New Life Live With Steve Arterburn

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jim shares the dangers of living a phrenetic life and what the Bible says about it.  My 37yo son is separated from his wife who has Cushing’s Syndrome, and he told me to back off in reaching out to her; do I back off?  I asked my husband to go […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jill Hubbard discusses compassion fatigue.  What do we do about our 95yo dad regularly kissing a married woman in the church parking lot?  I lost my parents and have one sibling left of seven; how do I deal with not being able to stay in touch with my brother in […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Alice discusses the connection between social media and teens being lonely or suicidal.  How can I approach my 18yo son about responsible credit card use?  I struggled with a meth addiction for 18yrs; a friend gave me the Life Recovery Bible, and it was so impactful in my recovery!  My […]

Caller Questions & More: JJ discusses how to find the right counselor.  My 79yo husband with dementia made his son power of attorney years ago, and I want our 29yo daughter to have power of attorney instead; what should I do?  Should I pursue marital counseling even if my husband has repeatedly had affairs and […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jacqui shares from Romans why we should lean into the relational aspects of who God is, rather than the rules.  My daughter asked me not to help her children’s dad, and now she is upset because I helped him by taking my grandson to the doctor. What can I do […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jill shares her thoughts on what to do when disaster strikes.  My 19yo son is in college studying psychology and has become hateful in his speech toward his mother; how do I deal with him?  My wife said some unbelievably terrible things to me in front of the kids 13yrs […]

Caller Questions & More: JJ shares insight about isolation from the Every Man’s Battle intensive in Atlanta.  My husband of 35yrs can’t hold a job, might be on the Asperger’s spectrum, and punishes me by withholding sex.  What can we do about my brother-in-law with dementia who has been breaking out of my sister’s home?  […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Sheri discusses how vicarious trauma impacts us emotionally and relationally.  I have borderline personality disorder and am extremely jealous and anxious so that I don’t even want another woman talking to my husband.  What does it mean to detach with love? I have to detach from my ex-husband who is […]

Caller Questions & More: Chris discusses a life lesson from Ecclesiastes: Is your life built around your career or vice versa?  Is it too late to do anything about our 28yo adult son who lives in our home and doesn’t engage with us?  What’s the best way to handle our 31yo son who recently married, […]

Caller Questions & More: Marc shares his thoughts on the art of listening.  My 10yo grandson is very bright and kind, but he just sits in class and doesn’t do any work.  How can I help a young couple at my church who are leading a ministry and struggling in their marriage? The wife thinks […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jill discusses how worry is different from anxiety and what percentage of worry never happens.  Would your book Forgiving Our Fathers and Mothers help me to get over my mother not letting me marry my fiancé? I still struggle with it.  How can I continue to have a relationship with […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Alice shares her cold plunge experience and how intentionally pursuing discomfort can lead to change, character growth, and true happiness.  How can I manage my fear and anxiety to build social connections? I am a stay-at-home mom and it gets lonely.  My husband of 40yrs retired and now our roles […]

Caller Questions & More: Becky shares how hope is not just an anchor; it is a propellor that can carry us during tough times.  My 62yo brother attempted suicide after dealing with racing jumbled thoughts and anxiety for 9mos; what do I do when he is released from the psychiatric hospital?  How do I help […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jim shares practical questions to ask yourself to help determine if your life is too busy.  My 38yo daughter works, but she owes money to the IRS and has credit card debt; is it wise for me to pay them?  My kids used to stress me out and I lusted […]

Caller Questions & More: Marc shares about codependency with an illustration from Homer Simpson, and Dr. Alice shares about parental guilt.  How do I make my marriage relationship better? I’m staying with my brother because I’ve had enough after 40yrs of marriage.  I am divorced, and I don’t have any children or close friends. How […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jill Hubbard shares about lament, longsuffering, and the greatest pain in life.  My toxic mom is almost 76yo and now lives near me, and my dad is no longer around to be a buffer.  After going through a hurtful divorce, how does a person re-enter the world of dating in […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jill explains her process of making yearly intentions and how to be accountable.  How do I trust my wife after she cheated five or six times? I cheated the first year.  My 21yo daughter left home and cut off communication; how can I reconnect with her?  How can I be […]

Caller Questions & More: Marc discusses how to make New Year’s resolutions work for you.  My husband’s alcohol, drugs, and DUIs have gotten out of control; what do I do?  I am the peacemaker in my family; what can I do to help family members who feel hurt? I want to prevent what happened to […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Alice shares steps to help you face your shortcomings to help prevent getting cancelled by those in your life.  I am following up on grieving the loss of my adult son who was an addict; should I be more upset?  What is the best way to love my daughter in […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Alice shares the concept of habit exchange and steps to make it successful.  My brother sold my father’s house and took all the money, and now my family doesn’t talk to me after we couldn’t take care of my 91yo father and disabled sister.  How can we continue to show […]