New Life Live With Steve Arterburn

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jacqui discusses the warning in the 4th chapter of James not to judge one another.  We moved to be near my 34yo son, but he no longer wants a relationship with us because of our political beliefs; where do we go from here?  Why would God tell me to reconcile […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jim shares how twenty seconds of insane courage plus the willingness to be healed can change your life.  Should I open up communication with my atheist twin brother? He says we can’t talk religion or politics unless we agree.  I am a believer and my wife is not because she […]

Caller Questions & More: Becky shares that generosity is an anti-depressant, and a scarcity mindset is more about control.  I blame myself for not helping my homeless son with bipolar disorder and psychosis; what can I do now?  How do I curtail my struggle with temptation and lust?  My ex-wife has mental issues and never […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jim shares thoughts about peace for the past, joy for today, and hope for the future.  We are newlyweds, but my wife physically assaulted me and filed for divorce. What is my next move?  My son and daughter-in-law don’t want connection with me, so I wrote a letter. Should I […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Alice shares about self control and choosing to do the uncomfortable thing that reaps benefits over time. tweet this episode of New Life LIVE How do I help my daughter grieve her 3yo son who died in his sleep? They have another child who just turned 1yo. tweet this episode […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Sheri shares how worship music calms the vagus nerve if anxiety has fallen upon you. How do we handle our church being secretive about their finances and the names of the elders? I’ve asked them for information, but they haven’t shared.  My son is in his senior year and has […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jill discusses planners and procrastinators; your style relates to anxiety.  How can I move forward with my estranged sister? I gave her everything, and all she ever did was take.  I was married almost 40yrs to an abusive man and am still triggered 8mos after his death.  My 38yo daughter […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Alice discusses when “I’m sorry” is not enough.  My girlfriend says I slut-shamed her and broke up with me a week ago; how do I fix my insecurity?  Any suggestions on my next step after I had an inconclusive polygraph test for sex addiction? I was trying to show my […]

Caller Questions & More: Chris shares what having no other gods before Yahweh means to him.  How do I deal with my new apartment manager letting non-Christians move in and not my Christian friends?  I was going through a health crisis and my pastor told me he had a vision of a demon being released […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Alice discusses the increase in suicidal thoughts and suicide attempts.  A therapist told me that God was there when my wife was molested as a kid; why couldn’t God have intervened?  How do I help my niece who told me her fiancé is a mama’s boy?  I am a sounding […]

Caller Questions & More: Jacqui references the 12th chapter of Romans as a guide for how we should show up in the world, reminding us that God does the transforming.  What can I do if my 44yo son thinks I don’t support him? I was raped at 12yo and got pregnant at 15yo.  I called […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jill shares about guilt, greed, gratitude, girth, and good things.  I’ve struggled with depression for the last 3yrs from my dad beating my mom, my son being murdered, and being married three times.  My daughter abandoned her kids for drugs and went to prison; now she spoils her grandkids out […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jim talks about how to reframe your mind.  How do I approach my 14yo son about inappropriate material I found on his phone?  My adult son is getting out of a mental health facility and is planning on committing suicide; what options are there?  My 18yo son has a lot […]

Caller Questions & More: JJ discusses how grief is like an unexpected guest at our house.  Should I talk to our granddaughter if we suspect something might’ve happened in the past that was inappropriate? Our son-in-law is more affectionate with our granddaughter than his own wife.  What is the best way to cope with my […]

Caller Questions & More: Marc discusses how to overcome what masters you.  Is it better for me to put my 18yo grandson with autism on private Christian insurance or use assistance from the government?  How do I get plugged into my local church? I just got married and am thinking of starting a church.  Is […]

Caller Questions & More: Marc shares the fight, flight or freeze responses, and how these survival responses relate to our attachment styles.  How do I confront my angry adult son who is mesmerized by my toxic brother? My brother is latching onto my son to get back at me.  My wife ran away to another […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Alice discusses disciplining children and how parents need to show a balance of warmth, truth, and consequences.  What do I do about someone lying about me and causing me to get fired? It’s been 6yrs and I still deal with it as a caregiver.  Is excessive tattooing and piercing considered […]

Caller Questions & More: Becky shares different cognitive distortions that can warp the stories we tell ourselves.  What do we do to help my 48yo sister who was diagnosed with bipolar schizophrenia? She has been in and out of the hospital and stopped working.  Do you have any strategies to overcome being frozen with fear? […]

Caller Questions & More: Chris discusses the things that lead us to laziness.  How do I manage being a caregiver for my mom when she is abusive?  When I am mourning, I prefer to be alone; do you encounter this much?  Is there any help for me if I buy books but never get around […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Alice shares the value of joining your kids in their favorite online games to help you bond with them.  Will EMDR help me again? My family turned their backs on me after I turned in my brother for sexually abusing me.  My mom went to hospice before Mother’s Day, and […]