New Life LIVE

Caller Questions & Discussion:

Marc explains how each attachment style can lead to people saying the opposite of how they feel. Ask yourself: What am I actually feeling and what do I want this person to know?

Is it unreasonable to ask my son to text me when he gets to his destination when he travels? He seems upset when I ask, but I want to know he’s safe.

As Christians, should we accept a wedding invitation from my husband’s female cousin, who is marrying a woman? I feel God is telling me not to go, but I’m concerned about hurting my marriage.

How can I help my best friend’s children understand that their father is ready to remarry less than a year after their mother’s death? They were married over 50 years.

How do I tell my mom I love her if I don’t really feel like it? I’m upset that she doesn’t acknowledge that she’s failed me as a mother to protect me from my stepfather.

Caller Questions & Discussion:

Dr. Alice shares about the miscarriage of her child and discusses where God is when a woman experiences a miscarriage. She also offers practical ways to begin healing after pregnancy loss, whether you are the mother or father.

My 45-year-old son is single and has epilepsy. He’s never driven, isn’t married, and has never dated. Having him come live with us will change our privacy and his. How do we navigate this transition and maintain healthy boundaries?

Why won’t God reveal Himself to me? I hear people talk about experiences that confirm God is real. Why does He reveal Himself to some people and not others? How can I overcome my doubts about God?

I was sexually abused by my mom until I was a junior in high school. I’m 78, and you’re the first people I’ve ever shared this with. Is there anything I can do to ease the burden of this trauma?

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Parents, do you know how to talk about the dangers of AI and chatbots? Dr. Alice shares the tragic story of a boy who committed suicide after developing a romantic relationship with AI, reminding us that AI should never replace our relationships with God and other people.

I’m a 70-year-old widow, and my husband died when I was 52. Yesterday, when I asked my brother if I could share something with him, he mentioned God and said I had to wait until I was with both him and his wife.

My 23-year-old son got his girlfriend pregnant and asked to move her in, but I said no unless they’re married or stay in separate rooms because I feel I’d be compromising my faith. Now he has cut me off, and I feel forced to choose between my son and my faith.

I feel like I’m being bombarded with Satan and spiritual warfare on a daily basis. None of the pastors or the eight different churches I’ve gone to can help. My daughter was assaulted, and my siblings forged my signature and stole my inheritance. Where do I turn?

Caller Questions & Discussion:

Becky shares a couple of her favorite quotes, including one attributed to Plato: “Be kind because everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.” We rarely know what anyone else is carrying, so we have to be careful not to judge.

My elderly mother fell and broke her femur two years ago, but she still isn’t doing anything about it. I’m 58, but she treats me like a child and says she doesn’t want me to be alone. How do I handle this so I don’t sound so irritated?

My brother and his wife didn’t talk to our 88-year-old mom at a birthday party. It’s been three and a half weeks since they stopped speaking. Should my husband and I intervene?

I just started listening to you yesterday! Knowing how much God loves me and who I am in Christ through Scripture has literally made me a different person.

My daughter-in-law wants to divorce my son. They have four kids, and it’s getting ugly. What role should I play as a grandpa?

Caller Questions & Discussion:

JJ discusses the difference between slips and relapses. For example, JJ has been working to change his diet but had a recent slip-up, not a relapse. In recovery, when people have a slip, they often think they’re starting back at zero. But it’s only a minor setback.

I went to Every Man’s Battle and wanted to share that within the first hour, you experience a certain freedom.

I help with lay counseling and have seen ministers tell women that it’s built into a guy’s DNA to need to have a sexual release, so wives should fulfill that need. I don’t agree with that. What’s the best way to counter that bad advice?

My husband has had sexual fantasies about feet, and it has affected my emotional connection with him. He’s also been stealing money from my business. Is this my way out, and does it give me grounds for a divorce?

I have a gratitude of thanks for JJ at the last Every Man’s Battle! Afterwards going through the workbook with my wife helped answer her questions.