New Life Live

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 and selling my home, but I haven’t figured out where to go to because of p...

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? I’m in recovery from schizophrenia and what helped was someone praying for me. What should my response be i...

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 my grief and set boundaries with my four kids after my husband died suddenly? They are trying to...

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 my young adult son who lives at home, plays violent video games, and uses weed. My adult granddaught...

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 we shouldn’t have unbelief; as a caregiver, my anxiety is causing me not to trust. I...

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 marriage if my husband just confessed to having sex at massage parlors? I am divorcing my husband because of his gambling problem; how do...

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 my husband of 44 years. Is it God’s will for my husband to take Viagra? He has been secretly taking it f...

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 place when my mother-in-law sends my husband Bible verses? How do I get my fearful 80yo mom out of the house? She lives by he...

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 recently back in the hospital; is this what it’s going to be like for the rest...

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 to call in since she and her husband overdosed and he died? She lives with me and is taking 13 prescription drugs...

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 off in May?

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 do I deal with unsaved family members who get upset when I talk about God? I feel shame for the chi...

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 see a mediator to help us with our relationship; how do I get out of this loneliness? I was mo...

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 out. I am recovering from bipolar depression, and I am very anxious about rumors of political...

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 three different men? I am the primary caregiver for her children. My husband and I have bo...

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 over 30yrs; how do we have intimacy if I am not physically attracted to her? My only daughter and her husband are mo...

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 summer? I feel betrayed because I flew out to my mom and dad to bury their dog and help them grieve, but they g...

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 PTSD, went through residential treatment, and am speaking my mind now. How can I mend my relationship wit...

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 who is telling my 83yo friend that she’s going to receive physic...

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 be beaten like I was as a child. I feel guilty for not being the daughter my parents needed me to be, even...

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 deal with my ex-husband who is paying people to hurt me? I’m afraid to return to work. What do I do with my though...

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 again. How do I try to find joy again since our only child left to go to college? Should I invite my great-grandc...

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. How do I deal with my 45-year-old son getting out of prison and moving home?...

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 percent and only giving it to your church? How do I learn to trust again? My church has brok...