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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: April 4, 2025

4/4/2025
Topics: Perseverance, Change, Alcohol, Forgiveness, Grandparenting, Siblings Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Alice Benton, Becky Brown Caller Questions & More: Dr. Alice discusses how to deal with people or situations that are out of our control. My girlfriend says I haven’t forgiven myself even though I am 25yrs sober. How do I continue a relationship with my grandchildren if their mother, my stepdaughter, The post New Life Live: April 4, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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New Life Live: April 3, 2025

4/3/2025
Topics: Habits, Anxiety, Counseling, Physical Abuse, Emotional Abuse, Social Anxiety, Blended Families, Adult Children, Recovery Groups Hosts: Brian Perez, Becky Brown, Marc Cameron Caller Questions & More: Becky discusses the habits we use to construct our lives knowingly and unknowingly. My son is in his early twenties and is having panic attacks; what else can I do if he doesn’t want to see a counselor? The post New Life Live: April 3, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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New Life Live: April 2, 2025

4/2/2025
Topics: Disappointment, Expectations, Getting Unstuck, Estrangement, Reconciliation, Blended Families, Adult Children, Depression Hosts: Brian Perez, Becky Brown, Dr. Alice Benton Caller Questions & More: Becky discusses what to do when things don't work out. How should I move forward as a single mom with three kids? I still feel like I am making the same mistakes I did when I was a 15yo teen The post New Life Live: April 2, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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New Life Live: April 1, 2025

4/1/2025
Topics: Sexual Intimacy, Sexual Integrity, Separation, Flattery Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Jim Burns, Dr. Jill Hubbard Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jim shares that purity and fidelity are the path to healthy physical intimacy; the hosts discuss putting safeguards around your marriage. Am I being overly sensitive? I felt uncomfortable when my husband went to lunch alone with my daughter-in-law. The post New Life Live: April 1, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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New Life Live: March 31, 2025

3/31/2025
Topics: Sexual Intimacy, Adult Children, Bipolar, Grief, Remarriage, Dating, Counseling Hosts: Brian Perez, Marc Cameron, Becky Brown Caller Questions & More: Marc explains the differences in men and women when it comes to sex and expectation; go to today's episode of Every Man's Battle podcast for the entire discussion. I'm guardian of my grandson because of medical neglect; how can I help my The post New Life Live: March 31, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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New Life Live: March 28, 2025

3/28/2025
Topics: Criticism, Same-Sex Attraction, Teens, Dating, Mother Issues, Communication Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Jill Hubbard, Dr. Jim Burns Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jill discusses a critical spirit, which is an outward expression of what is going on internally. My daughter struggled with same-sex attraction in middle school, and I don’t know if she still struggles in high school. Is it a The post New Life Live: March 28, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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New Life Live: March 27, 2025

3/27/2025
Topics: Boundaries, Confrontation, Siblings, Sexual Integrity, Adult Children, Reconciliation, Custody, Parenting, Teens Hosts: Brian Perez, Marc Cameron, Chris Williams Caller Questions & More: Marc discusses the benefits of delayed gratification. How do I confront my sisters about why I am not included in family activities? As a single man, how do you walk in the Spirit and stop masturbating? I had to kick out my The post New Life Live: March 27, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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New Life Live: March 26, 2025

3/26/2025
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 The post New Life Live: March 26, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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New Life Live: March 25, 2025

3/25/2025
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 The post New Life Live: March 25, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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New Life Live: March 24, 2025

3/24/2025
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 The post New Life Live: March 24, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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New Life Live: March 21, 2025

3/21/2025
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 The post New Life Live: March 21, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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New Life Live: March 20, 2025

3/20/2025
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 The post New Life Live: March 20, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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New Life Live: March 19, 2025

3/19/2025
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 The post New Life Live: March 19, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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New Life Live: March 18, 2025

3/18/2025
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 The post New Life Live: March 18, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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New Life Live: March 17, 2025

3/17/2025
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 The post New Life Live: March 17, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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New Life Live: March 14, 2025

3/14/2025
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? The post New Life Live: March 14, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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New Life Live: March 13, 2025

3/13/2025
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 The post New Life Live: March 13, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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New Life Live: March 12, 2025

3/12/2025
Topics: Triggers, PTSD, Divorce, Mother Issues, Grief Hosts: Brian Perez, Becky Brown, Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris Caller Questions & More: Becky defines what triggers are and three tactics to cope with them. I promised myself I'd never get a divorce, but my husband is a veteran with PTSD who is living in Belize and can't handle conflict. As a child, I was The post New Life Live: March 12, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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New Life Live: March 11, 2025

3/11/2025
Topics: Christian Walk, In-laws, Alcohol, Incarceration, Boundaries, Adult Children, Drug Addiction, Verbal Abuse, Physical Abuse Hosts: Brian Perez, JJ West, Dr. Jill Hubbard Caller Questions & More: JJ discusses planting in the light matters so you can bear more fruit. My son and his family live with us, and my daughter-in-law starts drinking from the moment she gets home until bed; how can I have The post New Life Live: March 11, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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New Life Live: March 10, 2025

3/10/2025
Topics: Paradigm Shift, Dating, Divorce, Communication, Christian Walk, Affairs, Counseling Hosts: Brian Perez, Marc Cameron, Dr. Alice Benton Caller Questions & More: Marc discusses the importance of a paradigm shift and the willingness to be wrong. What is your opinion of dating a man who is 18yrs older and just got divorced 5mos ago? How do I get my husband of 33yrs to The post New Life Live: March 10, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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