New Life Live With Steve Arterburn

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Alice discusses how to deal with people or situations that are out of our control.  My girlfriend says I haven’t forgiven myself even though I am 25yrs sober.  How do I continue a relationship with my grandchildren if their mother, my stepdaughter, doesn’t have much contact with me?  My younger […]

Caller Questions & More: Becky discusses the habits we use to construct our lives knowingly and unknowingly.  My son is in his early twenties and is having panic attacks; what else can I do if he doesn’t want to see a counselor?  What is the difference between a therapist and a counselor?  I have been […]

Caller Questions & More: Becky discusses what to do when things don’t work out.  How should I move forward as a single mom with three kids? I still feel like I am making the same mistakes I did when I was a 15yo teen mom.  Does God require me to reconcile with my stepson who […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jim shares that purity and fidelity are the path to healthy physical intimacy; the hosts discuss putting safeguards around your marriage.  Am I being overly sensitive? I felt uncomfortable when my husband went to lunch alone with my daughter-in-law.  I’m 79yo and am separated from my wife, but my wife […]

Caller Questions & More: Marc explains the differences in men and women when it comes to sex and expectation; go to today’s episode of Every Man’s Battle podcast for the entire discussion.  I’m guardian of my grandson because of medical neglect; how can I help my daughter with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia?  I lost my […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jill discusses a critical spirit, which is an outward expression of what is going on internally.  My daughter struggled with same-sex attraction in middle school, and I don’t know if she still struggles in high school.  Is it a good thing if my 41yo Christian girlfriend is 14yrs older than […]

Caller Questions & More: Marc discusses the benefits of delayed gratification.  How do I confront my sisters about why I am not included in family activities?  As a single man, how do you walk in the Spirit and stop masturbating?  I had to kick out my adult son from my home, and now he lives […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Alice explains the wreckage of sin, and the hosts discuss how counseling and spirituality work together.  What can I do to have a relationship with my 34yo daughter? She married an atheist, lives in another country, and won’t talk to me or let me see her kids.  I gave my […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jim discusses the power of encouragement; encourage others and have people in your life who can encourage you.  My boyfriend and I reconnected after not seeing each other for 8yrs, and we just got engaged; do you have any advice?  How do I create intentional boundaries with my mom who […]

Caller Questions & More: Chris discusses a heart at dis-ease and our critical nature that causes it.  How can I not let my mom hurt my feelings? She is struggling with depression and arthritis.  My 4yo daughter’s mother won’t let her see me; how do I get regular access to my daughter?  What should I […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Alice discusses the spectrum of laziness.  I called in after my husband abandoned me over 20yrs ago, and you helped me so much. Thank you!  My childhood friend is transitioning from male to female; am I compromising my faith if I call my friend by their new name and pronouns?  […]

Caller Questions & More: Marc discusses how to manage disappointments.  My son is a military prosecutor and very distant and aloof; how do I form a connection if he has been like this since he was 13yo?  I struggle with drug addiction and lost a child right after I gave birth; how do I get […]

Caller Questions & More: Becky discusses anger and how it impacts you.  I have struggled with anxiety since childhood; do you have any resources on brain rewiring for anxiety?  Every Man’s Battle was awesome! Should I do a full disclosure with my current wife about my porn use in my previous marriage?  Our youngest sister […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jim talks about the magic five to one ratio for interactions.  My grandchildren heard awful things that my narcissist daughter said to me, and I haven’t seen them since.  How do I handle my anxiety after catching my boss looking at me and listening in on a conversation I was […]

Caller Questions & More: Becky discusses the signs, symptoms, and solutions to depression.  How can I keep continuity with a psychiatrist through Veterans Affairs when they keep changing doctors?  I keep getting knocked down after the death of my parents and my boyfriend leaving me; how do I keep moving forward and not give up?  […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jacqui warns us not to look for external resources to solve internal issues; don’t blame others before you look inside of yourself to find out what is upsetting you.  Is there a pathway back to being a pastor? I stepped down after a mental breakdown and I also struggle with […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jill discusses hardened hearts vs. humbled hearts, and JJ shares how guarding your heart is different.  The hosts discuss dating and the importance of sharing differences before marriage, including political viewpoints.  How do I help my 40yo son who keeps going in and out of prison because of drugs? He […]

Caller Questions & More: Becky defines what triggers are and three tactics to cope with them.  I promised myself I’d never get a divorce, but my husband is a veteran with PTSD who is living in Belize and can’t handle conflict.  As a child, I was the caregiver of my family because I was the […]

Caller Questions & More: JJ discusses planting in the light matters so you can bear more fruit.  My son and his family live with us, and my daughter-in-law starts drinking from the moment she gets home until bed; how can I have a better relationship with her?  My nephew just got out of prison for […]

Caller Questions & More: Marc discusses the importance of a paradigm shift and the willingness to be wrong.  What is your opinion of dating a man who is 18yrs older and just got divorced 5mos ago?  How do I get my husband of 33yrs to communicate?  My fiancée wants God in her life, but how […]