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Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jim talks about finishing well; pray to break the strongholds that are entangling you, love God, do the right thing, and repeat every day.  How do I have empathy for my adult daughter who was diagnosed as a mild sociopath with Borderline PD and is very mean to me?  My husband is verbally and emotionally abusive. How do I reconcile after moving out of the bedroom f...

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Alice discusses our self-serving bias to blame others rather than giving others the benefit of the doubt.  Is it normal that I don’t fear my potentially serious medical diagnosis? I do hospice nursing.  My husband of 42yo is a racist and doesn’t want me to invite my granddaughter’s boyfriend over for Easter because of his race; am I disrespecting my husband...

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Sheri shares what we can learn from the hedgehog effect and prickly quills.  My 32yo nephew lived with me and attempted suicide in my house; my daughter blames me and has cut off communication; what do I do?  How can I deal with old patterns from a spouse who has addictions? We separated for a while and are back together.  I am 56yo and my wife and I haven’t...

Caller Questions & More: JJ talks about why we should invest in training our soul, growing in godliness, and not just physical training.  What can I do to help my dad stop drinking?  I loved Every Man’s Battle last weekend! I encourage all men to come clean before they are found out. How do I share with my seven sons without them denying their own struggles?  I went to Restore, but my h...

Caller Questions & More: Marc discusses some of the worst relationship advice that he’s ever heard.  Did I handle my adult son’s childhood memory the best way? He is having a false memory that I molested him.  I went to visit a congressman and found out that security is very tight in Washington DC right now. Can you help me with my fears?  I’m 83yo and was injured in a car acciden...

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jill warns us that the more we opt out of social activities, the worse social anxiety gets.  Any advice on helping our 24yo son launch? He lives at home, won’t keep a job, and only wants to play video games.  I am 28yo and in a good marriage, but I feel like I don’t deserve to be in a good marriage because of my childhood trauma.  Is it ever okay to withhold porn...

Caller Questions & More: Marc discusses the importance of self-awareness and other awareness.  I want to help my 19yo gay son who has a lot of anxiety and self-harms. What should my next step be?  My friend’s wife has issues from childhood, and she doesn’t want to go to counseling. Should my friend go to counseling by himself?  My son is being unfaithful to his wife; what should my role be? ...

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jim encourages parents to practice the power of being there and let Jesus be the example, “When you welcome a child, you welcome Me.” It bothers me that the person I had a relationship with 10yrs ago doesn’t like me.  I am a 71yo widow who dated a widower until he broke it off because he felt like he was cheating on his late wife. Now after 3mos...

Caller Questions & More: Chris discusses how we are creative beings as God is a creative being. Trauma and addictions steal our ability to make things around us.  I am in court for alimony issues from my divorce 12yrs ago; how do I release anxiety from the past?  Is God going to bless our future marriage? We’re dating but one of us is not divorced yet.  Do you have a broader view of why...

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Alice challenges us to ask what our future self will appreciate that we chose to do today. Little bits of time invested into our recovery will help even when progress feels slow and small.  My 10yo granddaughter has severe anxiety; what can I do to help before she goes into counseling?  My wife rages and holds a grudge when she gets upset; what type of therapist d...

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Sheri talks about the wounds of omission and the wounds of commission.  Is there something else my friend can do to help her husband stop drinking? She is making plans to leave.  I have been estranged from my adult daughter for the last 3yrs and have never seen my grandkids. I feel bad I had a lot of rules when she was growing up.  What is my role for a sibling in...

Caller Questions & More: JJ discusses houses, like people, that look the same on the outside until the storm comes and you find out if they were built on firm foundation or sand.  After 44yrs of marriage, my wife served me divorce papers; how do I move on?  I separated from my abusive husband for 4yrs, and he wants to come back; should I trust him?  My husband is more of a friend than a fathe...

Caller Questions & More: Becky discusses compassion fatigue and how to prevent it when we take care of others.  What should I do if my daughter was physically abused by her children’s father but is now back with him and has disowned me?  I am helping my mom to care for her dad; how do we approach family members to assist us?  How do I stop vaping?  Is there a specific type of counselor...

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jill discusses the Eros type of love and the four don’ts of romantic love.  Now that we have a newborn, how do I prioritize my wife and my family’s business?  I went to Intimacy in Marriage with my fiancé and we were blown away! It feels like a new relationship.  My 28yo son has two kids and may get divorced because of his sexual addiction; what can I...

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jacqui shares about anxiety and how we need to find the good and focus on that.  My son died of a drug overdose, and his body wasn’t found for months; how do I deal with my guilt if he wasn’t saved?  I have been in a long-distance relationship for 3mos, but my excitement has waned; what should I expect at this point in this relationship?  How much more...

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jill talks about the fours types of love and how to redeem Valentine’s Day.  Should I reach out and apologize to my ex-husband? I have been sober for 2yrs and haven’t seen my daughter for 5yrs.  Why do I not feel any sexual intimacy towards my husband? I have not felt like having sex since my 16yo son was born.  How do I forgive myself for hitting and swearing at...

Caller Questions & More: Chris discusses fighting for contentment and how rage-baiting pulls us into discontentment and fear.  What should I do if I was injured from a fall and am struggling with anxiety and depression?  I have multiple injuries from several accidents, and your talk on triggers the other day intrigued me.  Should we need anyone or only need God?  Any advice as I prepare for b...

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Alice encourages parents to model humility and confession with their kids as an underutilized parenting power tool.  How can I tell if a counselor is psychologically and mentally healthy? I had a weird experience with a counselor.  We found our older brother after 55yrs, and he is blind and has Parkinson’s; should I get into counseling to cope with it?  I co...

Caller Questions & More: Becky shares about getting stuck in unforgiveness.  How can I deal with family members who dismiss my grief after losing my husband four years ago to COVID?  I’m twice divorced and would like to start dating again; should I go on a Christian dating site?  My 15yo rebellious son vapes and does marijuana; what should I do? 

Caller Questions & More: Marc encourages us to do an autopsy on our last relationship so we don’t misdiagnose what went wrong.  My autistic son and husband trigger each other; what do I do? The police were called when I wasn’t there.  I’ve recently lost my mother and recognize that I turn to food for comfort; any books that I can read to stop overeating?  Are there any resou...

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jacqui discusses vicarious stress from negative news and social media, and what to do instead of doomscrolling.  How do I get over my soulmate abusing me and moving on? I don’t know how to stop missing and loving my ex.  My son is in an open marriage, and I don’t understand.  I divorced my husband 3yrs ago after I discovered he had been hooking up with men, but I...

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Sheri shares a story from her first marriage that demonstrates gaslighting and blame shifting.  My 17yoson is struggling with suicidal ideation and wrote a note saying he doesn’t like hearing my husband and me arguing; what can we do?  My wife’s work is damaging her physically, but it has been hard for her to let go and retire; how can I help?  Although my husband...

Caller Questions & More: Becky discusses 6 steps to work your recovery.  How do I stay with my abusive husband of 40yrs? I was on the verge of leaving, but then he received a diagnosis of Parkinson’s and a type of dementia.  I had an abortion a month ago even though I didn’t want it, and then the abusive man I was with left. How do I move forward?  How do I deal with the problems...

Caller Questions & More: Marc discusses our first language: body language. How do I deal with my son-in-law? He has either borderline or bipolar disorder and lives in my house.  I overcame opioid addiction after 20yrs, but I wake up in torment that I’ll be homeless.  I am the youngest of seven and was sexually abused by my brother; how do I let go of my desire to be loved by my siblings?  My...

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Alice shares how to transform anxiety into a superpower.  My 21yo son doesn’t have a job; what’s the best way to open a dialogue with him?  I have bipolar disorder, and now I’m terrified my 28yo son with kids is suicidal; what should I do?  My so-called Christian friends say they’re for everything the left promotes; are they really Christia...