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Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jill Hubbard shares how troubles can be a precursor to change.  I just lost my husband 2mos ago to liver failure because of his alcohol, and he had secretly taken out thousands of dollars of credit card debt in my name. I feel guilty and ashamed for being angry at him.  What should my husband and I do if my son got angry at us after we let his wife serve him legal...

Caller Questions & More: Marc Cameron shares about taking ownership for your emotions (others aren’t responsible.)  How important is it to look back when you’re trying to get some traction for today? My therapist focuses on tools for the present instead of looking back at my historical trauma.  My son’s wife asked him to leave after he started drinking and lied to her; how d...

Caller Questions & More: JJ West requests that every listener help get men to the Every Man’s Battle Intensive by telling their pastor about it.  I want to try to have a relationship with my borderline adult daughter; would it help for me to write her and tell her I’m sorry for the things I did wrong as a parent?  I just went to Every Man’s Battle and it was wonderful! My wi...

Intimacy in Marriage Intensive , Laura Mangin-McDonald and JJ West Caller Questions & More: JJ West shares about feeling inferior and that comparison is the thief of joy. My husband struggles with porn, strip clubs, and flirting with his ex-girlfriend in front of me.  I’ve been married to an avoider and addict, and my depression has gotten so bad that I can’t even get out of bed....

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris shares about communication differences; be more interested in understanding rather than correcting.  Is my husband a wolf in sheep’s clothing? Is he taking advantage of me financially?  I discovered my husband has been viewing internet pornography.  I am apprehensive to meet my future stepson today; do you have any suggestions? He is a dis...

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Alice Benton shares the three parenting styles used to regulate their child’s screen time.  My wife and I can’t come to a consensus about anything because she blames me for everything; how do I deal with it?  My first husband says God is requiring us to remarry or I will go to hell; is this true?  What do I do if my husband didn’t work for 3yrs and might be...

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Sheri Keffer shares about unhealthy shame and unhealthy guilt.  We have been fostering a 15yo for a month and are not able to communicate with her; how do we break through to her?  I believe I incurred brain trauma and potentially CTE from my time playing football. Can you give me some guidance for what I need to do?  My son-in-law suffered from trauma in his past...

Caller Questions & More: Chris Williams shares how we are all leaders, and it starts with leading our own internal world.  My 27yo son is getting married and told me what not to wear to his wedding after I told him I wouldn’t pay for the wedding because he lives with his fiancée.  My stepson and his wife miscarried twins and it hurt me that my elderly mom didn’t reach out to them....

Caller Questions: Marc Cameron shares the ways we cover up our insecurities with emotional masks.  I went to see my daughter and her kids in Europe at Christmas, but she suddenly made me leave and won’t talk to me; what do my grandkids think of her making me leave?  I’m a strong Christian, but I’m losing my faith because I’m addicted to OxyContin. How do I get off of it?  S...

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jill Hubbard shares about trauma and how addictions and acting out come into play.  I like to hand out Gospel tracts to kids on Halloween; what draws people to this holiday? How can I help my husband and 22yo daughter grow closer? My daughter gets quiet when she perceives someone is angry with her, and her father can sometimes come across as angry.  My 14yo son is...

Caller Questions & More: Chris Williams describes what a benevolent witness is and compares it to hosting.  My 28yo son wants to lie about his address to get a job; how can I connect with him so he won’t pull back when I give him advice?  I have depression and my 52yo daughter with MS lives with us; she has memory loss and isn’t taking care of herself. I don’t know what to d...

Caller Questions: Marc Cameron shares a story about a marathon runner, Cliff Young, and his example of perseverance.  How do I know if I have the right counselor for what I need? My husband is verbally abusive, and my counselor told me he won’t change.  My adult son moved home, and it triggers my husband who compares himself to my son; how do I help them?  My dad walked out before I was 1yo and my...

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Alice Benton shares how unfished tasks cause the Zeigarnik effect, and how that affects our brain.  I’m almost 50yo, don’t know why I serve God, and wonder if God even loves me.  What are some resources for my 16yo son who’s addicted to porn?  My 88yo mom is being scammed in a romance scam; how do I get to her?  My new wife said she’d take...

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Alice Benton shares a few tips on screen use by modeling parental behavior.  Should I think I might as well have sex even though I’m not married?  I’m a pleaser and I’ve been verbally and physically abused by my husband; how can I trust and lean into my husband when he says I am the reason for his name-calling?  What do I do if I’m 55yo, never married,...

Caller Questions & More: JJ West asks, “What does the soil of my life look like? Would I survive a dry season?”  My niece is asking what to do about her 14yo son who masturbates loudly.  My 53yo married son thinks because he doesn’t drink, he’s not affected by his father’s alcoholism. What can I do?  Am I out of bounds suggesting a family intervention to confront...

Caller Questions & More: You partnered with God to pull Glen from death last week; I’ll find a way to support you!  Is there a connection between the trauma from my abusive marriage of 20yrs and me shunning people?  All my husband does is play sports and I feel like I’m his mom because all I do is clean his clothes.  What’s the difference between emotionally focused therapy vs. the Gottman me...

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris shares about the struggles of being a caregiver for a spouse or family member.  I went to Restore and am still struggling; how do I process this without looking at every guy as a pervert?  Why does trying to overcome the fear of people and failure bring about physical pain in my body?  How can I help my 20yo daughter and my husband who are still...

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jill Hubbard shares insights from Dr. Dave Stoop.  I’m a functioning alcoholic and a sexual addict, and I’m starting a Celebrate Recovery 12-step group. What other resources can help?  My adult son has been accused by his ex-wife of abusing their kids, and he could end up in jail for 10yrs. How do we help him trust people again?  I was diagnosed with s...

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Alice Benton asks, “Do we allow our children enough physical freedom and too much digital freedom?”  Is it wrong to leave my church and go to another church that feels more comfortable?  Why did I marry two men who betrayed me even though I loved them deeply and thought they would be loving? My father was abusive and neglectful.  My friend’s 21yo son d...

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Sheri Keffer reflected on the powerful suicidal call on June 5. My husband had an emotional affair but doesn’t seem to be getting any better; what caused my husband to sneak around with a woman for 10yrs?  My daughter lives with me and has brought a 45yo man to squat in my house; what should I do? My granddaughter also lives here.  I’ve been married 40yrs, and my...

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jill Hubbard shares about Loving Your Neighbor as Yourself.  I stopped using drugs 28yrs ago but still struggle with feeling unworthy.  My son is a recovering addict and has left his wife and children to be with a woman who is an addict; how do I deal with this woman?  I struggle with loving and respecting my husband who is verbally abusive.  I’ve been married 2mo...

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Alice Benton shares What To Do To Change a Habit.  After caregiving for my mom until she passed, how do I determine where I want to live?  Why do I keep attracting unsafe people if I’m a safe person? Why do opposites attract?  I’ve set up an appointment to be euthanized because I can’t handle life and don’t know how to tell my 29yo daughter...

Caller Questions & More: JJ West shares about One-Anothering vs. Othering.  How do I get my husband out of bed? When I try to get him to do something, he argues and then goes back to sleep.  How do I heal my relationship with my adult adopted daughter? She cut off communication when I tried to reconcile.  I’ve been married 27yrs to a narcissist and found texts from another woman.  I wan...

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jim Burns shares with parents How Drugs Are Different Today. I had to be a caregiver to my mom when I was a child, and now I care for my sister who has schizophrenia; does someone’s childhood affect them their whole life?  I’m struggling with my community letting drag queens read to little children.  My 5yr relationship with a woman who has been abused...

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Sheri Keffer explains her Triune Council of the Brain Analogy (how triggers affect the brain). My wife went to biblical counselors, but they never even asked about her past; what do you say to my wife or the counselors who have convinced her she’s okay?  How can I be more compassionate and supportive with my adult daughter who is depressed? I can’t grasp how or wh...