New Life Live With Steve Arterburn

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Alice shares how forced downtime can be a blessing to a workaholic.  I lost a son to a suicide; how do I know what help is good for my 23yo son who struggles with ADHD and alcohol?  What is causing my chronic insomnia after losing my 94yo father? I also […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jill discusses the overlap between addiction, trauma, and narcissism.  Our son dropped out of college to take care of his fiancée with terminal cancer. She had lied about the cancer.  Should I stay with my bipolar daughter to make sure she’s safe now that she is about to be released […]

Caller Questions & More: Becky discusses self-care for caregivers.  I go to my daughter’s grave, talk to her and pour coffee on her grave to remember her; am I doing anything wrong scripturally?  What do I say to my daughter who is married to a narcissist and often calls me crying?  Do you know of […]

Caller Questions & More: JJ shares about the power of the Every Man’s Battle weekend that was held in Washington, DC.  Since I retired, why have I begun eating from the moment I wake until I go to bed? I’ve never had a food addiction.  My 31yo son has been diagnosed with mental illness, lives […]

Caller Questions & More: Marc discusses why we often ignore good advice.  Do I walk away from my husband of 30yrs who has been on drugs most of the time and won’t help me with anything?  What are some good boundaries to set with the men in my Bible study who are addicted to fentanyl?  […]

Caller Questions & More: Sheri explains the difference between “betrayal trauma induced control” and codependency.  My mom says I shouldn’t be a Young Life leader because I haven’t been through anything to qualify me as a leader.  I was sexually abused by my dad from a young age until I was 40yo and still have […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jill discusses Easter gatherings with hurts, habits, and hangups, and encourages us to keep loving and keep moving forward.  My husband has terminal kidney disease and insists he leave his facility and have me care for him at home. I feel guilty saying no.  Which way do I turn if […]

Caller Questions & More: Sheri explains the difference between “betrayal trauma induced control” and codependency.  My mom says I shouldn’t be a Young Life leader because I haven’t been through anything to qualify me as a leader.  I was sexually abused by my dad from a young age until I was 40yo and still have […]

Caller Questions & More: Chris discusses our changing relationship with God and the state of reorientation.  My husband is unfaithful. I found a bottle of Viagra, but he denied it, and my pastors told me they don’t believe me.  My wife kicked me out of the house and changed the locks; what can I do […]

Caller Questions & More: Marc explains the difference between hoping and wishing, and he shares ways to deal with discontentment in marriage.  How can my husband and I connect with our granddaughters? Our daughter-in-law has alienated us from them.  I was choked and beaten by my first wife and I am not in love with […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jacqui discusses the need to lower your judgment and criticism of others and to humbly examine where you are missing the mark in your own life.  My husband is very controlling with money; do I move out to a new apartment that I’ve already negotiated?  How do I resolve challenges […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jill shares her thoughts on Holy Week and long suffering.  My 34yo friend is a computer programmer and is anxious about AI and how it will impact him.  My husband and I will agree about something, but then he won’t do it; could there be some kind of childhood trauma […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Alice demonstrates, though a personal story, the importance of building a support community well in advance of when you would need their help.  Where can I find a counselor or group that understands the pressure of living with my husband’s PTSD?  I feel guilty when I go on trips and […]

Caller Questions & More: JJ shares steps on how to press on when you hit a roadblock during a project.  My wife feels like it’s crazy for her to stay married to me and is too embarrassed to go to counseling. How do I cope with the life I have now?  Should we say anything […]

Caller Questions & More: Chris discusses anger, sharing that outrage addiction leads to discontent.  I’ve had depression for weeks and can’t do anything while my husband has been in the hospital.  What type of therapy does my nephew need now that my brother wants to be more involved? I adopted my nephew 7yrs ago when […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Sheri discusses defensiveness as a self-protection tool.  My 15yo granddaughter is a twin and has dramatically changed and has asked me to pray for her temper.  One of the participants in our Life Recovery Group uses medical marijuana, and I let her know that it might trigger others in the […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jill discusses endings, beginnings, and the discontentment that can happen in between.  What should I do if I am anxious and feeling guilty after I threw a box of pastries in anger and it accidentally hit my 6yo grandson?  My 29yo son believes that Jesus is not the only way […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Alice shares how to bring up the top topics to address with our kids.  How can my sister and I tell our 94yo mom that she has to be in assisted living for the rest of her life?  My adult niece really struggles with major depressive disorder; how do I […]

Caller Questions & More: Stacey and Laura discuss what is going on in the world of healing from betrayal, and how it relates to the betrayal of Jesus.  How will Every Man’s Battle help my husband with full disclosure? Will Restore help me to trust him?  In counseling, what order do you work on immediate […]

Caller Questions & More: Marc discusses the fine print, asking the hard questions to get insight before jumping into relationships.  I’m miserable in my marriage and have become emotionally divorced from my husband who doesn’t feel led to lead.  I have Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, have had seventeen surgeries, and am in so much pain.  Is it […]