New Life Live With Steve Arterburn

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jim challenges us to choose to be as emotionally healthy as we can during the holidays.  No one reaches out to us at our small church; where do we go from here?  Is it biblical to confront my 27yo son about his sexual purity?  How do I navigate a separation […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jacqui contemplates what having a gentle Christmas looks like.  What is your opinion on doing somatic exercises to release trauma? Is this valid?  Is my spasmodic dysphoria and agoraphobia related to stress and anxiety in my 43yr marriage to a narcissist?  I go back and forth on whether I should […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Sheri shares the history of the song It is Well with My Soul and how it gives her hope.  Is it okay to be done with the relationship with my father? He was physically abusive to my mom for 40yrs and never accepted responsibility.  I have a pattern of being […]

Caller Questions & More: JJ reminds us to call upon the Lord and He will give us rest during the busyness of the holidays.  My adult son struggles with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder but lives on his own and isolates; how much do I help?  I’ve been clean for 6yrs from sex addiction, but my […]

Caller Questions & More: Marc discusses the art of listening and three things that hold us back from being better listeners.  How do I move forward after my wife left without even giving me a reason?  I am disabled and getting a divorce next year, but my husband won’t leave until the process is over; […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jill discusses the difficulty that people have forgiving themselves.  I am tormented with same-sex attraction, masturbation, suicidal thoughts, and my sons do not talk to me; I know God loves me, but I think I’m not valuable.  The enemy attacks me, but I keep using the Bible to fight him.  […]

Caller Questions & More: Marc discusses the amount of credibility to give to your feelings.  How do we love our 22yo daughter who came out as a lesbian and now has a girlfriend?  My husband was unfaithful 10yrs ago, is in recovery, and I attended Restore; what else can I do?  When do I give […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Alice discusses how to repair broken relationships.  After my husband passed away, I keep finding things like a card from his secret emotional affair saying she loved him; how do I handle this?  I had a child with a woman I was involved with. What are your thoughts on reaching […]

Caller Questions & More: Becky discusses the mental barriers people have that keep them from seeing a counselor.  How do I know when it’s the right time for God to use me in a ministry setting even though I’ve had past traumas?  Counseling is important even if you’re afraid of what you might find out.  […]

Caller Questions & More: JJ shares similar questions he gets asked whether he is presenting at the Every Man’s Battle Intensive or speaking to a men’s group.  A woman at church keeps calling me a gimp even after I asked her not to; is there something I am doing wrong?  My husband of 7yrs accused […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jill discusses the grieving process for tragedies which impact society. How do I deal with all of my emotions? There’s no physical intimacy with my wife of over 30yrs.  We don’t like that our 24yo daughter lives with her boyfriend and is like a mom to him; will he be […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Alice asks if we need to teach our kids at an earlier age about transgender issues. The health of my marriage is declining, and my husband’s anger keeps resurfacing; how do I save it? My friend’s 17yo son cleans excessively and a psychiatrist ordered Zoloft, but he won’t take it; […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jim provides encouragement that you are not defined by the poor choices of your kids.  Where do I get help to overcome my daughter not speaking with me and kicking out my abusive mother after she threw things and called me a pig?  My sister died, and I’ve been struggling […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Alice discusses taking more of a grace approach vs. implementing boundaries in certain situations to bring about change.  My two brothers don’t have a relationship with my parents and aren’t in their will anymore; should I discuss this with them?  I’ve asked my son and his family if we could […]

Caller Questions & More: Marc discusses the cycle of enabling and explains the difference between supporting a person and rescuing them.  When I’ve asked to see my grandkids, my daughter-in-law says they are busy and don’t have time for me; how do I navigate this with her?  My 21yo son is married and has a […]

Caller Questions & More: My niece grew up thinking her stepdad is her bio dad; what do I say if she ever asks me why I never told her the truth?  Dr. Alice discusses the empowerment of revealing our secrets in order to grow and heal.  My son took his life and left a 3yo […]

Caller Questions & More: Laura suggests the best Christmas gift you can give is to invest in yourself so you can give all of yourself to your loved ones.  I used to be close to my sister, but she has been talking a lot about me behind my back; how do I handle inviting her […]

Caller Questions & More: Marc shares how to recognize the cycle of verbal and emotional abuse, the four stages that repeat.  Should my husband continue to enjoy the friendship of younger women? He is making it seem like I’m trying to control him.  My husband expects more from me since he retired; how can he […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jill suggests we set aside our differences to break bread together this Thanksgiving.  Why can’t I give up marijuana and my affair after they ruined my marriage and devastated my kids?  What is the best way forward for my daughter and son-in-law after he lied about his finances?  How do […]

Caller Questions & More: Becky shares coping strategies for when you feel overwhelmed.  What do I do if my wife gets upset at everything? She brings up everything negative that I’ve ever done.  I’ve been divorced for a few years, but I still cry and have panic attacks. How do I move forward from a […]