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New Life LIVE is the leading Christian counseling call-in radio show, offering real help and biblical truth for everyday struggles. Whether you’re facing relational conflict, emotional pain, or spiritual confusion— the radio team is ready to answer your question.
Most Recent Episodes
“My Husband Left Me to Move to Another State!”
Topics: Family Relationships, Marriage, Personal Growth, Trauma & Abuse RecoveryHosts: Becky Brown, MS, LPCC, Brian Perez, Dr. Jill Hubbard, PhDCaller Questions & Discussion:Dr. Jill shares that asking where God is in your circumstance may not be a question; it may be a protest because you want it to be different (from Dr. John Townsend’s book Where Is God?).After getting sober, my young adult son has ignored me, even after he had a baby.Should I pursue a relationship with my half-sisters? My stepfather sexually abused me, and they believe him instead of me.What’s the next step for moving forward with my life after my husband left to move to another state?What advice would you give your younger self just starting in counseling? I’m completing my Licensed Professional Counselor requirements this year.Suggested ResourcesLife Recovery DevotionalHealing Is a ChoiceIntimate Deception
December 19, 2025 Listen“Married 60 Years—But Struggle With Kissing!”
Topics: Boundaries & Self-Care, Family RelationshipsHosts: Brian Perez, Chris Williams, MA, LMFT, Dr. Jill Hubbard, PhDCaller Questions & Discussion:Dr. Jill explains how to cope with road rage and retail rage using the Golden Rule from Matthew 7:12 and Luke 6:31.Why have I always had a problem with kissing on the mouth, even after 60yrs of marriage?What should I do if my gay son’s partner is pressuring him to get married, and he asked me if I’d go to their wedding?How can I deal with bitterness? Many of my friends are either dating or married and I’m almost 30yo and single.What can I do to fix myself to stop getting into relationships with women I need to fix?Suggested ResourcesLife Recovery Workbook for GriefDoing Life with Your Adult ChildrenUnderstanding Your Attachment Style
December 18, 2025 Listen“Don't Let Others' Actions Define You!”
Topics: Anxiety & Depression, Emotional Healing, Family Relationships, MarriageHosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Jim Burns, PhD, Dr. Sheri Denham Keffer, PhD, LMFTCaller Questions & Discussion:Dr. Jim explains that other people’s choices do not define you, so instead of overthinking their actions, focus on loving them where they are.Why am I avoiding travel to see my children and grandchildren? Is it selfishness, or could fatigue, allergies, or other issues be holding me back?After nearly 40yrs of marriage, I’ve fallen out of love with my husband. He hasn’t worked for years and much of our savings is gone.I’m a pastor and was demoted after my church conference questioned the money my church brought in; how do I process this?After electroconvulsive therapy for depression and bipolar disorder, I feel disconnected from my adult sons.Suggested ResourcesTrustTake Your Life BackDoing Life with Your Adult Children
December 17, 2025 Listen“Do I Tell My Friend I Have Feelings for Him?”
Topics: Addiction & Recovery, Boundaries & Self-Care, Family RelationshipsHosts: Becky Brown, MS, LPCC, Brian Perez, Dr. Jill Hubbard, PhDCaller Questions & Discussion:Becky discusses how many of us struggle during the holidays and reminds us that even in a hard season, God is with us.Thank you for praying for my family member, who was struggling with addiction but is now experiencing the holidays sober for the first time!As a single grandmother, how can I talk to my adult children about feeling abandoned during Christmas, even when some of them live nearby?I’ve been friends with a man for a year, but our relationship has had many ups and downs; should I talk to him about my feelings?How can I set healthy boundaries with my 26-year-old son? He has oppositional disorder and only contacts me to ask for money.Suggested ResourcesFinding Joy in the Empty NestUnderstanding Your Attachment StyleDoing Life with Your Adult Children
December 16, 2025 Listen“How Do I Balance Pastoring & 12 Grandkids?”
Topics: Family Relationships, Grief & Loss Support, Parenting ResourcesHosts: Brian Perez, Chris Williams, MA, LMFT, Marc Cameron, MA, LMFTCaller Questions & More:Marc explains that codependency is the belief, “I need you to be okay so that I can be okay.”My husband wants me to apologize for accusing him of having an affair because of a text I saw. Should I confront him or let it go?What’s the best way to balance being a pastor with attending all the sporting events my five sons and twelve grandkids want me to go to?I’m almost 84 and have struggled with long-term depression, especially after my husband of nearly 64 years passed away.I feel like my prayers are awkward by myself, and I’d like to pray with my husband; any thoughts on how we can change that?Suggested ResourcesIntimate DeceptionDoing Life with Your Adult ChildrenLife Recovery Workbook for Grief100 Days of Prayer
December 15, 2025 Listen“My Grown Son Just Sleeps & Plays Video Games.”
Topics: Boundaries & Self-Care, Family Relationships, Trauma & Abuse RecoveryHosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Jim Burns, PhD, Marc Cameron, MA, LMFTCaller Questions & More:Dr. Jim discusses the Toxic Family Test and how it can reveal patterns in your family of origin.I feel God is calling me to go back to my dysfunctional family in the Midwest after moving to Virginia to become a life coach; how do I know what to do?I mistrust people and fear they want to hurt me; when Saul was given over to a spirit of fear, can that happen today?Our 22-year-old son sleeps or plays video games after work and won’t help around the house; what do we do?How can I support my daughter’s emotional well-being while staying true to my values?Suggested ResourcesUnderstanding Your Attachment StyleTrustDoing Life with Your Adult Children
December 12, 2025 Listen“My Ex-Husband Is Transitioning to a Woman!”
Topics: Anxiety & Depression, Family Relationships, Grief & Loss SupportHosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Alice Benton, PsyD, Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris, PsyD, LMFTCaller Questions & More:Dr. Jacqui explains how self-fulfilling prophecies, such as parents calling their children lazy, trap us in negative emotions.How do I talk to my teen kids that live with their dad now? They are only hearing bad things about my past.My ex-husband is transitioning to a woman, and his parents are blaming me; what is my role in this?What do I do if my six older siblings treat me like an outsider and don’t want to spend the holidays with me?The hosts discuss God placing the lonely in families in Psalm 68:5-6, and how to grieve what’s out of your control.Suggested ResourcesTrustTake Your Life Back
December 11, 2025 Listen“How Do I Cope With My Ex-Fiancé Stealing?”
Topics: Addiction & Recovery, Biblical Guidance, Boundaries & Self-Care, Sexual Integrity & RecoveryHosts: Becky Brown, MS, LPCC, Brian Perez, Dr. Alice Benton, PsyDCaller Questions & More:Becky discusses Romans 12:2, and the steps to transform your mind are to read God’s Word daily, identify your struggles, and do one thing today.My husband had an affair, and he rolls his eyes when I want us to try what our marriage counselor suggested.I went through the Comfort Circle with my sister, and God showed up!I was injured and had to take opioids for a year, and I was able to stop using them four days ago with God’s help!How can people cope with feelings of loss when personal items are stolen or thrown away?Suggested ResourcesIntimate DeceptionUnderstanding Your Attachment StyleLife Recovery Bible
December 10, 2025 Listen“My 18-Year-Old is Talking About Getting Married!”
Topics: Biblical Guidance, Boundaries & Self-Care, Family Relationships, Parenting ResourcesHosts: Brian Perez, Chris Williams, MA, LMFT, Dr. Jill Hubbard, PhDCaller Questions & More:Chris discusses Proverbs 16:2 and how God cares about our motives.I’ve been unemployed, just had surgery, and am facing homelessness; where do I go from here?Why is it so hard to leave my narcissistic husband who says he’s leaving our house and retirement to his kids?Should I continue to give my adult son gifts for Christmas if he is paranoid and says Christians are responsible for all the problems in the country?My 18-year-old daughter is dating a boy from her church youth group and they are talking about getting married; how do I have a conversation with her?Suggested ResourcesTake Your Life BackDoing Life with Your Adult Children
December 9, 2025 Listen“Suicidal Thoughts? Marijuana Isn't the Answer.”
Topics: Anxiety & Depression, Family Relationships, Personal GrowthHosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Jim Burns, PhD, Marc Cameron, MA, LMFTCaller Questions & More:Marc discusses the signs of depression and how to treat it.My son and his wife got upset over our vaccine disagreements, straining our family relationship and cutting us off from our grandkids.I struggle with depression, use marijuana, and have had suicidal thoughts; how can I find happiness beyond material things?My adult daughter is married to a man of another culture, has a baby, and is mean to me; do I send the letter I’ve written to just her, or to her and her husband?Suggested ResourcesDoing Life with Your Adult Children100 Days To Freedom from Fear and AnxietyUnderstanding Your Attachment Style
December 8, 2025 Listen
