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New Life LIVE episodes

June 18, 2025New Life Live: June 18, 2025
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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 easily offended and mumbles to himself?
Is there a way to reassure our adult adopted daughter who has been afraid her whole life that we will abandon her? I was 44yo when I adopted her as a baby.
I am thankful for Jacqui’s comment on age diversity in churches!
How can I overcome obsessive thoughts about my girlfriend who has had sexual relationships in the past?
As a pastor, what helped the age gap in our church was to ask the seniors, “Would you trade your hymns for your grandkids?”
What do I do to launch my 40yo son when my husband is enabling him?
Suggested Resources:
How We Love
One Year Bible for Women
Every Man’s Battle
Doing Life with Your Adult Children
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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 easily offended and mumbles to himself?
Is there a way to reassure our adult adopted daughter who has been afraid her whole life that we will abandon her? I was 44yo when I adopted her as a baby.
I am thankful for Jacqui’s comment on age diversity in churches!
How can I overcome obsessive thoughts about my girlfriend who has had sexual relationships in the past?
As a pastor, what helped the age gap in our church was to ask the seniors, “Would you trade your hymns for your grandkids?”
What do I do to launch my 40yo son when my husband is enabling him?
Suggested Resources:
How We Love
One Year Bible for Women
Every Man’s Battle
Doing Life with Your Adult Children
Subscribe to the NEW LIFE LIVE! podcast via iTunes or download the New Life Ministries App.
Watch on YouTube
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June 17, 2025New Life Live: June 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?
Thank you for everyone on New Life Live! You are there every day for me, and I always receive wisdom.
How can you tell the difference between a demon and mental illness?
My husband denied secretly meeting a woman; how do I approach him after seeing messages on his phone?
Suggested Resources:
100 Days of Character
Life Recovery Workbook for Grief
Intimate Deception
Healing Is a Choice
Intimate Deception
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June 16, 2025New Life Live: June 16, 2025
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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 I bring it up to my counselor that I can’t be with him any longer? He came to my house and put his hand on my bare knee.
What do I do if I have lost my job and am unmotivated to look for one?
Is it scripturally wrong for someone not to do any treatment for a sickness and to just let go?
What do I tell my friend who is spiraling from depression and anxiety? Her parents have to tell her to get up and take a shower.
Suggested Resources:
Doing Life with Your Adult Children
Healing Is a Choice
Living Strong, Finishing Well
How People Grow
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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 I bring it up to my counselor that I can’t be with him any longer? He came to my house and put his hand on my bare knee.
What do I do if I have lost my job and am unmotivated to look for one?
Is it scripturally wrong for someone not to do any treatment for a sickness and to just let go?
What do I tell my friend who is spiraling from depression and anxiety? Her parents have to tell her to get up and take a shower.
Suggested Resources:
Doing Life with Your Adult Children
Healing Is a Choice
Living Strong, Finishing Well
How People Grow
Subscribe to the NEW LIFE LIVE! podcast via iTunes or download the New Life Ministries App.
Watch on YouTube
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June 13, 2025New Life Live: June 13, 2025
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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 parent, I wanted to share that all of us just want to be loved and respected.
I often had to work three jobs as a single mom, and sometimes I spoil myself; how do I unclutter?
How do I have a relationship with my 27yo granddaughter who is transgender and lives in another state?
My eleven children all have trust issues with how their father treated me; how do I get them in counseling?
How can I better help myself grow in emotional maturity?
Suggested Resources:
Healing Is a Choice
Doing Life with Your Adult Children
How We Love
How People Grow
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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 parent, I wanted to share that all of us just want to be loved and respected.
I often had to work three jobs as a single mom, and sometimes I spoil myself; how do I unclutter?
How do I have a relationship with my 27yo granddaughter who is transgender and lives in another state?
My eleven children all have trust issues with how their father treated me; how do I get them in counseling?
How can I better help myself grow in emotional maturity?
Suggested Resources:
Healing Is a Choice
Doing Life with Your Adult Children
How We Love
How People Grow
Subscribe to the NEW LIFE LIVE! podcast via iTunes or download the New Life Ministries App.*
Watch on YouTube
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June 12, 2025New Life Live: June 12, 2025
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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 know I am a Christian if I don’t have a miraculous testimony? How do I become the Christian I need to be?
How do I handle a friendship that is strictly non-romantic with a woman who pushes my buttons?
My 20yo daughter has been cutting because she was molested by her uncle when she was living with her grandma. How to help her?
My daughter is with a woman who is transitioning to a man, and I’ve tried to call them by their chosen name; how do I stand with Christ and handle this with grandchildren?
Suggested Resources:
100 Days of Prayer
Healing Is a Choice
Doing Life with Your Adult Children
Subscribe to the NEW LIFE LIVE! podcast via iTunes or download the New Life Ministries App.
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 know I am a Christian if I don’t have a miraculous testimony? How do I become the Christian I need to be?
How do I handle a friendship that is strictly non-romantic with a woman who pushes my buttons?
My 20yo daughter has been cutting because she was molested by her uncle when she was living with her grandma. How to help her?
My daughter is with a woman who is transitioning to a man, and I’ve tried to call them by their chosen name; how do I stand with Christ and handle this with grandchildren?
Suggested Resources:
100 Days of Prayer
Healing Is a Choice
Doing Life with Your Adult Children
Subscribe to the NEW LIFE LIVE! podcast via iTunes or download the New Life Ministries App.
Watch on YouTube
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June 11, 2025New Life Live: June 11, 2025
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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 best way to honor them on Father’s Day?
How do I pray and ask God for His will to be done if I am in assisted living and have obesity and many other physical problems?
I used to help clean up a family member’s house, and after she passed 3yrs ago, I have a phobia that I am becoming her because my house is messy now.
What do I do if my 26yo daughter lives at home with us to finish her education, but she has some harsh words towards us?
Suggested Resources:
How We Love
Healing Is a Choice
Life Recovery Workbook for Grief
Doing Life with Your Adult Children
Subscribe to the NEW LIFE LIVE! podcast via iTunes or download the New Life Ministries App.
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 best way to honor them on Father’s Day?
How do I pray and ask God for His will to be done if I am in assisted living and have obesity and many other physical problems?
I used to help clean up a family member’s house, and after she passed 3yrs ago, I have a phobia that I am becoming her because my house is messy now.
What do I do if my 26yo daughter lives at home with us to finish her education, but she has some harsh words towards us?
Suggested Resources:
How We Love
Healing Is a Choice
Life Recovery Workbook for Grief
Doing Life with Your Adult Children
Subscribe to the NEW LIFE LIVE! podcast via iTunes or download the New Life Ministries App.
Watch on YouTube
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June 10, 2025New Life Live: June 10, 2025
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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 red flags, and now I’m in a dark valley.
How do I handle my daughter-in-law who is going to give our grandchild her last name instead of our son’s last name?
I was hit by a drunk driver 13yrs ago that caused me to be disabled. Recently I broke my femur in an accident, and it has brought up a lot of anger issues that I thought I had resolved.
How do I go to my son’s wedding if I don’t support them getting married? He is 27yo, lives at home, and works only 10hrs a week, and they will live with her parents.
Suggested Resources:
How We Love
Doing Life with Your Adult Children
Healing Is a Choice
Subscribe to the NEW LIFE LIVE! podcast via iTunes or download the New Life Ministries App.
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 red flags, and now I’m in a dark valley.
How do I handle my daughter-in-law who is going to give our grandchild her last name instead of our son’s last name?
I was hit by a drunk driver 13yrs ago that caused me to be disabled. Recently I broke my femur in an accident, and it has brought up a lot of anger issues that I thought I had resolved.
How do I go to my son’s wedding if I don’t support them getting married? He is 27yo, lives at home, and works only 10hrs a week, and they will live with her parents.
Suggested Resources:
How We Love
Doing Life with Your Adult Children
Healing Is a Choice
Subscribe to the NEW LIFE LIVE! podcast via iTunes or download the New Life Ministries App.
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June 09, 2025New Life Live: June 9, 2025
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Topics: Encouragement, Anxiety, Criticism, Boundaries, Adult Children, 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 church, where he’s an elder, but very critical of me at home.
How do we protect our 10mo grandbaby when we know our son-in-law has heavy marijuana and alcohol use and a protection order against him?
I know someone who keeps feeling at peace about a job and even trains for it, but then they don’t take it. What can I do to help?
What makes a childhood friend treat me like trash? I think it’s jealousy, but could it be something deeper?
Suggested Resources:
How We Love
How People Grow
Take Your Life Back
Subscribe to the NEW LIFE LIVE! podcast via iTunes or download the New Life Ministries App.
Topics: Encouragement, Anxiety, Criticism, Boundaries, Adult Children, 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 church, where he’s an elder, but very critical of me at home.
How do we protect our 10mo grandbaby when we know our son-in-law has heavy marijuana and alcohol use and a protection order against him?
I know someone who keeps feeling at peace about a job and even trains for it, but then they don’t take it. What can I do to help?
What makes a childhood friend treat me like trash? I think it’s jealousy, but could it be something deeper?
Suggested Resources:
How We Love
How People Grow
Take Your Life Back
Subscribe to the NEW LIFE LIVE! podcast via iTunes or download the New Life Ministries App.
Watch on YouTube
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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
Subscribe to the NEW LIFE LIVE! podcast via iTunes or download the New Life Ministries App.
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
Subscribe to the NEW LIFE LIVE! podcast via iTunes or download the New Life Ministries App.
Watch on YouTube
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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
Subscribe to the NEW LIFE LIVE! podcast via iTunes or download the New Life Ministries App.
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
Subscribe to the NEW LIFE LIVE! podcast via iTunes or download the New Life Ministries App.
Watch on YouTube
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