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New Life Live! is America's #1 Christian counseling call-in radio program. Author and New Life Ministries founder, Steve Arterburn, along with his tag-team of co-hosts, offer advice and address questions concerning spiritual, relational and emotional issues within our culture today. Tag-team counselors: Dr. Jill Hubbard, Dr. Sheri Keffer, Chris Williams, Dr. Alice Benton, Becky Brown, Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris and Marc Cameron. Call New Life Ministries at 800-639-5433.
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Topics: Self Worth, Gaslighting, Dating, Communication, Grandparenting, Abandonment, Suicide, Sexual Addiction Hosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Sheri Keffer, Dr. Alice Benton Caller Questions & More: Dr. Sheri talks about DARVO, the manipulative tactic used by people accused of wrongdoing, and how we need to trust our gut instinct. As a widower dating a …
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Topics: Christian Walk, Dating, In-laws, Adult Children, Alcohol, Drug Addiction, Gambling, Church Life, Apology Hosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Jill Hubbard, JJ West Caller Questions & More: JJ shares insight on what love looks like in Scripture. How do I navigate my boyfriend’s stepmother telling me it’s okay for me to spend time with her stepson as l…
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Topics: Conflict Resolution, Parenting, Medication, Suicide, Childhood Trauma, Trust, Bipolar Hosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Alice Benton, Dr. Sheri Keffer Caller Questions & More: Dr. Alice shares the true sign of relational health is how quickly repair occurs after a rupture. How do I work with my husband if we disagree on giving our kids medication?…
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Topics: Father Issues, Parenting, Gender Identity, Adult Children, Medical Issues, Fear, Counseling, Mother Issues Hosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Jill Hubbard, JJ West Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jill shares how to navigate post-election wins and woes with those around you. How do I address my concerns with my father that his sex change will confuse m…
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Topics: Anxiety, Fear, Pornography, Shame, Self Worth, Medication, Control, Grief, Claustrophobia, Childhood Trauma Hosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Alice Benton, Becky Brown, Steve Arterburn, Milan Yerkovich, Dr. Dave Stoop, Dr. John Townsend, JJ West Today’s special show is all about Anxiety, featuring advice from current and past hosts. Caller Questio…
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Topics: Estrangement, Same-Sex Attraction, Parenting, Sexual Integrity, Gender Identity, Adult Children Hosts: Dr. Alice Benton, Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris, Dr. Jim Burns Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jim Burns shares that 26% of adult children report being estranged from their fathers. I am not connecting with my 20yo gay daughter. I tried meeting her …
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Topics: Estrangement, Divorce, Pornography, Dating, Anxiety, Aging Parents, Hallucinations, Betrayal, Church Life Hosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Jill Hubbard, Marc Cameron Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jill discusses the estrangement trend in families. After my divorce a year ago from a porn addict, I don’t trust myself to date. How do I help my sister …
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Topics: Coping Behavior, Christian Walk, Sexual Abuse, Anger, Affairs, Cremation, End of Life, Adult Children Hosts: Becky Brown, Dr. Alice Benton, Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris Caller Questions & More: Dr. Alice discusses why revealing ALL behavior lapses is key in recovery. I am enraged after seeing all the evil in my life since preschool; what is God t…
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Topics: Christian Walk, Siblings, Alzheimer’s, Caregiving, Work Issues, Fear, Boundaries, Same-Sex Attraction, Adult Children Hosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Jill Hubbard, Dr. Jim Burns Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jim discusses making each day count by building deep roots in the character of God. How can I get some help for my brother who has been diag…
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Topics: Acceptance, Adult Children, Bipolar, Enabling, Single Parenting, Affairs, Sexual Integrity, Estrangement Hosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Jill Hubbard, Marc Cameron Caller Questions & More: Marc shares the steps it takes to accept a bad situation. Do you have any suggestions for my bipolar son and his schizophrenic wife who are living with a frie…
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Topics: Critical Thinking, Bullying, Teens, Intimacy, Avoiders, Anxiety, Incarceration, Islam Hosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris, Dr. Alice Benton Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jacqui shares the value of being able to hear another person’s perspective, the ability to have humility and curiosity. My 14yo son is clinging to a relationship w…
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Topics: Finances, Boundaries, Adult Children, Estrangement, Suicide, Work Issues, Getting Unstuck, Christian Walk, Separation, Counseling Hosts: Steve Arterburn, Dr. Jill Hubbard, Dr. John Townsend Caller Questions & More: How do I be a submissive wife but get my husband motivated to pay his debts? I have two sons in their twenties who are estrange…
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Topics: Judgment, Codependency, Intimacy, Connection, Grief, Adult Children, Drug Addiction Hosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Alice Benton, Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris Caller Questions & More: Dr. Alice asks whether we should point out the mistakes, sins and behavior patterns of others. I am codependent and my daughter asked me to stop speaking for her and her…
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Topics: Christian Walk, Physical Abuse, Adult Children, Schizophrenia, Abandonment, Affairs, Trust Hosts: Becky Brown, Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris, Dr. Sheri Keffer Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jacqui shares how Jesus had to remind His disciples that God was here with them, and God is here with us in our own tough times. My son-in-law is abusing my para…
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Topics: Christian Walk, Alcohol, Boundaries, Screens, Teens, Shyness, Anxiety, Parenting, Avoiders Hosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Alice Benton, Dr. Jim Burns Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jim discusses the anatomy of a lost faith. My husband is a high-functioning alcoholic and it affected our 23yo transgender daughter; what boundaries can I put in place…
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Topics: Change, In-laws, Resentment, Grief, Sexual Abuse, Suicide, Same-sex Attraction, Regret, Finances, Aging Parents Hosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Jill Hubbard, JJ West Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jill explains the concept of crystallization of discontent when the pain of staying the same exceeds the pain of change. My 74yo mother-in-law is health…
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Topics: OCD, Church Life, Self Worth, Sexual Integrity, Teens, Disclosure, Christian Walk, Demons, Adult Children, Enabling, Addictions, ADD Hosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Jill Hubbard, Marc Cameron Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jill discusses pathological guilt and anxiety about religious or moral issues called scrupulosity. I was escorted out of my ch…
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Topics: Accountability, Affairs, Separation, Dating, Grief, Self-harm, Suicide, Church Life Hosts: Becky Brown, Dr. Sheri Keffer, Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris Caller Questions & More: Dr. Sheri discusses how hard it is to own what we have done that harms others. My husband had an affair for over 10yrs, we’ve spent thousands of dollars on counseling, and …
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Topics: Christian Walk, Dementia, Making Decisions, Alcohol, Adult Children, Suicide Hosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Jill Hubbard, JJ West Caller Questions & More: JJ shares about throwing off your old self and putting on your new self as a way of living. My friend’s husband has dementia, and she wants to renovate her home to help her husband. What are …
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Topics: Sexual Addiction, Emotional Abuse,, Church Life, Divorce, Fear, Adult Children, Enabling, Controllers Hosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Jill Hubbard, Marc Cameron Caller Questions & More: Marc shares a lesson from nature in nurture. My husband has a sex addiction and is emotionally abusive; how can we overcome the epidemic of churches believing di…
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Topics: Christian Walk, Alcohol, Enabling, Adult Children, Finances, Boundaries Hosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Jill Hubbard, JJ West Caller Questions: JJ shares how we are called to rejoice always and give thanks, even after a hurricane, whether your house was spared or not. God’s goodness doesn’t depend on our circumstances. What do you think of a Chr…
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Topics: Betrayal, Sexual Addiction, Affairs, Pornography, Self Worth Hosts: Becky Brown and presenters at Restore Workshop Intensive, Stacey Sadler Smith and Laura Mangin-McDonald Caller Questions & More: I attended Restore Workshop, and Stacey and Laura have been such an encouragement to me! My issues were not the same as everyone else, but the pa…
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Topics: Fear, Holidays, Affairs, Incarceration, Adult Children, Sexual Abuse, Dating, Alcohol Hosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Sheri Keffer, Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris Caller Questions & More: Dr. Sheri discusses how the upcoming holidays can produce fear of intimacy, fear of vulnerability, and fear of being re-injured. What do I do to help my 32yo son who i…
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Topics: Christian Walk, Parenting, Unemployment, Self Worth Hosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Jill Hubbard, JJ West Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jill shares the concept of bookending and how God provided direction and confirmation. My 12yo son needs reminders about everything; how can I help him do stuff on his own? What are your thoughts on why I feel li…
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Topics: Relationships, Intimacy, Divorce, Social Media, Pornography, Transgender, Grandparenting Hosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Alice Benton, Marc Cameron Caller Questions & More: Marc discusses how it’s hard for people to know what a secure healthy attachment looks like in healthy relationships if they’ve never been exposed to one. My husband had pros…
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