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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
New Life LIVE: May 29, 2026
Caller Questions & Discussion: Avoidant tendencies can keep us from speaking up for ourselves when someone is hurting us. We think that we can love our perpetrators out of their behavior, so people pleasers are often avoiders. My mom sent me off to another state when I was 14, and during that first year, I molested my 9-year-old cousin. It was never discussed, and recently she died; how do I get past my regret? I lost both of my parents; how do I survive if I don’t have emotional security around me?
May 29, 2026 ListenNew Life LIVE: May 28, 2026
Caller Questions & Discussion:Dr. Jim talks about overthinking in his newest book, When Your Adult Child Strays, and why parents shouldn’t define themselves by their adult children’s choices or be one-topic parents.My daughter-in-law told me I’m not welcome in her home after she took guardianship of my wife who suffers from schizophrenia. How do I make peace with my daughter-in-law?I have an on-again-off-again relationship with my 40-year-old daughter. When she pulls away, I don’t get to see my grandchildren. How do I address this? She tells me I was a bad parent.I finalized my divorce after my husband of 38 years was physically abusive and betrayed me financially; I’m losing my home and family.
May 28, 2026 ListenNew Life LIVE: May 27, 2026
Caller Questions & Discussion:Dr. Sheri discusses Psalm 40:2 and how that verse reminds her that no matter how covered with mud she feels, the Lord is there to pick her up.I have arthritis, use a walker, and my brother wants me to move into assisted living; however, I want to move to Phoenix, but I’m afraid.My 24-year-old son is a marine, is married, and is coping with his depression by using alcohol; my husband and I are going to see him. What do I say and what should I not say?I got divorced 7 years ago. I started drinking but have been sober for 2 years; we have a 16-year-old daughter, and I feel stuck. How do I move on?
May 27, 2026 ListenNew Life LIVE: May 26, 2026
Caller Questions & Discussion:Dr. Jim discusses why many adult children are deconstructing their parents’ faith and explains the three types of people who often walk away from faith: nomads, prodigals, and exiles.I left a 10-year relationship because my avoidant, live-in boyfriend refused to talk through issues, but he keeps sending nostalgic texts. What should I do to finally move on?I’m 58, struggled with substance abuse for years, and I’m finally sober, but my ADHD symptoms are becoming harder to manage. Is there still hope for recovery and mental health healing later in life?We’ve spent the last 10 years traveling to visit my stepchildren, but they never make the effort to come see us. Should we keep taking the high road and pursuing the relationship, or is it time to set boundaries?
May 26, 2026 ListenNew Life LIVE: May 25, 2026
Caller Questions & Discussion :Dr. Jill discusses thievery and jealousy and how we shouldn’t let the enemy steal our internal happiness. Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and forever (Hebrews 13:8).I’m retired, but my husband doesn’t want to go anywhere, and I’m in tears about it. In the mornings, I feel deep anxiety. Some friends invited us on a European cruise, but my husband won’t go—so now I’m feeling jealous.My kids are 10 and 11. My daughter opened her brother’s computer and found sexually explicit material. What do I do?How can a pill affect your mind? I’m in my 70s, struggle with depression, and feel afraid of medication.Do I tell my kids that their biological dad is not their real father? I’ve had affairs and had children with two other men. My husband forgave me, but he doesn’t want to tell our adult kids.
May 25, 2026 ListenNew Life LIVE: May 22, 2026
Caller Questions & Discussion:JJ discusses ho’oponopono, the ancient Hawaiian practice for reconciliation and forgiveness, especially around someone’s death. The core concepts are humility, recognition of the importance of the relationship, gratitude, and being willing to forgive.My brother’s wife spirals out of control every 2 years or so because of mental health issues, and has even wanted to kill him. He says he has to wait until his kids get older to leave, and his teen daughter isn’t allowed to be alone with her. What are some strategies to give to my brother?I am one of 18 kids, and my identical twin sister and I were physically abused by our mom. My sister and I push people away and have a reputation of being mean; how do we stop our bad behavior?JJ shares what to expect at the Identity in Christ Webinar; he’ll be talking about what God says about you, how to break free from shaming labels, and how to confidently walk in your true identity.As Father’s Day approaches, can a man who couldn’t meet his expectation of being a good father actually change? Every Man’s Battle Intensive teaches it is more than changing behavior.
May 22, 2026 ListenNew Life LIVE: May 21, 2026
Caller Questions & Discussion:Dr. Jim answers the question: When adult children walk away from their faith, what’s the answer for parents? Staying connected, loving well, and trusting God are essential.I stay in a fight-or-flight mode and have a hard time setting boundaries with my narcissistic husband, who has been physically abusive to me. And I have a 15-year-old daughter who is his stepdaughter.How do I help my wife stop enabling her adult son who struggles with alcoholism? She has been confronted by me, her responsible son and daughter-in-law, but she’s resistant.What can I do to rebuild a close relationship with my 45-year-old daughter? I used to watch her kids, but she’s disconnected from me now.
May 21, 2026 ListenNew Life LIVE: May 20, 2026
Caller Questions & Discussion:Dr. Jill discusses when gloating causes grief.Why do I feel constant competition in my romantic relationships?I’ve always struggled with my faith, and I feel like it has to do with childhood traumas.We’re recently married and my wife’s past trauma has led her to ask me to leave and not talk to me for three months.
May 20, 2026 ListenNew Life LIVE: May 19, 2026
Caller Questions & Discussion:Chris discusses why we should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry, as James 1:19 encourages us to.I’m going through menopause, seeing a counselor, and taking medication, but my husband isn’t dealing with it very well. How do I navigate it?God has called me to do a water fast. But with my daughter graduating sixth grade, my son graduating high school, and marriage issues, what does breakthrough look like?My husband died last year; he was a high-functioning alcoholic, was unfaithful, and was mean when he drank. How do I move forward?
May 19, 2026 ListenNew Life LIVE: May 18, 2026
Caller Questions & Discussion:Dr. Jim discusses his newest book, When Your Adult Child Strays. If your adult child makes poor choices like addiction, unhealthy relationships, or moving in with a boyfriend or girlfriend, it’s easy to panic and react in anger. Staying connected and preserving the relationship is critical.My 13-year-old granddaughter got a citation for marijuana, then cut her wrist before going to court, and also became violent with her mom after her phone was taken away. Are there any resources to help?My husband is in rehab, and we’ve been separated for a year. He was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, and I don’t think he should move back in with our kids. Should he return to the household?My 15-year-old daughter struggles with anxiety, depression, and PTSD. My ex-husband was a narcissist. She sees a psychologist and takes medication, but she’s constantly on the computer. What else should I be doing?
May 18, 2026 Listen
