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Topics: Hope, Newlyweds, Physical Abuse, Divorce, Adult Children, Estrangement, Aging Parents, Young Adults Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Jill Hubbard, Dr. Jim Burns Caller Questions More: 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?The post New Life Live: June 3, 2025 appeared first on New Life. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/451/29

Topics: Self Control, Grief, Adult Children, Estrangement, Physical Abuse, Emotional Abuse, Difficult Conversations, Sexual Abuse, Divorce Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Alice Benton, Marc Cameron Caller Questions More: Dr. Alice shares about self control and choosing to do the uncomfortable thing that reaps benefits over time. How do I help my daughter grieve her 3yo son who died in his sleep? They have another child who just turned 1yo. I grew up with an abusive father, I was ostracized from my family and had a breakdown. How do I get my family to listen to me? My male friend is a registered sex offender; should I discuss his past with him? After 33yrs my husband wants a divorce; what do I do now? My adult kids live with me.The post New Life Live: June 2, 2025 appeared first on New Life. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/451/29

Watch on YouTube Topics: Anxiety, Church Life, Young Adults, Grief, Same-Sex Attraction, Teens, Stealing, Grandparenting Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Sheri Denham Keffer, Dr. Jim Burns Caller Questions More: 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.The post New Life Live: May 30, 2025 appeared first on New Life. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/451/29

Watch on YouTube Topics: Anxiety, Procrastination, Siblings, Estrangement, Triggers, Custody, Boundaries Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Jill Hubbard, JJ West Caller Questions More: 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 8 months 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?The post New Life Live: May 29, 2025 appeared first on New Life. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/451/29

Watch on YouTube Topics: Apology, Communication, Dating, Criticism, Affairs, Trust, Sexual Addiction, Polygraphs Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Alice Benton, Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris Caller Questions More: 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.The post New Life Live: May 28, 2025 appeared first on New Life. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/451/29

Watch on YouTube Topics: Christian Walk, Witnessing, Homeless, Demons, Difficult Conversations, Islam, Aging Parents Hosts: Brian Perez, Chris Williams, Dr. Jim Burns Caller Questions More: 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?The post New Life Live: May 27, 2025 appeared first on New Life. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/451/29

Watch on YouTube Topics: Sexual Abuse, Engagement, Codependency, People Pleasers, Connection Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Alice Benton, Marc Cameron Caller Questions More: 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.The post New Life Live: May 26, 2025 appeared first on New Life. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/451/29

Watch on YouTube Topics: Transformation, Adult Children, Enabling, Polygraphs, Sexual Integrity, Suicide, Adoption, Adult Children, Guilt, Reactive Attachment Disorder Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris, Becky Brown Caller Questions More: 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.The post New Life Live: May 23, 2025 appeared first on New Life. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/451/29

Topics: Guilt, Fear, Depression, Adult Children, Grandparenting, Boundaries, Procrastination Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Jill Hubbard, Chris Williams Caller Questions More: 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.The post New Life Live: May 22, 2025 appeared first on New Life. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/451/29

Topics: Perspective, Sexual Integrity, Teens, Suicide, Adult Children, Asperger's, Same-Sex Attraction Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Jim Burns, Dr. Sheri Denham Keffer Caller Questions More: 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.The post New Life Live: May 21, 2025 appeared first on New Life. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/451/29

Topics: Grief, Grandparenting, Sexual Abuse, Teens, Medical Issues, Demons, Open Marriage, Boundaries Hosts: Brian Perez, JJ West, Dr. Jill Hubbard Caller Questions More: 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?The post New Life Live: May 20, 2025 appeared first on New Life. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/451/29

Watch on YouTube Topics: Addictions, Self Awareness, Autism, Church Life, Depression, Feelings, Aging Parents, Loneliness, Grief, Suicide Hosts: Brian Perez, Marc Cameron, Dr. Alice Benton Caller Questions More: 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.The post New Life Live: May 19, 2025 appeared first on New Life. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/451/29

Watch on YouTube Topics: Survival Response, Adult Children, Pornography, Newlyweds, Separation, Siblings, Mother Issues, Grief Hosts: Brian Perez, Marc Cameron, Dr. Alice Benton Caller Questions More: 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.The post New Life Live: May 16, 2025 appeared first on New Life. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/451/29

Watch on YouTube Topics: Parenting, Discipline, Work Issues, Tattoos, Self-harm, Communication, Self Worth, Mental Health Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Alice Benton, Dr. Sheri Keffer Caller Questions More: 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?The post New Life Live: May 15, 2025 appeared first on New Life. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/451/29

Topics: Negative Thoughts, Self-Talk, Bipolar, Schizophrenia, Fear, Adult Children, Grief, Meditation Hosts: Brian Perez, Becky Brown, Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris Caller Questions More: 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.The post New Life Live: May 14, 2025 appeared first on New Life. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/451/29

Topics: Laziness, Despair, Caregiving, Grief, Procrastination, Motivation, Anxiety, Bipolar, Adult Children Hosts: Brian Perez, Chris Williams, Dr. Jill Hubbard Caller Questions More: 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?The post New Life Live: May 13, 2025 appeared first on New Life. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/451/29

Watch on YouTube Topics: Screens, Parenting, Sexual Abuse, Triggers, EMDR, End of Life, Aging Parents, Custody, Mother Issues Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Alice Benton, Marc Cameron Caller Questions More: 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?The post New Life Live: May 12, 2025 appeared first on New Life. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/451/29

Watch on YouTube. Topics: Christian Walk, Adult Children, Boundaries, Drug Addiction, Counseling, Confession, Affairs, Teens, Sexual Integrity, Gender Identity. Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Jill Hubbard, JJ West. Caller Questions More: 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?The post New Life Live: May 9, 2025 appeared first on New Life. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/451/29

Watch on YouTube. Topics: Avoiders, Weight Issues, Addictions, Masturbation, Lust, Adult Children, Estrangement, Forgiveness, Sexual Addictions, Sexual Integrity. Hosts: Brian Perez, Becky Brown, Marc Cameron. Caller Questions More: 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.The post New Life Live: May 8, 2025 appeared first on New Life. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/451/29

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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