New Life LIVE

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jill discusses suicidal empathy, when we refuse to acknowledge that evil exists in the world.  Do I have PTSD or depression? I’ve been struggling for 14yrs after my wife cheated and we divorced.  I give rides to students for appointments and feel prompted to pray for the people in the waiting room but never do. I feel guilty; is my guilt misdirected?  What can I d...

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Alice offers insight to consider when it feels like God is being slow to answer prayers.  I am under a lot of stress with my remote job and don’t feel I have a voice with my boss; how can I do a good job?  My 32yo son is addicted to medication his doctor gave him for ADHD and is struggling with anxiety at a new job; what can he do?  What do I do if I doubt G...

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jacqui discusses why we should be curious and not furious when triggered.  What are my next steps after my daughter admitted she committed adultery in her 1yr marriage?  I left my narcissistic husband of 27yrs before Christmas; am I doing the right thing?  What can I do to help my sister whose husband had a stroke but refuses to take his medication?  My 18yo daugh...

Caller Questions & More: Chris discusses low-grade depression called dysthymia and how lifestyle affects it.  I drink too much, so my Christian friend told me to try marijuana; what else can I do? I’ve been married almost 30yrs and enjoy looking at nude women in magazines like I am looking at art; what is your opinion?  My daughter-in-law says she’s not in love with my son anymore...

Caller Questions & More: Marc discusses stress and how Jesus dealt with it.  I panic when I drive, and it’s negatively impacting my life; what should I do?  How do I get over my sister sexually abusing me when I was young? I’ve never told anyone.  I wanted to follow up on our phone call last week and say thank you!  What is the best way for my 4yo daughter’s father to reintegrate...

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jim shares the dangers of living a phrenetic life and what the Bible says about it.  My 37yo son is separated from his wife who has Cushing’s Syndrome, and he told me to back off in reaching out to her; do I back off?  I asked my husband to go to a counselor for his anger and porn issues, but he won’t; how do I go about this if I don’t want to be intimate with him...

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jill Hubbard discusses compassion fatigue.  What do we do about our 95yo dad regularly kissing a married woman in the church parking lot?  I lost my parents and have one sibling left of seven; how do I deal with not being able to stay in touch with my brother in another country?  Is it okay to cut off the relationship with my father? He hit my mother throughout th...

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Alice discusses the connection between social media and teens being lonely or suicidal.  How can I approach my 18yo son about responsible credit card use?  I struggled with a meth addiction for 18yrs; a friend gave me the Life Recovery Bible, and it was so impactful in my recovery!  My ex-husband is using crack cocaine and wants us to reconcile; am I on the right...

Caller Questions & More: JJ discusses how to find the right counselor.  My 79yo husband with dementia made his son power of attorney years ago, and I want our 29yo daughter to have power of attorney instead; what should I do?  Should I pursue marital counseling even if my husband has repeatedly had affairs and is still involved in an affair?  One lady left our women’s prayer group becau...

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jacqui shares from Romans why we should lean into the relational aspects of who God is, rather than the rules.  My daughter asked me not to help her children’s dad, and now she is upset because I helped him by taking my grandson to the doctor. What can I do to see my grandkids?  My adult daughter who is nursing won’t take medication for her ADHD and wa...

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jill shares her thoughts on what to do when disaster strikes.  My 19yo son is in college studying psychology and has become hateful in his speech toward his mother; how do I deal with him?  My wife said some unbelievably terrible things to me in front of the kids 13yrs ago, and it’s still hard for me today.  I’ve been dating a man for 3yrs and it’s not even seriou...

Caller Questions & More: JJ shares insight about isolation from the Every Man’s Battle intensive in Atlanta.  My husband of 35yrs can’t hold a job, might be on the Asperger’s spectrum, and punishes me by withholding sex.  What can we do about my brother-in-law with dementia who has been breaking out of my sister’s home?  I’m the parent of a transgender 26yo daughter and am having a hard time...

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Sheri discusses how vicarious trauma impacts us emotionally and relationally.  I have borderline personality disorder and am extremely jealous and anxious so that I don’t even want another woman talking to my husband.  What does it mean to detach with love? I have to detach from my ex-husband who is an addict.  My friend started ministries and did a lot for...

Caller Questions & More: Chris discusses a life lesson from Ecclesiastes: Is your life built around your career or vice versa?  Is it too late to do anything about our 28yo adult son who lives in our home and doesn’t engage with us?  What’s the best way to handle our 31yo son who recently married, and his wife and father-in-law are rude to us?  How do you navigate your emotions wh...

Caller Questions & More: Marc shares his thoughts on the art of listening.  My 10yo grandson is very bright and kind, but he just sits in class and doesn’t do any work.  How can I help a young couple at my church who are leading a ministry and struggling in their marriage? The wife thinks she only needs help from God, and the husband feels like a hypocrite.  My 15yo grandson is on hormo...

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jill discusses how worry is different from anxiety and what percentage of worry never happens.  Would your book Forgiving Our Fathers and Mothers help me to get over my mother not letting me marry my fiancé? I still struggle with it.  How can I continue to have a relationship with my adult son? He yells at me, and I’ve asked him to apologize, but he won’t.  As a p...

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Alice shares her cold plunge experience and how intentionally pursuing discomfort can lead to change, character growth, and true happiness.  How can I manage my fear and anxiety to build social connections? I am a stay-at-home mom and it gets lonely.  My husband of 40yrs retired and now our roles are reversed; should I just be happy about his help around the house...

Caller Questions & More: Becky shares how hope is not just an anchor; it is a propellor that can carry us during tough times.  My 62yo brother attempted suicide after dealing with racing jumbled thoughts and anxiety for 9mos; what do I do when he is released from the psychiatric hospital?  How do I help my 38yo daughter who lives with depression, feels like giving up, and even medication and...

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jim shares practical questions to ask yourself to help determine if your life is too busy.  My 38yo daughter works, but she owes money to the IRS and has credit card debt; is it wise for me to pay them?  My kids used to stress me out and I lusted after women, but now I walk in freedom after humbling myself and giving it over to the Lord!  How do I grieve the loss...

Caller Questions & More: Marc shares about codependency with an illustration from Homer Simpson, and Dr. Alice shares about parental guilt.  How do I make my marriage relationship better? I’m staying with my brother because I’ve had enough after 40yrs of marriage.  I am divorced, and I don’t have any children or close friends. How do you deal with loneliness as a believer? ...

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jill Hubbard shares about lament, longsuffering, and the greatest pain in life.  My toxic mom is almost 76yo and now lives near me, and my dad is no longer around to be a buffer.  After going through a hurtful divorce, how does a person re-enter the world of dating in an unsafe world?  I struggle with being late and am surrounded by clutter; how do I reset my pani...

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jill explains her process of making yearly intentions and how to be accountable.  How do I trust my wife after she cheated five or six times? I cheated the first year.  My 21yo daughter left home and cut off communication; how can I reconnect with her?  How can I be a better friend to a missionary friend who won’t grieve the death of her unbeliever daughter?...

Caller Questions & More: Marc discusses how to make New Year’s resolutions work for you.  My husband’s alcohol, drugs, and DUIs have gotten out of control; what do I do?  I am the peacemaker in my family; what can I do to help family members who feel hurt? I want to prevent what happened to my siblings.  I am concerned I am an adulterer because I married a divorced woman. Does it...

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Alice shares steps to help you face your shortcomings to help prevent getting cancelled by those in your life.  I am following up on grieving the loss of my adult son who was an addict; should I be more upset?  What is the best way to love my daughter in a polyamorous relationship?  Do I need my husband to forgive me in order to be released from this marriage?  My...

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Alice shares the concept of habit exchange and steps to make it successful.  My brother sold my father’s house and took all the money, and now my family doesn’t talk to me after we couldn’t take care of my 91yo father and disabled sister.  How can we continue to show thankfulness and gratitude to our families even if there is brokenness?  A frien...