:17) states: “faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.”
What is an intervention? When is the right time to do an intervention with my alcoholic daughter? Are there any precautions to take?
In 2013, I went to Every Man’s Battle and ended up with an awesome friend. I used to make sex an idol, but it’s been a joy now that I don’t turn to pornography to satisfy my desires.
My wife of 25 years thinks I’m having an affair with a married woman, but I’m not. The other woman is very touchy-feely, and we’ve gone on ski trips with her and her family.
My best friend is a Jehovah’s Witness. How do I guide her to see that her faith is not the same as Protestant Christianity?

New Life LIVE: August 11, 2026 Aug 11, 2026

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Pastor and author Max Lucado joins us to discuss his newest book and explains how the story of Elijah demonstrates the power of prayer. Elijah was human, just as we are, and God wants us to bring our concerns to Him. We should always choose prayer rather than despair.
What does it mean to wrestle in prayer?
I recently read one of Max Lucado’s devotionals, and it made me think how God had Jesus come to Earth as a human being so we would know He wants a family. I’m in my mid-60s, and I believe prayer should be the first thing we do.
What do you mean by “divine disruptions”?
What is one thing you hope readers will take away from your book?
Whatever drought you’re going through, God has set a time limit for it. Can you talk about that?

New Life LIVE: August 10, 2026 Aug 10, 2026

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Dr. Alice discusses how screens and AI chatbots can draw children into unsafe situations, including harmful relationships and even suicide. Parents and grandparents can help by setting healthy screen boundaries and staying connected with children online and offline.
I retired in April after 47 years of marriage and 35 years as a truck driver. I feel like I have a new life and new opportunities, but my wife still controls our finances, keeps the house cluttered, and won’t listen to my ideas. I’m alive, but I’m not living.
I’m 31 weeks pregnant, single, and recently moved in with my 14-year-old sister and my mom who calls me names. As a new believer, how can I respond to family disagreements in a Christ-like way?
What’s the best way to handle hurt feelings in our relationship with our estranged adult daughter? She mainly agrees to visits when she needs us to babysit. We respect her boundaries, but it feels like a wall is building between us.

New Life LIVE: August 7, 2026 Aug 07, 2026

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Dr. Jill shares how her husband was recently ill and how she had to do a lot of work she normally wouldn’t have to do. Each morning, she chooses gratitude. Our feelings, actions, and thoughts don’t always align in relationships, but we can choose to do the right thing through mutual serving and submission.
I live in Canada, and I have an 11-year-old son. I lightly slapped my son and once pushed him out of the way, and my ex called 911. Now I’m under supervised visits. How do I keep from becoming bitter?
My children want their dad, my ex-husband with Alzheimer’s and anger issues, to live with me so I can be his caregiver. But I have serious health issues and anxiety too. I don’t feel capable of it and don’t want to, but I’m a people pleaser.
How do I discuss healthy boundaries with my girlfriend in a kind and balanced way? She’s from Brazil, and we’re both Christians. I tried to set a boundary on French kissing, but she thinks it’s no big deal.
We were referred to a New Life counselor, but my husband gave up on couples therapy. How do I encourage him to go back without sounding like a nag? We’re both very direct.

New Life LIVE: August 6, 2026 Aug 06, 2026

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Dr. Alice discusses how Christians can respond with grace and compassion toward those who experience same-sex attraction. If you have a family member who struggles with same-sex attraction, offer a listening ear and create space for honest, faith-filled conversations.
How do I get over my ex-husband? We divorced in 2020, and he now has a live-in girlfriend, but I don’t know how to move on. We have a son together, and my son doesn’t talk to me.
I’ve recently seen a major personality change in my daughter, who’s in college and almost 19. We found marijuana in her car. She moved out, and I’m afraid her personality change is related to her mental health.
I have ADHD and am trying to navigate leading my family of 8 kids. When I try to express my emotions, it’s taken as a complaint. How do I cope and find love for my wife and family?
My 40-year-old stepdaughter has a drinking problem and constantly intrudes into our family. The only time my children get to come over is for Christmas. Now my stepdaughter wants to come for Christmas too. When I said no, it became a mess.

New Life LIVE: August 5, 2026 Aug 05, 2026

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Dr. Jacqui shares that many men carry overwhelming anxiety when they feel responsible for everyone and everything, which can lead to micromanaging. Micromanaging isn’t always about control–it can be anxiety disguised as leadership.
I listened to Dr. Jacqui share on July 24 about having a friend who is sensitive to perfume. I wanted to let her know about NAET, a drug-free method that helped me and my family with allergies and sensitivities.
My sister-in-law is an alcoholic who has been to four treatment centers. She is now 90 days sober. My wife is still very angry with her. What’s the best way to reintegrate her back in with the family while maintaining healthy boundaries?
My son’s fiancée has been cheating on him for over a year with another man, and he has chosen to forgive her. I want to support my son, but I also want to support my wife, who doesn’t trust his fiancée. How do I handle this?
I lost my job in June after working there for 17 months. I’m not sure why I was let go, and I’m struggling to figure out how to move forward and find a new job.

New Life LIVE: August 4, 2026 Aug 04, 2026

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Is technology bringing your family closer together or further apart? Dr. Jim shares digital wellness tips and biblical principles for healthier family relationships.
My girlfriend’s son was murdered by his friend. Later, my son started dating the daughter of the murderer, but he eventually broke up with her. How do we deal with this?
I’m a pastor and was asked to perform a same-sex commitment ceremony. When I read that “love covers a multitude of sins” but then read that same-sex relationships are a sin, I’m conflicted. How do I deal with my mixed emotions?
I got saved when I went to prison, and now I have a wife and eight sons. I wanted to encourage the pastor who called in about whether he should perform a same-sex ceremony to go back to what God’s Word says.
My husband of 47 years stonewalls me when he doesn’t want to address an issue. He closes his eyes, clenches his fists, and shuts down. He used to watch pornography and cross-dress. What kind of boundary should I set so I can stay calm?

New Life LIVE: August 3, 2026 Aug 03, 2026

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Marc shares that depending on one’s attachment style, each person may respond differently to change. Growth always requires a risk. If you’re stuck in a relational cycle of doom, where will you be a year from now?
Should I stay in a 36-year marriage when my husband keeps giving his family members money without discussing it with me? Yesterday, I discovered that he’s continued to do it.
What should I do if I still get bullied by my ex-husband who divorced me 20 years ago? My 44-year-old daughter spent time in a behavioral health hospital when my ex-husband and I were still co-parenting. But she divorced in April, and my ex’s bullying continues.
How do I go about rebuilding intimacy in my 33-year marriage? As my husband has put on weight, is it a medical problem or a mental health issue? I feel like if I talk about it with him, he’ll pull away.
My father died three weeks ago, and my brother is the executor for my father’s estate. He won’t let me look at the will; how do I deal with him?

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