New Life Live: April 16, 2024 | New Life Live! with Steve Arterburn (2024)

Topics:Confrontation; Difficult Conversations,Aging Parents,Physical Abuse,Boundaries,Addictions,Marijuana,Estrangement,Adult ChildrenHosts:Becky Brown, Dr. Alice Benton, Marc Cameron,and a special message from Steve ArterburnCaller Questions:1. I shy away from confrontation and my bossy Bible study leader’s wife sent me a text that bothered me; should I confront her?2. My elderly parents are drug addicts, and my dad left my mom on the floor after she fell. Do we let my mom move in with us?3. How do I get off of marijuana? I went to rehab but relapsed after going home.4. What would God have me do after my adult son cut off any kind of relationship with me? I think he has narcissistic personality disorder.Suggested Resources:Take Your Life BackUnderstanding and Loving a Person with Alcohol or Drug AddictionLife Recovery BibleDoing Life with Your Adult Children

April 15, 2024

Topics:Self-Worth,Adult Children,Enabling,Blended FamiliesHosts:Becky Brown, Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris, Chris WilliamsCaller Questions:1. Why do I keep having negative thoughts of myself, and how can I change that?2. My adult children want me to bail them out after they get into trouble; how do I find a balance and say no?3. Where can I find the four core values Chris Williams mentioned so I can apply them?4. I’m newly married at 72yo and very happy, but my adult kids think my new husband is after my money.Suggested Resources:You Are What You ThinkDoing Life with Your Adult ChildrenHow You Think

April 12, 2024

Topics:Autism,Anxiety,Adult Children,Chronic Pain,Controllers,AlcoholHosts:Becky Brown,Dr. Jill Hubbard, JJ WestCaller Questions:1. Is my 30yo son autistic or agoraphobic if he won’t leave the house or even brush his teeth? My wife is bedridden, and I’m disabled.2. What’s the difference between going to a chiropractor vs. pain management?3. My niece’s husband always gives an excuse to leave when he’s with us; is it a sign he’s controlling?4. My wonderful husband of 21yrs goes out drinking every night and sometimes doesn’t come home at night.Suggested Resources:Conquer Worry and AnxietyLiving Strong, Finishing WellHow You ThinkSacred MarriageUnderstanding and Loving a Person with Alcohol or Drug Addiction

April 11, 2024

Topics:Depression,Adult Children,Suicide,Sexual Abuse,Estrangement,AnxietyHosts:Becky Brown, Dr. Alice Benton, Chris WilliamsCaller Questions:1. Any advice about what we can do to help our 32yo son with anxiety and depression?2. I wanted to end it last month because nothing is easy for me; what can I do?3. Where do I go from here if my 35yo daughter cut me out of her life after my son-in-law sexually assaulted me?4. My 11yo granddaughter has severe panic attacks; how can I help?Suggested Resources:Conquer Worry and AnxietyTake Your Life BackEmotional Freedom WorkbookHow We Love Our Kids

April 10, 2024

Topics:Bipolar Disorder,ADD,Parenting,Difficult Conversations,Sexual Abuse,PTSD,SiblingsHosts:Becky Brown,Dr. Jill Hubbard,Dr. Jim BurnsCaller Questions:1. My husband has a pattern of leaving me when he has a bipolar episode; is there a place in his mind he can go that gives him peace?2. My sister’s 11yo son with ADHD talks badly to her and all of us, but she doesn’t discipline him; how do I talk to her about it?3. I want no contact with my father-in-law who sexually abused his stepdaughter years ago and was never charged and has never gone to counseling; what can I do?4. How do I help my sister who is a domestic violence victim and has mental health issues? I’m now her guardian.Suggested Resources:Understanding and Loving a Person with Bipolar DisorderBoundariesHow We LoveChanges That Heal

April 9, 2024

Topics:In-laws,Adult Children,Difficult Conversations,Drug Addiction,Boundaries,p*rnographyHosts:Becky Brown, Dr. Alice Benton, Marc CameronCaller Questions:1. My passive aggressive daughter-in-law is coming over tonight to talk; how can I steer the conversation to clear up our conflict?2. I take care of my father and am sober from meth for 2yrs. A cousin moved in and I found his drug paraphernalia; how do I ask him to leave?3. My new husband doesn’t know I know he is watching p*rn again; what is the best way to approach this conversation with him?4. Since I told my pregnant daughter’s boyfriend he needs to marry her, he has been cold to me. Should I address this with him?Suggested Resources:How We LoveLife Recovery BibleWorthy of Her TrustDifficult Conversations CD

April 8, 2024

Topics:Adult Children,Enabling,Separation,Dating,Difficult ConversationsHosts:Becky Brown, Dr. Alice Benton, Marc CameronCaller Questions:1. What do I do if my 25yo daughter and her 5yo son moved out, but she now wants to move back home after it hasn’t worked out with her boyfriend?2. I’m separated from my p*rn-addicted, emotionally abusive husband who says we should live together, but I don’t want to.3. My adult children have made it clear they don’t want a relationship with my partner of 8yrs; how do I tell my kids I’m still with him?Suggested Resources:Take Your Life BackWorthy of Her TrustHow We LoveDifficult Conversations CD

April 5, 2024

Topics:Self-Worth,Childhood Abuse,Fighting,Boundaries,p*rnography,Adult ChildrenHosts:Becky Brown, Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris, Chris WilliamsCaller Questions:1. I’ve had eating disorders and a bad self-image because my mom called me names at 10yo; how do I get a better self-image at 71yo?2. You’ve been talking a lot about self-image, and I wanted to comment on what has helped me love myself.3. When someone tries to get into a fight with you, how do you deal with it?4. How can I know if my son is acting out on p*rn? He went to Every Man’s Battle but hasn’t been attending the weekly group meetings that I pay for.Suggested Resources:Healing Is a Choice100 Days of CharacterEvery Man’s Battle

April 4, 2024

Topics:End of Life,Suicide,Adult Children,Finances,Boundaries,Grandparenting,Grief,Christian Walk,Empty NestHosts:Becky Brown, Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris, Chris WilliamsCaller Questions:1. If I show up to say goodbye to my husband’s aunt who has cancer and is doing assisted suicide, does it mean I am okay with what she’s doing?2. My only daughter demands I give her a large sum of money; what should I do as a widow on a fixed income?3. Any suggestions on how to explain to my 4yo grandson that his grandfather just died?4. Is it okay for my adult daughter to not live at home after she graduates from college? I don’t see biblical grounds for her to leave the home before she gets married.Suggested Resources:Life Recovery Workbook for GriefDoing Life with Your Adult ChildrenHow We Love Our KidsFinding Joy in the Empty Nest

April 3, 2024

Topics:Finances,Adult Children,Boundaries,Brain Issues,Stress,Christian Walk,Body ConnectionHosts:Becky Brown,Dr. Jill Hubbard, JJ WestCaller Questions:1. Our son-in-law has lost multiple jobs and made poor financial choices; how do we navigate our daughter and son-in-law asking for financial help?2. What help can you give me to deal with the stress of not sleeping at night, headaches, and planning my daughter’s wedding?3. How do I deal with the consequences of sin?4. I wanted to share some things that have helped me deal with stress to help the previous caller with headaches.Suggested Resources:Doing Life with Your Adult Children100 Days of HealingBoundaries

April 2, 2024

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