New Life Live With Steve Arterburn

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Sheri talks about the wounds of omission and the wounds of commission.  Is there something else my friend can do to help her husband stop drinking? She is making plans to leave.  I have been estranged from my adult daughter for the last 3yrs and have never seen my grandkids. […]

Caller Questions & More: JJ discusses houses, like people, that look the same on the outside until the storm comes and you find out if they were built on firm foundation or sand.  After 44yrs of marriage, my wife served me divorce papers; how do I move on?  I separated from my abusive husband for […]

Caller Questions & More: Becky discusses compassion fatigue and how to prevent it when we take care of others.  What should I do if my daughter was physically abused by her children’s father but is now back with him and has disowned me?  I am helping my mom to care for her dad; how do […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jill discusses the Eros type of love and the four don’ts of romantic love.  Now that we have a newborn, how do I prioritize my wife and my family’s business?  I went to Intimacy in Marriage with my fiancé and we were blown away! It feels like a new relationship.  […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jacqui shares about anxiety and how we need to find the good and focus on that.  My son died of a drug overdose, and his body wasn’t found for months; how do I deal with my guilt if he wasn’t saved?  I have been in a long-distance relationship for 3mos, […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jill talks about the fours types of love and how to redeem Valentine’s Day.  Should I reach out and apologize to my ex-husband? I have been sober for 2yrs and haven’t seen my daughter for 5yrs.  Why do I not feel any sexual intimacy towards my husband? I have not […]

Caller Questions & More: Chris discusses fighting for contentment and how rage-baiting pulls us into discontentment and fear.  What should I do if I was injured from a fall and am struggling with anxiety and depression?  I have multiple injuries from several accidents, and your talk on triggers the other day intrigued me.  Should we […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Alice encourages parents to model humility and confession with their kids as an underutilized parenting power tool.  How can I tell if a counselor is psychologically and mentally healthy? I had a weird experience with a counselor.  We found our older brother after 55yrs, and he is blind and has […]

Caller Questions & More: Becky shares about getting stuck in unforgiveness.  How can I deal with family members who dismiss my grief after losing my husband four years ago to COVID?  I’m twice divorced and would like to start dating again; should I go on a Christian dating site?  My 15yo rebellious son vapes and […]

Caller Questions & More: Marc encourages us to do an autopsy on our last relationship so we don’t misdiagnose what went wrong.  My autistic son and husband trigger each other; what do I do? The police were called when I wasn’t there.  I’ve recently lost my mother and recognize that I turn to food for […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jacqui discusses vicarious stress from negative news and social media, and what to do instead of doomscrolling.  How do I get over my soulmate abusing me and moving on? I don’t know how to stop missing and loving my ex.  My son is in an open marriage, and I don’t […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Sheri shares a story from her first marriage that demonstrates gaslighting and blame shifting.  My 17yoson is struggling with suicidal ideation and wrote a note saying he doesn’t like hearing my husband and me arguing; what can we do?  My wife’s work is damaging her physically, but it has been […]

Caller Questions & More: Becky discusses 6 steps to work your recovery.  How do I stay with my abusive husband of 40yrs? I was on the verge of leaving, but then he received a diagnosis of Parkinson’s and a type of dementia.  I had an abortion a month ago even though I didn’t want it, […]

Caller Questions & More: Marc discusses our first language: body language. How do I deal with my son-in-law? He has either borderline or bipolar disorder and lives in my house.  I overcame opioid addiction after 20yrs, but I wake up in torment that I’ll be homeless.  I am the youngest of seven and was sexually […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Alice shares how to transform anxiety into a superpower.  My 21yo son doesn’t have a job; what’s the best way to open a dialogue with him?  I have bipolar disorder, and now I’m terrified my 28yo son with kids is suicidal; what should I do?  My so-called Christian friends say […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jill discusses suicidal empathy, when we refuse to acknowledge that evil exists in the world.  Do I have PTSD or depression? I’ve been struggling for 14yrs after my wife cheated and we divorced.  I give rides to students for appointments and feel prompted to pray for the people in the […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Alice offers insight to consider when it feels like God is being slow to answer prayers.  I am under a lot of stress with my remote job and don’t feel I have a voice with my boss; how can I do a good job?  My 32yo son is addicted to […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jacqui discusses why we should be curious and not furious when triggered.  What are my next steps after my daughter admitted she committed adultery in her 1yr marriage?  I left my narcissistic husband of 27yrs before Christmas; am I doing the right thing?  What can I do to help my […]

Caller Questions & More: Chris discusses low-grade depression called dysthymia and how lifestyle affects it.  I drink too much, so my Christian friend told me to try marijuana; what else can I do? I’ve been married almost 30yrs and enjoy looking at nude women in magazines like I am looking at art; what is your […]

Caller Questions & More: Marc discusses stress and how Jesus dealt with it.  I panic when I drive, and it’s negatively impacting my life; what should I do?  How do I get over my sister sexually abusing me when I was young? I’ve never told anyone.  I wanted to follow up on our phone call […]