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New Life Live! is America's #1 Christian counseling call-in radio program. Author and New Life Ministries founder, Steve Arterburn, along with his tag-team of co-hosts, offer advice and address questions concerning spiritual, relational and emotional issues within our culture today. Tag-team counselors: Dr. Jill Hubbard, Dr. Sheri Keffer, Chris Williams, Dr. Alice Benton, Becky Brown, Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris and Marc Cameron. Call New Life Ministries at 800-639-5433.
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Topics: Finances, Boundaries, Adult Children, Estrangement, Suicide, Work Issues, Getting Unstuck, Christian Walk, Separation, Counseling Hosts: Steve Arterburn, Dr. Jill Hubbard, Dr. John Townsend Caller Questions & More: How do I be a submissive wife but get my husband motivated to pay his debts? I have two sons in their twenties who are estrange…
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Topics: Judgment, Codependency, Intimacy, Connection, Grief, Adult Children, Drug Addiction Hosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Alice Benton, Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris Caller Questions & More: Dr. Alice asks whether we should point out the mistakes, sins and behavior patterns of others. I am codependent and my daughter asked me to stop speaking for her and her…
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Topics: Christian Walk, Physical Abuse, Adult Children, Schizophrenia, Abandonment, Affairs, Trust Hosts: Becky Brown, Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris, Dr. Sheri Keffer Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jacqui shares how Jesus had to remind His disciples that God was here with them, and God is here with us in our own tough times. My son-in-law is abusing my para…
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Topics: Christian Walk, Alcohol, Boundaries, Screens, Teens, Shyness, Anxiety, Parenting, Avoiders Hosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Alice Benton, Dr. Jim Burns Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jim discusses the anatomy of a lost faith. My husband is a high-functioning alcoholic and it affected our 23yo transgender daughter; what boundaries can I put in place…
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Topics: Change, In-laws, Resentment, Grief, Sexual Abuse, Suicide, Same-sex Attraction, Regret, Finances, Aging Parents Hosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Jill Hubbard, JJ West Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jill explains the concept of crystallization of discontent when the pain of staying the same exceeds the pain of change. My 74yo mother-in-law is health…
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Topics: OCD, Church Life, Self Worth, Sexual Integrity, Teens, Disclosure, Christian Walk, Demons, Adult Children, Enabling, Addictions, ADD Hosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Jill Hubbard, Marc Cameron Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jill discusses pathological guilt and anxiety about religious or moral issues called scrupulosity. I was escorted out of my ch…
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Topics: Accountability, Affairs, Separation, Dating, Grief, Self-harm, Suicide, Church Life Hosts: Becky Brown, Dr. Sheri Keffer, Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris Caller Questions & More: Dr. Sheri discusses how hard it is to own what we have done that harms others. My husband had an affair for over 10yrs, we’ve spent thousands of dollars on counseling, and …
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Topics: Christian Walk, Dementia, Making Decisions, Alcohol, Adult Children, Suicide Hosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Jill Hubbard, JJ West Caller Questions & More: JJ shares about throwing off your old self and putting on your new self as a way of living. My friend’s husband has dementia, and she wants to renovate her home to help her husband. What are …
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Topics: Sexual Addiction, Emotional Abuse,, Church Life, Divorce, Fear, Adult Children, Enabling, Controllers Hosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Jill Hubbard, Marc Cameron Caller Questions & More: Marc shares a lesson from nature in nurture. My husband has a sex addiction and is emotionally abusive; how can we overcome the epidemic of churches believing di…
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Topics: Christian Walk, Alcohol, Enabling, Adult Children, Finances, Boundaries Hosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Jill Hubbard, JJ West Caller Questions: JJ shares how we are called to rejoice always and give thanks, even after a hurricane, whether your house was spared or not. God’s goodness doesn’t depend on our circumstances. What do you think of a Chr…
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Topics: Betrayal, Sexual Addiction, Affairs, Pornography, Self Worth Hosts: Becky Brown and presenters at Restore Workshop Intensive, Stacey Sadler Smith and Laura Mangin-McDonald Caller Questions & More: I attended Restore Workshop, and Stacey and Laura have been such an encouragement to me! My issues were not the same as everyone else, but the pa…
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Topics: Fear, Holidays, Affairs, Incarceration, Adult Children, Sexual Abuse, Dating, Alcohol Hosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Sheri Keffer, Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris Caller Questions & More: Dr. Sheri discusses how the upcoming holidays can produce fear of intimacy, fear of vulnerability, and fear of being re-injured. What do I do to help my 32yo son who i…
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Topics: Christian Walk, Parenting, Unemployment, Self Worth Hosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Jill Hubbard, JJ West Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jill shares the concept of bookending and how God provided direction and confirmation. My 12yo son needs reminders about everything; how can I help him do stuff on his own? What are your thoughts on why I feel li…
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Topics: Relationships, Intimacy, Divorce, Social Media, Pornography, Transgender, Grandparenting Hosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Alice Benton, Marc Cameron Caller Questions & More: Marc discusses how it’s hard for people to know what a secure healthy attachment looks like in healthy relationships if they’ve never been exposed to one. My husband had pros…
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Topics: Dating, Affairs, Childhood Trauma, Hoarding, Self Worth, Christian Walk, Counseling, Addictions, Anger Hosts: Becky Brown, Dr. Alice Benton, Stacey Sadler Smith Caller Questions & More: Becky and Dr. Alice discuss natural disasters and anxiety. I’m afraid if I tell the wonderful woman I just started dating about my cheating in the past, she…
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Topics: Stress, Counseling, Pornography, Adult Children, Addictions, Incarceration, Fear, Finances, Divorce Hosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Jill Hubbard, Marc Cameron Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jill discusses mounting stress. Thank you! My husband and I provide counseling at our church from the resources you provide. I just discovered soft porn on my …
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Topics: Reframe, Affairs, Intimacy, Father Issues, Estrangement, Caregiving, Eating Disorders, Anxiety Hosts: Becky Brown, Dr. Jill Hubbard, Chris Williams Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jill Hubbard shares tools for how to re-regulate yourself when you are having a hard day. I’ve been married 27yrs, was unfaithful, and am not attracted physically to…
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Topics: Alcohol, Addictions, Adult Children, Estrangement, Motivation, Boundaries, Disclosure, Affairs Hosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Alice Benton, Becky Brown Caller Questions & More: Dr. Alice shares addiction insights from an AA recovery leader. What are your thoughts on a counselor encouraging my 19yo daughter to distance herself from me? She told …
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Topics: OCD, Adult Children, Affairs, Custody, Finances, Caregiving, Grief, Sexual Integrity, Social Media Hosts: Chris Williams, Becky Brown, Dr. Alice Benton Caller Questions & More: Becky shares about infobesity and infoxication, current terms to describe information overload, and how the trail of needing to know more can lead to OCD. How do I n…
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Topics: Victims, Dating, Narcissists, Disabilities, Gender Hosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Jill Hubbard, Dr. Jim Burns Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jill discusses what it looks like to fall into victimhood mentality that keeps us stuck. On a previous show you talked about why a 43yo man should not date a 19yo; if a man can have a brand-new car off the l…
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Topics: Christian Walk, Divorce, Grief, Siblings, Anger, Grandparenting Hosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Jill Hubbard, Dr. Jim Burns Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jim shares the pain of discipline vs. the pain of regret during our tougher times. Is there redemption and hope if I’ve committed the unpardonable sin? I lashed out in anger and called the Holy …
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Topics: Sexual Addiction, Divorce, Mother Issues, Affairs, Betrayal, Grief Hosts: Becky Brown, Dr. Sheri Keffer, Laura Mangin-McDonald Caller Questions & More: Laura Mangin-McDonald shares about the big gap between what we desire and where we are. My husband has a sex addiction and wants a divorce; is it a good thing for me to try to stay with him?…
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Topics: Sexual Integrity, Parenting, Intimacy, Adult Children, Dating, Estrangement Hosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Jill Hubbard, Dr. Jim Burns Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jim Burns shares about his new book, A Student’s Guide to Sexual Integrity. My wife thinks I’ve rejected her because we haven’t consummated our 4yr marriage due to me having prostate…
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Topics: Attitude, Fear, Medication, Narcissists, Sexual Integrity, Emotional Affairs, Nightmares, Trauma Hosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Alice Benton, Marc Cameron Caller Questions & More: Marc Cameron discusses the importance of attitude and Holocaust survivors. I’m 62yo and in fear all the time. I’m scared of the side effects of Prozac; can I get off …
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Topics: Christian Walk, Boundaries, Teens, Alcohol, Finances, Elder Abuse Hosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris Dr. Sheri Keffer Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jacqui discusses the burdens we carry and taking them to the Lord. When my ex-husband wanted me to bail him out of jail, I turned him down. How should I treat him now? My soon-to-be 18…
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Dreams—what do they mean? Do they link us to alternative realities? How can we access and interpret them? How can we access and pay attention to our dreams and find the messages we need to hear? What information can come through, and how does it allow us to become one with our whole? How can we reach out to gain this information? What can we do to …
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How do we deal with the unexpected in our lives? Something is happening; our cards are in the air, and we must decide what to do. How do we pick them up? We are responsible for what is in front of us. Treat it not as a nasty joke but as a game. Pick up the last one; where does it go? How do I pick up the unexpected challenges in my life and deal wi…
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Why have so many of us lost the sense of belonging? Essentially, we belong to ourselves. We lose the ability to know that as children. Let's explore how we can re-find this wonderful and complete place within. How can we stop looking outside ourselves to others? When we do, we'll find a smoother, more peaceful path in life. "If we have no peace, it…
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Finding peace through cancer. How can we find peace, humor, and kindness as we travel through cancer treatment? Jill has had cancer for many years now; she shares her wisdom and suggestions for those with cancer. Jill asks, "Who are you suffering for, yourself or others." She shares that it is time for you to decide who is around you and stop tryin…
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"For the past 33 years, I have looked in the mirror every morning and asked myself if I would want to do what I am about to do today, and whenever the answer has been no for too many days in a row, I know that I need to change something." Steve Jobs. If sometime during the day we don't have a smile on our face, we know that something needs to chang…
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A Sundance Maka Waconi: Circle of Life in South Dakota Jill and her husband's journey. The power of change and the adventure of transformational experiences. They decided not to follow a map but to follow their senses. They took no freeways or highways, just a sense that guided them. They used their senses and intuition on this fantastic journey. T…
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Relationship break ups. Relationship break ups. How to move beyond the pain. What can we do? How can we find greater wisdom and peace through this process? How do we navigate relationship break ups, family, or partners? Do you want to be right, or do you want to be happy? This is a question we must ask ourselves when we face a breakup. It's time to…
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What is success, and what is failure? Why are we so focused on both? How do we succeed and fail? Does success bring us happiness? When we are dying, it is not about success or failure. We have to stop the comparison. Let's explore what success is in different countries and how success is so different in so many places for so many people. What is su…
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How to live, thrive, and find peace with dementia. Dementia is a process of losing our rational mind, and yet we can support the individual in moving into places beyond the mind. The person's essence we know is always there, but the person we love and know is often disappearing. How can we support them and find a place of acceptance and ease? Many …
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How to get through the holidays, tips for navigating these times, and find even more peace and joy. How to maneuver and enjoy the holidays. How do we deal with those we don't want to deal with? How do we enjoy the holidays even if we are alone? We can discover ways to take moments to refind our balance and inner harmony. How to re-balance yourself …
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Fear and how we can move beyond to freedom. How does fear control us, and what can we do to clear it? Handling the moment as it comes dispells fear. We release the need for what is happening to be different, we deal with it and then there is no fear. Fear feeds on itself, take the time to use tools to take yourself out "Expose yourself to your deep…
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The freedom to change my mind. We often get stuck in our lives because we think we can't change our minds or don't know how to do it. Let's explore how to change our minds when we get stuck in ideas or concepts that have been layered onto us as children and with which we identify. Perhaps we have become so identified with certain ideas in the view …
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According to quantum physics a particle vibrating due to your sound when you speak can affect a molecule inside a star at the edge of the Universe instantly. This phenomenon is known as quantum entanglement. The greatest illusion then is the illusion of separation. We are all connected, one humanity, alike in so many ways. How can we access the fee…
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It is only heavy because you are deciding over and over again to carry it. Embrace change, loosen up your sense of identity, and let yourself walk a new path. You do not have to ignore or erase the past; you just have to wholeheartedly embrace the present and move on. ~ Yung Pueblo We have our freedom in our hands, when we hold onto who we think we…
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Leslie Clark travels with the Toureg in the desert. Experiences a wedding, travels with rebels and finds herself alone in the sand dunes miles from anywhere. . A powerful journey. She experiences how the Toureg can travel through the dunes that shift yearly, with no GPS, not maps and with dangers everywhere. They always know how everyone is feeling…
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Pausing is key to increasing our ability to choose how we respond rather than dropping into robotic reaction. When we don't take a pause between a stimulus and our response we may wind up just reacting which limits our choices. There are so many benefits to taking a pause; it can recharge our energy: help us to gain access to our inner wisdom: and …
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Happiness is not a destination; it's the journey. When we are focusing on the end, the thing we want instead of the process or the journey, we suffer because it makes us stressed. We can have happiness anytime when we focus on the journey. When we are focused on the destination, like a car, money, we We only suffer when we react negatively to a sit…
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It's not what you do but how you react that matters. Often we can't change what is happening, but we can almost always have power over how we react. We chat about ideas and tools that can give us power over our reactions. We, as humans, tend to be robotic in our reactions to what is happening. Push a button, and I'll always react to the same experi…
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"The world is nothing but my perception of it; I see only through myself, I hear only through the filter of my story." Byron Katie, If we want to change our lives, we must change our perception. Let's open up our cage to see how else we can see something. We are not our story, but it does control us. Oor story can limit us or free us, depending upo…
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Tina Turner mastered her art and life; she moved beyond her pain and illnesses and accessed an inner world of peace and balance. She built a bridge between her outer life filled with, success, but also suffering and pain and found a way to access an inner world of peace and balance. We explore how she did this nad how she was able to keep this brid…
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Being happy is a very personal thing, and it really has nothing to do with anyone else.” Abraham Hicks Happiness lives within us! Being happy is very personal -and totally internal. Appreciation can be a pathway to happiness. Happiness does not come from the outside inward. Let's find our personal inner triggers to happiness, then we can find happi…
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Learning can be a great gift, and unlearning can be an even greater gift; transformational and freeing. "Recognize that unlearning is the highest form of learning.” Rumi. Why do we feel we need to keep filling ourselves with information? Why do we need so much learning? When we take away the unneeded learning, we become closer to who we are and acc…
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Dali Lama "Such my thumb." Jill shares the Tibetan perspective. Why do cultural differences matter, and why are they so hard to understand? We share our thoughts and experiences about cultural differences, their power, and why we can so easily misinterpret them. We explore travel and other chances to be in various cultures and their differences. Wh…
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"Enlightenment is a destructive process. It has nothing to do with becoming better or being happier. Enlightenment is the crumbling away of untruth. It's seeing through the facade of pretense. It's the complete eradication of everything we imagined to be true.” Adyashanti. Enlightenment is not about what we do or achieve or even find. Enlightenment…
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Fearless aging, let's explore how we can age fearlessly. When we are comfortable with who we are everyone else will be comfortable with who we are. Many cultures celebrate life stages, and in those cultures, aging is respected and valued. When you travel you see people eg, the natural indigenous cultures, you see those who are enjoying their life a…
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