Caller Questions & Discussion:

1. Dr. Henry Cloud shares the biggest lesson he’s learned from decades as an acclaimed psychologist, author, and leadership expert.
2. Am I making the right decision to leave my husband of six years? He is a pastor but refuses to share his finances or provide financial support.
3. My husband of 36 years is a high-functioning alcoholic. I tried to leave, but it caused constant conflict—how do I stop letting him push my buttons?
4. I’m in a friendship with a Christian man who kisses me on the lips, and we give each other massages, but I want a committed relationship. Should I go no contact and move on?

Caller Questions & Discussion:

1. Dr. Jim discusses why parents need to allow their adult children to learn through natural consequences and be careful not to enable them.
2. My husband asked for a divorce the day before Thanksgiving, and it scares me that his family might turn my kids against me.
3. What should my next step be to connect with a woman in my Bible study who has anxiety? I asked her to go out to eat, but she canceled.
4. My daughter is divorced from an abusive marriage, and she has recently been swept off her feet by a man who is here on a work visa. As a dad, what is my role?
5. What is the next step after I had an affair 25 years ago that my husband keeps bringing up?

Caller Questions & Discussion:

1. Dr. Alice discusses common reasons marriages decay, with a focus on physical intimacy.
2. How do I enjoy being close to my husband again when his anger and yelling make me withdraw from physical intimacy?
3. I was married for 20 years, and my ex-husband said he was never physically attracted to me. Why would someone marry a spouse they aren’t attracted to?
4. I believe my family may be involved with a harmful organization, and someone broke into my storage unit. I contacted the FBI, but nothing happened; what should I do next?

Caller Questions & Discussion:

1. Dr. Henry Cloud discusses his personal journey of faith and how the science of psychology affirms the truth of the Bible.
2. My 26-year-old son with Asperger’s lives with me after leaving the Army and often reacts strongly to what others say. His siblings want me to create a contract with him; how should I respond?
3. My adult son struggles with alcohol and possibly Adderall. He becomes angry when I confront him. Is this my responsibility, or is it something he and his wife need to address?
4. How do I help my 13-year-old son? His father is trying to coerce him into living with him, and my son has colitis and has said he doesn’t deserve to live.

Caller Questions & Discussion:

1. Dr. Jacqui explains why it’s important to read Scripture for yourself; don’t let your Bible understanding come from the pulpit only.
2. My husband and I have been living in separate rooms for 20 years, and I’m in recovery. How should I handle him being constantly angry at me?
3. My brother has become a hoarder and has been scammed out of $400,000. What can I do to help him?
4. I’m providing financially for my wife and want to make her happy, but she has served me divorce papers. Should I stop providing?

Caller Questions & Discussion:

1. Laura discusses why love is free, but trust must be earned.
2. What are the three key steps to rebuild trust after someone has hurt us?
3. What are some practical tips for navigating parenting in a blended family? Our young adult daughters are struggling to begin launching into adulthood.

Caller Questions & Discussion:

1. Dr. Jill explains why John Ortberg’s book Steps: A Guide to Transforming Your Life When Willpower Isn’t Enough is a helpful reminder that the 12 Steps originated from the Bible and within a church community.
2. I see how my mom was, and I don’t want to be like her. What do you recommend I do to reconnect with my husband if he thinks I’m a vacillator?
3. I’m in my 60s, engaged, and want to do thorough premarital counseling, but my fiancé wants to move through it quickly.”
4. My 7-year-old grandson has been touching his cousin inappropriately. My daughter is very defensive and lets him do what he wants—what should I do?
5. What is wrong with me that I can’t stand up for myself with my boss and my boyfriend? My twin sister says she would never put up with what I put up with.
6. The foster son I raised has moved to Texas, and it’s been an adjustment for me.

Caller Questions & Discussion:

1. Dr. Alice explains responses like “You’re so sensitive” can be like poison ivy for a relationship because it comes across as defensive.
2. I’m from a country where arranged marriages are common, and I married a man and moved to America. Am I wrong if I started seeing someone else while we were separated and want a divorce?
3. Is it wrong to send money each month to my ungrateful brother? He was codependent with my mom and then deported to another country.
4. After my mom revealed she was sexually abused and became pregnant with me, I lost all respect for my dad. As a Christian, how should I navigate this?
5. My 8-year-old granddaughter with severe anxiety believes she’s going to hell because she hit her mom. What can I do?
6. I used drugs since I was 8 years old, but I found Christ and walked away from drugs last August!