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  • New Life Live: May 7, 2025

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    Topics: Lying, Teens, Grief, Mother Issues, Isolation, Guilt

    Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Sheri Keffer, Dr. Alice Benton

    Caller Questions & More:

    1. Dr. Sheri discusses different types of lying. 
    2. How do I go about finding the right counselor for my 16yo grandson who doesn’t relate to any men in his life? 
    3. Any suggestions on how to handle Mother’s Day? I lost my mom recently and I tend to isolate. 
    4. I lost my mother 32yrs ago to cancer and wanted to share how God gave me the strength to work through the loss. 
    5. I feel guilty for not recognizing what was going on with my mom before she died; and now I see my mom in myself. 
    6. Suggested Resources:

      How We Love Our Kids
      Life Recovery Workbook for Grief
      100 Days of Peace
      Take Your Life Back

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

      Topics: Lying, Teens, Grief, Mother Issues, Isolation, Guilt

      Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Sheri Keffer, Dr. Alice Benton

      Caller Questions & More:

      1. Dr. Sheri discusses different types of lying. 
      2. How do I go about finding the right counselor for my 16yo grandson who doesn’t relate to any men in his life? 
      3. Any suggestions on how to handle Mother’s Day? I lost my mom recently and I tend to isolate. 
      4. I lost my mother 32yrs ago to cancer and wanted to share how God gave me the strength to work through the loss. 
      5. I feel guilty for not recognizing what was going on with my mom before she died; and now I see my mom in myself. 
      6. Suggested Resources:

        How We Love Our Kids
        Life Recovery Workbook for Grief
        100 Days of Peace
        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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        49 min
      7. New Life Live: May 6, 2025

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        Topics: Self Worth, Affairs, Depression, Dating, Church Life, Weddings, In-laws, Physical Abuse

        Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Jill Hubbard, JJ West

        Caller Questions & More:

        1. JJ discusses why you should challenge yourself without letting the challenge define your worth. 
        2. What’s the next step for me if my husband had a 10yr affair, and I didn’t handle it the right way? 
        3. A man from church says he likes me, but we haven’t gone on a date; how do I wait confidently on God? 
        4. Having trouble finding a church because I only get voicemail, and they never call me back. 
        5. How do I get over my son’s mother-in-law hitting me violently at his wedding reception six months ago? 
        6. Suggested Resources:

          Intimate Deception
          Smart Love
          How You Think Determines the Course of Your Life
          Take Your Life Back

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

          Topics: Self Worth, Affairs, Depression, Dating, Church Life, Weddings, In-laws, Physical Abuse

          Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Jill Hubbard, JJ West

          Caller Questions & More:

          1. JJ discusses why you should challenge yourself without letting the challenge define your worth. 
          2. What’s the next step for me if my husband had a 10yr affair, and I didn’t handle it the right way? 
          3. A man from church says he likes me, but we haven’t gone on a date; how do I wait confidently on God? 
          4. Having trouble finding a church because I only get voicemail, and they never call me back. 
          5. How do I get over my son’s mother-in-law hitting me violently at his wedding reception six months ago? 
          6. Suggested Resources:

            Intimate Deception
            Smart Love
            How You Think Determines the Course of Your Life
            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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            49 min
          7. New Life Live: May 5, 2025

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            Topics: Communication, Parenting, Custody, Triggers, Anger, Sexual Abuse, PTSD

            Hosts: Brian Perez, Marc Cameron, Becky Brown

            Caller Questions & More:

            1. Marc talks about the number one thing couples bicker about and offers tips for when an argument occurs. 
            2. I get my kids every other weekend, but they treat my place like a hotel; how can I get them to take more ownership? 
            3. What do I do when my wife gets easily triggered and screams at me? I was shaking over the weekend after she got angry at me. 
            4. My sisters and I were sexually abused by our brothers for 11yrs until they shot each other; is there anything I can do to minister to my sisters? 
            5. What should I do if I feel like a slave because I have to be a caregiver for my wife who is obese and has diabetes? 
            6. Suggested Resources:

              How We Love Our Kids
              How We Love
              Forgiving What You’ll Never Forget
              Sacred Marriage

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

              Topics: Communication, Parenting, Custody, Triggers, Anger, Sexual Abuse, PTSD

              Hosts: Brian Perez, Marc Cameron, Becky Brown

              Caller Questions & More:

              1. Marc talks about the number one thing couples bicker about and offers tips for when an argument occurs. 
              2. I get my kids every other weekend, but they treat my place like a hotel; how can I get them to take more ownership? 
              3. What do I do when my wife gets easily triggered and screams at me? I was shaking over the weekend after she got angry at me. 
              4. My sisters and I were sexually abused by our brothers for 11yrs until they shot each other; is there anything I can do to minister to my sisters? 
              5. What should I do if I feel like a slave because I have to be a caregiver for my wife who is obese and has diabetes? 
              6. Suggested Resources:

                How We Love Our Kids
                How We Love
                Forgiving What You’ll Never Forget
                Sacred Marriage

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

                Watch on YouTube

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                49 min
              7. New Life Live: May 2, 2025

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                Topics: Workaholics, Suicide, Adult Children, Alcohol, Grief, Insomnia, Intimacy, Avoiders

                Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Alice Benton, Becky Brown

                Caller Questions & More:

                1. Dr. Alice shares how forced downtime can be a blessing to a workaholic. 
                2. 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? 
                3. What is causing my chronic insomnia after losing my 94yo father? I also suffer with lyme disease. 
                4. Why do I have a hard time with intimacy as a married woman? Did something happen in my past? 
                5. Suggested Resources:

                  Understanding and Loving a Person with ADD
                  How People Grow
                  How We Love

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

                  Topics: Workaholics, Suicide, Adult Children, Alcohol, Grief, Insomnia, Intimacy, Avoiders

                  Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Alice Benton, Becky Brown

                  Caller Questions & More:

                  1. Dr. Alice shares how forced downtime can be a blessing to a workaholic. 
                  2. 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? 
                  3. What is causing my chronic insomnia after losing my 94yo father? I also suffer with lyme disease. 
                  4. Why do I have a hard time with intimacy as a married woman? Did something happen in my past? 
                  5. Suggested Resources:

                    Understanding and Loving a Person with ADD
                    How People Grow
                    How We Love

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

                    Watch on YouTube

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                    49 min
                  6. New 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:

                    1. Dr. Jill discusses the overlap between addiction, trauma, and narcissism. 
                    2. Our son dropped out of college to take care of his fiancée with terminal cancer. She had lied about the cancer. 
                    3. Should I stay with my bipolar daughter to make sure she’s safe now that she is about to be released from the hospital? 
                    4. My wife struggles with hoarding after having a miscarriage. 
                    5. How do I help my 30yo son who has communication problems and wants to have friends? 
                    6. 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? 
                    7. Suggested Resources:

                      Trust
                      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: Addiction, Narcissists, Depression, Dating, Adult Children, Bipolar, Grief, Hoarding, Communication, Friendship

                      Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Jill Hubbard, JJ West

                      Caller Questions & More:

                      1. Dr. Jill discusses the overlap between addiction, trauma, and narcissism. 
                      2. Our son dropped out of college to take care of his fiancée with terminal cancer. She had lied about the cancer. 
                      3. Should I stay with my bipolar daughter to make sure she’s safe now that she is about to be released from the hospital? 
                      4. My wife struggles with hoarding after having a miscarriage. 
                      5. How do I help my 30yo son who has communication problems and wants to have friends? 
                      6. 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? 
                      7. Suggested Resources:

                        Trust
                        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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                        49 min
                      8. New 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:

                        1. Becky discusses self-care for caregivers. 
                        2. 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? 
                        3. What do I say to my daughter who is married to a narcissist and often calls me crying? 
                        4. Do you know of any support groups for satanic ritual abuse survivors? 
                        5. What can I do if my husband is turning my kids against me? 
                        6. Suggested Resources:

                          Life Recovery Workbook for Grief
                          How We Love
                          Forgiving What You’ll Never Forget
                          Boundaries

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

                          Topics: Caregiving, Grief, Narcissists, Adult Children, Satanic Abuse, Parenting

                          Hosts: Brian Perez, Becky Brown, Dr. Alice Benton

                          Caller Questions & More:

                          1. Becky discusses self-care for caregivers. 
                          2. 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? 
                          3. What do I say to my daughter who is married to a narcissist and often calls me crying? 
                          4. Do you know of any support groups for satanic ritual abuse survivors? 
                          5. What can I do if my husband is turning my kids against me? 
                          6. Suggested Resources:

                            Life Recovery Workbook for Grief
                            How We Love
                            Forgiving What You’ll Never Forget
                            Boundaries

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

                            Watch on YouTube

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                            49 min
                          7. New 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:

                            1. JJ shares about the power of the Every Man’s Battle weekend that was held in Washington, DC. 
                            2. 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. 
                            3. My 31yo son has been diagnosed with mental illness, lives at home, hears voices, and is verbally abusive; what can I do? 
                            4. I went to Every Man’s Battle last weekend with my son, and it was life-changing! 
                            5. 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.
                            6. How does God want me to behave toward my adult son who was arrested for downloading child pornography? 
                            7. Suggested Resources:

                              Lose It For Life
                              Boundaries
                              Every Young Man’s Battle
                              Worthy of Her Trust

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

                              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:

                              1. JJ shares about the power of the Every Man’s Battle weekend that was held in Washington, DC. 
                              2. 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. 
                              3. My 31yo son has been diagnosed with mental illness, lives at home, hears voices, and is verbally abusive; what can I do? 
                              4. I went to Every Man’s Battle last weekend with my son, and it was life-changing! 
                              5. 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.
                              6. How does God want me to behave toward my adult son who was arrested for downloading child pornography? 
                              7. Suggested Resources:

                                Lose It For Life
                                Boundaries
                                Every Young Man’s Battle
                                Worthy of Her Trust

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

                                Watch on YouTube

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                                49 min
                              8. New 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:

                                1. Marc discusses why we often ignore good advice. 
                                2. 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? 
                                3. What are some good boundaries to set with the men in my Bible study who are addicted to fentanyl? 
                                4. Our grandson in kindergarten has told his mother and me he wants to die; what do we do? 
                                5. 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? 
                                6. Suggested Resources:

                                  Boundaries
                                  How We Love Our Kids
                                  Understanding and Loving Your Child Who Smokes Pot
                                  Doing Life with Your Adult Children

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

                                  Topics: Wisdom, Drug Addictions, Boundaries, Suicide, Parenting, Adult Children

                                  Hosts: Brian Perez, Marc Cameron, Dr. Jim Burns

                                  Caller Questions & More:

                                  1. Marc discusses why we often ignore good advice. 
                                  2. 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? 
                                  3. What are some good boundaries to set with the men in my Bible study who are addicted to fentanyl? 
                                  4. Our grandson in kindergarten has told his mother and me he wants to die; what do we do? 
                                  5. 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? 
                                  6. Suggested Resources:

                                    Boundaries
                                    How We Love Our Kids
                                    Understanding and Loving Your Child Who Smokes Pot
                                    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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                                    49 min
                                  7. New 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:

                                    1. Dr. Jacqui challenges listeners to identify whose voice they are hearing in their head and to examine if it is truth. 
                                    2. How do I best handle a narcissistic 85yo family member? She won’t change. 
                                    3. My father physically, emotionally, and sexually abused me until I was 26yo and got away. He is the father of my kids. 
                                    4. 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. 
                                    5. How can my husband and I help our 23yo son become more attentive and understanding of other people’s emotional needs? 
                                    6. 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. 
                                    7. 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? 
                                    8. Suggested Resources:

                                      How We Love
                                      One Year Bible For Women
                                      Boundaries
                                      How We Love Our Kids

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

                                      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:

                                      1. Dr. Jacqui challenges listeners to identify whose voice they are hearing in their head and to examine if it is truth. 
                                      2. How do I best handle a narcissistic 85yo family member? She won’t change. 
                                      3. My father physically, emotionally, and sexually abused me until I was 26yo and got away. He is the father of my kids. 
                                      4. 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. 
                                      5. How can my husband and I help our 23yo son become more attentive and understanding of other people’s emotional needs? 
                                      6. 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. 
                                      7. 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? 
                                      8. Suggested Resources:

                                        How We Love
                                        One Year Bible For Women
                                        Boundaries
                                        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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                                        49 min
                                      9. New Life Live: April 24, 2025

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                                        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:

                                        1. Dr. Jill discusses Easter gatherings with hurts, habits, and hangups, and encourages us to keep loving and keep moving forward. 
                                        2. 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. 
                                        3. Which way do I turn if I am torn between having to choose my wife or caring for my dependent sister? 
                                        4. 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? 
                                        5. 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. 
                                        6. Suggested Resources:

                                          Living Strong, Finishing Well
                                          Boundaries
                                          Doing Life with Your Adult Children

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

                                          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:

                                          1. Dr. Jill discusses Easter gatherings with hurts, habits, and hangups, and encourages us to keep loving and keep moving forward. 
                                          2. 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. 
                                          3. Which way do I turn if I am torn between having to choose my wife or caring for my dependent sister? 
                                          4. 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? 
                                          5. 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. 
                                          6. Suggested Resources:

                                            Living Strong, Finishing Well
                                            Boundaries
                                            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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                                            49 min

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