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New Life Live! is America's #1 Christian counseling call-in radio program. Author and New Life Ministries founder, Steve Arterburn, along with his tag-team of co-hosts, offer advice and address questions concerning spiritual, relational and emotional issues within our culture today. Tag-team counselors: Dr. Jill Hubbard, Dr. Sheri Keffer, Chris Williams, Dr. Alice Benton, Becky Brown, Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris and Marc Cameron. Call New Life Ministries at 800-639-5433.
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Topics: Christian Walk, Finances, Trust, Counseling, Weight Loss, Distractions Hosts: Becky Brown, Dr. Alice Benton, Marc Cameron Caller Questions: Is Malachi the right Scripture for tithing? I have trust issues. Does the whole world have problems like I hear on New Life Live, or is it just the USA? I feel hopeless to lose weight; how do I stop my …
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Topics: Anger, Blended Families, Marijuana, Teens, Estrangement, Siblings, Grief, Avoiders Hosts: Becky Brown, Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris, Chris Williams Caller Questions: How do I resolve my issues with anger? I hold things in and have verbally lashed out, broken things, and screamed. What do I do if my 19yo bonus daughter has had a battle with drug-l…
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Topics: Grief, Depression, Estrangement, Mother Issues, Adult Children, Weight Issues, Self Worth, Enabling Hosts: Becky Brown, Dr. Jill Hubbard, Dr. Jim Burns Caller Questions: I’ll miss Steve Arterburn being on radio and I wrote a poem in his honor. What should I do to get past my baby’s father getting shot and killed last year and then losing ou…
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Topics: Confrontation; Difficult Conversations, Aging Parents, Physical Abuse, Boundaries, Addictions, Marijuana, Estrangement, Adult Children Hosts: Becky Brown, Dr. Alice Benton, Marc Cameron, and a special message from Steve Arterburn Caller Questions: I shy away from confrontation and my bossy Bible study leader’s wife sent me a text that bothe…
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Topics: Self-Worth, Adult Children, Enabling, Blended Families Hosts: Becky Brown, Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris, Chris Williams Caller Questions: Why do I keep having negative thoughts of myself, and how can I change that? My adult children want me to bail them out after they get into trouble; how do I find a balance and say no? Where can I find the four…
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Topics: Autism, Anxiety, Adult Children, Chronic Pain, Controllers, Alcohol Hosts: Becky Brown, Dr. Jill Hubbard, JJ West Caller Questions: Is my 30yo son autistic or agoraphobic if he won’t leave the house or even brush his teeth? My wife is bedridden, and I’m disabled. What’s the difference between going to a chiropractor vs. pain management? My …
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Topics: Depression, Adult Children, Suicide, Sexual Abuse, Estrangement, Anxiety Hosts: Becky Brown, Dr. Alice Benton, Chris Williams Caller Questions: Any advice about what we can do to help our 32yo son with anxiety and depression? I wanted to end it last month because nothing is easy for me; what can I do? Where do I go from here if my 35yo daug…
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Topics: Bipolar Disorder, ADD, Parenting, Difficult Conversations, Sexual Abuse, PTSD, Siblings Hosts: Becky Brown, Dr. Jill Hubbard, Dr. Jim Burns Caller Questions: My husband has a pattern of leaving me when he has a bipolar episode; is there a place in his mind he can go that gives him peace? My sister’s 11yo son with ADHD talks badly to her and…
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Topics: In-laws, Adult Children, Difficult Conversations, Drug Addiction, Boundaries, Pornography Hosts: Becky Brown, Dr. Alice Benton, Marc Cameron Caller Questions: My passive aggressive daughter-in-law is coming over tonight to talk; how can I steer the conversation to clear up our conflict? I take care of my father and am sober from meth for 2y…
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Topics: Adult Children, Enabling, Separation, Dating, Difficult Conversations Hosts: Becky Brown, Dr. Alice Benton, Marc Cameron Caller Questions: What do I do if my 25yo daughter and her 5yo son moved out, but she now wants to move back home after it hasn’t worked out with her boyfriend? I’m separated from my porn-addicted, emotionally abusive hus…
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Topics: Self-Worth, Childhood Abuse, Fighting, Boundaries, Pornography, Adult Children Hosts: Becky Brown, Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris, Chris Williams Caller Questions: I’ve had eating disorders and a bad self-image because my mom called me names at 10yo; how do I get a better self-image at 71yo? You’ve been talking a lot about self-image, and I wanted …
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Topics: End of Life, Suicide, Adult Children, Finances, Boundaries, Grandparenting, Grief, Christian Walk, Empty Nest Hosts: Becky Brown, Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris, Chris Williams Caller Questions: If I show up to say goodbye to my husband’s aunt who has cancer and is doing assisted suicide, does it mean I am okay with what she’s doing? My only daught…
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Topics: Finances, Adult Children, Boundaries, Headaches, Stress, Christian Walk, Body Connection Hosts: Becky Brown, Dr. Jill Hubbard, JJ West Caller Questions: Our son-in-law has lost multiple jobs and made poor financial choices; how do we navigate our daughter and son-in-law asking for financial help? What help can you give me to deal with the s…
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Topics: Elder Abuse, Separation, Dating, Grandparenting, Anger, Divorce Hosts: Becky Brown, Dr. Alice Benton, Marc Cameron Caller Questions: What do I do if I am far away from my brother, and the mother of his kids physically attacked my mom who has dementia?” My younger wife from the Philippines is going to leave me; what can I do? We have a son t…
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Topics: Blended Families, Adult Children, Grandparenting, Miscarriages, Pornography, ADD Hosts: Becky Brown, Dr. Alice Benton, Dr. Jill Hubbard Caller Questions: What is my husband’s biblical role as a stepfather to my adult sons who live with us? My granddaughter is in college and struggles with insomnia, tinnitus, and I have seen her rocking back…
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Topics: Sexual Abuse, Forgiveness, Living Together, Difficult Conversations, Dating, Parenting Hosts: Becky Brown, Dr. Alice Benton, Marc Cameron Caller Questions: How do I forgive the adults who allowed me to be sexually abused as a child? Even my mom allowed it. Should I talk to my pastor since he performed a ceremony for my sister and her live-i…
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Topics: Jealousy, Weight Issues, Self-Worth, Caregiving, Legal Issues Hosts: Becky Brown, Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris, Chris Williams Caller Questions: How can jealousy be controlled? I grew up with a mom who was very conscientious about weight, so I really struggle with self-loathing as far as my weight goes. When do I hold my ex-stepdaughter legally r…
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Topics: Depression, Mother Issues, Hoarding, Miscarriages, Affairs, Disclosure, Smoking, Lying Hosts: Becky Brown, Dr. Jill Hubbard, Dr. Alice Benton Caller Questions: How can I help my depressed 67yo mom who never leaves her room? How can I get her to see her therapist and stop hoarding? Last year I had a miscarriage; how do I heal from it if ever…
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Topics: Mother Issues, Drug Addiction, Separation, Divorce, Suicide, Sexual Abuse, Father Issues, Schizophrenia Hosts: Becky Brown, Dr. Alice Benton, Marc Cameron Caller Questions: How do I continue to be there for my addict mom and do what is right in the Lord’s eyes? My husband and I have been separated for a year, but he won’t address issues; do…
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Topics: Dating, Procrastination, Drug Addiction, Childhood Trauma, Separation, Alcohol, Divorce Hosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris, Dr. Alice Benton Caller Questions: My soulmate and I divorced 3yrs ago; will God give me another soulmate or did I miss it? Is procrastination the result of my drinking and drugging? Or is it from my childho…
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Topics: Affairs, Transgender, Grace, Christian Walk, Adult Children, College Hosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Alice Benton, Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris Caller Questions: My husband had an affair with the mother of his son; when should I walk away? In a previous call, does the nursing staff really need to cater to the trans person who wants to use the wrong ba…
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Topics: Surrender, Connection, Dating, Emotional Abuse, Premarital Counseling, Adult Children, Enabling Hosts: Dr. Jim Burns, Dr. Jill Hubbard, JJ West Caller Questions: How can I use the serenity prayer to deal with chronic pain? How do I stop feeling lonely? I walked away from a relationship that was emotional bondage; what is wrong with me that …
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Topics: Social Media, Parenting, Alcohol, Autism, Adult Children, Intimacy Hosts: Dr. Alice Benton, Dr. Jill Hubbard, Dr. Jim Burns Caller Questions: My goddaughter and godson are 21yo parents, and I’m concerned about the amount of time they spend on their screens versus time paying attention to their kids. What can I do if I’ve been married 43yrs …
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Topics: Parenting, Social Media, Forgiveness, Enabling, Surrender Hosts: Marc Cameron, Dr. Alice Benton, Dr. Jim Burns Caller Questions: I am a dad to young children; are there any studies or data about the long-term effects of being exposed to blue light from devices? I work with the youth group at church and one of the rules is they’re not allowe…
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Topics: Teens, Cutting, Grandparenting, Physical Abuse, Siblings, Boundaries, Surrender Hosts: Dr. Jim Burns, Dr. Jill Hubbard, JJ West Caller Questions: My 15yo granddaughter is cutting herself; how do I help her? Her mother has PTSD. After 3yrs of marriage, how do you know a relationship is unhealthy or abusive? Is it OK if I never want to see my…
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