New Life Live With Steve Arterburn

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jacqui discusses how the older generation needs to bridge the gap with the younger generation. One of my four adult children struggles with substance abuse and anger; as a Christian parent, I wanted to share that all of us just want to be loved and respected. I often had to […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jill discusses how caregiving causes weariness, and you don’t need to feel guilty for how you feel. I was raised in a strong Christian family, but a friend asked how I know I am a Christian if I don’t have a miraculous testimony? How do I become the Christian I […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Alice discusses the power of our words and the damage they can do. I have distanced myself from my father and my ex-husband because of abuse; what is the best way to honor them on Father’s Day? How do I pray and ask God for His will to be done […]

Caller Questions & More: Becky discusses how blame is a defense mechanism that takes away our power to heal, to resolve, to get free. I am a chaplain at a major hospital; after going on four dates, I saw red flags, and now I’m in a dark valley. How do I handle my daughter-in-law who […]

Caller Questions & More: Becky shares how God loves you and how He uses your successes and your failures for His glory.  I don’t understand why my anxious husband of 46yrs has two different personalities. He’s confident at church, where he’s an elder, but very critical of me at home.  How do we protect our […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jacqui discusses the warning in the 4th chapter of James not to judge one another.  We moved to be near my 34yo son, but he no longer wants a relationship with us because of our political beliefs; where do we go from here?  Why would God tell me to reconcile […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jim shares how twenty seconds of insane courage plus the willingness to be healed can change your life.  Should I open up communication with my atheist twin brother? He says we can’t talk religion or politics unless we agree.  I am a believer and my wife is not because she […]

Caller Questions & More: Becky shares that generosity is an anti-depressant, and a scarcity mindset is more about control.  I blame myself for not helping my homeless son with bipolar disorder and psychosis; what can I do now?  How do I curtail my struggle with temptation and lust?  My ex-wife has mental issues and never […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jim shares thoughts about peace for the past, joy for today, and hope for the future.  We are newlyweds, but my wife physically assaulted me and filed for divorce. What is my next move?  My son and daughter-in-law don’t want connection with me, so I wrote a letter. Should I […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Alice shares about self control and choosing to do the uncomfortable thing that reaps benefits over time. tweet this episode of New Life LIVE How do I help my daughter grieve her 3yo son who died in his sleep? They have another child who just turned 1yo. tweet this episode […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Sheri shares how worship music calms the vagus nerve if anxiety has fallen upon you. How do we handle our church being secretive about their finances and the names of the elders? I’ve asked them for information, but they haven’t shared.  My son is in his senior year and has […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jill discusses planners and procrastinators; your style relates to anxiety.  How can I move forward with my estranged sister? I gave her everything, and all she ever did was take.  I was married almost 40yrs to an abusive man and am still triggered 8mos after his death.  My 38yo daughter […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Alice discusses when “I’m sorry” is not enough.  My girlfriend says I slut-shamed her and broke up with me a week ago; how do I fix my insecurity?  Any suggestions on my next step after I had an inconclusive polygraph test for sex addiction? I was trying to show my […]

Caller Questions & More: Chris shares what having no other gods before Yahweh means to him.  How do I deal with my new apartment manager letting non-Christians move in and not my Christian friends?  I was going through a health crisis and my pastor told me he had a vision of a demon being released […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Alice discusses the increase in suicidal thoughts and suicide attempts.  A therapist told me that God was there when my wife was molested as a kid; why couldn’t God have intervened?  How do I help my niece who told me her fiancé is a mama’s boy?  I am a sounding […]

Caller Questions & More: Jacqui references the 12th chapter of Romans as a guide for how we should show up in the world, reminding us that God does the transforming.  What can I do if my 44yo son thinks I don’t support him? I was raped at 12yo and got pregnant at 15yo.  I called […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jill shares about guilt, greed, gratitude, girth, and good things.  I’ve struggled with depression for the last 3yrs from my dad beating my mom, my son being murdered, and being married three times.  My daughter abandoned her kids for drugs and went to prison; now she spoils her grandkids out […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jim talks about how to reframe your mind.  How do I approach my 14yo son about inappropriate material I found on his phone?  My adult son is getting out of a mental health facility and is planning on committing suicide; what options are there?  My 18yo son has a lot […]

Caller Questions & More: JJ discusses how grief is like an unexpected guest at our house.  Should I talk to our granddaughter if we suspect something might’ve happened in the past that was inappropriate? Our son-in-law is more affectionate with our granddaughter than his own wife.  What is the best way to cope with my […]

Caller Questions & More: Marc discusses how to overcome what masters you.  Is it better for me to put my 18yo grandson with autism on private Christian insurance or use assistance from the government?  How do I get plugged into my local church? I just got married and am thinking of starting a church.  Is […]