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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: Attitude, Fear, Medication, Narcissists, Sexual Integrity, Emotional Affairs, Nightmares, Trauma Hosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Alice Benton, Marc Cameron Caller Questions & More: Marc Cameron discusses the importance of attitude and Holocaust survivors. I’m 62yo and in fear all the time. I’m scared of the side effects of Prozac; can I get off …
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Topics: Christian Walk, Boundaries, Teens, Alcohol, Finances, Elder Abuse Hosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris Dr. Sheri Keffer Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jacqui discusses the burdens we carry and taking them to the Lord. When my ex-husband wanted me to bail him out of jail, I turned him down. How should I treat him now? My soon-to-be 18…
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Topics: Bipolar, Parenting, Identity, Adult Children, Sexual Integrity, Difficult Conversations, Healing Journey, Parenting, Aging Hosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Jill Hubbard, JJ West Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jill discusses how to recognize symptoms of bipolar disorder. What do you think about my 11yo granddaughter wanting to identify as an animal?…
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Topics: Reactions, Comparisons, Childhood Trauma, Passive-Aggressive, Drug Addiction, Adult Children, Siblings, Verbal Abuse, Grief Hosts: Becky Brown, Dr. Sheri Keffer, Laura Mangin-McDonald Caller Questions & More: Dr. Sheri Keffer shares her parable on how a pot of boiling water can describe what’s happening in a relationship. There are so many …
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Topics: Sexual Integrity, Parenting, Affairs, Sexual Addiction, Depression, Polyamorous, Adult Children Hosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Jill Hubbard, Dr. Jim Burns Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jim Burns is interviewed about his new book, A Student’s Guide to Sexual Integrity. My husband has had affairs, and I recently walked in on him doing something in…
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Topics: Anxiety, Depression, Gambling, Sexual Addiction, Friendship, Reconnection Hosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Alice Benton, Marc Cameron Caller Questions & More: Dr. Alice Benton shares that experiencing awe, especially in nature, is a good antidote for anxiety and depression. What direction can I go if my husband has a gambling problem and goes to …
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Topics: Loneliness, Separation, Intimacy, Blended Families, Adult Children, Resentment, Estrangement, Controllers Hosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Jill Hubbard, Marc Cameron Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jill Hubbard shares the surprising results of new loneliness research. My wife separated because I created fake accounts online and introduced sexual fan…
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Topics: Trust, Drug Addiction, Adult Children, Bipolar, Father Issues, Intimacy, Grief, Blended Families Hosts: Becky Brown, Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris, and presenter at Restore and Intimacy in Marriage intensives, Laura Mangin-McDonald Caller Questions & More: Laura Mangin-McDonald shares how love is free, but trust is earned. How do I navigate my 31y…
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Topics: Hope, Parenting, Sexual Integrity, Sexting, False Accusations, Narcissists, Intimacy Hosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Sheri Keffer, Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris Caller Questions & More: Dr. Sheri Keffer shares from Nahum that God is in the whirlwind and the storm, so hold on. How do we talk to our homeschooled teens and 5yo child about sex from a Chris…
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Topics: Endurance, OCD, Divorce, Parenting, Narcissists, Getting Unstuck Hosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Jill Hubbard, JJ West Caller Questions & More: JJ West talks about fighting the good fight and finishing the race. I have been compulsively recording conversations with other people on my phone for 20yrs. How can I remain close to my children after g…
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Topics: Bipolar, Siblings, Childhood Trauma, Estrangement, Dating, Grief, Parenting Hosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Jill Hubbard, Marc Cameron Caller Questions & More: Marc Cameron explains core conflict patterns. My 54yo daughter is bipolar and has a personality disorder; how do I help her after she was in the psychiatric hospital for 2wks? Is there an…
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Topics: Sexual Addiction, Sexual Integrity, Sexual Abuse, Communication, Estrangement, Affairs, Adult Children, Grief, Suicide Hosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Jill Hubbard, JJ West Caller Questions & More: JJ West shares that the DSM-5 does not have a diagnosis for sexual addiction and it is not mentioned in the Bible; how do we recognize it? I’m battli…
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Topics: Self Worth, Enabling, Adult Children, Boundaries, Controllers Hosts: Chris Williams, Becky Brown, Marc Cameron Caller Questions & More: Becky Brown asks, “Who do you think you are?” My friends accuse me of enabling my son in the music industry because I gave him rent money for his birthday; how do I help him without enabling? Would it be ho…
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Topics: Grief, False Accusations, Anxiety, ADD, Making Decisions, Teens, Parenting Hosts: Becky Brown, Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris, and presenter at Restore and Intimacy in Marriage intensives, Laura Mangin-McDonald Caller Questions & More: Becky Brown and Laura Mangin-McDonald discuss unresolved grief on Patriot Day, and the power of naming our pain wi…
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Topics: Suicide, Grief, Schizophrenia, Childhood Trauma, Father Issues, Estrangement, Abandonment, Dating Hosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Jill Hubbard, JJ West Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jill Hubbard shares about political prowess and posture; how should a Christian respond? Becky Brown interviews Tracy Hoover, author and pastor’s wife, about a low po…
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Topics: Dating, Triggers, Church Life, Parenting, Anxiety, Medications Hosts: Chris Williams, Becky Brown, Marc Cameron Caller Questions & More: Marc Cameron shares about authenticity and how stress brings out our true self. How can I help my pastor’s daughter change her behavior? My 13yo daughter is introverted and has one friend who usually leach…
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Topics: Screens, Bipolar, Incarceration, Marijuana, Boundaries, Verbal Abuse, Affairs, Forgiveness, Adult Children, Estrangement Hosts: Chris Williams and Dr. Jim Burns Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jim Burns shares how to create a media-safe home. Where do I go with my relationship with my 23yo son after he set a fire in our house? My ex-husband wa…
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Topics: Siblings, Triggers, Childhood Trauma, Negative Thoughts, Adult Children, Depression, Emotional Abuse, People Pleasers, Anxiety Hosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Jill Hubbard, Dr. Alice Benton Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jill Hubbard shares about sibling significance and snares. I grew up on the streets and violent intrusive thoughts are increasin…
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Topics: Parenting, In-laws, Controllers, Teens, Screens, Grandparenting, Marijuana, Boundaries, Narcissists Hosts: Chris Williams and Dr. Jim Burns Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jim Burns shares how presence mattered to Jesus when He blessed the children that were brought to Him after the disciples had rebuked the parents. My sister-in-law is bossy;…
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Topics: Enabling, Mother Issues, Divorce, Reconciliation, Bipolar Hosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Alice Benton, Dr. Jill Hubbard Caller Questions & More: Dr. Alice Benton shares that wives with good intentions can unintentionally enable angry mistreating husbands to continue in their abusive patterns. I feel like I’m not man enough to be the husband my …
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Topics: In-laws, Mother Issues, Separation, Emotional Abuse, Adult Children, Witchcraft, Estrangement Hosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Jill Hubbard, Dr. Jim Burns Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jill Hubbard shares about the small, annoying changes of life and how they affect us. My husband is a people pleaser, and his toxic mom blocked me on Facebook. Now …
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Topics: Self Worth, Sexual Integrity, Physical Abuse, Adult Children, Grief, Anxiety, Alcohol, Marijuana, Boundaries Hosts: Becky Brown, Dr. Alice Benton, Restore presenter Stacey Sadler-Smith Caller Questions & More: Dr. Alice Benton shares about the dangers of comparing your appearance to others. My husband had a mental breakdown, and I found out…
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Topics: Parenting, Drug Addiction, Lying, Laziness, Separation, Finances, Alcohol, Christian Walk, Evangelizing Hosts: Chris Williams, Becky Brown, Marc Cameron Caller Questions & More: Marc Cameron shares how to help toddlers and teens develop independence. My wife had a hidden opioid addiction for 10yrs and quit, but the bad habit of lying still …
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Topics: Communication, Mother Issues, Adult Children, Parenting, Estrangement, Divorce Hosts: Becky Brown, Dr. Alice Benton, and Restore presenter Stacey Sadler-Smith Caller Questions & More: Stacey Sadler-Smith shares about attachment and explicit and implicit communication. My mom had me when she was young and has become an overly involved grandp…
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