New Life LIVE

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1. Dr. Jill discusses the history of Halloween and its connection to All Hallows’ Eve, the evening before All Saints’ Day on November 1. She also shares her tradition of hosting an annual harvest soup party.
2. I’m very discouraged with my marriage; my husband lost his father, and there has been infidelity and alcohol issues. Any advice on how to feel differently?
3. I’m in my ...

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1. Dr. Cloud discusses his newest devotional book Renewal: 90 Daily Readings for Restoring Your Mind, Your Boundaries, Your Relationships, and Your Peace, written to help readers connect with God and identify one area to work on each day.
2. Some people say that something that happened years ago can’t still affect them today. What wo...

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1. Dr. Jill discusses Joseph’s story, forgiveness, and reconciliation from her book Forgiving Our Fathers and Mothers. She explains why forgiveness takes time and reconciliation requires accountability and healthy boundaries.
2. How can I get my 86-year-old cousin with dementia and cancer into assisted living when she refuses to leave home? I travel out of state every other week to care for h...

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1. Becky shares that the opposite of despair is joy. Bible verses like Nehemiah 8:10 inspire us to have the joy of the Lord, and she discusses ways to let joy come back into your life.
2. How do I respond to my 30-year-old son’s text about his feelings? He says we kicked him out after he told us he was gay in high school, but I don’t remember it that way.
3. Should I tell my friends about ...

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1. Dr. Alice asks: How can parents best pray for their children and their screen time? She suggests 3 things parents can pray for.
2. My husband of four years grew up in a family of manipulators; what should I do to deal with his family, who are all takers?
3. What should I do if the man I’ve dated for 8 years has betrayed me 3 times with an older woman from our apartment building? It’ll b...

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1. Chris celebrates his 25th wedding anniversary and shares biblical wisdom for a healthy marriage. Ephesians 5:21 teaches mutual submission, while 1 Peter 3:8 encourages spouses to be like-minded.
2. Chris’s stepfather calls to congratulate Chris and his wife Ember on their 25th wedding anniversary.
3. Would attending Every Man’s Battle make my boyfriend relive his past? When I suggested ...

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1. Marc discusses how to transform your relationship in 30 days using four rules of engagement. The biggest obstacle may not be your differences, but how you treat each other.
2. I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease 10 years ago, and my marriage was better before my diagnosis. How do I cope with my wife blaming me for having Parkinson’s?
3. A couple in our life group took an Advent wre...

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1. Dr. Jill discusses why the phrase “you’re too sensitive” may be a way to dismiss feelings or deflect responsibility. She encourages open communication and taking ownership of our reactions.
2. My 5-year-old grandson has been licking other children, putting kids in a chokehold, and looking under bathroom stalls at school. His parents are divorced, and he constantly has to adapt ...

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1. Dr. Alice shares how a man found relief from schizophrenia after trying the keto diet recommended in Dr. Christopher Palmer’s book, Brain Energy.
2. My daughter was yelled at by her mother, who abandoned her at age 4. Now she plans to marry a man who has moved in with her but isn’t a Christian. How should I handle this?
3. How do I deal with my wife who may have bipolar disorder? We&rsq...

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1. Laura, a presenter at New Life’s Restore and Intimacy in Marriage Workshops, discusses three common myths about forgiveness that contradict God’s truth, based on John 8:31–32. God calls us to live in truth, not pretend.
2. How do I handle my wife wanting a brand-new home and bigger vacations? I feel like I’ve provided for years, but now it’s not good enough.
3. What wi...

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1. Becky discusses the quote she’s heard, “God’s call on your life is so bigger than your ability to miss it.” The seed never looks like the plant. If there’s something you’re struggling with and the plant hasn’t surfaced yet, take hope that God is still working.
2. I’m a single mom of an 18-year-old daughter. She recently moved in with her boyfriend ...

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1. Marc explains that our feelings tell us about what’s happening on the inside, but not necessarily what’s happening on the outside. He shares a personal experience that triggered panic; it reminds us that feelings can be good indicators but shouldn’t become dictators.
2. Am I being clueless, or is my husband too involved with a married woman at church who shares her problems wit...

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1. Dr. Jim recalls visiting his mom in hospice and the last words she spoke to him: that she loved him and was proud of him. Tell someone you love them and are proud of them today.
2. My three youngest children cut me out of their lives when they turned 16. I’m gay and have been married to my wife for 7 years. How can I re-establish a connection while respecting their beliefs that being gay i...

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1. Dr. Jill discusses chronic pain and its impact on mental health, sharing about her son’s experience with long-term chronic pain. She offers the 5-4-3-2-1 technique to help ground yourself.
2. I wanted to share that God delivered me from drugs by reading God’s Word, praying, and praising God. I never went through rehab, but the renewing of the mind through God’s Word transformed...

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1. Dr. Sheri asks, “What’s the difference between givers and takers?” She explains how takers may be motivated by power, control, entitlement, and personal gain, and explores how love bombing can cause us to overlook warning signs and our intuition.
2. Besides medication, what help is there for my anxiety? I’ve struggled more with anxiety as I’ve gotten older, and medi...

1. Dr. Jim asks, “What’s on your dream list in terms of personal growth?” and shares how his friend Tony, a sociologist, had his students ask people 95 and older about their regrets and what they would do differently if they could live life over again.
2. How can I respond appropriately to our daughter’s boundaries? She recently told us that visits with her and her kids should happen organically, and they fee...

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1. Chris shares how perception can become about performing, impressing, and protecting our ego. Moving beyond perception and admiration into the vulnerability of being truly known can be terrifying—but freeing.
2. I’m negative about work and feel angry, depressed, and overworked. I haven’t received a bonus like others. What can help me mentally?
3. I’m a single guy in my late 6...

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1. Dr. Jill shares DIY strategies for managing rumination, including identifying the root cause of anxious thoughts, journaling, and setting aside a specific “worry time.”
2. How can I humble myself while maintaining healthy boundaries and not becoming a doormat for my wife? After 14 years of marriage, my wife and I argue every day, and I feel like she is constantly punishing and scoldi...

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1. Marc discusses how entangled affairs can begin with an emotional connection and gradually progress through personal disclosure, emotional dependence, fantasizing, secrecy, and eventually physical boundaries.
2. I’ve had a lot of operations and take prescription pain medication. Am I going to miss the Rapture because I’m taking it?
3. My sister lives with me, and I became her conservator...