New Life LIVE

New Life LIVE

By New Life MinistriesHealth & FitnessMental Health
Download on the App Store

New Life LIVE episodes

  • New Life Live: December 4, 2024

    Topics: Parenting, Adult Children, Mother Issues, Grief, Father Issues, Alcohol, Counseling, Engagement, Christian Walk, Borderline, Verbal Abuse

    Hosts: Dr. Alice Benton, Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris, Dr. Jim Burns

    Caller Questions & More:

    1. Dr. Jim provides encouragement that you are not defined by the poor choices of your kids. 
    2. Where do I get help to overcome my daughter not speaking with me and kicking out my abusive mother after she threw things and called me a pig? 
    3. My sister died, and I’ve been struggling with my father who drinks and fell yesterday. 
    4. My son is in the hospital for kidney failure because he is an alcoholic; how can I find someone in our area that we trust to counsel him? 
    5. I’ve devoted myself to God for the last 6mos, but my fiancé has no faith and got upset at me for tithing. Do I stay with him or break up? 
    6. How do I confront my 22yo daughter who came for Thanksgiving, but I wonder if she is living in a car and is borderline? 
    7. How do I have a better relationship with my adult daughter who is verbally abusive to me? 

      8. Suggested Resources:

      Doing Life with Your Adult Children
      Life Recovery Workbook for Grief
      How We Love
      Understanding and Loving a Person with Borderline Personality Disorder

      Subscribe to the NEW LIFE LIVE! podcast via iTunes or download the New Life Ministries App.*

      The post New Life Live: December 4, 2024 appeared first on New Life.

      49 min
    8. New Life Live: December 3, 2024

      Topics: Boundaries, End of Life, Siblings, Adult Children, Bipolar, In-laws, Estrangement, Depression, Anxiety, Grief

      Hosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Alice Benton, Dr. Jill Hubbard

      Caller Questions & More:

      1. Dr. Alice discusses taking more of a grace approach vs. implementing boundaries in certain situations to bring about change. 
      2. My two brothers don’t have a relationship with my parents and aren’t in their will anymore; should I discuss this with them? 
      3. I’ve asked my son and his family if we could do family counseling together, but they refuse. My daughter-in-law may have bipolar disorder. 
      4. How can I have peace if my family stopped keeping in touch after my parents died? 
      5. I’ve been dealing with depression and anxiety since my dad died 7yrs ago; how can I deal with this? 

        6. Suggested Resources:

        Forgiving What You’ll Never Forget
        Take Your Life Back
        People Fuel
        Life Recovery Workbook for Grief

        Subscribe to the NEW LIFE LIVE! podcast via iTunes or download the New Life Ministries App.

        The post New Life Live: December 3, 2024 appeared first on New Life.

        49 min
      6. New Life Live: December 2, 2024

        Topics: Enabling, In-laws, Grandparenting, Adult Children, Anger, Boundaries, Pornography, Shame, Regret, Suicide

        Hosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Alice Benton, Marc Cameron

        Caller Questions & More:

        1. Marc discusses the cycle of enabling and explains the difference between supporting a person and rescuing them. 
        2. When I’ve asked to see my grandkids, my daughter-in-law says they are busy and don’t have time for me; how do I navigate this with her? 
        3. My 21yo son is married and has a 2yo daughter; what kind of help does he need to be a healthy father and husband if he loses his temper? 
        4. My 28yo son is on the autism spectrum and lives with my ex-husband; how do we set a boundary if he gets angry and leaves? 
        5. I’ve been sober from porn for a year, but now I have feelings of shame and regret and suicidal thoughts. 

          6. Suggested Resources:

          Doing Life with Your Adult Children
          How We Love
          Boundaries
          Every Man’s Battle

          Subscribe to the NEW LIFE LIVE! podcast via iTunes or download the New Life Ministries App.

          The post New Life Live: December 2, 2024 appeared first on New Life.

          49 min
        6. New Life Live: November 29, 2024

          Topics: Secrets, In-laws, Grandparenting, Suicide, Anger, Physical Abuse, Affairs, Pornography, Intimacy

          Hosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Alice Benton, Dr. Jill Hubbard

          Caller Questions & More:

          1. My niece grew up thinking her stepdad is her bio dad; what do I say if she ever asks me why I never told her the truth? 
          2. Dr. Alice discusses the empowerment of revealing our secrets in order to grow and heal. 
          3. My son took his life and left a 3yo daughter; how do I protect my heart with my daughter-in-law who threatens to cut us off from our granddaughter? 
          4. During our 10yr marriage, my husband has been passive aggressive, narcissistic, and has made threats against my life. 
          5. Two years after I found out my husband was cheating and had a porn addiction, our emotional and intimate connection is still a problem. What should we do? 

            6. Suggested Resources:

            How We Love Our Kids
            Trust
            Worthy of Her Trust

            Subscribe to the NEW LIFE LIVE! podcast via iTunes or download the New Life Ministries App.

            The post New Life Live: November 29, 2024 appeared first on New Life.

            49 min
          6. New Life Live: November 28, 2024

            Topics: Self-care, Siblings, Confrontation, Intimacy, Physical Abuse, Divorce

            Hosts: Becky Brown Dr. Sheri Keffer, Laura Mangin-McDonald

            Caller Questions & More:

            1. Laura suggests the best Christmas gift you can give is to invest in yourself so you can give all of yourself to your loved ones. 
            2. I used to be close to my sister, but she has been talking a lot about me behind my back; how do I handle inviting her to a holiday brunch at my house? 
            3. How can I find support so I can feel loved instead of tolerated? My husband and I haven’t had sex in over two years, and I feel frozen; how do I defrost? 
            4. Last month I had my husband arrested for domestic battery and don’t have contact with him. How do I walk through a divorce? 

              5. Suggested Resources:

              How We Love
              Intimate Deception
              Emotionally Destructive Relationship

              Subscribe to the NEW LIFE LIVE! podcast via iTunes or download the New Life Ministries App.

              The post New Life Live: November 28, 2024 appeared first on New Life.

              49 min
            5. New Life Live: November 27, 2024

              Topics: Verbal Abuse, Emotional Abuse, Midlife Crisis, Emotional Affairs, Gaslighting, Retirement, Self Worth, Controllers, Pleasers

              Hosts: Chris Williams, Becky Brown, Marc Cameron

              Caller Questions & More:

              1. Marc shares how to recognize the cycle of verbal and emotional abuse, the four stages that repeat. 
              2. Should my husband continue to enjoy the friendship of younger women? He is making it seem like I’m trying to control him. 
              3. My husband expects more from me since he retired; how can he fill the void? 
              4. There is a deep-rooted anger inside of my husband, and he fears I will have an affair. What can a wife do to please him? 

                5. Suggested Resources:

                Intimate Deception
                Biblia Renacer (Life Recovery Bible in Spanish)
                How We Love

                Subscribe to the NEW LIFE LIVE! podcast via iTunes or download the New Life Ministries App.

                The post New Life Live: November 27, 2024 appeared first on New Life.

                49 min
              5. New Life Live: November 26, 2024

                Topics: Connection, Marijuana, Affairs, Lying, Finances, Peacemakers, Father Issues

                Hosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Jill Hubbard, Dr. Alice Benton

                Caller Questions & More:

                1. Dr. Jill suggests we set aside our differences to break bread together this Thanksgiving. 
                2. Why can’t I give up marijuana and my affair after they ruined my marriage and devastated my kids? 
                3. What is the best way forward for my daughter and son-in-law after he lied about his finances? 
                4. How do I keep the peace during the holidays when I host my family at my house? I’m very anxious about family getting together and having arguments. 
                5. My dad and his wife invited me at the last minute for the holidays, and I feel like I’m an option, not a priority; how do I let myself off of the hook? 

                  6. Suggested Resources:

                  Life Recovery Bible
                  Take Your Life Back
                  Making Peace with Your Father

                  Subscribe to the NEW LIFE LIVE! podcast via iTunes or download the New Life Ministries App.

                  The post New Life Live: November 26, 2024 appeared first on New Life.

                  49 min
                6. New Life Live: November 25, 2024

                  Topics: Getting Unstuck, Coping, Feelings, Communication, Divorce, Teens

                  Hosts: Chris Williams, Becky Brown, Marc Cameron

                  Caller Questions & More:

                  1. Becky shares coping strategies for when you feel overwhelmed. 
                  2. What do I do if my wife gets upset at everything? She brings up everything negative that I’ve ever done. 
                  3. I’ve been divorced for a few years, but I still cry and have panic attacks. How do I move forward from a 41yr marriage? 
                  4. How do I inform my nieces and nephews that we are getting a divorce? I don’t want to tell them about my husband’s sex addiction and emotional infidelity. 

                    5. Suggested Resources:

                    How We Love
                    Take Your Life Back
                    Intimate Deception

                    Subscribe to the NEW LIFE LIVE! podcast via iTunes or download the New Life Ministries App.

                    The post New Life Live: November 25, 2024 appeared first on New Life.

                    49 min
                  5. New Life Live: November 22, 2024

                    Topics: Verbal Abuse, Confrontation, Grace, Gaslighting, Victim, Counseling, Church Life, Transgender, Estrangement, Narcissists

                    Hosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Alice Benton, Marc Cameron

                    Caller Questions & More:

                    1. Dr. Alice asks if we should overlook subtle verbal and non-verbal mistreatment. It depends. 
                    2. My 2nd marriage is heading toward divorce. Why can’t I give grace to the men in my life? 
                    3. I am trying to rebuild my marriage after my wife’s two affairs, and the therapist put the blame on me. My wife cuts me off when I try to tell her how I feel. 
                    4. My adult son has been doing well after rehab; was I right to tell him he can’t stay with me every weekend? 
                    5. How can I direct my mom who receives spiritual abuse from her pastor? 
                    6. My 35yo daughter married a woman and now is trans; what do I do since he cut me off after the election? 
                    7. Should I stop talking to my narcissist husband who is verbally abusive? 

                      8. Suggested Resources:

                      Healing Is a Choice
                      Intimate Deception
                      Doing Life with Your Adult Children
                      Trust
                      Emotionally Destructive Relationship

                      Subscribe to the NEW LIFE LIVE! podcast via iTunes or download the New Life Ministries App.

                      The post New Life Live: November 22, 2024 appeared first on New Life.

                      49 min
                    8. New Life Live: November 21, 2024

                      Topics: Intimacy, Communication, Divorce, Adult Children, Finances, Enabling, Grief, PTSD, Drug Addiction

                      Hosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Jill Hubbard, JJ West

                      Caller Questions & More:

                      1. JJ explains how the comfort circle helps couples communicate and calm down. 
                      2. I went to Restore and found my voice; how do I not let my ex trigger me when he doesn’t communicate with me regarding the kids? 
                      3. My husband’s 48yo stepdaughter moved in with us again because of finances, and nothing has changed since the last time. 
                      4. I lost my husband to illness, my son and daughter-in-law died in a murder-suicide situation the same day my mother died; do I have PTSD? Is God punishing me? 
                      5. My son has been using drugs for years and now he is paranoid; what do I do? He walked out of detox today. 

                        6. Suggested Resources:

                        Emotionally Destructive Relationship
                        Take Your Life Back
                        Healing Is a Choice
                        Understanding and Loving a Person with ADD

                        Subscribe to the NEW LIFE LIVE! podcast via iTunes or download the New Life Ministries App.

                        The post New Life Live: November 21, 2024 appeared first on New Life.

                        49 min

                      About New Life LIVE

                      From the publisher's feed

                      Christian Counseling & Faith-Based Support

                      More shows like New Life LIVE

                      Pastor Rick's Daily Hope by PastorRick.com

                      Pastor Rick's Daily Hope

                      7,459 Listeners

                      The Briefing with Albert Mohler by R. Albert Mohler, Jr.

                      The Briefing with Albert Mohler

                      8,590 Listeners

                      Focus on the Family with Jim Daly by Focus on the Family

                      Focus on the Family with Jim Daly

                      4,762 Listeners

                      Focus on the Family Marriage Podcast by Focus on the Family

                      Focus on the Family Marriage Podcast

                      1,877 Listeners

                      Focus on the Family Parenting Podcast by Focus on the Family

                      Focus on the Family Parenting Podcast

                      1,074 Listeners

                      FamilyLife Today® by FamilyLife Network

                      FamilyLife Today®

                      1,697 Listeners

                      New Life LIVE by New Life Ministries

                      New Life LIVE

                      394 Listeners

                      CCEF Podcast: Where Life & Scripture Meet by CCEF

                      CCEF Podcast: Where Life & Scripture Meet

                      303 Listeners

                      Wretched Radio with Todd Friel by Fortis Institute

                      Wretched Radio with Todd Friel

                      3,154 Listeners

                      Relatable with Allie Beth Stuckey by Blaze Podcast Network

                      Relatable with Allie Beth Stuckey

                      21,165 Listeners

                      The Bible Recap by Tara-Leigh Cobble

                      The Bible Recap

                      35,890 Listeners

                      Practicing the Way with John Mark Comer by Practicing the Way

                      Practicing the Way with John Mark Comer

                      1,816 Listeners

                      Jack Hibbs Podcast by JackHibbs.com

                      Jack Hibbs Podcast

                      13,146 Listeners

                      Therapy and Theology by Lysa TerKeurst

                      Therapy and Theology

                      2,102 Listeners