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New Life Live! is America's #1 Christian counseling call-in radio program. Author and New Life Ministries founder, Steve Arterburn, along with his tag-team of co-hosts, offer advice and address questions concerning spiritual, relational and emotional issues within our culture today. Tag-team counselors: Dr. Jill Hubbard, Dr. Sheri Keffer, Chris Williams, Dr. Alice Benton, Becky Brown, Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris and Marc Cameron. Call New Life Ministries at 800-639-5433.
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First Draft: A Dialogue on Writing is a weekly show featuring in-depth interviews with fiction, non-fiction, essay, and poetry writers. First Draft: A Dialogue on Writing highlights the voices of writers as they discuss their work, their craft, and the literary arts. This weekly show hosted by Mitzi Rapkin is a celebration of creative writing and the individuals who are dedicated to bringing their carefully chosen words to print as well as the impact writers have on the world we live in.
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Topics: Victims, Dating, Narcissists, Disabilities, Gender Hosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Jill Hubbard, Dr. Jim Burns Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jill discusses what it looks like to fall into victimhood mentality that keeps us stuck. 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 l…
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Topics: Christian Walk, Divorce, Grief, Siblings, Anger, Grandparenting Hosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Jill Hubbard, Dr. Jim Burns Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jim shares the pain of discipline vs. the pain of regret during our tougher times. Is there redemption and hope if I’ve committed the unpardonable sin? I lashed out in anger and called the Holy …
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Topics: Sexual Addiction, Divorce, Mother Issues, Affairs, Betrayal, Grief Hosts: Becky Brown, Dr. Sheri Keffer, Laura Mangin-McDonald Caller Questions & More: Laura Mangin-McDonald shares about the big gap between what we desire and where we are. My husband has a sex addiction and wants a divorce; is it a good thing for me to try to stay with him?…
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Topics: Sexual Integrity, Parenting, Intimacy, Adult Children, Dating, Estrangement Hosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Jill Hubbard, Dr. Jim Burns Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jim Burns shares about his new book, A Student’s Guide to Sexual Integrity. My wife thinks I’ve rejected her because we haven’t consummated our 4yr marriage due to me having prostate…
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Dr. Alan Townsend is a scientist, author and Dean of the Franke College of Forestry & Conservation at the University of Montana. His writing has appeared in multiple national venues, including The Washington Post and Scientific American. Alan's nonfiction book is called This Ordinary Stardust. He is a highly cited author of more than 140 peer revie…
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Topics: Attitude, Fear, Medication, Narcissists, Sexual Integrity, Emotional Affairs, Nightmares, Trauma Hosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Alice Benton, Marc Cameron Caller Questions & More: Marc Cameron discusses the importance of attitude and Holocaust survivors. I’m 62yo and in fear all the time. I’m scared of the side effects of Prozac; can I get off …
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Topics: Christian Walk, Boundaries, Teens, Alcohol, Finances, Elder Abuse Hosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris Dr. Sheri Keffer Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jacqui discusses the burdens we carry and taking them to the Lord. When my ex-husband wanted me to bail him out of jail, I turned him down. How should I treat him now? My soon-to-be 18…
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Topics: Bipolar, Parenting, Identity, Adult Children, Sexual Integrity, Difficult Conversations, Healing Journey, Parenting, Aging Hosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Jill Hubbard, JJ West Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jill discusses how to recognize symptoms of bipolar disorder. What do you think about my 11yo granddaughter wanting to identify as an animal?…
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Topics: Reactions, Comparisons, Childhood Trauma, Passive-Aggressive, Drug Addiction, Adult Children, Siblings, Verbal Abuse, Grief Hosts: Becky Brown, Dr. Sheri Keffer, Laura Mangin-McDonald Caller Questions & More: Dr. Sheri Keffer shares her parable on how a pot of boiling water can describe what’s happening in a relationship. There are so many …
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Topics: Sexual Integrity, Parenting, Affairs, Sexual Addiction, Depression, Polyamorous, Adult Children Hosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Jill Hubbard, Dr. Jim Burns Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jim Burns is interviewed about his new book, A Student’s Guide to Sexual Integrity. My husband has had affairs, and I recently walked in on him doing something in…
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Natalie Goldberg is the author of fifteen books, including Writing Down the Bones, which has sold over one million copies and has been translated into fourteen languages. She co-edited a collection of talks by revered zen teacher Katherine Thanas, The Truth of This Life. Her new book is Writing on Empty: A Guide to Finding Your Voice. We talked abo…
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Topics: Anxiety, Depression, Gambling, Sexual Addiction, Friendship, Reconnection Hosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Alice Benton, Marc Cameron Caller Questions & More: Dr. Alice Benton shares that experiencing awe, especially in nature, is a good antidote for anxiety and depression. What direction can I go if my husband has a gambling problem and goes to …
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Topics: Loneliness, Separation, Intimacy, Blended Families, Adult Children, Resentment, Estrangement, Controllers Hosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Jill Hubbard, Marc Cameron Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jill Hubbard shares the surprising results of new loneliness research. My wife separated because I created fake accounts online and introduced sexual fan…
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Topics: Trust, Drug Addiction, Adult Children, Bipolar, Father Issues, Intimacy, Grief, Blended Families Hosts: Becky Brown, Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris, and presenter at Restore and Intimacy in Marriage intensives, Laura Mangin-McDonald Caller Questions & More: Laura Mangin-McDonald shares how love is free, but trust is earned. How do I navigate my 31y…
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Topics: Hope, Parenting, Sexual Integrity, Sexting, False Accusations, Narcissists, Intimacy Hosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Sheri Keffer, Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris Caller Questions & More: Dr. Sheri Keffer shares from Nahum that God is in the whirlwind and the storm, so hold on. How do we talk to our homeschooled teens and 5yo child about sex from a Chris…
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Topics: Endurance, OCD, Divorce, Parenting, Narcissists, Getting Unstuck Hosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Jill Hubbard, JJ West Caller Questions & More: JJ West talks about fighting the good fight and finishing the race. I have been compulsively recording conversations with other people on my phone for 20yrs. How can I remain close to my children after g…
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Lorrie Moore is the Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Professor of English at Vanderbilt University. She is the recipient of a Lannan Foundation Fellowship, as well as the PEN/Malamud Award and the Rea Award for her achievement in the short story. She is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters. She lives in Nashville, Tennessee. Learn more a…
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Topics: Bipolar, Siblings, Childhood Trauma, Estrangement, Dating, Grief, Parenting Hosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Jill Hubbard, Marc Cameron Caller Questions & More: Marc Cameron explains core conflict patterns. My 54yo daughter is bipolar and has a personality disorder; how do I help her after she was in the psychiatric hospital for 2wks? Is there an…
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Topics: Sexual Addiction, Sexual Integrity, Sexual Abuse, Communication, Estrangement, Affairs, Adult Children, Grief, Suicide Hosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Jill Hubbard, JJ West Caller Questions & More: JJ West shares that the DSM-5 does not have a diagnosis for sexual addiction and it is not mentioned in the Bible; how do we recognize it? I’m battli…
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Topics: Self Worth, Enabling, Adult Children, Boundaries, Controllers Hosts: Chris Williams, Becky Brown, Marc Cameron Caller Questions & More: Becky Brown asks, “Who do you think you are?” My friends accuse me of enabling my son in the music industry because I gave him rent money for his birthday; how do I help him without enabling? Would it be ho…
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Topics: Grief, False Accusations, Anxiety, ADD, Making Decisions, Teens, Parenting Hosts: Becky Brown, Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris, and presenter at Restore and Intimacy in Marriage intensives, Laura Mangin-McDonald Caller Questions & More: Becky Brown and Laura Mangin-McDonald discuss unresolved grief on Patriot Day, and the power of naming our pain wi…
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Topics: Suicide, Grief, Schizophrenia, Childhood Trauma, Father Issues, Estrangement, Abandonment, Dating Hosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Jill Hubbard, JJ West Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jill Hubbard shares about political prowess and posture; how should a Christian respond? Becky Brown interviews Tracy Hoover, author and pastor’s wife, about a low po…
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Jessica Shattuck is The New York Times Bestselling author of the novels Last House, The Women in the Castle, a New York Times Bestseller, #1 Indie Next Pick, and winner of The New England Book Award; Perfect Life, and The Hazards of Good Breeding, which was a New York Times Notable Book, a Boston Globe Editor’s Choice Best Book of the Year, and a f…
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Topics: Dating, Triggers, Church Life, Parenting, Anxiety, Medications Hosts: Chris Williams, Becky Brown, Marc Cameron Caller Questions & More: Marc Cameron shares about authenticity and how stress brings out our true self. How can I help my pastor’s daughter change her behavior? My 13yo daughter is introverted and has one friend who usually leach…
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Topics: Screens, Bipolar, Incarceration, Marijuana, Boundaries, Verbal Abuse, Affairs, Forgiveness, Adult Children, Estrangement Hosts: Chris Williams and Dr. Jim Burns Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jim Burns shares how to create a media-safe home. Where do I go with my relationship with my 23yo son after he set a fire in our house? My ex-husband wa…
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Topics: Siblings, Triggers, Childhood Trauma, Negative Thoughts, Adult Children, Depression, Emotional Abuse, People Pleasers, Anxiety Hosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Jill Hubbard, Dr. Alice Benton Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jill Hubbard shares about sibling significance and snares. I grew up on the streets and violent intrusive thoughts are increasin…
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Topics: Parenting, In-laws, Controllers, Teens, Screens, Grandparenting, Marijuana, Boundaries, Narcissists Hosts: Chris Williams and Dr. Jim Burns Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jim Burns shares how presence mattered to Jesus when He blessed the children that were brought to Him after the disciples had rebuked the parents. My sister-in-law is bossy;…
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Topics: Enabling, Mother Issues, Divorce, Reconciliation, Bipolar Hosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Alice Benton, Dr. Jill Hubbard Caller Questions & More: Dr. Alice Benton shares that wives with good intentions can unintentionally enable angry mistreating husbands to continue in their abusive patterns. I feel like I’m not man enough to be the husband my …
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Kaliane Bradley is a British-Cambodian writer and editor based in London. Her short fiction has appeared in Somesuch Stories, The Willowherb Review, Electric Literature, Catapult, andExtra Teeth, among others. She was the winner of the 2022 Harper’s Bazaar Short Story Prize and the 2022 V.S. Pritchett Short Story Prize. Her novel is called The Mini…
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Topics: In-laws, Mother Issues, Separation, Emotional Abuse, Adult Children, Witchcraft, Estrangement Hosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Jill Hubbard, Dr. Jim Burns Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jill Hubbard shares about the small, annoying changes of life and how they affect us. My husband is a people pleaser, and his toxic mom blocked me on Facebook. Now …
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Carl Phillips is the author of 17 books of poetry, most recently Scattered Snows, to the North and Then the War: And Selected Poems 2007-2020, which won the 2023 Pulitzer Prize. His other honors include the 2021 Jackson Prize, the Aiken Taylor Award for Modern American Poetry, the Kingsley Tufts Award, a Lambda Literary Award, the PEN/USA Award for…
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Jodi Picoult is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of 29 novels, including By Any Other Name, Mad Honey, Wish You Were Here, and My Sister's Keeper, and, with daughter Samantha van Leer, two young adult novels, Between the Lines and Off the Page. Picoult’s books have been translated into thirty-four languages in thirty-five countries. Picoult…
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Abby Geni is the author of the novels The Wildlands and The Lightkeepers and the short story collections The Last Animal and The Body Farm. Her books have been translated into seven languages and have won the Barnes & Noble Discover Award and the Chicago Review of Books Awards, among other honors. Geni is a faculty member at StoryStudio Chicago and…
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Jill Ciment is the author of Small Claims, a collection of short stories and novellas; The Law of Falling Bodies, Teeth of the Dog, The Tattoo Artist, Heroic Measures, Act of God, The Body in Question, and memoirs Half a Life and Consent. She has been the recipient of numerous grants and awards, among them a National Endowment for the Arts fellowsh…
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