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?

Caller Questions & Discussion:

1. Dr. Alice shares two biblical promises that can carry you through pain: learning to be content and trusting that God works all things for the good.
2. I’m 66 and feel like my heart has turned to stone. Why can’t I feel God anymore?
3. My 45-year-old son and his wife cut me off after sending a letter saying they no longer celebrate Christmas. I haven’t seen them in 20 years—how do I cope with this kind of family estrangement?
4. I was sexually abused by my father as a child. He told me he’d kill me if I ever told anyone, and even though he’s now dead, I’m still afraid. How can I heal from this fear and trauma?

Caller Questions & Discussion:

1. Dr. Jacqui discusses how reading helps your mental health. For example, literature can give us words for what we are feeling but don’t know how to express. Start by reading the Psalms, which provide language for our emotions and emotional health.
2. Rather than telling men who look at sexually explicit materials that it is wrong, have you ever thought about telling them that it undermines safety in their marriage covenant?
3. Can you give me guidance on a friendship with an unreliable woman? Last Friday, I was going to take her out for lunch on her birthday, but she was very late and didn’t take responsibility for it.
4. Is EMDR giving over control to the therapist like hypnotherapy? My dad passed away when he was on a hunting trip, and I did EMDR therapy through a secular therapist.

Caller Questions & Discussion:

1. Marc discusses statements that seem to show resilience but actually minimize the impact of trauma and past experiences. He explains two types of memories: implicit and explicit. Experiencing adverse childhood events isn’t about the severity of what happened—it’s about how we make sense of what we went through.
2. I’ve been unemployed for two years and have depleted my savings. My husband has savings, but he won’t cover household expenses like food. I’ve told him I want to file for a legal separation.
3. My husband did remodeling work for a widow in my Bible study, but she isn’t willing to pay him. I talked to our Bible study leader about it—what can I learn from this situation?
4. The Bible says we have a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7), so why do so many Christians struggle with depression? I wasn’t in church for a year due to IBS, and it’s hard to get back into the groove.

Caller Questions & Discussion:

1. Dr. Jim shares practical ways he and his wife grow closer spiritually—through praying, reading the Bible, and meaningful conversations. You can connect with your spouse spiritually, even if it’s just 5 minutes a day.
2. How do I respond when my husband has separated emotionally from me but still plays the role of a loving husband and dad? He has anger outbursts, and we have three children.
3. I moved to a rural community in Kentucky, and people often get excluded from churches or groups due to politics and personal conflicts. How can I handle these local power struggles gracefully?
4. How can I help my 20-year-old granddaughter who says she is ‘married’ to both a woman and a man? She has a history of childhood sexual abuse, and her mother died from a drug overdose.

Caller Questions & Discussion:

1. JJ discusses how we often waste energy focusing on past regrets, anxiety about the future, or trying to control everything around us—strategies that don’t work. He invites us to stop wasting energy on what we can’t fix and instead focus on what truly helps.
2. Our 23-year-old son is bisexual and introduced us to his boyfriend last night. How do I navigate this?
3. My daughter was sexually assaulted and had an abortion as a teen; how do I deal with my guilt that still affects our communication today?
4. How can I support my 25-year-old son and his struggle with sexual integrity? He’s already been to Every Man’s Battle, but I recently saw something on his phone.