Caller Questions & More:

1. Dr. Alice shares the story of a woman that she’s counseling who had an abortion when she was a teen and had to learn how to forgive her family. God wants you to move to forgiveness; it will set you free from bitterness and resentment.
2. Are we to forgive everyone or just other believers? I struggle to forgive myself for the abortions I’ve had and other things.
3. How do I mend things with my 35-year-old daughter? She said she’s going to take a break from us.
4. I’m 60 and was kicked out of nursing school because of my anxiety; I was able to go to another school and graduate. What can I do if anxiety makes it hard for me to work?
5. How much should I intervene with my 22-year-old cousin? She’s lived with me since she was 10yo, but she’s now pregnant and living with her boyfriend.
6. I’m married and don’t have any kids yet, but I believe that children are an inheritance from the Lord (Ps. 127:3-4). Is my faith lacking if I use IVF?

Caller Questions & Discussion:

1. Dr. Alice shares a story about a high school cheerleader who became pregnant and had to leave school. Many teen girls and boys facing an unplanned pregnancy consider abortion and feel they can’t talk to their parents or church for support.
2. I lost my beautiful 14-year-old daughter to a fentanyl overdose five years ago and regret selling my family estate years ago. How do I live with regret?
3. I’m a minister. Is it wise to introduce people to the Holy Spirit and ask them if they’ve talked to the Holy Spirit?
4. Brian tells of a man with alcohol and sex addiction whose pastor discouraged therapy. Should pastors advise against counseling?

Caller Questions & Discussion:

1. Chris shares a powerful insight on anger and fear—two challenging emotions addressed in the Bible. Reflecting on James 1:19, we’re reminded to be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger.
2. How do I navigate life after being divorced for 3 years? I was gaslit, and it still haunts me.
3. I filed a restraining order against my husband and am disabled; where do I go from here? My friend said I shouldn’t get back into work too soon.
4. How do I deal with my older brother in an inheritance dispute after my mom died? He feels it’s fair to hold back money from me.
5. I was looking at sexually explicit material 15 years ago, but I’ve stopped. Do I have to follow through with everything my wife says I need to do to avoid divorce?
6. How can I support my sister and my 32-year-old nephew on the autism spectrum? He has a job and is very outgoing but cannot drive and wants to go to New York City by himself.

Caller Questions & Discussion:

1. Dr. Jim shares about the Shema, Deuteronomy 6:4-9, and how it is one of the most often quoted Bible Scriptures. Families can base the foundation of their relationships on this verse, especially Christian parents.
2. My friend is 39 and just learned that her father is not her biological father! Should she keep her mother’s secret?
3. My son’s wife and their 18-year-old daughter won’t go to church with them; they were deployed overseas, went through a house fire, and wonder where God is. How does a couple work through this faith and family challenge?
4. My mother struggles with alcohol addiction and is in a care facility for dementia, but she still tries to seek out alcohol. How do I stay involved if I’ve resigned myself spiritually for my own sanity?

Caller Questions & Discussion:

1. Dr. Jill shares about Jacob, who wrestled with God but ultimately surrendered.
2. My daughter is in her 4os and is living with us. How do I deal with her hoarding?
3. Do I tell my pastor I’m going to leave my church that I’ve gone to for 20 years? I feel judged by the pastor after I shared with him about getting a divorce.
4. I’m 90, have lost a lot of people, and am going to see a counselor who does EMDR. What can I get from EMDR?
5. How do I tell a family member who sexually abused me as a child that I’m not interested in helping him recover?
6. How can I be Dad to an 11-year-old stepson when his mother says he doesn’t have to do anything he doesn’t want to?

Caller Questions & Discussion:

1. Do I need to punish my 13-year-old son? He has been sexting a girl from school, and I’ve already taken away his phone.
2. I’ve been married for over 41years and have a blended family, but my adult stepdaughter struggles to get along with me, even to the point of getting in my face and shouting.
3. I’ve asked my 84-year-old mom, my only remaining family member, not to discuss certain things that are mentally difficult for me to handle, but she keeps doing it. Should I cut her off completely?
4. I’m a counselor and just found out I might have PTSD. I think I might have anger issues but don’t show it. How can I be productive and help people if I need help myself?
5. I’m one child in a blended family of 30; why did some of my brothers and sisters not want to know about each other?

Caller Questions & Discussion:

1. Worry and anxiety can easily take over your life—but learning to identify your concerns is the first step toward healing. Becky reminds us that “life be life-ing, but God be God-ing!”
2. My husband of nearly 50 years was involved with another woman and kissed her. He finally did a full disclosure. What do I need to focus on most?
3. After struggling with sexual addiction years ago, my wife recently filed for divorce. She did this after getting upset that I didn’t tell her I was involved with another woman before we even met.
4. After limiting your time with a jealous family member, what else can you do? What can you do if you’re the jealous one, or if someone is jealous of you?

Caller Questions & Discussion:

1. JJ shares a powerful story from the world of sports that reminds us that God is not only omnipotent but also a loving Father who deeply cares for us. Because of His love, we can bring our shortcomings to Him and trust that He listens.
2. I’ve been in an avoidant relationship for 10 years. We’re both retired. But when I set a boundary with him, he broke up with me. What should I do?
3. How do I manage my clutter? My mom struggled with clutter too. I’m not a hoarder, but as an adult I’m realizing these habits have followed me.
4. How can I disconnect from my adult children’s drama? They ask me to hold them accountable, but they don’t listen—and I’m exhausted.
5. I’ve been baptized in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and also in the name of Jesus only; what’s the difference?