New Life Live With Steve Arterburn

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jill suggests when we feel powerless, reflect on what is our part and what is God’s part.  Is it appropriate to tell my 34yo son to leave my house? He had a heart attack 3mos ago and smokes meth.  The courts sent me to group therapy; how therapeutic is it […]

Caller Questions & More: Becky addresses how to be in relationship with those with a “never complain, never explain” mentality.  I beat myself up mentally about turning to food instead of God; what is the root cause?  I just went to Every Man’s Battle Intensive; is it okay to masturbate? I have a girlfriend.  My […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Sheri discusses different types of lying.  How do I go about finding the right counselor for my 16yo grandson who doesn’t relate to any men in his life?  Any suggestions on how to handle Mother’s Day? I lost my mom recently and I tend to isolate.  I lost my mother […]

Caller Questions & More: JJ discusses why you should challenge yourself without letting the challenge define your worth.  What’s the next step for me if my husband had a 10yr affair, and I didn’t handle it the right way?  A man from church says he likes me, but we haven’t gone on a date; how […]

Caller Questions & More: Marc talks about the number one thing couples bicker about and offers tips for when an argument occurs.  I get my kids every other weekend, but they treat my place like a hotel; how can I get them to take more ownership?  What do I do when my wife gets easily […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Alice shares how forced downtime can be a blessing to a workaholic.  I lost a son to a suicide; how do I know what help is good for my 23yo son who struggles with ADHD and alcohol?  What is causing my chronic insomnia after losing my 94yo father? I also […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jill discusses the overlap between addiction, trauma, and narcissism.  Our son dropped out of college to take care of his fiancée with terminal cancer. She had lied about the cancer.  Should I stay with my bipolar daughter to make sure she’s safe now that she is about to be released […]

Caller Questions & More: Becky discusses self-care for caregivers.  I go to my daughter’s grave, talk to her and pour coffee on her grave to remember her; am I doing anything wrong scripturally?  What do I say to my daughter who is married to a narcissist and often calls me crying?  Do you know of […]

Caller Questions & More: JJ shares about the power of the Every Man’s Battle weekend that was held in Washington, DC.  Since I retired, why have I begun eating from the moment I wake until I go to bed? I’ve never had a food addiction.  My 31yo son has been diagnosed with mental illness, lives […]

Caller Questions & More: Marc discusses why we often ignore good advice.  Do I walk away from my husband of 30yrs who has been on drugs most of the time and won’t help me with anything?  What are some good boundaries to set with the men in my Bible study who are addicted to fentanyl?  […]

Caller Questions & More: Sheri explains the difference between “betrayal trauma induced control” and codependency.  My mom says I shouldn’t be a Young Life leader because I haven’t been through anything to qualify me as a leader.  I was sexually abused by my dad from a young age until I was 40yo and still have […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jill discusses Easter gatherings with hurts, habits, and hangups, and encourages us to keep loving and keep moving forward.  My husband has terminal kidney disease and insists he leave his facility and have me care for him at home. I feel guilty saying no.  Which way do I turn if […]

Caller Questions & More: Sheri explains the difference between “betrayal trauma induced control” and codependency.  My mom says I shouldn’t be a Young Life leader because I haven’t been through anything to qualify me as a leader.  I was sexually abused by my dad from a young age until I was 40yo and still have […]

Caller Questions & More: Chris discusses our changing relationship with God and the state of reorientation.  My husband is unfaithful. I found a bottle of Viagra, but he denied it, and my pastors told me they don’t believe me.  My wife kicked me out of the house and changed the locks; what can I do […]

Caller Questions & More: Marc explains the difference between hoping and wishing, and he shares ways to deal with discontentment in marriage.  How can my husband and I connect with our granddaughters? Our daughter-in-law has alienated us from them.  I was choked and beaten by my first wife and I am not in love with […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jacqui discusses the need to lower your judgment and criticism of others and to humbly examine where you are missing the mark in your own life.  My husband is very controlling with money; do I move out to a new apartment that I’ve already negotiated?  How do I resolve challenges […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jill shares her thoughts on Holy Week and long suffering.  My 34yo friend is a computer programmer and is anxious about AI and how it will impact him.  My husband and I will agree about something, but then he won’t do it; could there be some kind of childhood trauma […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Alice demonstrates, though a personal story, the importance of building a support community well in advance of when you would need their help.  Where can I find a counselor or group that understands the pressure of living with my husband’s PTSD?  I feel guilty when I go on trips and […]

Caller Questions & More: JJ shares steps on how to press on when you hit a roadblock during a project.  My wife feels like it’s crazy for her to stay married to me and is too embarrassed to go to counseling. How do I cope with the life I have now?  Should we say anything […]

Caller Questions & More: Chris discusses anger, sharing that outrage addiction leads to discontent.  I’ve had depression for weeks and can’t do anything while my husband has been in the hospital.  What type of therapy does my nephew need now that my brother wants to be more involved? I adopted my nephew 7yrs ago when […]