New Life LIVE

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New Life LIVE episodes

March 26, 2025New Life Live: March 26, 2025
Topics: Christian Walk, Adult Children, Estrangement, Suicide, Grief, Self Worth
Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Alice Benton, Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris
Caller Questions & More:
Dr. Alice explains the wreckage of sin, and the hosts discuss how counseling and spirituality work together.
What can I do to have a relationship with my 34yo daughter? She married an atheist, lives in another country, and won’t talk to me or let me see her kids.
I gave my life to Jesus recently and then tried to take my life, but God intervened! Was this all real?
After my wife passed away 5yrs ago unexpectedly, I still don’t have the answers and condemn myself.
Suggested Resources:
Doing Life with Your Adult Children
Take Your Life Back
Life Recovery Workbook for Grief
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March 25, 2025New Life Live: March 25, 2025
Topics: Encouragement, Engagement, Boundaries, Parenting, Church Life, Adult Children, Estrangement
Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Jim Burns, Dr. Jill Hubbard
Caller Questions & More:
Dr. Jim discusses the power of encouragement; encourage others and have people in your life who can encourage you.
My boyfriend and I reconnected after not seeing each other for 8yrs, and we just got engaged; do you have any advice?
How do I create intentional boundaries with my mom who gives my 6yo daughter anything she wants?
What’s my next step to resolve conflict with my church friends? They stopped talking to me when I wasn’t able to attend church for a few years.
Is there something that happened in my past that is making it extremely hard for me when my daughter won’t let me see my grandkids often?
Suggested Resources:
How We Love
Boundaries
Heart Handbook
Doing Life with Your Adult Children
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March 24, 2025New Life Live: March 24, 2025
Topics: Negative Thoughts, Mother Issues, Caregiving, Suicide, Pleasers, Custody, Siblings, Estrangement, Adult Children, Betrayal, Intimacy
Hosts: Brian Perez, Chris Williams, Marc Cameron
Caller Questions & More:
Chris discusses a heart at dis-ease and our critical nature that causes it.
How can I not let my mom hurt my feelings? She is struggling with depression and arthritis.
My 4yo daughter’s mother won’t let her see me; how do I get regular access to my daughter?
What should I do if my sister stabbed me in the back because she’s talking with my estranged son?
My husband of 50yrs had an affair and went through counseling, but I am struggling to love him.
Suggested Resources:
How We Love
Trust
Take Your Life Back
Intimate Deception
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March 21, 2025New Life Live: March 21, 2025
Topics: Willingness, Workaholic, Abandonment, Transgender
Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Alice Benton
Caller Questions & More:
Dr. Alice discusses the spectrum of laziness.
I called in after my husband abandoned me over 20yrs ago, and you helped me so much. Thank you!
My childhood friend is transitioning from male to female; am I compromising my faith if I call my friend by their new name and pronouns?
I wanted to call in from Cayman Public Radio and thank you for announcing our station. People are so grateful to have you!
Suggested Resources:
Take Your Life Back
Take Your Life Back Workbook
Life Recovery Prayer Devotional
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March 20, 2025New Life Live: March 20, 2025
Topics: Disappointments, Adult Children, Connection, Avoiders, Drug Addiction, Grief, Pornography, Boundaries, Hearing Voices
Hosts: Brian Perez, Marc Cameron, Becky Brown
Caller Questions & More:
Marc discusses how to manage disappointments.
My son is a military prosecutor and very distant and aloof; how do I form a connection if he has been like this since he was 13yo?
I struggle with drug addiction and lost a child right after I gave birth; how do I get help?
What should I do if I went to Restore, but I have been waiting over 2yrs for my husband to stop using porn?
I used meth over 20yrs ago and I still hear voices; what are your thoughts?
Suggested Resources:
How We Love
Healing Is a Choice
Worthy of Her Trust
Life Recovery Workbook
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March 19, 2025New Life Live: March 19, 2025
Topics: Anger, Anxiety, Disclosure, Pornography, Grief, Getting Unstuck, Christian Walk
Hosts: Brian Perez, Becky Brown, Dr. Alice Benton
Caller Questions & More:
Becky discusses anger and how it impacts you.
I have struggled with anxiety since childhood; do you have any resources on brain rewiring for anxiety?
Every Man’s Battle was awesome! Should I do a full disclosure with my current wife about my porn use in my previous marriage?
Our youngest sister lost our mom when she was 12yo and she feels like she was bounced around; how can we help her move forward?
Why am I not hearing basic Bible principles on your show about accepting Jesus as Lord and repenting of sins?
Suggested Resources:
100 Days To Freedom from Fear and Anxiety
Intimate Deception
Boundaries
Healing Is a Choice
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March 18, 2025New Life Live: March 18, 2025
Topics: Communication, Adult Children, Estrangement, Anxiety, Work Issues, Sexual Intimacy, Aging, Depression, Grief
Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Jim Burns, Dr. Jill Hubbard
Caller Questions & More:
Dr. Jim talks about the magic five to one ratio for interactions.
My grandchildren heard awful things that my narcissist daughter said to me, and I haven’t seen them since.
How do I handle my anxiety after catching my boss looking at me and listening in on a conversation I was having?
What should I do if my wife told me that she doesn’t need sex anymore? We are in our mid-80s.
How can I bring peace and wisdom to my mom who is depressed and grieving? An incident happened with my teenage half-sisters that has gone to court.
Suggested Resources:
Doing Life with Your Adult Children
Understanding and Loving a Person with Borderline PD
100 Days To Freedom from Fear and Anxiety
Living Strong, Finishing Well
Understanding and Loving Your Child as a Single Parent
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March 17, 2025New Life Live: March 17, 2025
Topics: Depression, Counseling, Grief, Military
Hosts: Brian Perez, Becky Brown, Marc Cameron
Caller Questions & More:
Becky discusses the signs, symptoms, and solutions to depression.
How can I keep continuity with a psychiatrist through Veterans Affairs when they keep changing doctors?
I keep getting knocked down after the death of my parents and my boyfriend leaving me; how do I keep moving forward and not give up?
Are headaches a side effect from my depression medication? I quit my job, but my depression got worse.
I was discharged from the military because they said I lacked motivation, and I was diagnosed with major depression disorder; do symptoms get worse?
Suggested Resources:
Take Your Life Back
Emotional Freedom Workbook
Healing Is a Choice
How We Love
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March 14, 2025New Life Live: March 14, 2025
Topics: Anger, Breakdown, PTSD, Church Life, Counseling, Separation, Boundaries, Adult Children, Brain Issues, Learned Helplessness
Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris, Becky Brown
Caller Questions & More:
Dr. Jacqui warns us not to look for external resources to solve internal issues; don’t blame others before you look inside of yourself to find out what is upsetting you.
Is there a pathway back to being a pastor? I stepped down after a mental breakdown and I also struggle with PTSD as a military veteran.
I’ve been separated from my husband for 2yrs because he asked me to leave during my cancer treatment; when is it time to take off my wedding ring?
How do I set boundaries with my 29yo son who lives on his own but struggles with mental health challenges?
How do I help my adult son get the proper assistance he needs for his traumatic brain injury and PTSD? He tried to stop his brother from committing suicide.
Do you have any resources for a friend’s 23yo son who has severe ADHD, Asperger’s, PTSD, and is gay?
Suggested Resources:
Living Strong, Finishing Well
Healing Is a Choice
Doing Life with Your Adult Children
Heart Handbook
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March 13, 2025New Life Live: March 13, 2025
Topics: Willingness, Boundaries, Dating, Adult Children, Drug Addiction, Incarceration, Getting Unstuck, Addictions, Reconciliation
Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Jill Hubbard, JJ West
Caller Questions & More:
Dr. Jill discusses hardened hearts vs. humbled hearts, and JJ shares how guarding your heart is different.
The hosts discuss dating and the importance of sharing differences before marriage, including political viewpoints.
How do I help my 40yo son who keeps going in and out of prison because of drugs? He keeps going back to the wrong group of people.
The hosts discuss what is inside of us that could draw us back to the friends that got us into trouble, and the benefits of taking inventory and being responsible for our actions.
Suggested Resources:
Life Recovery Bible
Life Recovery Bible Workbook
Life Recovery Devotional
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