New Life Live!
New Life Ministries
America’s #1 Christian Counseling Call-In Radio Program. Since 1988 New Life Live! has been broadcast as a nationally-syndicated, interactive talk radio program which deals with mental health, emotional, relational and spiritual issues from a biblical perspective.
Most Recent Episodes
Chronic Pain, Protective Order, and More Caller Questions from July 7, 2025
Topics: Disasters, Peace, Chronic Pain, Grief, Suicide, Autism, Boundaries, Enabling, Adult Children, Protective Order, Estrangement Hosts: Brian Perez, Becky Brown, Dr. Jill Hubbard Caller Questions & More: Becky asks, “What do you do with all of the devastating news when there is a disaster?” I’ve had chronic pain with vomiting and nausea for a decade; my counselor and coaches have dropped me; everyone in my life is dead. After I found out I was autistic and told my deceased sister’s husband, he told me he already knew; am I being too extreme in not wanting to have anything to do with him? How do I move on after being divorced 5yrs and afraid my ex will turn my 13yo son against me like he did my older daughter? Did we enable our son and his wife by letting them stay in our home for 7yrs when they moved back to the States? My daughter-in-law is an atheist and put a restraining order against my wife for trying to see the grandkids.The post New Life Live: July 7, 2025 appeared first on New Life.
July 7, 2025 ListenWork Issues, Sexual Abuse, and More Caller Questions from July 4, 2025
Watch on YouTube Topics: ADD, Anxiety, Boundaries, Work Issues, Adult Children, Guilt, Parenting, Sexual Abuse, Physical Abuse, Incarceration Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Jill Hubbard, Dr. Jim Burns Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jill discusses living day to day with ADHD. How do I balance boundaries with my family and being present with them? My mom tells me that I don’t make time for her. How do I support my husband in a healthy way when he hates his job? He comes home so shut down that I get lonely. My kids were raised in church, but they don’t follow God now; how do I get rid of grief and guilt over how I parented them? I am a domestic violence and sex trafficking survivor and killed my trafficker in self-defense. After an organization helped me get out of jail, how do I deal with the pain from everything I went through?The post New Life Live: July 4, 2025 appeared first on New Life.
July 4, 2025 ListenSuicide, Borderline, and More Caller Questions from July 3, 2025
Watch on YouTube Topics: Medications, Teens, Counseling, Church Life, Suicide, Siblings, Difficult Conversations, Borderline, Adult Children, Weddings Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Jill Hubbard, Dr. Jim Burns Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jill discusses the importance of evaluating medication over time because the risk may start to outweigh the benefit. My 17yo son is hanging out with guys who have threatened suicide; how do I find a counselor he will feel comfortable with? How do I confront injustice in church? My husband committed suicide after talking to our pastor, and my kids say to just let it go. My brother’s wife is a non-believer and smothers him. He is in a hotel because he can’t deal with her anymore; how can I support him? How do we deal with our Catholic brother texting us that we need to read the Catholic Bible and be more reverent? My borderline daughter cut me off for several months; should I go to her wedding?The post New Life Live: July 3, 2025 appeared first on New Life.
July 3, 2025 ListenPornography, Drug Addiction, and More Caller Questions from July 2, 2025
Topics: Life Recovery, Dating, Christian Walk, Sexual Addiction, Pornography, Drug Addiction, Depression, Adult Children Hosts: Brian Perez, Becky Brown, Dr. Jim Burns Caller Questions: Becky discusses recovery as an action or process of regaining possession of something that was stolen or lost. I called last month about my unequally-yoked boyfriend; I broke up with him the same day as the radio call! What do I do if my husband of 3yrs struggles with porn addiction and says going to a counselor doesn’t help him? Do you help Muslims who are addicted to drugs? My friend’s 37yo son goes in and out of treatment centers. My son has severe depression and addictions; what can I do if he wants to go out with me, and I don’t want to see him drink or gamble?The post New Life Live: July 2, 2025 appeared first on New Life.
July 2, 2025 ListenGender Identity, Eating Disorders, and More Caller Questions from July 1, 2025
Topics: Hope, Attitude, Grief, Adult Children, Gender Identity, Parenting, Weight Issues, Eating Disorders Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Jim Burns, Dr. Jill Hubbard Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jim discusses how to rise above your circumstances. My two best friends passed away in June; can you give me any help to get through this? My adult daughter won’t forgive me for asking her to move out 9yrs ago, and she thinks everyone hates me; what do I do? How can I help my 11yo nephew who told his parents he is non-binary and likes to wear girl’s clothes? I feel like I am not being a good steward of the body God has given me because of emotional eating; what’s a Christian perspective on it?The post New Life Live: July 1, 2025 appeared first on New Life.
July 1, 2025 ListenRecovery, Narcissists, and More Caller Questions from June 30, 2025
Watch on YouTube Topics: Estrangement, Parenting, Anger, Alcohol, Recovery, Mother Issues, Narcissists, Aging Parents, Sexual Abuse, Childhood Trauma, Guilt Hosts: Brian Perez, Becky Brown, Dr. Alice Benton Caller Questions & More: Becky discusses what to do if you’re estranged from a loved one. Where do I go from here if my 12yo son has had anger issues since he was 2yo? He will jump up and down when he argues and hates talking about his feelings. AA has helped me stay clean for 2yrs even though it has been hard for me to work through the 12 steps. As a 53yo man, how do I humbly and respectfully express to my mother that I don’t need her hovering over me? I just came to terms with being the daughter of a narcissistic mom after I was in a bad accident; how do I not get enmeshed again? I feel guilty for leaving my elderly parents in facilities even though I was abused as a child by them.The post New Life Live: June 30, 2025 appeared first on New Life.
June 30, 2025 ListenSexual Addiction, Disrespect, and More Caller Questions from June 27, 2025
Watch on YouTube Topics: Disappointment, Anxiety, Sexual Addiction, Christian Walk, Disrespect, Communication, Anger, Dating, Ministry Hosts: Brian Perez, JJ West, Marc Cameron Caller Questions & More: JJ discusses how to deal with disappointment, like a car wreck that prevented him from cohosting recently. I struggle with sex addiction and have panic attacks. How does one go about finding healing when some people tell you to trust God, but others say to go to doctors? I am 62yo and am a caregiver for a woman who is in a hospital; how do I respond to her when she is disrespectful and narcissistic? How can we as a family navigate the emotions of communication? Our daughter has OCD and schizophrenia and is home for the summer. What direction should I go in? My ex-girlfriend unblocked my phone number, and I am confused. I need to make money to pay bills, but I don’t know if I can do that while serving God. What do I do?The post New Life Live: June 27, 2025 appeared first on New Life.
June 27, 2025 ListenFalse Accusations, Cults, and More Caller Questions from June 26, 2025
Watch on YouTube Topics: Triggers, Negative Thoughts, False Accusations, Work Issues, Custody, Cults, Pornography, Boundaries Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Sheri Denham Keffer, Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris Caller Questions & More: Dr. Sheri shares how a triggering incident can cause negative thoughts to flood your brain. What caused rumors about me on my job, and how do I prevent them in my new job? I am in a custody battle over my 11mo baby, and I think the father is in a cult. What should I require of my husband watching inappropriate videos? Should we separate?The post New Life Live: June 26, 2025 appeared first on New Life.
June 26, 2025 ListenPTSD, Criticism, and More Caller Questions from June 25, 2025
Watch on YouTube Topics: Parenting, Sexual Abuse, Adult Children, PTSD, Childhood Trauma, Trust, Criticism Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Alice Benton, Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris Caller Questions & More: Dr. Alice shares how delegating can help parents who try to take on everything by themselves. I’m handicapped and in recovery, so it’s hard for me to read the Bible. Is there a recovery Bible that’s in larger print? My 5yo twins reported their nanny molested them, and she was arrested. I feel like a terrible mom; how do we move forward? My 24yo daughter had cancer at 13yo and now has PTSD. She has attempted suicide several times. What do I do to help her? Any guidance for my 12yo grandson? He is very moody and withdrawn; his divorced dad left 4yrs ago. How do I get rid of my calloused heart? My husband of 20yrs says I make him feel unloved and disrespected.The post New Life Live: June 25, 2025 appeared first on New Life.
June 25, 2025 ListenEstrangement, Medical Issues, and More Caller Questions from June 24, 2025
Watch on YouTube Topics: Parenting, Adoption, Adult Children, Estrangement, Grandparenting, Siblings, Medical Issues Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Jim Burns, Dr. Jill Hubbard Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jim shares how Jesus models the power of presence. Am I more protective of my adopted son than my biological children? Another parent told me I was being excessive. How do I fix my relationship with my adult son who didn’t visit me after I fell down the steps and needed him? The father of my 4yo granddaughter cut off all communication with us 2mos ago. Should my husband and I go to his house to try to see her? My 64yo sister had a mild heart attack, is on dialysis, has a pacemaker, but still makes unhealthy choices. How can I help her?The post New Life Live: June 24, 2025 appeared first on New Life.
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