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New Life Live! is America’s #1 Christian counseling call-in podcast. As a radio program for over 36 years many people have received help. The hosts are counselors and psychologists answering callers questions about all areas of relationships, addiction and mental health, and how faith is impacted. Visit our website at newlife.com, or call us at 800-639-5433.
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Topics: Connection, Marijuana, Affairs, Lying, Finances, Peacemakers, Father Issues Hosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Jill Hubbard, Dr. Alice Benton Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jill suggests we set aside our differences to break bread together this Thanksgiving. Why can’t I give up marijuana and my affair after they ruined my marriage and devastated my k…
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Topics: Getting Unstuck, Coping, Feelings, Communication, Divorce, Teens Hosts: Chris Williams, Becky Brown, Marc Cameron Caller Questions & More: Becky shares coping strategies for when you feel overwhelmed. What do I do if my wife gets upset at everything? She brings up everything negative that I’ve ever done. I’ve been divorced for a few years, …
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Topics: Verbal Abuse, Confrontation, Grace, Gaslighting, Victim, Counseling, Church Life, Transgender, Estrangement, Narcissists Hosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Alice Benton, Marc Cameron Caller Questions & More: Dr. Alice asks if we should overlook subtle verbal and non-verbal mistreatment. It depends. My 2nd marriage is heading toward divorce. Why can…
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Topics: Intimacy, Communication, Divorce, Adult Children, Finances, Enabling, Grief, PTSD, Drug Addiction Hosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Jill Hubbard, JJ West Caller Questions & More: JJ explains how the comfort circle helps couples communicate and calm down. I went to Restore and found my voice; how do I not let my ex trigger me when he doesn’t commun…
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Topics: Boundaries, Intimacy, Affairs, Newlyweds, Friendship, Secrets, Trust, Betrayal Hosts: Becky Brown, Dr. Sheri Keffer, Laura Mangin-McDonald Caller Questions & More: Dr. Sheri shares insight on setting boundaries. I have been married 7mos to a doctor, but we have only been intimate three times. What do I do? Why do I keep on having failing fr…
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Topics: Addictions, Dating, Sexual Integrity, Childhood Trauma, Forgiveness, Negative Thoughts Hosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Jill Hubbard, JJ West Caller Questions & More: JJ shares a tip about getting off course in recovery; you don’t have to start over, just get back on track where you lost your way. Why does my fiancé say we are married when he has…
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Topics: Christian Walk, Codependency, Intimacy, Friendship, Betrayal Hosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Alice Benton, Marc Cameron Caller Questions & More: Marc shares about pruning and asks us to look at our circumstances. Is the Lord allowing pruning to cut off the dead branches for you to be stronger? Or to make the fruit in your life even more producti…
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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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