New Life LIVE: July 21, 2026

New Life LIVE: July 21, 2026

Caller Questions & Discussion: 1. JJ shares the story of hockey player Claude Lemieux, who recently died by suicide after struggling with sex addiction. JJ then reflects on the story of the woman caught in adultery in the Bible (John 8), reminding us that we’re all sinners, and Jesus did not condemn her. 2. My husband has been divorced from his ex-wife for 28 years. She recently texted him and said she is working through Step 9 and wants to make amends. She would like to have a Zoom call with us. How should I respond? How should I prepare? 3. I can’t relax. When I don’t hear from my 26-year-old son, who struggles with alcohol addiction, I go into panic mode. He has been sober for five months now.” 4. I was molested when I was 9 and struggled with addictions. It was on an emergency room bed that I surrendered to God. Now I’ve been married almost 37 years. The work you all do is amazing! God is always there with open arms. 5. I called last week to ask whether my daughter should be undressing in front of her 8-year-old son. My daughter listened to your program, and she’s going to follow your advice! 6. How can I work from, and not for, my identity in Christ when I work in sales? I’m constantly being judged by my performance.

New Life LIVE: July 20, 2026

Caller Questions & Discussion: 1. Becky shares how the apostle Paul wrote Philippians while imprisoned, reminding believers to focus on God even in difficult circumstances. In Philippians 4:8, Paul writes, “Fix your thoughts on what is true…” Becky asks listeners an important question: What is imprisoning you? 2. We went to visit my daughter’s new baby and tried to respect their strict boundaries. For example, when I kissed my grandchild, they asked me not to do that. 3. How do I talk to my husband about the distractions in his life, including pornography, that keep him from facing difficult issues? He needs to find a different job, but he spends his time watching TV and viewing porn. 4. My husband and I have been married for 50 years and have seen 10 counselors over the years, but nothing has helped. He has had a successful career as a photographer and insists on posting photos on social media. I’ve told him that people should sign release forms, but he refuses. What should I do? 5. I’ve been married for 17 years and am visually impaired, and my wife is blind.  She recently developed serious medical issues, and I had to place her in a care facility. How do I navigate this season? It’s difficult, and I miss her deeply.

New Life LIVE: July 17, 2026

Caller Questions & Discussion: 1. Dr. Jacqui discusses how we often wait for other people to make us feel valued, important, and cared for. If you’re waiting for someone else to give you a sense of priority or feeling frustrated because you think someone should have considered your needs, ask yourself: When was the last time you considered you? 2. I’ve been estranged from my adult daughter for two-and-a-half years. We didn’t argue; she just stopped talking to me. She wanted me to help care for her daughters, but she suddenly exploded and screamed at me. 3. I have a history of dissociation and unresolved trauma, and I experience muscle-memory responses connected to those painful experiences. Our bodies naturally try to heal and protect themselves. 4. I was serving in ministry, but my husband was emotionally abusive, and I finally asked him to leave. Why does everything feel so difficult right now? My daughter now has to attend public school, and I feel like my life is falling apart. 5. I’ve been married for almost 42 years, and we have a blended family. How can I reconnect with my husband without nagging him? We used to have daily devotions together at a set time, but now he won’t put his phone away.

New Life LIVE: July 16, 2026

Caller Questions & Discussion: 1. Dr. Jim discusses how building walls through defensiveness, denial, isolation, and passive-aggressive behavior can damage our relationships. If you’ve been putting up walls, it may be time to start tearing them down. Boundaries shouldn’t build up walls; they should build structure. 2. My wife is struggling with severe nerve pain, and we feel like we’re not being seen or heard by God. Like Job and the man at the Pool of Bethesda, I know we won’t always get answers for the suffering we experience. 3. I’m estranged from my daughter and haven’t been able to see my 8-year-old grandson. Should I stop trying to reach out? She hasn’t returned any of my calls or texts. 4. My husband of nearly 53 years was raised by a difficult mother and struggles with his mental health and sex addiction. When he sees a woman he finds attractive, he fixates on her for hours.

New Life LIVE: July 15, 2026

Caller Questions & Discussion: 1. Chris discusses Proverbs 3:5-6 and Psalm 37:3. The principles in these passages have helped Chris guide his boys. When we curate God’s goodness, it helps us see the things that truly matter. Trust God, and do good. 2. I’ve had some hurts, habits, and hang-ups over the years. I don’t want to think about the past or return to it because I’ve struggled with drug abuse and toxic relationships. 3. What are my options in my marriage with no intimacy and my husband having an emotional affair? He has a friendship with a married woman who is half his age. But I had a one-night stand. 4. It’s been 8 years since my daughter has talked to me. She is living on the streets after 8 years in the military, and she might be using drugs. Should I pursue her, or leave it in the Lord’s hands? 5. I’ve been living with a man for 20 years, and he lets his daughter dictate the relationship. His daughter doesn’t like me, and he puts his family before me.