Lectionary Calendar
Wednesday, October 16th, 2024
the Week of Proper 23 / Ordinary 28
the Week of Proper 23 / Ordinary 28
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Audio Shows
New Life Live! with Steve Arterburn
Addictions, Estrangement, and More Caller Questions from October 8, 2024
October 8, 2024
Topics: Alcohol, Addictions, Adult Children, Estrangement, Motivation, Boundaries, Disclosure, AffairsHosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Alice Benton, Becky Brown Caller Questions & More: 1. Dr. Alice shares addiction insights from an AA recovery leader. 2. What are your thoughts on a counselor encouraging my 19yo daughter to distance herself from me? She told me she won't come home until I stop yelling. 3. My 19yo grandson works a part-time job but then sleeps and plays video games for the rest of the day; do you have any advice? 4. I disclosed to my wife that I had multiple affairs 25yrs ago, but I don't remember details. Now she wants me to take a polygraph. Suggested Resources:Take Your Life BackUnderstanding and Loving Your Child in a Screen-Saturated WorldLife Recovery BibleWorthy of Her Trust
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Social Media, Transgender, and More Caller Questions from October 14, 2024
October 15, 2024
Topics: Christian Walk, Parenting, Unemployment, Self WorthHosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Jill Hubbard, JJ West
October 15, 2024
Topics: Christian Walk, Parenting, Unemployment, Self WorthHosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Jill Hubbard, JJ West
Social Media, Transgender, and More Caller Questions from October 14, 2024
October 14, 2024
Topics: Relationships, Intimacy, Divorce, Social Media, Pornography, Transgender, GrandparentingHosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Alice Benton, Marc Cameron Caller Questions & More: 1. 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. 2. My husband had prostate cancer and we are affectionate but not intimate; will your Intimacy in Marriage Weekend help with that? 3. What should I do after my ex-wife went to a guardian angel website, and they sent her a picture of her soulmate that looks like me? 4. Whenever I use social media, there are ads that pop up to draw you into porn; are there any practical ways to get rid of them? 5. My son is transitioning into a woman, and we validate our 7yo grandson who says boys should be boys. My son is threatening to withdraw our grandson from us. Suggested Resources:How We LoveIntimate DeceptionEvery Man's BattleDoing Life with Your Adult Children
October 14, 2024
Topics: Relationships, Intimacy, Divorce, Social Media, Pornography, Transgender, GrandparentingHosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Alice Benton, Marc Cameron Caller Questions & More: 1. 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. 2. My husband had prostate cancer and we are affectionate but not intimate; will your Intimacy in Marriage Weekend help with that? 3. What should I do after my ex-wife went to a guardian angel website, and they sent her a picture of her soulmate that looks like me? 4. Whenever I use social media, there are ads that pop up to draw you into porn; are there any practical ways to get rid of them? 5. My son is transitioning into a woman, and we validate our 7yo grandson who says boys should be boys. My son is threatening to withdraw our grandson from us. Suggested Resources:How We LoveIntimate DeceptionEvery Man's BattleDoing Life with Your Adult Children
Dating, Childhood Trauma, and More Caller Questions from October 11, 2024
October 11, 2024
Topics: Dating, Affairs, Childhood Trauma, Hoarding, Self Worth, Christian Walk, Counseling, Addictions, AngerHosts: Becky Brown, Dr. Alice Benton, Stacey Sadler Smith Caller Questions & More: 1. Becky and Dr. Alice discuss natural disasters and anxiety. 2. I'm afraid if I tell the wonderful woman I just started dating about my cheating in the past, she'll run away. 3. I was burned over 75 percent of my body as a child; I now hoard and am unhappy in my marriage. Which way do I turn? 4. How can you help me if I base my worth on how well I do in my business and feel worthless now? 5. Do you believe the Holy Spirit can break someone completely free from emotional bondage, or do some people need counseling? 6. After stopping his addictions, my husband won't go to therapy to deal with his angry outbursts. The stress of it is hurting me physically. Suggested Resources:Worthy of Her TrustHow People GrowChanges That HealHealing Is a ChoiceHow We Love
October 11, 2024
Topics: Dating, Affairs, Childhood Trauma, Hoarding, Self Worth, Christian Walk, Counseling, Addictions, AngerHosts: Becky Brown, Dr. Alice Benton, Stacey Sadler Smith Caller Questions & More: 1. Becky and Dr. Alice discuss natural disasters and anxiety. 2. I'm afraid if I tell the wonderful woman I just started dating about my cheating in the past, she'll run away. 3. I was burned over 75 percent of my body as a child; I now hoard and am unhappy in my marriage. Which way do I turn? 4. How can you help me if I base my worth on how well I do in my business and feel worthless now? 5. Do you believe the Holy Spirit can break someone completely free from emotional bondage, or do some people need counseling? 6. After stopping his addictions, my husband won't go to therapy to deal with his angry outbursts. The stress of it is hurting me physically. Suggested Resources:Worthy of Her TrustHow People GrowChanges That HealHealing Is a ChoiceHow We Love
Pornography, Incarceration, and More Caller Questions from October 10, 2024
October 10, 2024
Topics: Stress, Counseling, Pornography, Adult Children, Addictions, Incarceration, Fear, Finances, DivorceHosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Jill Hubbard, Marc Cameron Caller Questions & More: 1. Dr. Jill discusses mounting stress. 2. Thank you! My husband and I provide counseling at our church from the resources you provide. 3. I just discovered soft porn on my husband's phone; what is my next step after I confronted him? 4. How do I handle my son being in jail? After he meet his bio dad when he was 17yo, he got into drugs and alcohol. 5. I am in financial fear of my soon-to-be ex-husband getting out of prison and suing me. I put him in prison 15yrs ago for molesting a family member. Suggested Resources:How We LoveEvery Man's BattleLife Recovery BiblePeople Fuel
October 10, 2024
Topics: Stress, Counseling, Pornography, Adult Children, Addictions, Incarceration, Fear, Finances, DivorceHosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Jill Hubbard, Marc Cameron Caller Questions & More: 1. Dr. Jill discusses mounting stress. 2. Thank you! My husband and I provide counseling at our church from the resources you provide. 3. I just discovered soft porn on my husband's phone; what is my next step after I confronted him? 4. How do I handle my son being in jail? After he meet his bio dad when he was 17yo, he got into drugs and alcohol. 5. I am in financial fear of my soon-to-be ex-husband getting out of prison and suing me. I put him in prison 15yrs ago for molesting a family member. Suggested Resources:How We LoveEvery Man's BattleLife Recovery BiblePeople Fuel
Father Issues, Caregiving, and More Caller Questions from October 9, 2024
October 9, 2024
Topics: Reframe, Affairs, Intimacy, Father Issues, Estrangement, Caregiving, Eating Disorders, AnxietyHosts: Becky Brown, Dr. Jill Hubbard, Chris Williams Caller Questions & More: 1. Dr. Jill Hubbard shares tools for how to re-regulate yourself when you are having a hard day. 2. I've been married 27yrs, was unfaithful, and am not attracted physically to my wife. 3. This Saturday, I'm meeting my biological father for the first time; how can I protect myself from feeling hurt but make the most of it? 4. What can my wife and I do to remain connected as a couple if she struggles with an eating disorder, PTSD, anxiety, insomnia, chronic fatigue, and I take care of her? Suggested Resources:How We LoveMaking Peace with Your FatherTake Your Life Back
October 9, 2024
Topics: Reframe, Affairs, Intimacy, Father Issues, Estrangement, Caregiving, Eating Disorders, AnxietyHosts: Becky Brown, Dr. Jill Hubbard, Chris Williams Caller Questions & More: 1. Dr. Jill Hubbard shares tools for how to re-regulate yourself when you are having a hard day. 2. I've been married 27yrs, was unfaithful, and am not attracted physically to my wife. 3. This Saturday, I'm meeting my biological father for the first time; how can I protect myself from feeling hurt but make the most of it? 4. What can my wife and I do to remain connected as a couple if she struggles with an eating disorder, PTSD, anxiety, insomnia, chronic fatigue, and I take care of her? Suggested Resources:How We LoveMaking Peace with Your FatherTake Your Life Back
Affairs, Custody, and More Caller Questions from October 7, 2024
October 7, 2024
Topics: OCD, Adult Children, Affairs, Custody, Finances, Caregiving, Grief, Sexual Integrity, Social MediaHosts: Chris Williams, Becky Brown, Dr. Alice Benton Caller Questions & More: 1. 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. 2. How do I navigate the relationship with my son, late 40s, who divorced because of his adultery and continues to see the other woman who is still married? 3. Do I try to force my child's father to take responsibility and pay child support through the courts, or do I try to work with him outside of court? 4. I took care of my elderly mother-in-law until I had to put her in a nursing home, haven't grieved the death of my husband, and now my daughter won't talk to me. 5. What do I do if my husband has hundreds of friends on Facebook, mostly female? I am almost 88yo and feel concerned. Suggested Resources:Doing Life with Your Adult ChildrenTake Your Life BackLife Recovery Workbook for GriefHow We Love
October 7, 2024
Topics: OCD, Adult Children, Affairs, Custody, Finances, Caregiving, Grief, Sexual Integrity, Social MediaHosts: Chris Williams, Becky Brown, Dr. Alice Benton Caller Questions & More: 1. 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. 2. How do I navigate the relationship with my son, late 40s, who divorced because of his adultery and continues to see the other woman who is still married? 3. Do I try to force my child's father to take responsibility and pay child support through the courts, or do I try to work with him outside of court? 4. I took care of my elderly mother-in-law until I had to put her in a nursing home, haven't grieved the death of my husband, and now my daughter won't talk to me. 5. What do I do if my husband has hundreds of friends on Facebook, mostly female? I am almost 88yo and feel concerned. Suggested Resources:Doing Life with Your Adult ChildrenTake Your Life BackLife Recovery Workbook for GriefHow We Love
Disabilities, Gender, and More Caller Questions from October 4, 2024
October 4, 2024
Topics: Victims, Dating, Narcissists, Disabilities, GenderHosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Jill Hubbard, Dr. Jim Burns Caller Questions & More: 1. Dr. Jill discusses what it looks like to fall into victimhood mentality that keeps us stuck. 2. 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 lot, why would he choose an old car? 3. I'm blind, just moved to a new apartment, but I don't have transportation and am very frustrated. 4. Is my good friend transitioning to a woman because he's depressed? Any studies? His counselor is affirming him. 5. Over 30yrs ago I became a Club New Life member and never looked back! Suggested Resources:How We LoveTake Your Life BackLife Recovery BibleHow People Grow
October 4, 2024
Topics: Victims, Dating, Narcissists, Disabilities, GenderHosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Jill Hubbard, Dr. Jim Burns Caller Questions & More: 1. Dr. Jill discusses what it looks like to fall into victimhood mentality that keeps us stuck. 2. 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 lot, why would he choose an old car? 3. I'm blind, just moved to a new apartment, but I don't have transportation and am very frustrated. 4. Is my good friend transitioning to a woman because he's depressed? Any studies? His counselor is affirming him. 5. Over 30yrs ago I became a Club New Life member and never looked back! Suggested Resources:How We LoveTake Your Life BackLife Recovery BibleHow People Grow
Divorce, Grief, and More Caller Questions from October 3, 2024
October 3, 2024
Topics: Christian Walk, Divorce, Grief, Siblings, Anger, GrandparentingHosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Jill Hubbard, Dr. Jim Burns Caller Questions & More: 1. Dr. Jim shares the pain of discipline vs. the pain of regret during our tougher times. 2. Is there redemption and hope if I've committed the unpardonable sin? I lashed out in anger and called the Holy Spirit by the name of Satan. 3. Since calling you a few weeks ago, my wife has unfortunately filed for a divorce. 4. Do you have any insight for me? After my 41yo son died, my brother wrote a horrible letter to us that said we let our son die. 5. My grandson always makes his wife or in-laws a priority; what can I do? Suggested Resources:Forgiving Our Fathers and MothersLife Recovery BibleLife Recovery Workbook for GriefTrust
October 3, 2024
Topics: Christian Walk, Divorce, Grief, Siblings, Anger, GrandparentingHosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Jill Hubbard, Dr. Jim Burns Caller Questions & More: 1. Dr. Jim shares the pain of discipline vs. the pain of regret during our tougher times. 2. Is there redemption and hope if I've committed the unpardonable sin? I lashed out in anger and called the Holy Spirit by the name of Satan. 3. Since calling you a few weeks ago, my wife has unfortunately filed for a divorce. 4. Do you have any insight for me? After my 41yo son died, my brother wrote a horrible letter to us that said we let our son die. 5. My grandson always makes his wife or in-laws a priority; what can I do? Suggested Resources:Forgiving Our Fathers and MothersLife Recovery BibleLife Recovery Workbook for GriefTrust
Divorce, Betrayal, and More Caller Questions from October 2, 2024
October 2, 2024
Topics: Sexual Addiction, Divorce, Mother Issues, Affairs, Betrayal, GriefHosts: Becky Brown, Dr. Sheri Keffer, Laura Mangin-McDonald Caller Questions & More: 1. Laura Mangin-McDonald shares about the big gap between what we desire and where we are. 2. My husband has a sex addiction and wants a divorce; is it a good thing for me to try to stay with him? 3. How do I deal with my mom resenting me and never being able to please her? She just had a stroke, and she's very ugly to me. 4. For two-thirds of my life my husband sexually betrayed me; what is the best way to navigate my grief in this season? Suggested Resources:Intimate DeceptionMaking Peace with Your FatherWorthy of Her Trust
October 2, 2024
Topics: Sexual Addiction, Divorce, Mother Issues, Affairs, Betrayal, GriefHosts: Becky Brown, Dr. Sheri Keffer, Laura Mangin-McDonald Caller Questions & More: 1. Laura Mangin-McDonald shares about the big gap between what we desire and where we are. 2. My husband has a sex addiction and wants a divorce; is it a good thing for me to try to stay with him? 3. How do I deal with my mom resenting me and never being able to please her? She just had a stroke, and she's very ugly to me. 4. For two-thirds of my life my husband sexually betrayed me; what is the best way to navigate my grief in this season? Suggested Resources:Intimate DeceptionMaking Peace with Your FatherWorthy of Her Trust
Sexual Integrity, Estrangement, and More Caller Questions from October 1, 2024
October 1, 2024
Topics: Sexual Integrity, Parenting, Intimacy, Adult Children, Dating, EstrangementHosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Jill Hubbard, Dr. Jim Burns Caller Questions & More: 1. Dr. Jim Burns shares about his new book, A Student's Guide to Sexual Integrity. 2. My wife thinks I've rejected her because we haven't consummated our 4yr marriage due to me having prostate cancer; what do I do? 3. Our 19yo daughter is dating a 43yo and we're concerned; are there any red flags to look for? 4. How do we go about reconciling with estranged family members over our decision to sell our vacation home? Our grandkids won't speak to us. Suggested Resources:How We LoveDoing Life with Your Adult Children
October 1, 2024
Topics: Sexual Integrity, Parenting, Intimacy, Adult Children, Dating, EstrangementHosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Jill Hubbard, Dr. Jim Burns Caller Questions & More: 1. Dr. Jim Burns shares about his new book, A Student's Guide to Sexual Integrity. 2. My wife thinks I've rejected her because we haven't consummated our 4yr marriage due to me having prostate cancer; what do I do? 3. Our 19yo daughter is dating a 43yo and we're concerned; are there any red flags to look for? 4. How do we go about reconciling with estranged family members over our decision to sell our vacation home? Our grandkids won't speak to us. Suggested Resources:How We LoveDoing Life with Your Adult Children
