New Life Live With Steve Arterburn

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jacqui discusses vicarious stress from negative news and social media, and what to do instead of doomscrolling.  How do I get over my soulmate abusing me and moving on? I don’t know how to stop missing and loving my ex.  My son is in an open marriage, and I don’t […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Sheri shares a story from her first marriage that demonstrates gaslighting and blame shifting.  My 17yoson is struggling with suicidal ideation and wrote a note saying he doesn’t like hearing my husband and me arguing; what can we do?  My wife’s work is damaging her physically, but it has been […]

Caller Questions & More: Becky discusses 6 steps to work your recovery.  How do I stay with my abusive husband of 40yrs? I was on the verge of leaving, but then he received a diagnosis of Parkinson’s and a type of dementia.  I had an abortion a month ago even though I didn’t want it, […]

Caller Questions & More: Marc discusses our first language: body language. How do I deal with my son-in-law? He has either borderline or bipolar disorder and lives in my house.  I overcame opioid addiction after 20yrs, but I wake up in torment that I’ll be homeless.  I am the youngest of seven and was sexually […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Alice shares how to transform anxiety into a superpower.  My 21yo son doesn’t have a job; what’s the best way to open a dialogue with him?  I have bipolar disorder, and now I’m terrified my 28yo son with kids is suicidal; what should I do?  My so-called Christian friends say […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jill discusses suicidal empathy, when we refuse to acknowledge that evil exists in the world.  Do I have PTSD or depression? I’ve been struggling for 14yrs after my wife cheated and we divorced.  I give rides to students for appointments and feel prompted to pray for the people in the […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Alice offers insight to consider when it feels like God is being slow to answer prayers.  I am under a lot of stress with my remote job and don’t feel I have a voice with my boss; how can I do a good job?  My 32yo son is addicted to […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jacqui discusses why we should be curious and not furious when triggered.  What are my next steps after my daughter admitted she committed adultery in her 1yr marriage?  I left my narcissistic husband of 27yrs before Christmas; am I doing the right thing?  What can I do to help my […]

Caller Questions & More: Chris discusses low-grade depression called dysthymia and how lifestyle affects it.  I drink too much, so my Christian friend told me to try marijuana; what else can I do? I’ve been married almost 30yrs and enjoy looking at nude women in magazines like I am looking at art; what is your […]

Caller Questions & More: Marc discusses stress and how Jesus dealt with it.  I panic when I drive, and it’s negatively impacting my life; what should I do?  How do I get over my sister sexually abusing me when I was young? I’ve never told anyone.  I wanted to follow up on our phone call […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jim shares the dangers of living a phrenetic life and what the Bible says about it.  My 37yo son is separated from his wife who has Cushing’s Syndrome, and he told me to back off in reaching out to her; do I back off?  I asked my husband to go […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jill Hubbard discusses compassion fatigue.  What do we do about our 95yo dad regularly kissing a married woman in the church parking lot?  I lost my parents and have one sibling left of seven; how do I deal with not being able to stay in touch with my brother in […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Alice discusses the connection between social media and teens being lonely or suicidal.  How can I approach my 18yo son about responsible credit card use?  I struggled with a meth addiction for 18yrs; a friend gave me the Life Recovery Bible, and it was so impactful in my recovery!  My […]

Caller Questions & More: JJ discusses how to find the right counselor.  My 79yo husband with dementia made his son power of attorney years ago, and I want our 29yo daughter to have power of attorney instead; what should I do?  Should I pursue marital counseling even if my husband has repeatedly had affairs and […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jacqui shares from Romans why we should lean into the relational aspects of who God is, rather than the rules.  My daughter asked me not to help her children’s dad, and now she is upset because I helped him by taking my grandson to the doctor. What can I do […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jill shares her thoughts on what to do when disaster strikes.  My 19yo son is in college studying psychology and has become hateful in his speech toward his mother; how do I deal with him?  My wife said some unbelievably terrible things to me in front of the kids 13yrs […]

Caller Questions & More: JJ shares insight about isolation from the Every Man’s Battle intensive in Atlanta.  My husband of 35yrs can’t hold a job, might be on the Asperger’s spectrum, and punishes me by withholding sex.  What can we do about my brother-in-law with dementia who has been breaking out of my sister’s home?  […]

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Sheri discusses how vicarious trauma impacts us emotionally and relationally.  I have borderline personality disorder and am extremely jealous and anxious so that I don’t even want another woman talking to my husband.  What does it mean to detach with love? I have to detach from my ex-husband who is […]

Caller Questions & More: Chris discusses a life lesson from Ecclesiastes: Is your life built around your career or vice versa?  Is it too late to do anything about our 28yo adult son who lives in our home and doesn’t engage with us?  What’s the best way to handle our 31yo son who recently married, […]

Caller Questions & More: Marc shares his thoughts on the art of listening.  My 10yo grandson is very bright and kind, but he just sits in class and doesn’t do any work.  How can I help a young couple at my church who are leading a ministry and struggling in their marriage? The wife thinks […]