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America’s #1 Christian Counseling Call-In Radio Program. Since 1985 New Life Live! has been broadcast as a nationally-syndicated, interactive talk radio program which deals with mental health, emotional, relational and spiritual issues from a biblical per

Steve Arterburn


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    New Life Live: May 7, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 48:16


    Topics: Lying, Teens, Grief, Mother Issues, Isolation, Guilt Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Sheri Keffer, Dr. Alice Benton Caller Questions & More: 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 The post New Life Live: May 7, 2025 appeared first on New Life. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/451/29

    Affairs, Weddings, and More Caller Questions from May 6, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 48:16


    Topics: Self Worth, Affairs, Depression, Dating, Church Life, Weddings, In-laws, Physical Abuse. Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Jill Hubbard, JJ West. Caller Questions More: 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? The post New Life Live: May 6, 2025 appeared first on New Life. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/451/29

    Custody, Triggers, and More Caller Questions from May 5, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 48:16


    Topics: Communication, Parenting, Custody, Triggers, Anger, Sexual Abuse, PTSD. Hosts: Brian Perez, Marc Cameron, Becky Brown. Caller Questions More: 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? The post New Life Live: May 5, 2025 appeared first on New Life. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/451/29

    Suicide, Insomnia, and More Caller Questions from May 2, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 48:16


    Topics: Workaholics, Suicide, Adult Children, Alcohol, Grief, Insomnia, Intimacy, Avoiders. Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Alice Benton, Becky Brown. Caller Questions More: 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? The post New Life Live: May 2, 2025 appeared first on New Life. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/451/29

    Bipolar, Hoarding, and More Caller Questions from May 1, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 48:16


    Topics: Addiction, Narcissists, Depression, Dating, Adult Children, Bipolar, Grief, Hoarding, Communication, Friendship. Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Jill Hubbard, JJ West Caller. Questions More: Dr. Jill discusses the overlap between addiction, trauma, and narcissism. Our son dropped out of college to take care of his fiance 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? The post New Life Live: May 1, 2025 appeared first on New Life. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/451/29

    Narcissists, Satanic Abuse, and More Caller Questions from April 30, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 48:16


    Topics: Caregiving, Grief, Narcissists, Adult Children, Satanic Abuse, Parenting Hosts: Brian Perez, Becky Brown, Dr. Alice Benton Caller Questions More: 1. Becky discusses self-care for caregivers. 2. 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? 3. What do I say to my daughter who is married to a narcissist and often calls me crying? 4. Do you know of any support groups for satanic ritual abuse survivors? 5. What can I do if my husband is turning my kids against me? Suggested Resources: Life Recovery Workbook for Grief How We Love Forgiving What You'll Never Forget Boundaries To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/451/29

    Eating Disorders, Incarceration, and More Caller Questions from April 29, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 48:16


    Topics: Sexual Addiction, Eating Disorders, Exercise, Retirement, Adult Children, Teens, Sexual Integrity, Pregnancy, Depression, Pornography, Incarceration Hosts: Brian Perez, JJ West, Dr. Jill Hubbard Caller Questions More: 1. JJ shares about the power of the Every Man's Battle weekend that was held in Washington, DC. 2. 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. 3. My 31yo son has been diagnosed with mental illness, lives at home, hears voices, and is verbally abusive; what can I do? 4. I went to Every Man's Battle last weekend with my son, and it was life-changing! 5. 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. 6. How does God want me to behave toward my adult son who was arrested for downloading child pornography? Suggested Resources: Lose It For Life Boundaries Every Young Man's Battle Worthy of Her Trust To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/451/29

    Drug Addictions, Suicide, and More Caller Questions from April 28, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 48:16


    Topics: Wisdom, Drug Addictions, Boundaries, Suicide, Parenting, Adult Children Hosts: Brian Perez, Marc Cameron, Dr. Jim Burns Caller Questions More: 1. Marc discusses why we often ignore good advice. 2. 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? 3. What are some good boundaries to set with the men in my Bible study who are addicted to fentanyl? 4. Our grandson in kindergarten has told his mother and me he wants to die; what do we do? 5. 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? Suggested Resources: Boundaries How We Love Our Kids Understanding and Loving Your Child Who Smokes Pot Doing Life with Your Adult Children To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/451/29

    Narcissists, Father Issues, and More Caller Questions from April 25, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 48:16


    Topics: Christian Walk, Narcissists, Sexual Abuse, Father Issues, Estrangement, Reconnection, Safety, Physical Abuse, Anger, Grief Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris, Dr. Sheri Keffer Caller Questions More: 1. Dr. Jacqui challenges listeners to identify whose voice they are hearing in their head and to examine if it is truth. 2. How do I best handle a narcissistic 85yo family member? She won't change. 3. My father physically, emotionally, and sexually abused me until I was 26yo and got away. He is the father of my kids. 4. What do I say if the father of my son wants to connect with him? The father abandoned him but is now dying and wants to connect. 5. How can my husband and I help our 23yo son become more attentive and understanding of other people's emotional needs? 6. I am in fear for my 76yo mom's safety because a mom with two kids live with her, and one of the kids is abusive. 7. My 5yo grandson was beaten to death by our son and his girlfriend. What do I do with my anger that people aren't being held accountable? Suggested Resources: How We Love One Year Bible For Women Boundaries How We Love Our Kids To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/451/29

    Dysfunctional Families, Codependency, and More Caller Questions from April 24, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 48:16


    Topics: Expectations, Dysfunctional Families, Medical Issues, Caregiving, Siblings, Codependency, Adult Children, Estrangement, Grief, Finances Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Jill Hubbard, Chris Williams Caller Questions More: 1. Dr. Jill discusses Easter gatherings with hurts, habits, and hangups, and encourages us to keep loving and keep moving forward. 2. 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. 3. Which way do I turn if I am torn between having to choose my wife or caring for my dependent sister? 4. 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? 5. 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. Suggested Resources: Living Strong, Finishing Well Boundaries Doing Life with Your Adult Children To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/451/29

    Mother Issues, Sexual Abuse, and More Caller Questions from April 23, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 48:16


    Topics: Betrayal, Mother Issues, Leadership, Sexual Abuse, Insomnia, Counseling Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Sheri Keffer, Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris Caller Questions More: 1. Sheri explains the difference between betrayal trauma induced control and codependency. 2. My mom says I shouldn't be a Young Life leader because I haven't been through anything to qualify me as a leader. 3. 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? Suggested Resources: How People Grow Take Your Life Back To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/451/29

    Affairs, Anger, and More Caller Questions from April 22, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 48:16


    Topics: Christian Walk, Affairs, Trust, Anger, Separation, Physical Abuse Hosts: Brian Perez, Chris Williams, Dr. Jill Hubbard Caller Questions More: 1. Chris discusses our changing relationship with God and the state of reorientation. 2. My husband is unfaithful. I found a bottle of Viagra, but he denied it, and my pastors told me they don't believe me. 3. My wife kicked me out of the house and changed the locks; what can I do to control my anger and save my marriage? 4. 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. 5. Was it the right thing for me to call the authorities and press charges because my husband was physically abusive? Suggested Resources: Intimate Deception Sacred Marriage Worthy of Her Trust Emotional Freedom Workbook To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/451/29

    Physical Abuse, Separation, and More Caller Questions from April 21, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 48:16


    Topics: Discontentment, Hope, In-laws, Estrangement, Adult Children, Physical Abuse, Trust, Church Life, Separation, Intimacy Hosts: Brian Perez, Marc Cameron, Dr. Alice Benton Caller Questions More: 1. Marc explains the difference between hoping and wishing, and he shares ways to deal with discontentment in marriage. 2. How can my husband and I connect with our granddaughters? Our daughter-in-law has alienated us from them. 3. I was choked and beaten by my first wife and I am not in love with my second wife; how do I trust people? 4. How do I stop thinking about my husband if I initiated a separation from him because we have a sexless marriage? 5. My wife has physical issues, and we haven't been intimate for a couple of years; what can I do? Suggested Resources: How We Love Life Recovery Workbook for Grief Secrets of Sex and Marriage To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/451/29

    Controllers, Avoiders, and More Caller Questions from April 18, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 48:16


    Topics: Criticism, Controllers, Separation, Adult Children, Avoiders, Boundaries, Pornography, Salvation Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris, Dr. Alice Benton Caller Questions More: 1. 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. 2. My husband is very controlling with money; do I move out to a new apartment that I've already negotiated? 3. How do I resolve challenges with my adult daughter who is an avoider? 4. How much help should we give my brother who had a stroke, has addictions, and is about to get kicked out of a shelter? 5. My husband watches porn and talks to women online who are really AI bots. 6. How do I challenge my dad's beliefs now that he is a Jehovah's Witness? Suggested Resources: How We Love Doing Life with Your Adult Children Take Your Life Back Intimate Deception Life Recovery Journal To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/451/29

    Technology, Intimacy, and More Caller Questions from April 17, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 48:16


    Topics: Easter, Long Suffering, Anxiety, Technology, Avoiders, Intimacy Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Jill Hubbard, JJ West Caller Questions More: 1. Dr. Jill shares her thoughts on Holy Week and long suffering. 2. My 34yo friend is a computer programmer and is anxious about AI and how it will impact him. 3. 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? 4. 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? Suggested Resources: Every Believer's Thought Life Boundaries How We Love To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/451/29

    PTSD, Drug Addiction, and More Caller Questions from April 16, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 48:16


    Topics: Community, PTSD, Guilt, Adult Children, Boundaries, Affairs, Disclosure, Drug Addiction Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Alice Benton, Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris Caller Questions More: 1. Dr. Alice demonstrates, though a personal story, the importance of building a support community well in advance of when you would need their help. 2. Where can I find a counselor or group that understands the pressure of living with my husband's PTSD? 3. I feel guilty when I go on trips and my husband can't because he is disabled from a prescription drug addiction. 4. Our adopted daughter has lived an irresponsible life and has health problems; how do we draw the line? 5. 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. 6. What book can I give my adult son who turns to cocaine to deal with social anxiety? It gives him suicidal ideation. Suggested Resources: Take Your Life Back Intimate Deception Healing Is a Choice To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/451/29

    Emotional Affair, Witchcraft, and More Caller Questions from April 15, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 48:16


    Topics: Endurance, Hope, Intimacy, Emotional Affair, Adult Children, Witchcraft, Separation, Finances Hosts: Brian Perez, JJ West, Dr. Jill Hubbard Caller Questions More: 1. JJ shares steps on how to press on when you hit a roadblock during a project. 2. 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? 3. 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. 4. Should I leave my husband? He won't get a vasectomy, and we have no money for college, retirement, or even savings. Suggested Resources: Worthy of Her Trust How We Love Our Kids To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/451/29

    Anger, Depression, and More Caller Questions from April 14, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 48:16


    Topics: Anger, Depression, Parenting, Reconciliation, Anxiety, Estrangement, Adult Children Hosts: Brian Perez, Chris Williams, Marc Cameron Caller Questions More: 1. Chris discusses anger, sharing that outrage addiction leads to discontent. 2. I've had depression for weeks and can't do anything while my husband has been in the hospital. 3. 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. 4. Is my anxiety and depression causing my anger, or is my anger causing my anxiety and depression? 5. My abusive ex-husband has turned my kids away from me; how do I show them love without looking desperate? 6. My 29yo son is living with me, and I can't get him or his girlfriend out of my house. Suggested Resources: Take Your Life Back How We Love Our Kids Living Strong, Finishing Well Doing Life with Your Adult Children To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/451/29

    Marijuana, Remarriage, and More Caller Questions from April 11, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 48:16


    Topics: Defenses, Teens, Anger, Marijuana, Groups, Divorce, Remarriage, Coaching, Self Worth, Getting Unstuck Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Sheri Keffer, Dr. Alice Keffer Caller Questions More: 1. Dr. Sheri discusses defensiveness as a self-protection tool. 2. My 15yo granddaughter is a twin and has dramatically changed and has asked me to pray for her temper. 3. 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? 4. 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? 5. I am a grief coach and have a hard time charging people for my services; how do I get unstuck? Suggested Resources: How We Love Our Kids Understanding and Loving Your Child Who Smokes Pot Emotional Freedom Workbook Boundaries To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/451/29

    Anxiety, Dating, and More Caller Questions from April 10, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 48:16


    Topics: Discontentment, Anxiety, Grandparenting, Christian Walk, Adult Children, Church Life, Dating, Free Will Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Jill Hubbard, Marc Cameron Caller Questions More: 1. Dr. Jill discusses endings, beginnings, and the discontentment that can happen in between. 2. 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? 3. 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? 4. 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? 5. 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. 6. Why does God allow bad people to get away with murder? Suggested Resources: 100 Days To Freedom from Fear and Anxiety Doing Life with Your Adult Children Why I Believe Forgiving What You'll Never Forget To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/451/29

    Depression, Narcissists, and More Caller Questions from April 9, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 48:16


    Topics: Parenting, Difficult Conversations, Aging Parents, Mother Issues, Depression, Narcissists, Living Together, Letting Go Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Alice Benton, Dr. Sheri Keffer Caller Questions More: 1. Dr. Alice shares how to bring up the top topics to address with our kids. 2. How can my sister and I tell our 94yo mom that she has to be in assisted living for the rest of her life? 3. My adult niece really struggles with major depressive disorder; how do I keep helping when she refuses counseling or going to the doctor? 4. How do I get out of the relationship that I am in? I have been living with a married narcissist for 2yrs. Suggested Resources: How We Love Changes That Heal Take Your Life Back To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/451/29

    Betrayal, Pornography, and More Caller Questions from April 8, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 48:16


    Topics: Betrayal, Full Disclosure, Trust, Pornography, Narcissists, Affairs, Grief Hosts: Becky Brown, Stacey Sadler Smith, Laura Mangin-McDonald Caller Questions More: 1. Stacey and Laura discuss what is going on in the world of healing from betrayal, and how it relates to the betrayal of Jesus. 2. How will Every Man's Battle help my husband with full disclosure? Will Restore help me to trust him? 3. In counseling, what order do you work on immediate sexual betrayal, childhood trauma, and character deflects? 4. 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. 5. After my husband died 3yrs ago, I found out he cheated on me with a good friend. 6. What do I do after my 2nd husband has become emotionally draining no matter how hard I try? Suggested Resources: Intimate Deception Emotionally Destructive Relationship People Fuel How We Love To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/451/29

    Chronic Pain, Anger, and More Caller Questions from April 7, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 48:16


    Topics: Insight, Getting Unstuck, Intimacy, Chronic Pain, Boundaries, Criticism, Adult Children, Divorce, Christian Walk, Anger Hosts: Brian Perez, Marc Cameron, Dr. Jill Hubbard Caller Questions More: 1. Marc discusses the fine print, asking the hard questions to get insight before jumping into relationships. 2. I'm miserable in my marriage and have become emotionally divorced from my husband who doesn't feel led to lead. 3. I have Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, have had seventeen surgeries, and am in so much pain. 4. Is it okay for me to give my husband of 47yrs an ultimatum to seek counseling? I am at my wit's end. 5. My 50yo son is going through a divorce after his wife had an affair and is blaming God for everything. Suggested Resources: How We Love Life Recovery Workbook for Grief Doing Life with Your Adult Children To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/451/29

    New Life Live: April 4, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 48:16


    Topics: Perseverance, Change, Alcohol, Forgiveness, Grandparenting, Siblings Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Alice Benton, Becky Brown Caller Questions & More: 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, The post New Life Live: April 4, 2025 appeared first on New Life. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/451/29

    Social Anxiety, Recovery Groups, and More Caller Questions from April 3, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 48:16


    Topics: Habits, Anxiety, Counseling, Physical Abuse, Emotional Abuse, Social Anxiety, Blended Families, Adult Children, Recovery Groups Hosts: Brian Perez, Becky Brown, Marc Cameron Caller Questions More: 1. Becky discusses the habits we use to construct our lives knowingly and unknowingly. 2. 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? 3. What is the difference between a therapist and a counselor? 4. I have been advised to stay in an extremely abusive marriage and just pray. 5. 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? 6. 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? 7. Alcoholics Anonymous or Life Recovery? Should I keep attending both groups or choose one? Suggested Resources: Take Your Life Back Emotionally Destructive Relationship Becoming an Adult Life Recovery Journal To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/451/29

    Blended Families, Depression, and More Caller Questions from April 2, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 48:16


    Topics: Disappointment, Expectations, Getting Unstuck, Estrangement, Reconciliation, Blended Families, Adult Children, Depression Hosts: Brian Perez, Becky Brown, Dr. Alice Benton Caller Questions More: 1. Becky discusses what to do when things don't work out. 2. 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. 3. Does God require me to reconcile with my stepson who despises me but wants me to visit him and his newborn baby? 4. 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? Suggested Resources: How We Love Life Recovery Journey Doing Life with Your Adult Children To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/451/29

    Separation, Flattery, and More Caller Questions from April 1, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 48:16


    Topics: Sexual Intimacy, Sexual Integrity, Separation, Flattery Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Jim Burns, Dr. Jill Hubbard Caller Questions More: 1. Dr. Jim shares that purity and fidelity are the path to healthy physical intimacy; the hosts discuss putting safeguards around your marriage. 2. Am I being overly sensitive? I felt uncomfortable when my husband went to lunch alone with my daughter-in-law. 3. I'm 79yo and am separated from my wife, but my wife doesn't like it that I am reaching out to female friends. 4. How can I navigate my husband giving false flattery to me and others? He gets defensive if I confront him. Suggested Resources: Boundaries Living Strong, Finishing Well How We Love To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/451/29

    Bipolar, Remarriage, and More Caller Questions from March 31, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 48:16


    Topics: Sexual Intimacy, Adult Children, Bipolar, Grief, Remarriage, Dating, Counseling Hosts: Brian Perez, Marc Cameron, Becky Brown Caller Questions More: 1. 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. 2. I'm guardian of my grandson because of medical neglect; how can I help my daughter with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia? 3. 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? 4. I have been emailing a man who is a coworker, but he seems to be catfishing me and destroying my reputation. 5. 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? Suggested Resources: Doing Life with Your Adult Children Living Strong, Finishing Well Take Your Life Back How We Love To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/451/29

    Same-Sex Attraction, Mother Issues, and More Caller Questions from March 28, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 48:16


    Topics: Criticism, Same-Sex Attraction, Teens, Dating, Mother Issues, Communication Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Jill Hubbard, Dr. Jim Burns Caller Questions More: 1. Dr. Jill discusses a critical spirit, which is an outward expression of what is going on internally. 2. My daughter struggled with same-sex attraction in middle school, and I don't know if she still struggles in high school. 3. Is it a good thing if my 41yo Christian girlfriend is 14yrs older than me? 4. I can't share my pain with my mom because she dismisses it or makes it all about her. Suggested Resources: A Student's Guide to Sexual Integrity Take Your Life Back Devotional To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/451/29

    Sexual Integrity, Reconciliation, and More Caller Questions from March 27, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 48:16


    Topics: Boundaries, Confrontation, Siblings, Sexual Integrity, Adult Children, Reconciliation, Custody, Parenting, Teens Hosts: Brian Perez, Marc Cameron, Chris Williams Caller Questions More: 1. Marc discusses the benefits of delayed gratification. 2. How do I confront my sisters about why I am not included in family activities? 3. As a single man, how do you walk in the Spirit and stop masturbating? 4. I had to kick out my adult son from my home, and now he lives with a manipulative partner. 5. How do I restore a relationship with my 14yo son? His mother kept me from seeing him. Suggested Resources: Take Your Life Back Every Man's Battle Boundaries How We Love Our Kids To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/451/29

    Suicide, Grief, and More Caller Questions from March 26, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 48:16


    Topics: Christian Walk, Adult Children, Estrangement, Suicide, Grief, Self Worth Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Alice Benton, Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris Caller Questions More: 1. Dr. Alice explains the wreckage of sin, and the hosts discuss how counseling and spirituality work together. 2. 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. 3. I gave my life to Jesus recently and then tried to take my life, but God intervened! Was this all real? 4. After my wife passed away 5yrs ago unexpectedly, I still don't have the answers and condemn myself. Suggested Resources: Doing Life with Your Adult Children Take Your Life Back Life Recovery Workbook for Grief To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/451/29

    Engagement, Church Life, and More Caller Questions from March 25, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 48:16


    Topics: Encouragement, Engagement, Boundaries, Parenting, Church Life, Adult Children, Estrangement Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Jim Burns, Dr. Jill Hubbard Caller Questions More: 1. Dr. Jim discusses the power of encouragement; encourage others and have people in your life who can encourage you. 2. My boyfriend and I reconnected after not seeing each other for 8yrs, and we just got engaged; do you have any advice? 3. How do I create intentional boundaries with my mom who gives my 6yo daughter anything she wants? 4. 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. 5. 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? Suggested Resources: How We Love Boundaries Heart Handbook Doing Life with Your Adult Children To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/451/29

    Caregiving, Custody, and More Caller Questions from March 24, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 48:16


    Topics: Negative Thoughts, Mother Issues, Caregiving, Suicide, Pleasers, Custody, Siblings, Estrangement, Adult Children, Betrayal, Intimacy Hosts: Brian Perez, Chris Williams, Marc Cameron Caller Questions More: 1. Chris discusses a heart at dis-ease and our critical nature that causes it. 2. How can I not let my mom hurt my feelings? She is struggling with depression and arthritis. 3. My 4yo daughter's mother won't let her see me; how do I get regular access to my daughter? 4. What should I do if my sister stabbed me in the back because she's talking with my estranged son? 5. My husband of 50yrs had an affair and went through counseling, but I am struggling to love him. Suggested Resources: How We Love Trust Take Your Life Back Intimate Deception To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/451/29

    Abandonment, Transgender, and More Caller Questions from March 21, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 48:16


    Topics: Willingness, Workaholic, Abandonment, Transgender Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Alice Benton Caller Questions More: 1. Dr. Alice discusses the spectrum of laziness. 2. I called in after my husband abandoned me over 20yrs ago, and you helped me so much. Thank you! 3. 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? 4. I wanted to call in from Cayman Public Radio and thank you for announcing our station. People are so grateful to have you! Suggested Resources: Take Your Life Back Take Your Life Back Workbook Life Recovery Prayer Devotional To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/451/29

    Drug Addiction, Hearing Voices, and More Caller Questions from March 20, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 48:16


    Topics: Disappointments, Adult Children, Connection, Avoiders, Drug Addiction, Grief, Pornography, Boundaries, Hearing Voices Hosts: Brian Perez, Marc Cameron, Becky Brown Caller Questions More: 1. Marc discusses how to manage disappointments. 2. 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? 3. I struggle with drug addiction and lost a child right after I gave birth; how do I get help? 4. What should I do if I went to Restore, but I have been waiting over 2yrs for my husband to stop using porn? 5. I used meth over 20yrs ago and I still hear voices; what are your thoughts? Suggested Resources: How We Love Healing Is a Choice Worthy of Her Trust Life Recovery Workbook To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/451/29

    Anxiety, Grief, and More Caller Questions from March 19, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 48:16


    Topics: Anger, Anxiety, Disclosure, Pornography, Grief, Getting Unstuck, Christian Walk Hosts: Brian Perez, Becky Brown, Dr. Alice Benton Caller Questions More: 1. Becky discusses anger and how it impacts you. 2. I have struggled with anxiety since childhood; do you have any resources on brain rewiring for anxiety? 3. Every Man's Battle was awesome! Should I do a full disclosure with my current wife about my porn use in my previous marriage? 4. 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? 5. Why am I not hearing basic Bible principles on your show about accepting Jesus as Lord and repenting of sins? Suggested Resources: 100 Days To Freedom from Fear and Anxiety Intimate Deception Boundaries Healing Is a Choice To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/451/29

    Work Issues, Sexual Intimacy, and More Caller Questions from March 18, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 48:16


    Topics: Communication, Adult Children, Estrangement, Anxiety, Work Issues, Sexual Intimacy, Aging, Depression, Grief Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Jim Burns, Dr. Jill Hubbard Caller Questions More: 1. Dr. Jim talks about the magic five to one ratio for interactions. 2. My grandchildren heard awful things that my narcissist daughter said to me, and I haven't seen them since. 3. How do I handle my anxiety after catching my boss looking at me and listening in on a conversation I was having? 4. What should I do if my wife told me that she doesn't need sex anymore? We are in our mid-80s. 5. 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. Suggested Resources: Doing Life with Your Adult Children Understanding and Loving a Person with Borderline PD 100 Days To Freedom from Fear and Anxiety Living Strong, Finishing Well Understanding and Loving Your Child as a Single Parent To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/451/29

    Depression, Military, and More Caller Questions from March 17, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 48:16


    Topics: Depression, Counseling, Grief, Military Hosts: Brian Perez, Becky Brown, Marc Cameron Caller Questions More: 1. Becky discusses the signs, symptoms, and solutions to depression. 2. How can I keep continuity with a psychiatrist through Veterans Affairs when they keep changing doctors? 3. 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? 4. Are headaches a side effect from my depression medication? I quit my job, but my depression got worse. 5. I was discharged from the military because they said I lacked motivation, and I was diagnosed with major depression disorder; do symptoms get worse? Suggested Resources: Take Your Life Back Emotional Freedom Workbook Healing Is a Choice How We Love To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/451/29

    PTSD, Separation, and More Caller Questions from March 14, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 48:16


    Topics: Anger, Breakdown, PTSD, Church Life, Counseling, Separation, Boundaries, Adult Children, Brain Issues, Learned Helplessness Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris, Becky Brown Caller Questions More: 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. 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? 4. How do I set boundaries with my 29yo son who lives on his own but struggles with mental health challenges? 5. 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. 6. Do you have any resources for a friend's 23yo son who has severe ADHD, Asperger's, PTSD, and is gay? Suggested Resources: Living Strong, Finishing Well Healing Is a Choice Doing Life with Your Adult Children Heart Handbook To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/451/29

    Incarceration, Addictions, and More Caller Questions from March 13, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 48:16


    Topics: Willingness, Boundaries, Dating, Adult Children, Drug Addiction, Incarceration, Getting Unstuck, Addictions, Reconciliation Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Jill Hubbard, JJ West Caller Questions More: 1. Dr. Jill discusses hardened hearts vs. humbled hearts, and JJ shares how guarding your heart is different. 2. The hosts discuss dating and the importance of sharing differences before marriage, including political viewpoints. 3. 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. 4. 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. Suggested Resources: Life Recovery Bible Life Recovery Bible Workbook Life Recovery Devotional To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/451/29

    Triggers, PTSD, and More Caller Questions from March 12, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 48:16


    Topics: Triggers, PTSD, Divorce, Mother Issues, Grief Hosts: Brian Perez, Becky Brown, Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris Caller Questions More: 1. Becky defines what triggers are and three tactics to cope with them. 2. 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. 3. 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. Suggested Resources: How We Love Healing Is a Choice Understanding and Loving a Person with PTSD To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/451/29

    Alcohol, Drug Addiction, and More Caller Questions from March 11, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 48:16


    Topics: Christian Walk, In-laws, Alcohol, Incarceration, Boundaries, Adult Children, Drug Addiction, Verbal Abuse, Physical Abuse Hosts: Brian Perez, JJ West, Dr. Jill Hubbard Caller Questions More: 1. JJ discusses planting in the light matters so you can bear more fruit. 2. 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? 3. 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? 4. How can my daughter have a new start? She has kids and was arrested for meth charges. 5. What should I do if my wife is verbally and physically abusive? Suggested Resources: Doing Life with Your Adult Children Take Your Life Back Boundaries To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/451/29

    Dating, Affairs, and More Caller Questions from March 10, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 48:16


    Topics: Paradigm Shift, Dating, Divorce, Communication, Christian Walk, Affairs, Counseling Hosts: Brian Perez, Marc Cameron, Dr. Alice Benton Caller Questions More: 1. Marc discusses the importance of a paradigm shift and the willingness to be wrong. 2. What is your opinion of dating a man who is 18yrs older and just got divorced 5mos ago? 3. How do I get my husband of 33yrs to communicate? 4. My fiance wants God in her life, but how do I get her to read the Bible? 5. 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. Suggested Resources: Trust How We Love Take Your Life Back Devotional Intimate Deception To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/451/29

    Borderline, Emotional Abuse, and More Caller Questions from March 7, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 48:16


    Topics: Christian Walk, Borderline, Adult Children, Emotional Abuse, Separation, Reconciliation, Aging Parents Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Jim Burns, Dr. Sheri Keffer Caller Questions More: 1. 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. 2. 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? 3. 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. 4. 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? Suggested Resources: Doing Life with Your Adult Children Understanding and Loving a Person with Borderline Emotionally Destructive Relationship How We Love To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/451/29

    Racism, Unhoused, and More Caller Questions from March 6, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 48:16


    Topics: Trust, Fear, Medical Issues, Racism, Depression, Hope, Unhoused, Disability, Parenting, Discipline Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Alice Benton, Marc Cameron Caller Questions More: 1. Dr. Alice discusses our self-serving bias to blame others rather than giving others the benefit of the doubt. 2. Is it normal that I don't fear my potentially serious medical diagnosis? I do hospice nursing. 3. 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? 4. 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. 5. 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? Suggested Resources: Soul of a Hero Boundaries Take Your Life Back How We Love Our Kids To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/451/29

    Addictions, Sexual Intimacy, and More Caller Questions from March 5, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 48:16


    Topics: Betrayal, Suicide, Adult Children, Estrangement, Addictions, Boundaries, Sexual Intimacy Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Sheri Keffer, Dr. Jim Burns Caller Questions More: 1. Dr. Sheri shares what we can learn from the hedgehog effect and prickly quills. 2. 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? 3. How can I deal with old patterns from a spouse who has addictions? We separated for a while and are back together. 4. 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? Suggested Resources: Doing Life with Your Adult Children Intimate Deception How We Love To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/451/29

    Alcohol, Sexual Integrity, and More Caller Questions from March 4, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 48:16


    Topics: Self-Care, Christian Walk, Alcohol, Father Issues, Sexual Integrity, Adult Children, Divorce, Betrayal, Grief Hosts: Brian Perez, JJ West, Dr. Jill Hubbard Caller Questions More: 1. JJ talks about why we should invest in training our soul, growing in godliness, and not just physical training. 2. What can I do to help my dad stop drinking? 3. 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? 4. I went to Restore, but my husband is in denial and asked me for a divorce; can you help me? 5. Our daughter died 8mos ago from cancer, and my husband is stuck in the anger stage of grieving. Suggested Resources: Doing Life with Your Adult Children Understanding and Loving a Person with Sexual Addiction Life Recovery Workbook for Grief To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/451/29

    Accusations, Getting Unstuck, and More Caller Questions from March 3, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 48:16


    Topics: Dating, Attachment, Childhood Trauma, Accusations, Fear, Getting Unstuck, Reframe Hosts: Brian Perez, Marc Cameron, Dr. Alice Benton Caller Questions More: 1. Marc discusses some of the worst relationship advice that he's ever heard. 2. Did I handle my adult son's childhood memory the best way? He is having a false memory that I molested him. 3. 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? 4. 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? Suggested Resources: How We Love 100 Days To Freedom from Fear and Anxiety Take Your Life Back To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/451/29

    Social Anxiety, Video Games, and More Caller Questions from February 28, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 48:16


    Topics: Social Anxiety, Adult Children, Video Games, Childhood Trauma, Self Worth, Codependency, Pornography, Dating, Disclosure Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Jill Hubbard, Chris Williams Caller Questions More: 1. Dr. Jill warns us that the more we opt out of social activities, the worse social anxiety gets. 2. Any advice on helping our 24yo son launch? He lives at home, won't keep a job, and only wants to play video games. 3. 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. 4. 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. Suggested Resources: Becoming an Adult How You Think Determines the Course of your Life To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/451/29

    Self-Harm, Introverts, and More Caller Questions from February 27, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 48:16


    Topics: Self-Awareness, Adult Children, Anxiety, Same-Sex Attraction, Self-Harm, Counseling, Affairs, Depression, Introverts, Estrangement Hosts: Brian Perez, Marc Cameron, Dr. Alice Benton Caller Questions More: 1. Marc discusses the importance of self-awareness and other awareness. 2. I want to help my 19yo gay son who has a lot of anxiety and self-harms. What should my next step be? 3. 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? 4. My son is being unfaithful to his wife; what should my role be? 5. I am 76yo, struggle with depression, and can't even talk to people; how do I move forward? 6. I haven't seen my son since he was 19yo, and his mom says he can make his own choices. Suggested Resources: Doing Life with Your Adult Children Intimate Deception Take Your Life Back Healing Is a Choice To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/451/29

    Grief, Caregiving, and More Caller Questions from February 26, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 48:16


    Topics: Parenting, Dating, Christian Walk, Forgiveness, Grief, Separation, Depression, Caregiving Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Jim Burns, Dr. Alice Benton Caller Questions More: 1. 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. 2. It bothers me that the person I had a relationship with 10yrs ago doesn't like me. 3. 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? 4. 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. Suggested Resources: Healing Is a Choice Take Your Life Back Boundaries To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/451/29

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