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New Life Live!

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New Life Live! is America’s #1 Christian counseling call-in podcast. As a radio program that started in 1988, many people have received help. The hosts are counselors and psychologists answering callers questions about all areas of relationships, addiction and mental health, and how faith is impacted. Visit our website at newlife.com, or call us at 800-639-5433.

Location:

Lake Forest, CA

Description:

New Life Live! is America’s #1 Christian counseling call-in podcast. As a radio program that started in 1988, many people have received help. The hosts are counselors and psychologists answering callers questions about all areas of relationships, addiction and mental health, and how faith is impacted. Visit our website at newlife.com, or call us at 800-639-5433.

Twitter:

@newlifemin

Language:

English

Contact:

P.O. Box 1018 Laguna Beach, CA 92652 8006335433


Episodes
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New Life Live: May 2, 2025

5/2/2025
Topics: Workaholics, Suicide, Adult Children, Alcohol, Grief, Insomnia, Intimacy, Avoiders Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Alice Benton, Becky Brown 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 The post New Life Live: May 2, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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New Life Live: May 1, 2025

5/1/2025
Topics: Addiction, Narcissists, Depression, Dating, Adult Children, Bipolar, Grief, Hoarding, Communication, Friendship Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Jill Hubbard, JJ West 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 The post New Life Live: May 1, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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New Life Live: April 30, 2025

4/30/2025
Topics: Caregiving, Grief, Narcissists, Adult Children, Satanic Abuse, Parenting Hosts: Brian Perez, Becky Brown, Dr. Alice Benton 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 The post New Life Live: April 30, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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New Life Live: April 29, 2025

4/29/2025
Topics: Sexual Addiction, Eating Disorders, Exercise, Retirement, Adult Children, Teens, Sexual Integrity, Pregnancy, Depression, Pornography, Incarceration Hosts: Brian Perez, JJ West, Dr. Jill Hubbard 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 The post New Life Live: April 29, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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New Life Live: April 28, 2025

4/28/2025
Topics: Wisdom, Drug Addictions, Boundaries, Suicide, Parenting, Adult Children Hosts: Brian Perez, Marc Cameron, Dr. Jim Burns 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 The post New Life Live: April 28, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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New Life Live: April 25, 2025

4/25/2025
Topics: Christian Walk, Narcissists, Sexual Abuse, Father Issues, Estrangement, Reconnection, Safety, Physical Abuse, Anger, Grief Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris, Dr. Sheri Keffer Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jacqui challenges listeners to identify whose voice they are hearing in their head and to examine if it is truth. How do I best handle a narcissistic 85yo family member? She won’t change. My father physically, emotionally, The post New Life Live: April 25, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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New Life Live: April 24, 2025

4/24/2025
Topics: Expectations, Dysfunctional Families, Medical Issues, Caregiving, Siblings, Codependency, Adult Children, Estrangement, Grief, Finances Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Jill Hubbard, Chris Williams 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. The post New Life Live: April 24, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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New Life Live: April 23, 2025

4/23/2025
Topics: Betrayal, Mother Issues, Leadership, Sexual Abuse, Insomnia, Counseling Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Sheri Keffer, Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris 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 The post New Life Live: April 23, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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New Life Live: April 22, 2025

4/22/2025
Topics: Christian Walk, Affairs, Trust, Anger, Separation, Physical Abuse Hosts: Brian Perez, Chris Williams, Dr. Jill Hubbard 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 The post New Life Live: April 22, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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New Life Live: April 21, 2025

4/21/2025
Topics: Discontentment, Hope, In-laws, Estrangement, Adult Children, Physical Abuse, Trust, Church Life, Separation, Intimacy Hosts: Brian Perez, Marc Cameron, Dr. Alice Benton 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 The post New Life Live: April 21, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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New Life Live: April 18, 2025

4/18/2025
Topics: Criticism, Controllers, Separation, Adult Children, Avoiders, Boundaries, Pornography, Salvation Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris, Dr. Alice Benton 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 The post New Life Live: April 18, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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New Life Live: April 17, 2025

4/17/2025
Topics: Easter, Long Suffering, Anxiety, Technology, Avoiders, Intimacy Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Jill Hubbard, JJ West 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 The post New Life Live: April 17, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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New Life Live: April 16, 2025

4/16/2025
Topics: Community, PTSD, Guilt, Adult Children, Boundaries, Affairs, Disclosure, Drug Addiction Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Alice Benton, Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris 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 The post New Life Live: April 16, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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New Life Live: April 14, 2025

4/14/2025
Topics: Anger, Depression, Parenting, Reconciliation, Anxiety, Estrangement, Adult Children Hosts: Brian Perez, Chris Williams, Marc Cameron 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 The post New Life Live: April 14, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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New Life Live: April 15, 2025

4/14/2025
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New Life Live: April 11, 2025

4/11/2025
Topics: Defenses, Teens, Anger, Marijuana, Groups, Divorce, Remarriage, Coaching, Self Worth, Getting Unstuck Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Sheri Keffer, Dr. Alice Keffer Caller Questions & More: Dr. Sheri discusses defensiveness as a self-protection tool. My 15yo granddaughter is a twin and has dramatically changed and has asked me to pray for her temper. One of the participants in our Life Recovery Group uses medical marijuana, and The post New Life Live: April 11, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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New Life Live: April 10, 2025

4/10/2025
Topics: Discontentment, Anxiety, Grandparenting, Christian Walk, Adult Children, Church Life, Dating, Free Will Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Jill Hubbard, Marc Cameron Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jill discusses endings, beginnings, and the discontentment that can happen in between. What should I do if I am anxious and feeling guilty after I threw a box of pastries in anger and it accidentally hit my 6yo The post New Life Live: April 10, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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New Life Live: April 9, 2025

4/9/2025
Topics: Parenting, Difficult Conversations, Aging Parents, Mother Issues, Depression, Narcissists, Living Together, Letting Go Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Alice Benton, Dr. Sheri Keffer Caller Questions & More: Dr. Alice shares how to bring up the top topics to address with our kids. How can my sister and I tell our 94yo mom that she has to be in assisted living for the rest of her The post New Life Live: April 9, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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New Life Live: April 8, 2025

4/8/2025
Topics: Betrayal, Full Disclosure, Trust, Pornography, Narcissists, Affairs, Grief Hosts: Becky Brown, Stacey Sadler Smith, Laura Mangin-McDonald Caller Questions & More: Stacey and Laura discuss what is going on in the world of healing from betrayal, and how it relates to the betrayal of Jesus. How will Every Man's Battle help my husband with full disclosure? Will Restore help me to trust him? The post New Life Live: April 8, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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New Life Live: April 7, 2025

4/7/2025
Topics: Insight, Getting Unstuck, Intimacy, Chronic Pain, Boundaries, Criticism, Adult Children, Divorce, Christian Walk, Anger Hosts: Brian Perez, Marc Cameron, Dr. Jill Hubbard Caller Questions & More: Marc discusses the fine print, asking the hard questions to get insight before jumping into relationships. I'm miserable in my marriage and have become emotionally divorced from my husband who doesn't feel led to lead. I have Ehlers-Danlos The post New Life Live: April 7, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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