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 1,661 episodes available.

New Life Live! episodes:

June 06, 2025New Life Live: June 6, 2025
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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 with us because of our political beliefs; where do we go from here?
Why would God tell me to reconcile with my ex-wife? I had an affair and divorced her 20yrs ago.
Is my anger at my husband justified if he went in person to his affair partner to make amends?
How do my husband and I handle relationship with our sons in their early twenties who are both active in their addictions?
How do I help my teen grandsons? The 19yo quits jobs after two weeks, just like his dad who walked out.
Suggested Resources:
How We Love
Healing Is a Choice
Boundaries
Doing Life with Your Adult Children
How We Love Our Kids
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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 with us because of our political beliefs; where do we go from here?
Why would God tell me to reconcile with my ex-wife? I had an affair and divorced her 20yrs ago.
Is my anger at my husband justified if he went in person to his affair partner to make amends?
How do my husband and I handle relationship with our sons in their early twenties who are both active in their addictions?
How do I help my teen grandsons? The 19yo quits jobs after two weeks, just like his dad who walked out.
Suggested Resources:
How We Love
Healing Is a Choice
Boundaries
Doing Life with Your Adult Children
How We Love Our Kids
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June 05, 2025New Life Live: June 5, 2025
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Topics: Siblings, Estrangement, Disagreements, Christian Walk, Witnessing, Adult Children, Suicide, Hope, Dating
Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Jim Burns, Chris Williams
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 believes in evolution; how do I share with her without preaching?
My adult daughter is anorexic, suicidal, and won’t get professional help; how do I help her if she says I am dead to her?
God told me I would be healed from Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, but it has been 12yrs and I’m losing hope.
Should I break up with my boyfriend of 3yrs? We are not spiritually connected, and he does not invite me to family events.
Suggested Resources:
Boundaries
How We Love
Life Recovery Bible
100 Days of Healing
Changes That Heal
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Topics: Siblings, Estrangement, Disagreements, Christian Walk, Witnessing, Adult Children, Suicide, Hope, Dating
Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Jim Burns, Chris Williams
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 believes in evolution; how do I share with her without preaching?
My adult daughter is anorexic, suicidal, and won’t get professional help; how do I help her if she says I am dead to her?
God told me I would be healed from Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, but it has been 12yrs and I’m losing hope.
Should I break up with my boyfriend of 3yrs? We are not spiritually connected, and he does not invite me to family events.
Suggested Resources:
Boundaries
How We Love
Life Recovery Bible
100 Days of Healing
Changes That Heal
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June 04, 2025New Life Live: June 4, 2025
Topics: Generosity, Adult Children, Bipolar, Homeless, Sexual Integrity, Addictions, Custody, Parenting, Adult Children
Hosts: Brian Perez, Becky Brown, Dr. Alice Benton
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 felt connected to our 4yo son; how does she become part of his life again?
How do I deal with my 26yo son threatening to disown me because of an abusive man in my life?
Suggested Resources:
Wired for Intimacy
How We Love Our Kids
Healing Is a Choice
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June 03, 2025New Life Live: June 3, 2025
Topics: Hope, Newlyweds, Physical Abuse, Divorce, Adult Children, Estrangement, Aging Parents, Young Adults
Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Jill Hubbard, Dr. Jim Burns
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 let it go?
I didn’t attend my ex-husband’s funeral, and my adult children are upset about that.
How do I encourage my 17yo son to get a job to prepare for trade school in the fall?
Suggested Resources:
How We Love
Doing Life with Your Adult Children
Boundaries
Becoming an Adult
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June 02, 2025New Life Live: June 2, 2025
Topics: Self Control, Grief, Adult Children, Estrangement, Physical Abuse, Emotional Abuse, Difficult Conversations, Sexual Abuse, Divorce
Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Alice Benton, Marc Cameron
Caller Questions & More:
Dr. Alice shares about self control and choosing to do the uncomfortable thing that reaps benefits over time.
How do I help my daughter grieve her 3yo son who died in his sleep? They have another child who just turned 1yo.
I grew up with an abusive father, I was ostracized from my family and had a breakdown. How do I get my family to listen to me?
My male friend is a registered sex offender; should I discuss his past with him?
After 33yrs my husband wants a divorce; what do I do now? My adult kids live with me.
Suggested Resources:
Life Recovery Workbook for Grief
Healing Is a Choice
Worthy of Her Trust
Intimate Deception
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May 30, 2025New Life Live: May 30, 2025
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Topics: Anxiety, Church Life, Young Adults, Grief, Same-Sex Attraction, Teens, Stealing, Grandparenting
Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Sheri Denham Keffer, Dr. Jim Burns
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 become so irresponsible that he won’t even graduate on time.
Five years ago my 29yo son passed away in his sleep, and people have come to us and told us that he was gay.
My 12yo granddaughter steals things from my home; how do I talk to her about it? Her mother was arrested for shoplifting in a store.
Suggested Resources:
Trust
Boundaries
Life Recovery Workbook for Grief
How We Love Our Kids
Subscribe to the NEW LIFE LIVE! podcast via iTunes or download the New Life Ministries App.
Topics: Anxiety, Church Life, Young Adults, Grief, Same-Sex Attraction, Teens, Stealing, Grandparenting
Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Sheri Denham Keffer, Dr. Jim Burns
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 become so irresponsible that he won’t even graduate on time.
Five years ago my 29yo son passed away in his sleep, and people have come to us and told us that he was gay.
My 12yo granddaughter steals things from my home; how do I talk to her about it? Her mother was arrested for shoplifting in a store.
Suggested Resources:
Trust
Boundaries
Life Recovery Workbook for Grief
How We Love Our Kids
Subscribe to the NEW LIFE LIVE! podcast via iTunes or download the New Life Ministries App.
Watch on YouTube
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May 29, 2025New Life Live: May 29, 2025
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Topics: Anxiety, Procrastination, Siblings, Estrangement, Triggers, Custody, Boundaries
Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Jill Hubbard, JJ West
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 is in an abusive marriage and I have joint conservatorship of my grandkids; if I drop my conservatorship, will the children go with their father if they get a divorce?
Should I tell my husband that I won’t go to a party where his daughter and his ex-wife will be?
Suggested Resources:
Boundaries
Take Your Life Back
How We Love Our Kids
Smart Love
Subscribe to the NEW LIFE LIVE! podcast via iTunes or download the New Life Ministries App.
Topics: Anxiety, Procrastination, Siblings, Estrangement, Triggers, Custody, Boundaries
Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Jill Hubbard, JJ West
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 is in an abusive marriage and I have joint conservatorship of my grandkids; if I drop my conservatorship, will the children go with their father if they get a divorce?
Should I tell my husband that I won’t go to a party where his daughter and his ex-wife will be?
Suggested Resources:
Boundaries
Take Your Life Back
How We Love Our Kids
Smart Love
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May 28, 2025New Life Live: May 28, 2025
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Topics: Apology, Communication, Dating, Criticism, Affairs, Trust, Sexual Addiction, Polygraphs
Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Alice Benton, Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris
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 wife that my behavior is behind me.
Suggested Resources:
Intimate Deception
How We Love
Emotional Freedom Workbook
Subscribe to the NEW LIFE LIVE! podcast via iTunes or download the New Life Ministries App.
Topics: Apology, Communication, Dating, Criticism, Affairs, Trust, Sexual Addiction, Polygraphs
Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Alice Benton, Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris
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 wife that my behavior is behind me.
Suggested Resources:
Intimate Deception
How We Love
Emotional Freedom Workbook
Subscribe to the NEW LIFE LIVE! podcast via iTunes or download the New Life Ministries App.
Watch on YouTube
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May 27, 2025New Life Live: May 27, 2025
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Topics: Christian Walk, Witnessing, Homeless, Demons, Difficult Conversations, Islam, Aging Parents
Hosts: Brian Perez, Chris Williams, Dr. Jim Burns
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 from me; is there a chance of losing the Holy Spirit?
Our 25yo granddaughter is a Christian and is dating a Muslim who is trying to get her to convert; how do I talk to her?
Am I making the right decision to have my mom, who is bedridden, come home from the nursing home?
Suggested Resources:
100 Days of Peace
How People Grow
Doing Life with Your Adult Children
Take Your Life Back
Subscribe to the NEW LIFE LIVE! podcast via iTunes or download the New Life Ministries App.
Topics: Christian Walk, Witnessing, Homeless, Demons, Difficult Conversations, Islam, Aging Parents
Hosts: Brian Perez, Chris Williams, Dr. Jim Burns
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 from me; is there a chance of losing the Holy Spirit?
Our 25yo granddaughter is a Christian and is dating a Muslim who is trying to get her to convert; how do I talk to her?
Am I making the right decision to have my mom, who is bedridden, come home from the nursing home?
Suggested Resources:
100 Days of Peace
How People Grow
Doing Life with Your Adult Children
Take Your Life Back
Subscribe to the NEW LIFE LIVE! podcast via iTunes or download the New Life Ministries App.
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May 26, 2025New Life Live: May 26, 2025
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Topics: Sexual Abuse, Engagement, Codependency, People Pleasers, Connection
Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Alice Benton, Marc Cameron
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 board for everyone else but end up feeling used.
Suggested Resources:
Healing Is a Choice
How We Love
Becoming an Adult
Subscribe to the NEW LIFE LIVE! podcast via iTunes or download the New Life Ministries App.
Topics: Sexual Abuse, Engagement, Codependency, People Pleasers, Connection
Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Alice Benton, Marc Cameron
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 board for everyone else but end up feeling used.
Suggested Resources:
Healing Is a Choice
How We Love
Becoming an Adult
Subscribe to the NEW LIFE LIVE! podcast via iTunes or download the New Life Ministries App.
Watch on YouTube
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