New Life Live With Steve Arterburn

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris shares about perfectionism, attitude, and judging others.  What should I say to my elderly dad who is verbally abusive and falsely accusing me, my mom, and my sister?  My 49yo son has a demanding wife who has convinced him that he has dementia and tries to keep us […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Alice Benton shares some shame and guilt ideas.  My 42yo daughter is living next door on property she’s renting from us, and a man is staying with her most of the time. Do we have a right to say he can’t live with her?  I was on painkillers for sciatica […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jim Burns shares why one of the key traits of a healthy family is play. How do you emotionally disconnect from an adult son who makes egregious financial decisions and asks us for help? He just had his 7th child.  I’m a single mom and asked my 22yo daughter for […]

Caller Questions & More: Marc Cameron shares how boundaries are not about standing up to others, rather standing up for ourselves.  I was sex trafficked 18yrs ago and was coerced into receiving fraudulent unemployment checks. I am unemployed now; should I file for unemployment?  I’ve been married 16yrs and there’s been infidelity on both sides. […]

Intimacy in Marriage Intensive, Laura Mangin-McDonald and JJ West Caller Questions & More: Laura Mangin-McDonald shares how forgiving is not forgetting.  At what point do I step in to help my mom? She cares for my dad with Parkinson’s and he is verbally abusive.  My son is almost 16yo and has high-functioning autism; he is […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jill Hubbard shares how troubles can be a precursor to change.  I just lost my husband 2mos ago to liver failure because of his alcohol, and he had secretly taken out thousands of dollars of credit card debt in my name. I feel guilty and ashamed for being angry at […]

Caller Questions & More: Marc Cameron shares about taking ownership for your emotions (others aren’t responsible.)  How important is it to look back when you’re trying to get some traction for today? My therapist focuses on tools for the present instead of looking back at my historical trauma.  My son’s wife asked him to leave […]

Caller Questions & More: JJ West requests that every listener help get men to the Every Man’s Battle Intensive by telling their pastor about it.  I want to try to have a relationship with my borderline adult daughter; would it help for me to write her and tell her I’m sorry for the things I […]

Intimacy in Marriage Intensive, Laura Mangin-McDonald and JJ West Caller Questions & More: JJ West shares about feeling inferior and that comparison is the thief of joy. My husband struggles with porn, strip clubs, and flirting with his ex-girlfriend in front of me.  I’ve been married to an avoider and addict, and my depression has […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris shares about communication differences; be more interested in understanding rather than correcting.  Is my husband a wolf in sheep’s clothing? Is he taking advantage of me financially?  I discovered my husband has been viewing internet pornography.  I am apprehensive to meet my future stepson today; do you have […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Alice Benton shares the three parenting styles used to regulate their child’s screen time.  My wife and I can’t come to a consensus about anything because she blames me for everything; how do I deal with it?  My first husband says God is requiring us to remarry or I will […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Sheri Keffer shares about unhealthy shame and unhealthy guilt.  We have been fostering a 15yo for a month and are not able to communicate with her; how do we break through to her?  I believe I incurred brain trauma and potentially CTE from my time playing football. Can you give […]

Caller Questions & More: Chris Williams shares how we are all leaders, and it starts with leading our own internal world.  My 27yo son is getting married and told me what not to wear to his wedding after I told him I wouldn’t pay for the wedding because he lives with his fiancée.  My stepson […]

Caller Questions: Marc Cameron shares the ways we cover up our insecurities with emotional masks.  I went to see my daughter and her kids in Europe at Christmas, but she suddenly made me leave and won’t talk to me; what do my grandkids think of her making me leave?  I’m a strong Christian, but I’m […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jill Hubbard shares about trauma and how addictions and acting out come into play.  I like to hand out Gospel tracts to kids on Halloween; what draws people to this holiday? How can I help my husband and 22yo daughter grow closer? My daughter gets quiet when she perceives someone […]

Caller Questions & More: Chris Williams describes what a benevolent witness is and compares it to hosting.  My 28yo son wants to lie about his address to get a job; how can I connect with him so he won’t pull back when I give him advice?  I have depression and my 52yo daughter with MS […]

Caller Questions: Marc Cameron shares a story about a marathon runner, Cliff Young, and his example of perseverance.  How do I know if I have the right counselor for what I need? My husband is verbally abusive, and my counselor told me he won’t change.  My adult son moved home, and it triggers my husband […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Alice Benton shares how unfished tasks cause the Zeigarnik effect, and how that affects our brain.  I’m almost 50yo, don’t know why I serve God, and wonder if God even loves me.  What are some resources for my 16yo son who’s addicted to porn?  My 88yo mom is being scammed […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Alice Benton shares a few tips on screen use by modeling parental behavior.  Should I think I might as well have sex even though I’m not married?  I’m a pleaser and I’ve been verbally and physically abused by my husband; how can I trust and lean into my husband when […]

Caller Questions & More: JJ West asks, “What does the soil of my life look like? Would I survive a dry season?”  My niece is asking what to do about her 14yo son who masturbates loudly.  My 53yo married son thinks because he doesn’t drink, he’s not affected by his father’s alcoholism. What can I […]