New Life Live

Caller Questions & Discussion: Dr. Jill discusses why the phrase “you’re too sensitive” may be a way to dismiss feelings or deflect responsibility. She encourages open communication and taking ownership of our reactions. My 5-year-old grandson has been licking other children, putting kids in a chokehold, and looking under bathroom stalls at school. His parents are divorced, and he constantly h...

Caller Questions & Discussion: Dr. Alice shares how a man found relief from schizophrenia after trying the keto diet recommended in Dr. Christopher Palmer’s book, Brain Energy . My daughter was yelled at by her mother, who abandoned her at age 4. Now she plans to marry a man who has moved in with her but isn’t a Christian. How should I handle this? How do I deal with my wife who ma...

Caller Questions & Discussion: Laura, a presenter at New Life’s Restore and Intimacy in Marriage Workshops, discusses three common myths about forgiveness that contradict God’s truth, based on John 8:31–32. God calls us to live in truth, not pretend. How do I handle my wife wanting a brand-new home and bigger vacations? I feel like I’ve provided for years, but now it’s not good enough. What wi...

Caller Questions & Discussion: Becky discusses the quote she’s heard, “God’s call on your life is so bigger than your ability to miss it.” The seed never looks like the plant. If there’s something you’re struggling with and the plant hasn’t surfaced yet, take hope that God is still working. I’m a single mom of an 18-year-old daughter. She recently moved in with her boyfriend after his parents...

Caller Questions & Discussion: Marc explains that our feelings tell us about what’s happening on the inside, but not necessarily what’s happening on the outside. He shares a personal experience that triggered panic; it reminds us that feelings can be good indicators but shouldn’t become dictators. Am I being clueless, or is my husband too involved with a married woman at church who shares her...

Caller Questions & Discussion: Dr. Jim recalls visiting his mom in hospice and the last words she spoke to him: that she loved him and was proud of him. Tell someone you love them and are proud of them today. My three youngest children cut me out of their lives when they turned 16. I’m gay and have been married to my wife for 7 years. How can I re-establish a connection while respecting their...

Caller Questions & Discussion: Dr. Jill discusses chronic pain and its impact on mental health, sharing about her son’s experience with long-term chronic pain. She offers the 5-4-3-2-1 technique to help ground yourself. I wanted to share that God delivered me from drugs by reading God’s Word, praying, and praising God. I never went through rehab, but the renewing of the mind through God’s Word...

Caller Questions & Discussion: Dr. Sheri asks, “What’s the difference between givers and takers?” She explains how takers may be motivated by power, control, entitlement, and personal gain, and explores how love bombing can cause us to overlook warning signs and our intuition. Besides medication, what help is there for my anxiety? I’ve struggled more with anxiety as I’ve gotten old...

Dr. Jim asks, “What’s on your dream list in terms of personal growth?” and shares how his friend Tony, a sociologist, had his students ask people 95 and older about their regrets and what they would do differently if they could live life over again. How can I respond appropriately to our daughter’s boundaries? She recently told us that visits with her and her kids should happen organically, and th...

Caller Questions & Discussion: Chris shares how perception can become about performing, impressing, and protecting our ego. Moving beyond perception and admiration into the vulnerability of being truly known can be terrifying—but freeing. I’m negative about work and feel angry, depressed, and overworked. I haven’t received a bonus like others. What can help me mentally? I’m a single guy in my...

Caller Questions & Discussion: Dr. Jill shares DIY strategies for managing rumination, including identifying the root cause of anxious thoughts, journaling, and setting aside a specific “worry time.” How can I humble myself while maintaining healthy boundaries and not becoming a doormat for my wife? After 14 years of marriage, my wife and I argue every day, and I feel like she is constantly pu...

Caller Questions & Discussion: Marc discusses how entangled affairs can begin with an emotional connection and gradually progress through personal disclosure, emotional dependence, fantasizing, secrecy, and eventually physical boundaries. I’ve had a lot of operations and take prescription pain medication. Am I going to miss the Rapture because I’m taking it? My sister lives with me, and I beca...

Caller Questions & Discussion: Dr. Sheri shares about her mother’s passing on September 2. When her mother was in the ICU, Dr. Sheri was stuck in traffic and talked to her mom on the phone, telling her she could go be with Jesus. I don’t like people bringing personal devices into my home. When my friend rushed out of my house after getting a phone call, I thought it was rude. My boyfriend abdu...

Caller Questions & Discussion: Chris confesses that he’s not a good confessor and shares how shame and fear made it difficult to talk openly during his early recovery. He also explains the 3 C’s of confession, referencing 1 John 1:9 and James 5:16. We do the 12 Steps one at a time. For instance, we don’t advance to Step 5 until we’ve completed Step 4. Can you explain more about that? I use the...

Caller Questions & Discussion: Becky asks, “What’s on your mind?” If you’re like Becky, you may immediately go into fix-it mode, but sometimes we need to talk to someone and bring what’s on our mind to God, allowing Him to renew our mind (Romans 12:12) and help us focus on what is true, honorable, and good (Philippians 4:8). I’m 21yo and live with my mom, who smokes marijuana every day. I used...

Caller Questions & Discussion: Dr. Jacqui explains that people often confuse understanding someone’s perspective with agreeing with them. You can acknowledge and understand how someone feels without sharing their opinion or approving of their behavior. My son died of an overdose almost nine years ago, and I became close to my granddaughter after his death. She’s now 19 and shutting me out. Wha...

Caller Questions & Discussion: Dr. Jill discusses generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). When we have GAD, our brains can link worrying with the belief that we can control things. Typically, it’s the man who wants to be intimate and the woman who doesn’t, but my marriage is the opposite. In 34 years of marriage, I’ve always been the one initiating. How do I honor God and my husband? I attended Ev...

Caller Questions & Discussion: Becky asks: How do we repair a relationship? She explains that some people are using AI to replace human therapists, but AI cannot repair a rupture in a relationship. Becky offers practical suggestions for rebuilding connection. My 17-year-old granddaughter thinks her father, my son, is trying to contact her. How do we tell her the truth—that there is a court ord...

Caller Questions & Discussion: JJ asks: What areas of your life have you overlooked? Drawing on Proverbs 24:30-34, he explains how the areas we overlook can eventually become like weeds in our lives. How do I process my best friend cutting off all contact with me? We’ve been best friends for more than 15 years, but she sent me a text saying we are no longer friends. How do I cope with the loss...

Caller Questions & Discussion: Marc explains how each attachment style can lead to people saying the opposite of how they feel. Ask yourself: What am I actually feeling and what do I want this person to know? Is it unreasonable to ask my son to text me when he gets to his destination when he travels? He seems upset when I ask, but I want to know he’s safe. As Christians, should we accept a wed...

Caller Questions & Discussion: Dr. Alice shares about the miscarriage of her child and discusses where God is when a woman experiences a miscarriage. She also offers practical ways to begin healing after pregnancy loss, whether you are the mother or father. My 45-year-old son is single and has epilepsy. He’s never driven, isn’t married, and has never dated. Having him come live with us will ch...

Caller Questions & Discussion: Parents, do you know how to talk about the dangers of AI and chatbots? Dr. Alice shares the tragic story of a boy who committed suicide after developing a romantic relationship with AI, reminding us that AI should never replace our relationships with God and other people. I’m a 70-year-old widow, and my husband died when I was 52. Yesterday, when I asked my broth...

Caller Questions & Discussion: Becky shares a couple of her favorite quotes, including one attributed to Plato: “Be kind because everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.” We rarely know what anyone else is carrying, so we have to be careful not to judge. My elderly mother fell and broke her femur two years ago, but she still isn’t doing anything about it. I’m 58, but she treats me like a c...

Caller Questions & Discussion: JJ discusses the difference between slips and relapses. For example, JJ has been working to change his diet but had a recent slip-up, not a relapse. In recovery, when people have a slip, they often think they’re starting back at zero. But it’s only a minor setback. I went to Every Man’s Battle and wanted to share that within the first hour, you experience a certa...

Caller Questions & Discussion: Becky shares the challenges of caring for her adult son with disabilities and the constant search for answers. Her pastor recently reminded her that God is with her. In 2 Corinthians 4, Paul reminds us that we have treasures in “clay jars” and may be “pressed…but not…crushed.” I called you about my blindness, and I wanted to let you know that my eyes and depressi...