New Life Live With Steve Arterburn

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jill discusses what it looks like to fall into victimhood mentality that keeps us stuck.  On a previous show you talked about why a 43yo man should not date a 19yo; if a man can have a brand-new car off the lot, why would he choose an old car?  I’m […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jim shares the pain of discipline vs. the pain of regret during our tougher times.  Is there redemption and hope if I’ve committed the unpardonable sin? I lashed out in anger and called the Holy Spirit by the name of Satan.  Since calling you a few weeks ago, my wife […]

Caller Questions & More: Laura Mangin-McDonald shares about the big gap between what we desire and where we are.  My husband has a sex addiction and wants a divorce; is it a good thing for me to try to stay with him?  How do I deal with my mom resenting me and never being able […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jim Burns shares about his new book, A Student’s Guide to Sexual Integrity.  My wife thinks I’ve rejected her because we haven’t consummated our 4yr marriage due to me having prostate cancer; what do I do?  Our 19yo daughter is dating a 43yo and we’re concerned; are there any red […]

Caller Questions & More: Marc Cameron discusses the importance of attitude and Holocaust survivors.  I’m 62yo and in fear all the time. I’m scared of the side effects of Prozac; can I get off it eventually?  In your Intimacy in Marriage Weekend, have you ever had success with narcissistic spouses?  Do I stay with my […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jacqui discusses the burdens we carry and taking them to the Lord.  When my ex-husband wanted me to bail him out of jail, I turned him down. How should I treat him now?  My soon-to-be 18yo daughter has always been challenging to me, and she has narcissistic tendencies.  My 30yo […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jill discusses how to recognize symptoms of bipolar disorder.  What do you think about my 11yo granddaughter wanting to identify as an animal? She wants to belong to a group at school who identify as therians.  My 48yo single son spends 25hrs over a weekend playing pool at a strip […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Sheri Keffer shares her parable on how a pot of boiling water can describe what’s happening in a relationship.  There are so many comparisons for couples out there on social media; how can we have healthy conversations with our spouse and not hurtful?  My husband can’t follow through on things […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jim Burns is interviewed about his new book, A Student’s Guide to Sexual Integrity.  My husband has had affairs, and I recently walked in on him doing something inappropriate; is he a sex addict?  What are your thoughts on anhedonia and nihilism? I think I have these because I have […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Alice Benton shares that experiencing awe, especially in nature, is a good antidote for anxiety and depression.  What direction can I go if my husband has a gambling problem and goes to massage parlors?  Do I leave my husband of 40yrs who has a sex addiction and thinks he can […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jill Hubbard shares the surprising results of new loneliness research.  My wife separated because I created fake accounts online and introduced sexual fantasies into the marriage; she wants me to meet with her and her dad today.  My 32yo daughter had a stroke, was diagnosed with schizophrenia, and moved in […]

Caller Questions & More: Laura Mangin-McDonald shares how love is free, but trust is earned. How do I navigate my 31yo son’s drug abuse and mental health struggles? Is it right for him to go on an amphetamine like Adderall?  How can my daughter honor her bipolar father when he continues to be hurtful?  My […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Sheri Keffer shares from Nahum that God is in the whirlwind and the storm, so hold on.  How do we talk to our homeschooled teens and 5yo child about sex from a Christian point of view?  My wife of 24yrs has been accusing me of being with other women, but […]

Caller Questions & More: JJ West talks about fighting the good fight and finishing the race.  I have been compulsively recording conversations with other people on my phone for 20yrs.  How can I remain close to my children after getting out of a 36yr abusive marriage?  My wife is narcissistic and I’m miserable. If I […]

Caller Questions & More: Marc Cameron explains core conflict patterns.  My 54yo daughter is bipolar and has a personality disorder; how do I help her after she was in the psychiatric hospital for 2wks?  Is there any way for me to reach out to my brother who was emotionally abused as a child and has […]

Caller Questions & More: JJ West shares that the DSM-5 does not have a diagnosis for sexual addiction and it is not mentioned in the Bible; how do we recognize it?  I’m battling with lustful thoughts around attractive men.  How do I make sure what I say doesn’t hurt my husband’s feelings? He says he […]

Caller Questions & More: Becky Brown asks, “Who do you think you are?”  My friends accuse me of enabling my son in the music industry because I gave him rent money for his birthday; how do I help him without enabling?  Would it be horrible for me to put in writing that it’s time for […]

Caller Questions & More: Becky Brown and Laura Mangin-McDonald discuss unresolved grief on Patriot Day, and the power of naming our pain with another person.  Thank you for what you do! Listening to the show helped me after we lost our fourth child at birth.  I called you before and wanted to give you a […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jill Hubbard shares about political prowess and posture; how should a Christian respond?  Becky Brown interviews Tracy Hoover, author and pastor’s wife, about a low point in Tracy’s life when she wanted to give up.  It’s been 9mos since separating from my wife with schizophrenia; is it okay for me […]

Caller Questions & More: Marc Cameron shares about authenticity and how stress brings out our true self.  How can I help my pastor’s daughter change her behavior?  My 13yo daughter is introverted and has one friend who usually leaches onto her and then drops her–should I be concerned for her?  I quit drinking 2yrs ago […]