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New Life Live!

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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 callers questions about all areas of relationships, addiction and mental health, and how faith is impacted. Visit our website at newlife.com, or call us at 800-639-5433.

Location:

Lake Forest, CA

Description:

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 callers questions about all areas of relationships, addiction and mental health, and how faith is impacted. Visit our website at newlife.com, or call us at 800-639-5433.

Twitter:

@newlifemin

Language:

English

Contact:

P.O. Box 1018 Laguna Beach, CA 92652 8006335433


Episodes
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New Life Live: February 26, 2025

2/26/2025
Topics: Parenting, Dating, Christian Walk, Forgiveness, Grief, Separation, Depression, Caregiving Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Jim Burns, Dr. Alice Benton Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jim encourages parents to practice the power of being there and let Jesus be the example, "When you welcome a child, you welcome Me." It bothers me that the person I had a relationship with 10yrs ago doesn't like me. The post New Life Live: February 26, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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New Life Live: February 25, 2025

2/25/2025
Topics: Creativity, Divorce, Anxiety, Dating, Grief, Adult Children, Estrangement Hosts: Brian Perez, Chris Williams, Dr. Jill Hubbard Caller Questions & More: Chris discusses how we are creative beings as God is a creative being. Trauma and addictions steal our ability to make things around us. I am in court for alimony issues from my divorce 12yrs ago; how do I release anxiety from the The post New Life Live: February 25, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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New Life Live: February 24, 2025

2/24/2025
Topics: Anxiety, Grandparenting, Anger, Forgiveness, Communication, Adult Children, Living Together, Father Issues, Church Life, Loneliness Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Alice Benton, Marc Cameron Caller Questions & More: Dr. Alice challenges us to ask what our future self will appreciate that we chose to do today. Little bits of time invested into our recovery will help even when progress feels slow and small. My 10yo granddaughter has The post New Life Live: February 24, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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New Life Live: February 21, 2025

2/21/2025
Topics: Childhood Trauma, Alcohol, Parenting, Estrangement, Adult Children, Caregiving, Boundaries, Social Media Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Sheri Keffer, Becky Brown Caller Questions & More: Dr. Sheri talks about the wounds of omission and the wounds of commission. Is there something else my friend can do to help her husband stop drinking? She is making plans to leave. I have been estranged from my adult The post New Life Live: February 21, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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New Life Live: February 20, 2025

2/20/2025
Topics: Divorce, Getting Unstuck, Separation, Verbal Abuse, Physical Abuse, Parenting, Blended Families, Teens, Forgiveness, Shame Hosts: Brian Perez, JJ West, Dr. Jill Hubbard Caller Questions & More: JJ discusses houses, like people, that look the same on the outside until the storm comes and you find out if they were built on firm foundation or sand. After 44yrs of marriage, my wife served me divorce papers; The post New Life Live: February 20, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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New Life Live: February 19, 2025

2/19/2025
Topics: Caregiving, Self-Care, Physical Abuse, Estrangement, Adult Children, Addictions, Vaping, Autism, Parenting Hosts: Brian Perez, Becky Brown, Dr. Sheri Keffer Caller Questions & More: Becky discusses compassion fatigue and how to prevent it when we take care of others. What should I do if my daughter was physically abused by her children's father but is now back with him and has disowned me? I am helping The post New Life Live: February 19, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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New Life Live: February 18, 2025

2/18/2025
Topics: Dating, Priorities, Engagement, Sexual Addiction, Adult Children, Communication, Intimacy, Affairs Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Jill Hubbard, JJ West Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jill discusses the Eros type of love and the four don'ts of romantic love. Now that we have a newborn, how do I prioritize my wife and my family's business? I went to Intimacy in Marriage with my fiancé and The post New Life Live: February 18, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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New Life Live: February 17, 2025

2/17/2025
Topics: Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, Drug Addiction, Grief, Salvation, Dating, Emotional Abuse, Adult Children, Anger, Getting Unstuck, Alcohol, Suicide Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris, Dr. Alice Benton Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jacqui shares about anxiety and how we need to find the good and focus on that. My son died of a drug overdose, and his body wasn't found for months; how do I deal with my The post New Life Live: February 17, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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New Life Live: February 14, 2025

2/14/2025
Topics: Love, Divorce, Drug Addiction, Custody, Intimacy, Forgiveness, Regret, Health Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Jill Hubbard, Becky Brown Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jill talks about the fours types of love and how to redeem Valentine’s Day. Should I reach out and apologize to my ex-husband? I have been sober for 2yrs and haven’t seen my daughter for 5yrs. Why do I not feel The post New Life Live: February 14, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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New Life Live: February 13, 2025

2/13/2025
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New Life Live: February 12, 2025

2/12/2025
Topics: Parenting, Counseling, Siblings, Estrangement, Guilt, Affairs, Divorce, Christian Walk Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Alice Benton, Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris Caller Questions & More: Dr. Alice encourages parents to model humility and confession with their kids as an underutilized parenting power tool. How can I tell if a counselor is psychologically and mentally healthy? I had a weird experience with a counselor. We found our The post New Life Live: February 12, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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New Life Live: February 11, 2025

2/11/2025
Topics: Forgiveness, Getting Unstuck, Grief, Divorce, Dating, Teens, Marijuana Hosts: Brian Perez, Becky Brown, Dr. Jill Hubbard Caller Questions & More: Becky shares about getting stuck in unforgiveness. How can I deal with family members who dismiss my grief after losing my husband four years ago to COVID? I'm twice divorced and would like to start dating again; should I go on a Christian The post New Life Live: February 11, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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New Life Live: February 10, 2025

2/10/2025
Topics: Negative Patterns, Autism, Triggers, Weight Issues, Grief, Insomnia, Estrangement, Adult Children, Salvation, Finances Hosts: Brian Perez, Marc Cameron, Chris Williams Caller Questions & More: Marc encourages us to do an autopsy on our last relationship so we don't misdiagnose what went wrong. My autistic son and husband trigger each other; what do I do? The police were called when I wasn't there. I've recently lost The post New Life Live: February 10, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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New Life Live: February 7, 2025

2/7/2025
Topics: Stress, Negative Thoughts, Getting Unstuck, Adult Children, Divorce, Work Issues Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris, Becky Brown Caller Questions: Dr. Jacqui discusses vicarious stress from negative news and social media, and what to do instead of doomscrolling. How do I get over my soulmate abusing me and moving on? I don’t know how to stop missing and loving my ex. The post New Life Live: February 7, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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New Life Live: February 6, 2025

2/6/2025
Topics: Gaslighting, Suicide, Depression, Parent Issues, Retirement, Intimacy, Emotional Affairs Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Sheri Keffer, Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris Caller Questions & More: Dr. Sheri shares a story from her first marriage that demonstrates gaslighting and blame shifting. My 17yoson is struggling with suicidal ideation and wrote a note saying he doesn’t like hearing my husband and me arguing; what can we do? The post New Life Live: February 6, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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New Life Live: February 5, 2025

2/5/2025
Topics: Life Recovery, Emotional Abuse, Medical Issues, Abortion, Politics, Guilt, Engagement Hosts: Brian Perez, Becky Brown, Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris Caller Questions & More: Becky discusses 6 steps to work your recovery. How do I stay with my abusive husband of 40yrs? I was on the verge of leaving, but then he received a diagnosis of Parkinson's and a type of dementia. I had The post New Life Live: February 5, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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New Life Live: February 4, 2025

2/4/2025
Topics: Communication, In-laws, Drug Addiction, Sexual Abuse, Siblings, Forgiveness, Schizophrenia, Adult Children Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Alice Benton, Marc Cameron Caller Questions & More: Marc discusses our first language: body language. How do I deal with my son-in-law? He has either borderline or bipolar disorder and lives in my house. I overcame opioid addiction after 20yrs, but I wake up in torment that I’ll The post New Life Live: February 4, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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New Life Live: February 3, 2025

2/3/2025
Topics: Anxiety, Adult Children, Suicide, Christian Walk, PTSD, Engagement, Physical Abuse Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Alice Benton, Marc Cameron Caller Questions & More: Dr. Alice shares how to transform anxiety into a superpower. My 21yo son doesn't have a job; what's the best way to open a dialogue with him? I have bipolar disorder, and now I'm terrified my 28yo son with kids The post New Life Live: February 3, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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New Life Live: January 31, 2025

1/31/2025
Topics: Evil, PTSD, Depression, Divorce, Guilt, Worry, Anxiety, Alcohol, Self Worth, Pleaser, Dating, Dementia Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Jill Hubbard, Chris Williams Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jill discusses suicidal empathy, when we refuse to acknowledge that evil exists in the world. Do I have PTSD or depression? I’ve been struggling for 14yrs after my wife cheated and we divorced. I give rides to students for appointments and The post New Life Live: January 31, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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New Life Live: January 30, 2025

1/30/2025
Topics: Prayer, Work Issues, Retirement, Adult Children, Medication, Addictions, Anxiety, Christian Walk, Self Worth Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Alice Benton, Marc Cameron Caller Questions & More: Dr. Alice offers insight to consider when it feels like God is being slow to answer prayers. I am under a lot of stress with my remote job and don't feel I have a voice with my boss; how The post New Life Live: January 30, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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