New Life Live!

By New Life Ministries

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 call... more

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How many episodes does New Life Live! have?

The podcast currently has 1,596 episodes available.

New Life Live! episodes:

May 02, 2025New Life Live: May 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 chronic insomnia after losing my 94yo father? I also suffer with lyme disease.
Why do I have a hard time with intimacy as a married woman? Did something happen in my past?
Suggested Resources:
Understanding and Loving a Person with ADD
How People Grow
How We Love
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May 01, 2025New Life Live: May 1, 2025
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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 safe now that she is about to be released from the hospital?
My wife struggles with hoarding after having a miscarriage.
How do I help my 30yo son who has communication problems and wants to have friends?
I was abducted and forced to marry; since my daughter doesn’t want to acknowledge it, should I tell my granddaughter what happened to me?
Suggested Resources:
Trust
Life Recovery Workbook for Grief
Doing Life with Your Adult Children
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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 safe now that she is about to be released from the hospital?
My wife struggles with hoarding after having a miscarriage.
How do I help my 30yo son who has communication problems and wants to have friends?
I was abducted and forced to marry; since my daughter doesn’t want to acknowledge it, should I tell my granddaughter what happened to me?
Suggested Resources:
Trust
Life Recovery Workbook for Grief
Doing Life with Your Adult Children
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April 30, 2025New Life Live: April 30, 2025
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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 narcissist and often calls me crying?
Do you know of any support groups for satanic ritual abuse survivors?
What can I do if my husband is turning my kids against me?
Suggested Resources:
Life Recovery Workbook for Grief
How We Love
Forgiving What You’ll Never Forget
Boundaries
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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 narcissist and often calls me crying?
Do you know of any support groups for satanic ritual abuse survivors?
What can I do if my husband is turning my kids against me?
Suggested Resources:
Life Recovery Workbook for Grief
How We Love
Forgiving What You’ll Never Forget
Boundaries
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April 29, 2025New Life Live: April 29, 2025
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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 food addiction.
My 31yo son has been diagnosed with mental illness, lives at home, hears voices, and is verbally abusive; what can I do?
I went to Every Man’s Battle last weekend with my son, and it was life-changing!
My 15yo son had a sleepover at his girlfriend’s, and I don’t want him to go the same way I did. Also, my wife is suicidal since she got pregnant.
How does God want me to behave toward my adult son who was arrested for downloading child pornography?
Suggested Resources:
Lose It For Life
Boundaries
Every Young Man’s Battle
Worthy of Her Trust
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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 food addiction.
My 31yo son has been diagnosed with mental illness, lives at home, hears voices, and is verbally abusive; what can I do?
I went to Every Man’s Battle last weekend with my son, and it was life-changing!
My 15yo son had a sleepover at his girlfriend’s, and I don’t want him to go the same way I did. Also, my wife is suicidal since she got pregnant.
How does God want me to behave toward my adult son who was arrested for downloading child pornography?
Suggested Resources:
Lose It For Life
Boundaries
Every Young Man’s Battle
Worthy of Her Trust
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April 28, 2025New Life Live: April 28, 2025
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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 men in my Bible study who are addicted to fentanyl?
Our grandson in kindergarten has told his mother and me he wants to die; what do we do?
A 23yo family member thinks it’s okay to go out with friends and use illegal drugs. How do I respond when another family member was lost to drugs?
Suggested Resources:
Boundaries
How We Love Our Kids
Understanding and Loving Your Child Who Smokes Pot
Doing Life with Your Adult Children
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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 men in my Bible study who are addicted to fentanyl?
Our grandson in kindergarten has told his mother and me he wants to die; what do we do?
A 23yo family member thinks it’s okay to go out with friends and use illegal drugs. How do I respond when another family member was lost to drugs?
Suggested Resources:
Boundaries
How We Love Our Kids
Understanding and Loving Your Child Who Smokes Pot
Doing Life with Your Adult Children
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April 25, 2025New Life Live: April 25, 2025
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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, and sexually abused me until I was 26yo and got away. He is the father of my kids.
What do I say if the father of my son wants to connect with him? The father abandoned him but is now dying and wants to connect.
How can my husband and I help our 23yo son become more attentive and understanding of other people’s emotional needs?
I am in fear for my 76yo mom’s safety because a mom with two kids live with her, and one of the kids is abusive.
My 5yo grandson was beaten to death by our son and his girlfriend. What do I do with my anger that people aren’t being held accountable?
Suggested Resources:
How We Love
One Year Bible For Women
Boundaries
How We Love Our Kids
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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, and sexually abused me until I was 26yo and got away. He is the father of my kids.
What do I say if the father of my son wants to connect with him? The father abandoned him but is now dying and wants to connect.
How can my husband and I help our 23yo son become more attentive and understanding of other people’s emotional needs?
I am in fear for my 76yo mom’s safety because a mom with two kids live with her, and one of the kids is abusive.
My 5yo grandson was beaten to death by our son and his girlfriend. What do I do with my anger that people aren’t being held accountable?
Suggested Resources:
How We Love
One Year Bible For Women
Boundaries
How We Love Our Kids
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April 24, 2025New Life Live: April 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. I feel guilty saying no.
Which way do I turn if I am torn between having to choose my wife or caring for my dependent sister?
My youngest adult daughter slapped me a year ago and won’t talk to me; what do I do now that my family thinks I am to blame?
Is 3yrs long enough for my mom to grieve the loss of my brother and go back to work? I help support my mom financially, but she won’t get a job.
Suggested Resources:
Living Strong, Finishing Well
Boundaries
Doing Life with Your Adult Children
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April 23, 2025New Life Live: April 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 from a young age until I was 40yo and still have insomnia and hypervigilance; would cognitive behavioral therapy be helpful?
Suggested Resources:
How People Grow
Take Your Life Back
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April 22, 2025New Life Live: April 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 house and changed the locks; what can I do to control my anger and save my marriage?
What is my obligation to our marriage covenant? My wife left a goodbye note on the table saying she has left to go find herself.
Was it the right thing for me to call the authorities and press charges because my husband was physically abusive?
Suggested Resources:
Intimate Deception
Sacred Marriage
Worthy of Her Trust
Emotional Freedom Workbook
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April 21, 2025New Life Live: April 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 by my first wife and I am not in love with my second wife; how do I trust people?
How do I stop thinking about my husband if I initiated a separation from him because we have a sexless marriage?
My wife has physical issues, and we haven’t been intimate for a couple of years; what can I do?
Suggested Resources:
How We Love
Life Recovery Workbook for Grief
Secrets of Sex and Marriage
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How many episodes does New Life Live! have?

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