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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: July 3, 2025

7/3/2025
Watch on YouTube Topics: Medications, Teens, Counseling, Church Life, Suicide, Siblings, Difficult Conversations, Borderline, Adult Children, Weddings Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Jill Hubbard, Dr. Jim Burns Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jill discusses the importance of evaluating medication over time because the risk may start to outweigh the benefit. My 17yo son is hanging out with guys who have threatened suicide; The post New Life Live: July 3, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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New Life Live: July 2, 2025

7/2/2025
Topics: Life Recovery, Dating, Christian Walk, Sexual Addiction, Pornography, Drug Addiction, Depression, Adult Children Hosts: Brian Perez, Becky Brown, Dr. Jim Burns Caller Questions: Becky discusses recovery as an action or process of regaining possession of something that was stolen or lost. I called last month about my unequally-yoked boyfriend; I broke up with him the same day as the radio call! What do The post New Life Live: July 2, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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New Life Live: July 1, 2025

7/1/2025
Topics: Hope, Attitude, Grief, Adult Children, Gender Identity, Parenting, Weight Issues, Eating Disorders Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Jim Burns, Dr. Jill Hubbard Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jim discusses how to rise above your circumstances. My two best friends passed away in June; can you give me any help to get through this? My adult daughter won't forgive me for asking her to move The post New Life Live: July 1, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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New Life Live: June 30, 2025

6/30/2025
Watch on YouTube Topics: Estrangement, Parenting, Anger, Alcohol, Recovery, Mother Issues, Narcissists, Aging Parents, Sexual Abuse, Childhood Trauma, Guilt Hosts: Brian Perez, Becky Brown, Dr. Alice Benton Caller Questions & More: Becky discusses what to do if you’re estranged from a loved one. Where do I go from here if my 12yo son has had anger issues since he was 2yo? He The post New Life Live: June 30, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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New Life Live: June 27, 2025

6/27/2025
Watch on YouTube Topics: Disappointment, Anxiety, Sexual Addiction, Christian Walk, Disrespect, Communication, Anger, Dating, Ministry Hosts: Brian Perez, JJ West, Marc Cameron Caller Questions & More: JJ discusses how to deal with disappointment, like a car wreck that prevented him from cohosting recently. I struggle with sex addiction and have panic attacks. How does one go about finding healing when The post New Life Live: June 27, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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New Life Live: June 26, 2025

6/26/2025
Watch on YouTube Topics: Triggers, Negative Thoughts, False Accusations, Work Issues, Custody, Cults, Pornography, Boundaries Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Sheri Denham Keffer, Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris Caller Questions & More: Dr. Sheri shares how a triggering incident can cause negative thoughts to flood your brain. What caused rumors about me on my job, and how do I prevent them The post New Life Live: June 26, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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New Life Live: June 25, 2025

6/25/2025
Watch on YouTube Topics: Parenting, Sexual Abuse, Adult Children, PTSD, Childhood Trauma, Trust, Criticism Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Alice Benton, Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris Caller Questions & More: Dr. Alice shares how delegating can help parents who try to take on everything by themselves. I'm handicapped and in recovery, so it's hard for me to read the Bible. Is The post New Life Live: June 25, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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New Life Live: June 24, 2025

6/24/2025
Watch on YouTube Topics: Parenting, Adoption, Adult Children, Estrangement, Grandparenting, Siblings, Medical Issues Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Jim Burns, Dr. Jill Hubbard Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jim shares how Jesus models the power of presence. Am I more protective of my adopted son than my biological children? Another parent told me I was being excessive. How do The post New Life Live: June 24, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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New Life Live: June 23, 2025

6/23/2025
Watch on YouTube Topics: Avoiders, Pleasers, Vacillators, Incarceration, Christian Walk, Adult Children, Grief Hosts: Brian Perez, Marc Cameron, JJ West Caller Questions & More: Marc offers practical tips for avoiders, people pleasers, and vacillators. Is it important for me to attend my grandson's court hearings? He is in jail and faces domestic violence charges. How can I cope The post New Life Live: June 23, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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New Life Live: June 20, 2025

6/20/2025
Watch on YouTube Topics: Self-Control, Trust, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Forgiveness, Anxiety, Separation Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Jill Hubbard, Chris Williams Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jill discusses how self-control is one of the hardest fruits of the spirit to develop. Is it lying or gaslighting if my friend tells me my experience is not what I say it is? The post New Life Live: June 20, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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New Life Live: June 19, 2025

6/19/2025
Watch on YouTube Topics: Reframing, Same-Sex Attraction, Sexual Abuse, Adult Children, Disagreements, Apologies, Verbal Abuse, Drug Addiction Hosts: Brian Perez, Becky Brown, Marc Cameron Caller Questions & More: Becky shares about looking at a situation and reframing your perspective. My 29yo daughter was molested when she was a child and admits to being queer and open to marrying a The post New Life Live: June 19, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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New Life Live: June 18, 2025

6/18/2025
Watch on YouTube Topics: Age Diversity, Communication, Adoption, Adult Children, Church Life, Addictions, Enabling Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris, Dr. Alice Benton Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jacqui shares from the book A New Kind of Diversity and instead of having conversations about our generational differences, we are becoming estranged. How should I respond when my husband gets The post New Life Live: June 18, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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New Life Live: June 17, 2025

6/17/2025
Topics: Negative Thoughts, Fears, Dating, Salvation, Grief, Siblings, Childhood Trauma, Sexual Integrity Hosts: Brian Perez, Chris Williams, Dr. Jill Hubbard Caller Questions & More: Chris shares the obsessive and preoccupied minds of Mary and Martha; who chose better? Will my unequally-yoked boyfriend become a Christian like my friend's husband? My parents died 3yrs ago, and I can't get over it; what can I do? The post New Life Live: June 17, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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New Life Live: June 16, 2025

6/16/2025
Watch on YouTube Topics: Father Issues, Adult Children, Counseling, Difficult Conversations, Motivation, Employment, Chronic Illness, Depression Hosts: Brian Perez, Marc Cameron, Becky Brown Caller Questions & More: Marc discusses Father’s Day and the wounds that can be stirred up. I don't trust my 22yo adopted daughter who is demanding and tried to manipulate me by cosigning a loan. Should The post New Life Live: June 16, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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New Life Live: June 13, 2025

6/13/2025
Watch on YouTube Topics: Diversity, Adult Children, Hoarding, Gender Identity, Grandparenting, Counseling, Emotional Growth Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris, Dr. Alice Benton Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jacqui discusses how the older generation needs to bridge the gap with the younger generation. One of my four adult children struggles with substance abuse and anger; as a Christian The post New Life Live: June 13, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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New Life Live: June 12, 2025

6/12/2025
Watch on YouTube Topics: Caregiving, Christian Walk, Borderline, Self-harm, Adult Children, Gender Identity Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Jill Hubbard, Becky Brown Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jill discusses how caregiving causes weariness, and you don’t need to feel guilty for how you feel. I was raised in a strong Christian family, but a friend asked how I The post New Life Live: June 12, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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New Life Live: June 11, 2025

6/11/2025
Watch on YouTube Topics: Communication, Father Issues, Estrangement, Christian Walk, Medical Issues, Fear, Grief, Hoarding, Adult Children, Boundaries Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Alice Benton, Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris Caller Questions & More: Dr. Alice discusses the power of our words and the damage they can do. I have distanced myself from my father and my ex-husband because of abuse; what is the The post New Life Live: June 11, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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New Life Live: June 10, 2025

6/10/2025
Watch on YouTube Topics: Blame, Dating, Depression, In-laws, Adult Children, Triggers, Anger, Engagement Hosts: Brian Perez, Becky Brown, Dr. Jill Hubbard Caller Questions & More: Becky discusses how blame is a defense mechanism that takes away our power to heal, to resolve, to get free. I am a chaplain at a major hospital; after going on four dates, I saw The post New Life Live: June 10, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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New Life Live: June 9, 2025

6/9/2025
Watch on YouTube Topics: Encouragement, Anxiety, Criticism, Boundaries, Work Issues, Self Worth, Friendship, Jealousy Hosts: Brian Perez, Becky Brown, Marc Cameron Caller Questions & More: Becky shares how God loves you and how He uses your successes and your failures for His glory. I don’t understand why my anxious husband of 46yrs has two different personalities. He’s confident at The post New Life Live: June 9, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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New Life Live: June 6, 2025

6/6/2025
Watch on YouTube Topics: Adult Children, Estrangement, Disagreements, Christian Walk, Ministry, Reconciliation, Anger, Affairs, Addictions, Young Adults, Grandparenting Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris, Dr. Alice Benton 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 The post New Life Live: June 6, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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