New Life LIVE

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1. JJ shares how to break free from old habits, behaviors, and identity patterns that keep you stuck.
2. It has been hard for me to find housing because of incorrect items reported on my credit report. I’ve gone through my savings and am now living in a shelter. If God can do all things, what will it take for me to move forward?
3. If someone is viewing and downloading child pornography online, how co...

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1. Special guest and clinical psychologist Dr. John Townsend discusses the Townsend Institute at Concordia University Irvine.
2. My ex-husband was emotionally abusive. Now my son is getting a master’s in counseling and tells me I need healing and I need to comfort him. How can I respond in love?
3. How do I cope with vulnerability, loneliness, and feeling inferior after being bullied as a child and no...

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1. Chris explains that our tendency to block, defend, and deny the truth about our brokenness keeps us from fully experiencing God’s goodness.
2. What, if anything, should I do to intervene in my 81-year-old mother’s shopping addiction? She likely has borderline personality disorder and has spent tens of thousands of dollars.
3. I’m 37 and live in India. I’ve struggled with years of sleeplessness and ...

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1. Marc discusses the three essential steps a partner who has betrayed trust must take to begin restoring it in a marriage or relationship.
2. I went to Every Man’s Battle and Intimacy in Marriage, but I have a big problem with lying, and my wife can’t believe a word that I say.
3. Our 51-year-old son lives with us, and he drinks twice a week to the point that he blacks out. I can’t seem to handle the...

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1. Dr. Jim discusses the principle of leading with love, especially with parents whose children have strayed from their faith.
2. My son is married to a woman he met in foster care, and the relationship is very toxic. What are some ways to help him?
3. I’ve been married for 40 years to a man who has narcissistic personality disorder and is a sex addict. If I go to Restore, how do I tell my husband tha...

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1. JJ discusses why we must do self-examination and pay attention to what’s happening inside of our hearts to discover our leaks, emotional pain, and points of vulnerability.
2. I can’t confront someone in person but can put it down in writing; how do I approach it effectively?
3. I’m in my mid-70s and dream a lot about my husband who abandoned our marriage 30 years ago; why is this still happening an...

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1. Dr. Sheri shares insights from reaching out to thousands of women about the impact of pornography in their lives and how their churches responded when they sought help.
2. I called you last week, and you helped me find a counselor. Without your guidance, I wouldn’t have been able to take that step!
3. My 19-year-old daughter is in art school and started taking testosterone; how do I approach this a...

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1. Dr. Jacqui discusses depression and changes to look for; ask the person how they’re doing and even if they have had thoughts of suicide.
2. My wife says she doesn’t trust me anymore after she discovered I was messaging an 18-year-old woman; my wife and I haven’t kissed for years.
3. Is it biblical for leaders in the church to call themselves apostles? I’m church shopping; is this ...

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1. Dr. Jill discusses the Olympics and how her stepfather nearly made the track team. In our lives and relationships, we shouldn’t settle; we should keep working on them.
2. My grandson in the first grade is really struggling and plays a lot of video games; do I say anything?
3. I was diagnosed with PTSD and tried going to the VA, but secular isn’t helping me. Are there any spiritual resources?
4. I just...

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1. Marc discusses how emotionally secure people face past experiences and commit to growth.
2. My people-pleasing son has been married for over 20 years to a wife who dominates, he puts everyone else first, and texted us about being stressed. Do I text him back?
3. It’s very painful for me to be estranged from my children, and talking to my sister has triggered me.
4. My husband and I haven’t had sex in ...

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1. Dr. Jacqui shares how understanding your past brings clarity to your present.
2. Any thoughts on how to combat deep trauma so I can be a healthy grandparent? I am challenged with a lot of past trauma, but worldly therapists do not seem to help.
3. Is self-therapy okay? For example, some people are influencers who use social media to vent their emotions in videos.
4. As an associate pastor, how do I ha...

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1. Dr. Alice asks two thought-provoking questions: Have you built the kind of life that you don’t want to escape from? If not, what is keeping you from building that life?
2. I struggle with masturbating every day and feel embarrassed about it; do you have any advice?
3. I’m dating a man who says he was addicted to porn a year ago and has stopped; can someone fully recover from porn addiction without ...

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1. Dr. Alice discusses how excessive screen time and doomscrolling can lead to “brain rot,” and how parents can set a healthy example for their kids.
2. I’m pregnant. Do I invite my mother-in-law to my baby shower even though she didn’t attend our wedding?
3. I went to a rehab center that felt like a horror show and experienced serious health struggles. How do I regain my hope, as it says in Jeremiah ...

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1. Becky discusses one of life’s most dangerous challenges: justifiable resentment. She explains the key signs that may indicate you are struggling with it.
2. When should my husband and I step in if our daughter-in-law struggles with severe anxiety and a germ phobia?
3. I feel deep resentment toward my husband of 30 years. He is a retired cop, very controlling, and has little emotional intellig...

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1. Dr. Jill discusses a simple exercise: list your fears, reflect on how they affect you, and determine if there’s an action you can take.
2. The stronger my relationship with God gets, the more I feel attacked by anxiety, depression, and fear. As a believer, how can I combat this?
3. My friend’s husband continues to be unfaithful, but she wants to wait until her 6-year-old graduates high school befor...

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1. Laura Mangin-McDonald shares how God designed us for connection and outlines three key steps we must take to heal in community.
2. What should I do in my marriage if my husband of five years is hard to get along with? He is a veteran, complains constantly, and is very sarcastic.
3. I called the police when my 12-year-old son with ADHD hit me in the face, and now he is sending alarming text messages...

Caller Questions & Discussion:

1. JJ discusses the story in Exodus 18 where Moses’ father-in-law, Jethro, advises Moses to delegate his responsibilities instead of handling everything alone.
2. My 11-year-old daughter is terrified of vomiting. Should I seek professional help? Sometimes she refuses to eat because she feels nauseous.
3. During the Superbowl, what advice do you have for people who have a tendency to overindulge with f...

Caller Questions & Discussion:

1. Marc shares the phases of a romantic relationship and the tipping point where the relationship deepens or fades.
2. My husband is a former opioid addict and currently uses pornography, but I don’t want to divorce. What should I do?
3. I want to share about the New Life Recovery Group we’re starting at our church and the benefits of being part of a recovery group.
4. What should I do if my pastor is te...