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Technology, Intimacy, and More Caller Questions from April 17, 2025

April 17, 2025
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Topics: Easter, Long Suffering, Anxiety, Technology, Avoiders, Intimacy
Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Jill Hubbard, JJ West

Caller Questions & More:

1. Dr. Jill shares her thoughts on Holy Week and long suffering.

2. My 34yo friend is a computer programmer and is anxious about AI and how it will impact him.

3. My husband and I will agree about something, but then he won’t do it; could there be some kind of childhood trauma holding him back?

4. When my wife pulls away from physical intimacy, I pull away emotionally. This is creating distance in our relationship. Where do I put these feelings?

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