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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: May 13, 2025

5/13/2025
Watch on YouTube Topics: Laziness, Despair, Caregiving, Grief, Procrastination, Motivation, Anxiety, Bipolar, Adult Children Hosts: Brian Perez, Chris Williams, Dr. Jill Hubbard Caller Questions & More: Chris discusses the things that lead us to laziness. How do I manage being a caregiver for my mom when she is abusive? When I am mourning, I prefer to be alone; do you encounter The post New Life Live: May 13, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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New Life Live: May 12, 2025

5/12/2025
Watch on YouTube Topics: Screens, Parenting, Sexual Abuse, Triggers, EMDR, End of Life, Aging Parents, Custody, Mother Issues Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Alice Benton, Marc Cameron Caller Questions & More: Dr. Alice shares the value of joining your kids in their favorite online games to help you bond with them. Will EMDR help me again? My family turned their backs The post New Life Live: May 12, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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New Life Live: May 9, 2025

5/9/2025
Watch on YouTube Topics: Christian Walk, Adult Children, Boundaries, Drug Addiction, Counseling, Confession, Affairs, Teens, Sexual Integrity, Gender Identity Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Jill Hubbard, JJ West Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jill suggests when we feel powerless, reflect on what is our part and what is God's part. Is it appropriate to tell my 34yo son to leave my house? The post New Life Live: May 9, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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New Life Live: May 8, 2025

5/8/2025
Watch on YouTube Topics: Avoiders, Weight Issues, Addictions, Masturbation, Lust, Adult Children, Estrangement, Forgiveness, Sexual Addictions, Sexual Integrity Hosts: Brian Perez, Becky Brown, Marc Cameron Caller Questions & More: Becky addresses how to be in relationship with those with a "never complain, never explain" mentality. I beat myself up mentally about turning to food instead of God; what is the root The post New Life Live: May 8, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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New Life Live: May 7, 2025

5/7/2025
Watch on YouTube Topics: Lying, Teens, Grief, Mother Issues, Isolation, Guilt Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Sheri Keffer, Dr. Alice Benton Caller Questions & More: Dr. Sheri discusses different types of lying. How do I go about finding the right counselor for my 16yo grandson who doesn't relate to any men in his life? Any suggestions on how The post New Life Live: May 7, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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New Life Live: May 6, 2025

5/6/2025
Watch on YouTube Topics: Self Worth, Affairs, Depression, Dating, Church Life, Weddings, In-laws, Physical Abuse Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Jill Hubbard, JJ West Caller Questions & More: JJ discusses why you should challenge yourself without letting the challenge define your worth. What's the next step for me if my husband had a 10yr affair, and I didn't handle it The post New Life Live: May 6, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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New Life Live: May 5, 2025

5/5/2025
Topics: Communication, Parenting, Custody, Triggers, Anger, Sexual Abuse, PTSD Hosts: Brian Perez, Marc Cameron, Becky Brown Caller Questions & More: Marc talks about the number one thing couples bicker about and offers tips for when an argument occurs. I get my kids every other weekend, but they treat my place like a hotel; how can I get them to take more ownership? What The post New Life Live: May 5, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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New Life Live: May 2, 2025

5/2/2025
Topics: Workaholics, Suicide, Adult Children, Alcohol, Grief, Insomnia, Intimacy, Avoiders Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Alice Benton, Becky Brown Caller Questions & More: Dr. Alice shares how forced downtime can be a blessing to a workaholic. 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? What is causing my The post New Life Live: May 2, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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New Life Live: May 1, 2025

5/1/2025
Topics: Addiction, Narcissists, Depression, Dating, Adult Children, Bipolar, Grief, Hoarding, Communication, Friendship Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Jill Hubbard, JJ West Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jill discusses the overlap between addiction, trauma, and narcissism. Our son dropped out of college to take care of his fiancée with terminal cancer. She had lied about the cancer. Should I stay with my bipolar daughter to make sure she’s The post New Life Live: May 1, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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New Life Live: April 30, 2025

4/30/2025
Topics: Caregiving, Grief, Narcissists, Adult Children, Satanic Abuse, Parenting Hosts: Brian Perez, Becky Brown, Dr. Alice Benton Caller Questions & More: Becky discusses self-care for caregivers. 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? What do I say to my daughter who is married to a The post New Life Live: April 30, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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New Life Live: April 29, 2025

4/29/2025
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: JJ shares about the power of the Every Man's Battle weekend that was held in Washington, DC. Since I retired, why have I begun eating from the moment I wake until I go to bed? I've never had a The post New Life Live: April 29, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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New Life Live: April 28, 2025

4/28/2025
Topics: Wisdom, Drug Addictions, Boundaries, Suicide, Parenting, Adult Children Hosts: Brian Perez, Marc Cameron, Dr. Jim Burns Caller Questions & More: Marc discusses why we often ignore good advice. 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? What are some good boundaries to set with the The post New Life Live: April 28, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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New Life Live: April 25, 2025

4/25/2025
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: Dr. Jacqui challenges listeners to identify whose voice they are hearing in their head and to examine if it is truth. How do I best handle a narcissistic 85yo family member? She won’t change. My father physically, emotionally, The post New Life Live: April 25, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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New Life Live: April 24, 2025

4/24/2025
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: Dr. Jill discusses Easter gatherings with hurts, habits, and hangups, and encourages us to keep loving and keep moving forward. My husband has terminal kidney disease and insists he leave his facility and have me care for him at home. The post New Life Live: April 24, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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New Life Live: April 23, 2025

4/23/2025
Topics: Betrayal, Mother Issues, Leadership, Sexual Abuse, Insomnia, Counseling Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Sheri Keffer, Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris Caller Questions & More: Sheri explains the difference between "betrayal trauma induced control" and codependency. My mom says I shouldn't be a Young Life leader because I haven't been through anything to qualify me as a leader. I was sexually abused by my dad The post New Life Live: April 23, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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New Life Live: April 22, 2025

4/22/2025
Topics: Christian Walk, Affairs, Trust, Anger, Separation, Physical Abuse Hosts: Brian Perez, Chris Williams, Dr. Jill Hubbard Caller Questions & More: Chris discusses our changing relationship with God and the state of reorientation. My husband is unfaithful. I found a bottle of Viagra, but he denied it, and my pastors told me they don’t believe me. My wife kicked me out of the The post New Life Live: April 22, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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New Life Live: April 21, 2025

4/21/2025
Topics: Discontentment, Hope, In-laws, Estrangement, Adult Children, Physical Abuse, Trust, Church Life, Separation, Intimacy Hosts: Brian Perez, Marc Cameron, Dr. Alice Benton Caller Questions & More: Marc explains the difference between hoping and wishing, and he shares ways to deal with discontentment in marriage. How can my husband and I connect with our granddaughters? Our daughter-in-law has alienated us from them. I was choked and beaten The post New Life Live: April 21, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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New Life Live: April 18, 2025

4/18/2025
Topics: Criticism, Controllers, Separation, Adult Children, Avoiders, Boundaries, Pornography, Salvation Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris, Dr. Alice Benton Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jacqui discusses the need to lower your judgment and criticism of others and to humbly examine where you are missing the mark in your own life. My husband is very controlling with money; do I move out to a new The post New Life Live: April 18, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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New Life Live: April 17, 2025

4/17/2025
Topics: Easter, Long Suffering, Anxiety, Technology, Avoiders, Intimacy Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Jill Hubbard, JJ West Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jill shares her thoughts on Holy Week and long suffering. My 34yo friend is a computer programmer and is anxious about AI and how it will impact him. My husband and I will agree about something, but then he won’t do The post New Life Live: April 17, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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New Life Live: April 16, 2025

4/16/2025
Topics: Community, PTSD, Guilt, Adult Children, Boundaries, Affairs, Disclosure, Drug Addiction Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Alice Benton, Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris Caller Questions & More: Dr. Alice demonstrates, though a personal story, the importance of building a support community well in advance of when you would need their help. Where can I find a counselor or group that understands the pressure of living with my The post New Life Live: April 16, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

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