New Life LIVE

Dr. Jim asks, “What’s on your dream list in terms of personal growth?” and shares how his friend Tony, a sociologist, had his students ask people 95 and older about their regrets and what they would do differently if they could live life over again. How can I respond appropriately to our daughter’s boundaries? She recently told us that visits with her and her kids should happen organically, and they feel we’re jealous of her in-laws who live nearby. I’m a 9941 Partner and recently received a little card you sent out with a sheep on it. I can’t listen every day, but I often put the callers on a prayer list and pray for them. Please pray for my daughter’s mother-in-law, who’s fighting for her life. I’m looking for biblical wisdom and a word of encouragement. I’ve been alcohol-free for over 192 days, and I’m using medical marijuana. I’m also doing titration therapy for PTSD and work in commercial fishing and the hospitality industry. I wanted to thank the Lord for getting me off meth, alcohol, marijuana, and cigarettes. I heard you say that however a person can get free from addiction is great, and I got off each one at a time.

Caller Questions & Discussion: Chris shares how perception can become about performing, impressing, and protecting our ego. Moving beyond perception and admiration into the vulnerability of being truly known can be terrifying—but freeing. I’m negative about work and feel angry, depressed, and overworked. I haven’t received a bonus like others. What can help me mentally? I’m a single guy in my late 60s, a believer, and involved in multiple ministries. But the area where I live makes it difficult to meet quality female friends. How do I stop the negative thoughts that keep me up at night and continue throughout the day? Since retiring after 50 years, I struggle with comparison and feeling alone in our country home when my husband is at work. After 18 years, my husband told me he hasn’t been in love with me for 10 years. We’re raising our 3 autistic grandkids, but ever since he said that, he’s been distancing himself from me and treating me poorly. How do I honor my father when he’s treated me badly my whole life? I’m 67, and he’s 95. My body physically reacts when I hear his name.

Caller Questions & Discussion: Dr. Jill shares DIY strategies for managing rumination, including identifying the root cause of anxious thoughts, journaling, and setting aside a specific “worry time.” How can I humble myself while maintaining healthy boundaries and not becoming a doormat for my wife? After 14 years of marriage, my wife and I argue every day, and I feel like she is constantly punishing and scolding me. I’ve been divorced for 10 years. How do I deal with competitive women at singles events while trying to find the right man for me? How can I break free from masturbation and porn addiction? I’m 60 and have struggled with masturbation, lust, and porn for decades. I can go a month or three without them, but then I backslide.

Caller Questions & Discussion: Marc discusses how entangled affairs can begin with an emotional connection and gradually progress through personal disclosure, emotional dependence, fantasizing, secrecy, and eventually physical boundaries. I’ve had a lot of operations and take prescription pain medication. Am I going to miss the Rapture because I’m taking it? My sister lives with me, and I became her conservator. She has learning disabilities and schizophrenia. My parents believe she needs more medication, but I don’t. How can I help bridge the gap between my parents and my sister? How do I let go of my childhood sexual abuse? I’m having a hard time letting go of the fact that my mom allowed me to be sexually abused by her boyfriend when I was young.

Caller Questions & Discussion: Dr. Sheri shares about her mother’s passing on September 2. When her mother was in the ICU, Dr. Sheri was stuck in traffic and talked to her mom on the phone, telling her she could go be with Jesus. I don’t like people bringing personal devices into my home. When my friend rushed out of my house after getting a phone call, I thought it was rude. My boyfriend abducted me at age 17 and took me away from my parents. Could past trauma and grief from losing my parents still be affecting me? I’ve listened to you for over 15 years. Listening to your previous caller, Aurora, talk with Dr. Sheri reminded me of the power of prayer and how the Holy Spirit can work through a phone call. I’m a divorced, single mom who left an abusive relationship. I started a business that is growing, but I’m afraid to leave my 9-to-5 job because I don’t know if I’ll be able to provide for my family. How can I overcome this fear and move forward? How can I encourage my 31-year-old daughter to get married? She is a Christian and has lived with her fiancé for 10 years, and they have two children, ages 6 and 4. I’m concerned that she will not enter the Kingdom of God.