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Caller Questions & More: Special guests Shaunti and Dr. Jim discuss the research that went into their latest book When Hurting People Come to Church and what churches can do. The new pastor at our church was narrow-minded and lost a lot of the congregation, so we left. How do you reach pastors like this […]
Caller Questions & More: Marc discusses how people fall in love with 𝘣𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦, which leads them to cling to unhealthy relationships. How should I handle being rejected by my male friend who told me to stop texting and calling? My niece was sexually abused by my brother until I told the police; how […]
Caller Questions & More: Dr. Alice discusses how the Comfort Circle exercise from the How We Love book really worked to reveal her daughter's pain underneath her distress. My wife is going through menopause, and I wanted to share how it affected our sex lives until I understood what she was going through. I'm 83yo […]
Caller Questions & More: JJ discusses how Christ encourages those who are weary to come to Him and He will give them rest. Any suggestions on how to cope with my severe depression? My wife told me she wishes I would kill myself. How do you view what's going on in our toxic culture today? […]
Caller Questions & More: Dr. Alice warns parents to talk about their feelings with other adults instead of saying cruel things to their children. Do I separate if my wife of 43 years has borderline disorder and explodes at small things like getting a couple of drops of tea on her? How do I navigate […]
Caller Questions & More: Chris discusses why setting boundaries is a profound act of worship. What can I do if I have health issues, my kids have health issues, and I can't pay my bills? How do I gain more confidence over my anxiety and fear? I'm a single mom of four and worry about […]
Caller Questions & More: Marc discusses how frequently married couples should have sex. How can we help our divorced daughter who is now living with the man she had an affair with? What is my obligation to my sister who is homeless, struggles with addiction, and refuses to take care of herself? The Bible says […]
Caller Questions & More: My half-sister got angry and put her hands on me. My pastor got upset when I didn't share who paid for me to go on a retreat because I gave my word to keep them anonymous. Was I not loyal to my pastor? Am I foolish to try to save my […]
Caller Questions & More: Marc compares learned helplessness to learned optimism and shares the three steps to learn the latter. What can I do if I hear voices and have been sober sixty days, but every time I try to do better, it never works? I'm a minister and help people, but I'm afraid of […]
Caller Questions & More: Dr. Alice discusses how you can teach people how to treat you by what you do and do not allow. How do I get my husband to go to counseling? My husband's parents abused him as a child to the point of forcing him to shoot his dog. What is my […]
Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jill discusses that even though it's hard to forgive and forget, we can forgive because God has forgiven us. What resources are there for my 45yo niece who has schizophrenia and drinks heavily? She is about to be evicted. I was diagnosed with depression over two decades ago and was […]
Caller Questions & More: Becky discusses the Choosing Wisdom Conference and how recovery helps you find a pathway forward. I was sexually abused as a child and lost my son when he was 10yo; how do I find a group that I can grieve with to heal? What can I do to encourage my daughter […]
Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jacqui shares insights for healing from emotionally immature parents. My wife is an alcoholic; how do I convince her to go to rehab? I tried to help my best friend with her addiction to food, and now we're not speaking. How do I heal after my 30yo daughter cut me […]
Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jill discusses four types of grief: acute, normal, prolonged, and betrayal trauma. What do you think about deliverance ministry in churches? My sister thinks she should get a betablocker for anxiety. What's your opinion about it? How do I stop feeling like I failed after my husband walked out again?
Caller Questions & More: Becky shares how September is Recovery Month, and New Life can help you get unstuck. How do I set boundaries with my husband of 38yrs after his affairs? I am upset my adult niece wrote on social media that she's glad that Charlie Kirk is gone; how do I respond? How […]
Caller Questions & More: JJ discusses why we shouldn't ask who is at fault when disappointments happen; ask how can we let them shape our character. Where do I go if I've been estranged from my 38yo son for two years because his wife took him away? My daughters say they don't have time to […]
Caller Questions & More: Dr. Alice discusses the news and how to manage your dysregulated emotions. I have trust issues with women; my wife had an affair and we divorced 11yrs ago. How do I put up a boundary biblically with my mom, who was verbally abusive and neglectful? I don't want to stress myself […]
Caller Questions & More: Dr. Alice talks about people who are dissatisfied with the frequency of sexual intimacy and what a lonely place it can be. My husband is dying; how do I deal with my single friends and family abandoning me? Am I overstepping or helping my 32yo daughter who has three children from […]
Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jacqui talks about Patriot Day and heroes and how we can serve our community by walking in our purpose. I live alone and can hear mice in the wall. How do I deal with the fear, or should I move? My wife is 18yrs older and we've been married for […]
Caller Questions & More: Becky shares that today is World Suicide Prevention Day and offers a free tip sheet to help those struggling. What do I need to do to cut soul ties after the woman I'm dating told me she wanted some space right before she left to go to another country for the […]
Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jim shares Proverbs 30:18-19 and how it applies to the younger generation. How do I overcome a fear of heights so that I can continue to drive long distances for work? Any advice on how to help my husband? I've started to go to therapy twice a week for my […]
Caller Questions & More: Marc discusses the life of J. Paul Getty and how he collected art but was an avoider and couldn't hold onto relationships. Should I share my concerns to my 25yo nephew, who lives with his girlfriend, about our upcoming family vacation and sleeping arrangements? How do I address a Christian counselor […]
Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jill and Chris talk about surrendering to God and letting Him influence us. Should I reach out to my adult son who has left the country? He has narcissism and bipolar disorder. How do I deal with being traumatized when I'm not on time? I feel like I'm going to […]
Caller Questions & More: Becky encourages us to read the book of Nehemiah and explains how it applies to rebuilding our lives. My husband told me he's afraid I'm going to be living off of his retirement, and it made me feel unloved; how do I deal with this? What steps do I take to […]
Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jim talks about finding joy when your nest is empty. Any suggestions on how I can overcome claustrophobia? It started when I was 4 years old. Is it wrong for a Christian to make a vow to do or not do something? A female friend vowed to never get married […]
Caller Questions & More: Chris discusses how we've become too comfortable with spewing poison on all forms of communication, and words matter. My 31-year-old son is in a facility and seems to have schizophrenia and paranoia. My husband died after 59 years of marriage, and I feel guilty for not being able to save him. […]
Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jill discusses some of the risk factors for suicide and what to do if someone you know is struggling with suicidal ideation. What do I do if my husband struggles with substance abuse, and we separated in May because he started using again? What is your opinion on tithing 10 […]
Caller Questions & More: Becky talks about National Grief Awareness Day on August 30th. I'm in a wheelchair and can't get out; how do I get food after leaving prison last week? My verbally abusive husband days he'll stay married to me, but only if I'll have sex with him even though it's painful for […]
Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jacqui talks about letting others share their perspective without telling them they are wrong. I haven't been able to reconnect with God after my mom passed away 8 years ago. Can I ever come back from feeling my marriage is over? My husband acts like a teen boy, and I […]
Caller Questions & More: Dr. Alice discusses how to transform your anxiety struggles into success by connecting with God and safe people. My wife and I have been separated for 5yrs; any recommendations on us trying to give it a go again? We adopted our great-granddaughter when she was born a meth baby; what can […]
Caller Questions & More: JJ discusses three ways you can become part of a healing community by doing and not being. How can I deal with my angry, narcissistic, 34-year-old daughter? I lost my 47-year-old son 9 months ago, and I feel like I just got the news yesterday; is this normal? My husband and […]
Caller Questions & More: Marc encourages couples to tell the story of their love for one another to rekindle their marriage. How do I move forward if we just had our 35th wedding anniversary, but our divorce is almost final? What should I do if I am extremely anxious over my neighbor cutting down some […]
Caller Questions & More: Dr. Alice shares how anxiety is like a cold and needs comfort, challenge, and a medical evaluation. Every Man's Battle was life-changing for my husband, and our intimacy has never been better! Does my 18yo daughter need to know that her father and I were sued by her sexual abuser? She […]
Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jill discusses how to set boundaries by stating your preference and if they don't respect it, get firmer. I am concerned about my 26yo daughter-in-law who is not functioning since she didn't qualify to graduate from nursing school. My wife's father molested her, and it is affecting our marriage greatly. […]
Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jim discusses how letting go of your need to be right will help your relationships. What do you recommend for my shy 14yo granddaughter who is changing schools and struggles to make friends? How do I handle my brother who lives with my mom and always takes her side? What […]
Caller Questions & More: Chris explains what it means to be a benevolent witness. How do I help my 36-year-old daughter who's being physically abused by her husband? I lost my savings helping my 54-year-old son who's homeless and I can't stop sending him money. There's no place for my son with special needs to […]
Caller Questions & More: Marc discusses neuro pathway building which makes learning to use your non-dominant hand possible with practice. How can I coparent my young kids during this transition of getting divorced last month? I have two children with autism, and having a non-verbal 14yo autistic daughter has been very hard. Any tips to […]
Caller Questions & More: Dr. Alice shares how delegating can help parents who try to take on everything by themselves. I'm handicapped and in recovery, so it's hard for me to read the Bible. Is there a recovery Bible that's in larger print? My 5yo twins reported their nanny molested them, and she was arrested. […]
Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jim shares how Jesus models the power of presence. Am I more protective of my adopted son than my biological children? Another parent told me I was being excessive. How do I fix my relationship with my adult son who didn't visit me after I fell down the steps and […]
Caller Questions & More: Marc offers practical tips for avoiders, people pleasers, and vacillators. Is it important for me to attend my grandson's court hearings? He is in jail and faces domestic violence charges. How can I cope with surrendering to God when He asks me to do hard things, like getting rid of all […]
Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jill discusses how self-control is one of the hardest fruits of the spirit to develop. Is it lying or gaslighting if my friend tells me my experience is not what I say it is? My dad wasn't safe, and I wonder if my friend isn't safe either. How can I […]
Caller Questions & More: Becky shares about looking at a situation and reframing your perspective. My 29yo daughter was molested when she was a child and admits to being queer and open to marrying a woman; am I in denial? What can I do if my dear friend constantly brings up political issues all the […]
Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jacqui shares from the book A New Kind of Diversity and instead of having conversations about our generational differences, we are becoming estranged. How should I respond when my husband gets easily offended and mumbles to himself? Is there a way to reassure our adult adopted daughter who has been […]
Caller Questions & More: Chris shares the obsessive and preoccupied minds of Mary and Martha; who chose better? Will my unequally-yoked boyfriend become a Christian like my friend's husband? My parents died 3yrs ago, and I can't get over it; what can I do? Thank you for everyone on New Life Live! You are there […]
Caller Questions & More: Marc discusses Father's Day and the wounds that can be stirred up. I don't trust my 22yo adopted daughter who is demanding and tried to manipulate me by cosigning a loan. Should I bring it up to my counselor that I can't be with him any longer? He came to my […]
Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jacqui discusses how the older generation needs to bridge the gap with the younger generation. One of my four adult children struggles with substance abuse and anger; as a Christian parent, I wanted to share that all of us just want to be loved and respected. I often had to […]
Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jill discusses how caregiving causes weariness, and you don't need to feel guilty for how you feel. I was raised in a strong Christian family, but a friend asked how I know I am a Christian if I don't have a miraculous testimony? How do I become the Christian I […]
Caller Questions & More: Dr. Alice discusses the power of our words and the damage they can do. I have distanced myself from my father and my ex-husband because of abuse; what is the best way to honor them on Father's Day? How do I pray and ask God for His will to be done […]
Caller Questions & More: Becky discusses how blame is a defense mechanism that takes away our power to heal, to resolve, to get free. I am a chaplain at a major hospital; after going on four dates, I saw red flags, and now I'm in a dark valley. How do I handle my daughter-in-law who […]
Caller Questions & More: Becky shares how God loves you and how He uses your successes and your failures for His glory. I don't understand why my anxious husband of 46yrs has two different personalities. He's confident at church, where he's an elder, but very critical of me at home. How do we protect our […]