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Abandonment, Transgender, and More Caller Questions from March 21, 2025

March 21, 2025
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Topics: Willingness, Workaholic, Abandonment, Transgender
Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Alice Benton

Caller Questions & More:

1. Dr. Alice discusses the spectrum of laziness.

2. I called in after my husband abandoned me over 20yrs ago, and you helped me so much. Thank you!

3. My childhood friend is transitioning from male to female; am I compromising my faith if I call my friend by their new name and pronouns?

4. I wanted to call in from Cayman Public Radio and thank you for announcing our station. People are so grateful to have you!

Suggested Resources:
Take Your Life Back
Take Your Life Back Workbook
Life Recovery Prayer Devotional

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Topics: Disappointments, Adult Children, Connection, Avoiders, Drug Addiction, Grief, Pornography, Boundaries, Hearing VoicesHosts: Brian Perez, Marc Cameron, Becky Brown Caller Questions & More: 1. Marc discusses how to manage disappointments. 2. My son is a military prosecutor and very distant and aloof; how do I form a connection if he has been like this since he was 13yo? 3. I struggle with drug addiction and lost a child right after I gave birth; how do I get help? 4. What should I do if I went to Restore, but I have been waiting over 2yrs for my husband to stop using porn? 5. I used meth over 20yrs ago and I still hear voices; what are your thoughts? Suggested Resources:How We LoveHealing Is a ChoiceWorthy of Her TrustLife Recovery Workbook
March 20, 2025
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Topics: Anger, Anxiety, Disclosure, Pornography, Grief, Getting Unstuck, Christian WalkHosts: Brian Perez, Becky Brown, Dr. Alice Benton Caller Questions & More: 1. Becky discusses anger and how it impacts you. 2. I have struggled with anxiety since childhood; do you have any resources on brain rewiring for anxiety? 3. Every Man’s Battle was awesome! Should I do a full disclosure with my current wife about my porn use in my previous marriage? 4. Our youngest sister lost our mom when she was 12yo and she feels like she was bounced around; how can we help her move forward? 5. Why am I not hearing basic Bible principles on your show about accepting Jesus as Lord and repenting of sins? Suggested Resources:100 Days To Freedom from Fear and AnxietyIntimate DeceptionBoundariesHealing Is a Choice
March 19, 2025
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Topics: Communication, Adult Children, Estrangement, Anxiety, Work Issues, Sexual Intimacy, Aging, Depression, GriefHosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Jim Burns, Dr. Jill Hubbard Caller Questions & More: 1. Dr. Jim talks about the magic five to one ratio for interactions. 2. My grandchildren heard awful things that my narcissist daughter said to me, and I haven’t seen them since. 3. How do I handle my anxiety after catching my boss looking at me and listening in on a conversation I was having? 4. What should I do if my wife told me that she doesn’t need sex anymore? We are in our mid-80s. 5. How can I bring peace and wisdom to my mom who is depressed and grieving? An incident happened with my teenage half-sisters that has gone to court. Suggested Resources:Doing Life with Your Adult ChildrenUnderstanding and Loving a Person with Borderline PD100 Days To Freedom from Fear and AnxietyLiving Strong, Finishing WellUnderstanding and Loving Your Child as a Single Parent
March 18, 2025
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Topics: Depression, Counseling, Grief, MilitaryHosts: Brian Perez, Becky Brown, Marc Cameron Caller Questions & More: 1. Becky discusses the signs, symptoms, and solutions to depression. 2. How can I keep continuity with a psychiatrist through Veterans Affairs when they keep changing doctors? 3. I keep getting knocked down after the death of my parents and my boyfriend leaving me; how do I keep moving forward and not give up? 4. Are headaches a side effect from my depression medication? I quit my job, but my depression got worse. 5. I was discharged from the military because they said I lacked motivation, and I was diagnosed with major depression disorder; do symptoms get worse? Suggested Resources:Take Your Life BackEmotional Freedom WorkbookHealing Is a ChoiceHow We Love
March 17, 2025
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Topics: Anger, Breakdown, PTSD, Church Life, Counseling, Separation, Boundaries, Adult Children, Brain Issues, Learned HelplessnessHosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris, Becky Brown Caller Questions & More: 1. Dr. Jacqui warns us not to look for external resources to solve internal issues; don’t blame others before you look inside of yourself to find out what is upsetting you. 2. Is there a pathway back to being a pastor? I stepped down after a mental breakdown and I also struggle with PTSD as a military veteran. 3. I’ve been separated from my husband for 2yrs because he asked me to leave during my cancer treatment; when is it time to take off my wedding ring? 4. How do I set boundaries with my 29yo son who lives on his own but struggles with mental health challenges? 5. How do I help my adult son get the proper assistance he needs for his traumatic brain injury and PTSD? He tried to stop his brother from committing suicide. 6. Do you have any resources for a friend’s 23yo son who has severe ADHD, Asperger’s, PTSD, and is gay? Suggested Resources:Living Strong, Finishing WellHealing Is a ChoiceDoing Life with Your Adult ChildrenHeart Handbook
March 14, 2025
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Topics: Willingness, Boundaries, Dating, Adult Children, Drug Addiction, Incarceration, Getting Unstuck, Addictions, ReconciliationHosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Jill Hubbard, JJ West Caller Questions & More: 1. Dr. Jill discusses hardened hearts vs. humbled hearts, and JJ shares how guarding your heart is different. 2. The hosts discuss dating and the importance of sharing differences before marriage, including political viewpoints. 3. How do I help my 40yo son who keeps going in and out of prison because of drugs? He keeps going back to the wrong group of people. 4. The hosts discuss what is inside of us that could draw us back to the friends that got us into trouble, and the benefits of taking inventory and being responsible for our actions. Suggested Resources:Life Recovery BibleLife Recovery Bible WorkbookLife Recovery Devotional
March 13, 2025
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Topics: Triggers, PTSD, Divorce, Mother Issues, GriefHosts: Brian Perez, Becky Brown, Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris Caller Questions & More: 1. Becky defines what triggers are and three tactics to cope with them. 2. I promised myself I’d never get a divorce, but my husband is a veteran with PTSD who is living in Belize and can’t handle conflict. 3. As a child, I was the caregiver of my family because I was the only person who could read; now I have PTSD from my mother’s death. Suggested Resources:How We LoveHealing Is a ChoiceUnderstanding and Loving a Person with PTSD
March 12, 2025
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Topics: Christian Walk, In-laws, Alcohol, Incarceration, Boundaries, Adult Children, Drug Addiction, Verbal Abuse, Physical AbuseHosts: Brian Perez, JJ West, Dr. Jill Hubbard Caller Questions & More: 1. JJ discusses planting in the light matters so you can bear more fruit. 2. My son and his family live with us, and my daughter-in-law starts drinking from the moment she gets home until bed; how can I have a better relationship with her? 3. My nephew just got out of prison for drugs and theft, and I asked my family not to let him know where I live. Does that sound like an unchristian thing to ask? 4. How can my daughter have a new start? She has kids and was arrested for meth charges. 5. What should I do if my wife is verbally and physically abusive? Suggested Resources:Doing Life with Your Adult ChildrenTake Your Life BackBoundaries
March 11, 2025
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Topics: Paradigm Shift, Dating, Divorce, Communication, Christian Walk, Affairs, CounselingHosts: Brian Perez, Marc Cameron, Dr. Alice Benton Caller Questions & More: 1. Marc discusses the importance of a paradigm shift and the willingness to be wrong. 2. What is your opinion of dating a man who is 18yrs older and just got divorced 5mos ago? 3. How do I get my husband of 33yrs to communicate? 4. My fiancée wants God in her life, but how do I get her to read the Bible? 5. What should I do if my husband of 28yrs had an affair? I told him he had to see a counselor, but he quit after two sessions. Suggested Resources:TrustHow We LoveTake Your Life Back DevotionalIntimate Deception
March 10, 2025
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Topics: Christian Walk, Borderline, Adult Children, Emotional Abuse, Separation, Reconciliation, Aging ParentsHosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Jim Burns, Dr. Sheri Keffer Caller Questions & More: 1. Dr. Jim talks about finishing well; pray to break the strongholds that are entangling you, love God, do the right thing, and repeat every day. 2. How do I have empathy for my adult daughter who was diagnosed as a mild sociopath with Borderline PD and is very mean to me? 3. My husband is verbally and emotionally abusive. How do I reconcile after moving out of the bedroom five weeks ago? I have been told that I am not being Christ-like. 4. I am from Iran, and Dr. Sheri literally changed my life! How do I take care of my 74yo mom who has dementia and headaches daily? Suggested Resources:Doing Life with Your Adult ChildrenUnderstanding and Loving a Person with BorderlineEmotionally Destructive RelationshipHow We Love
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