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Caller Questions & More: Chris discusses why setting boundaries is a profound act of worship. What can I do if I have health issues, my kids have health issues, and I can't pay my bills? How do I gain more confidence over my anxiety and fear? I'm a single mom of four and worry about […]
Caller Questions & More: Marc discusses how frequently married couples should have sex. How can we help our divorced daughter who is now living with the man she had an affair with? What is my obligation to my sister who is homeless, struggles with addiction, and refuses to take care of herself? The Bible says […]
Caller Questions & More: My half-sister got angry and put her hands on me. My pastor got upset when I didn't share who paid for me to go on a retreat because I gave my word to keep them anonymous. Was I not loyal to my pastor? Am I foolish to try to save my […]
Caller Questions & More: Marc compares learned helplessness to learned optimism and shares the three steps to learn the latter. What can I do if I hear voices and have been sober sixty days, but every time I try to do better, it never works? I'm a minister and help people, but I'm afraid of […]
Caller Questions & More: Dr. Alice discusses how you can teach people how to treat you by what you do and do not allow. How do I get my husband to go to counseling? My husband's parents abused him as a child to the point of forcing him to shoot his dog. What is my […]
Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jill discusses that even though it's hard to forgive and forget, we can forgive because God has forgiven us. What resources are there for my 45yo niece who has schizophrenia and drinks heavily? She is about to be evicted. I was diagnosed with depression over two decades ago and was […]
Caller Questions & More: Becky discusses the Choosing Wisdom Conference and how recovery helps you find a pathway forward. I was sexually abused as a child and lost my son when he was 10yo; how do I find a group that I can grieve with to heal? What can I do to encourage my daughter […]
Caller Questions & More: 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 […]
Caller Questions & More: 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?
Caller Questions & More: Becky shares how September is Recovery Month, and New Life can help you get unstuck. How do I set boundaries with my husband of 38yrs after his affairs? I am upset my adult niece wrote on social media that she's glad that Charlie Kirk is gone; how do I respond? How […]
Caller Questions & More: 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 […]
Caller Questions & More: 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 […]
Caller Questions & More: 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 […]
Caller Questions & More: 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 […]
Caller Questions & More: 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 […]
Caller Questions & More: 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 […]
Caller Questions & More: 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 […]
Caller Questions & More: 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 […]
Caller Questions & More: 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 […]
Caller Questions & More: 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 […]
Caller Questions & More: 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. […]
Caller Questions & More: 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 […]
Caller Questions & More: 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 […]
Caller Questions & More: 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 […]
Caller Questions & More: 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 […]
Caller Questions & More: 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 […]
Caller Questions & More: 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 […]
Caller Questions & More: 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 […]
Caller Questions & More: 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. […]
Caller Questions & More: 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 […]
Caller Questions & More: 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 […]
Caller Questions & More: 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 […]
Caller Questions & More: 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 […]
Caller Questions & More: 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 […]
Caller Questions & More: 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 […]
Caller Questions & More: 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 […]
Caller Questions & More: 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 […]
Topics: Love Bombing, Siblings, Grudges, Intimacy, Avoiders, Dating, Enabling, Adult Children Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Sheri Denham Keffer, Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris Caller Questions & More: Dr. Sheri discusses why someone may try to love bomb you. I'm 48yo 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, The post New Life Live: August 8, 2025 appeared first on New Life.
Caller Questions & More: 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 […]
Topics: Overwhelm, Adult Children, Failure To Launch, Betrayal, Nightmares, Boundaries, Alcohol, Childhood Abuse, Drug Addiction, Emotional Abuse Hosts: Brian Perez, Chris Williams, Dr. Jill Hubbard Caller Questions & More: Chris discusses being overwhelmed with information and how being rooted in love will guide us. How do I help my 28yo son who lives at home, has depression, and threatens to kill himself? I have nightmares from my The post New Life Live: August 7, 2025 appeared first on New Life.
Caller Questions & More: 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 […]
Caller Questions & More: 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 […]
Topics: Anxiety, Guilt, Jealousy, In-laws, Difficult Conversations, Divorce, Reconciliation Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris, Dr. Sheri Denham Keffer Caller Questions & More: 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 The post New Life Live: August 6, 2025 appeared first on New Life.
Topics: Taking Action, Ministry, Mother Issues, Estrangement, Adult Children, Incarceration, Bipolar, Schizophrenia, Same-Sex Attraction Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Jill Hubbard, Chris Williams Caller Questions & More: 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 The post New Life Live: August 5, 2025 appeared first on New Life.
Caller Questions & More: 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 […]
Caller Questions & More: 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 […]
Topics: Adaptation, Emotional Growth, Parenting, Divorce, Autism, Christian Walk, Siblings, Estrangement, Reconnection Hosts: Becky Brown, Marc Cameron, Dr. Alice Benton Caller Questions & More: 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 The post New Life Live: August 4, 2025 appeared first on New Life.
Watch on YouTube Topics: Marriage, Grandparenting, Young Adults, Marijuana, Boundaries, Avoiders, Anxiety, Empty Nest, Church Abuse Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Jim Burns, Becky Brown Caller Questions & More: 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, The post New Life Live: August 1, 2025 appeared first on New Life.
Caller Questions & More: 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 […]
Watch on YouTube Topics: Reflection, Father Issues, Childhood Abuse, Forgiveness, Addictions, Verbal Abuse, Codependency, Adult Children, Estrangement, Anxiety, Caregiving, Grief Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Jill Hubbard, Chris Williams Caller Questions & More: 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 The post New Life Live: July 31, 2025 appeared first on New Life.
Caller Questions & More: 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 […]