Sexual Addiction, Communication, and More Caller Questions from September 13, 2024
September 13, 2024
Topics: Sexual Addiction, Sexual Integrity, Sexual Abuse, Communication, Estrangement, Affairs, Adult Children, Grief, Suicide
Hosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Jill Hubbard, JJ West
Caller Questions & More:
1. JJ West shares that the DSM-5 does not have a diagnosis for sexual addiction and it is not mentioned in the Bible; how do we recognize it?
2. I’m battling with lustful thoughts around attractive men.
3. How do I make sure what I say doesn’t hurt my husband’s feelings? He says he wants me to be honest, but I’m afraid it might hurt him.
4. I’ve been estranged from my son for 33yrs and am writing a letter to him; is it my place to tell them about his deceased mother’s affair that destroyed our marriage?
5. I’ve lost my dad, mom, godmother, and stepsister; is something wrong with me if I really want to be in heaven today?
Suggested Resources:
Emotional Freedom Workbook
How We Love
Doing Life with Your Adult Children
Life Recovery Workbook for Grief
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Every Believer's Thought Life
Jesus made it clear that while sexual integrity is expressed through the body, it’s rooted in the mind. But aligning our thoughts with God’s thoughts isn’t always easy. Illicit sexual thoughts don’t need to have free rein in your mind. The Bible provides an arsenal of weapons to win the battle. Jesus invites you to live with full sexual integrity—in your behavior, heart, and mind. Instead of succumbing to the despair and darkness of sin, you can take every thought captive and replace it with thoughts that align with God’s truth, allowing Him to bring about His best for your life.
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Topics: Self Worth, Enabling, Adult Children, Boundaries, ControllersHosts: Chris Williams, Becky Brown, Marc Cameron
Caller Questions & More:
1. Becky Brown asks, “Who do you think you are?”
2. My friends accuse me of enabling my son in the music industry because I gave him rent money for his birthday; how do I help him without enabling?
3. Would it be horrible for me to put in writing that it’s time for my 47yo son to leave my home? He doesn’t pay rent and has lived here for 10yrs.
4. My husband of 20yrs refuses to maintain or fix anything in our home, and he won’t let me hire someone.
Suggested Resources:Doing Life with Your Adult ChildrenTake Your Life BackHow We Love
September 12, 2024
Topics: Grief, False Accusations, Anxiety, ADD, Making Decisions, Teens, ParentingHosts: Becky Brown, Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris, and presenter at Restore and Intimacy in Marriage intensives, Laura Mangin-McDonald
Caller Questions & More:
1. Becky Brown and Laura Mangin-McDonald discuss unresolved grief on Patriot Day, and the power of naming our pain with another person.
2. Thank you for what you do! Listening to the show helped me after we lost our fourth child at birth.
3. I called you before and wanted to give you a follow up; I praise God for vindicating my son!
4. My friend’s child died from a drunk driver a few years ago, and her other child passed away last weekend from an illness; how can I walk alongside her and her family?
5. What should I do for my anxiety, ADD, and feeling overwhelmed with decision-making? I have been on suboxone for 8yrs and I think it’s adding to my struggles.
6. We took in a 14yo foster child 2mos ago, and I’m not handling it well.
Suggested Resources:Take Your Life BackLife Recovery Workbook for GriefEmotional Freedom WorkbookHow We Love Our Kids
September 11, 2024
Topics: Suicide, Grief, Schizophrenia, Childhood Trauma, Father Issues, Estrangement, Abandonment, DatingHosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Jill Hubbard, JJ West
Caller Questions & More:
1. Dr. Jill Hubbard shares about political prowess and posture; how should a Christian respond?
2. Becky Brown interviews Tracy Hoover, author and pastor’s wife, about a low point in Tracy’s life when she wanted to give up.
3. It’s been 9mos since separating from my wife with schizophrenia; is it okay for me to be away if she wants me to hit myself to suffer pain along with her?
4. I just reconnected with my dad for the first time in 30yrs, and when I asked him why he wasn’t in my life, he responded by asking me the same question.
5. I’ve been dating a man for 6mos who came to know the Lord when he was in prison, and he hasn’t introduced me to his adult children.
Suggested Resources:Take Your Life BackForgiving Our Fathers and MothersTake Your Life Back Devotional
September 10, 2024
Topics: Dating, Triggers, Church Life, Parenting, Anxiety, MedicationsHosts: Chris Williams, Becky Brown, Marc Cameron
Caller Questions:
1. Marc Cameron shares about authenticity and how stress brings out our true self.
2. How can I help my pastor’s daughter change her behavior?
3. My 13yo daughter is introverted and has one friend who usually leaches onto her and then drops her–should I be concerned for her?
4. I quit drinking 2yrs ago but now I battle anxiety; is there a way to deal with anxiety without medication?
Suggested Resources:Emotional Freedom WorkbookBoundaries with TeensEvery Believer’s Thought Life
September 9, 2024
Topics: Screens, Bipolar, Incarceration, Marijuana, Boundaries, Verbal Abuse, Affairs, Forgiveness, Adult Children, EstrangementHosts: Chris Williams and Dr. Jim Burns
Caller Questions & More:
1. Dr. Jim Burns shares how to create a media-safe home.
2. Where do I go with my relationship with my 23yo son after he set a fire in our house?
3. My ex-husband was verbally abusive, and I cheated on him to get out of it; how do I work on forgiving myself?
4. What should I do while my married 31yo daughter, who lives out of state, decides she wants to reconnect? How can I fix an issue when I don’t know what it is?
Suggested Resources:Doing Life with Your Adult ChildrenEmotionally Destructive RelationshipEmotional Freedom Workbook
September 6, 2024
Topics: Siblings, Triggers, Childhood Trauma, Negative Thoughts, Adult Children, Depression, Emotional Abuse, People Pleasers, AnxietyHosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Jill Hubbard, Dr. Alice Benton
Caller Questions & More:
1. Dr. Jill Hubbard shares about sibling significance and snares.
2. I grew up on the streets and violent intrusive thoughts are increasing.
3. My adult daughter has been in a deep depression for years and came out of it for a while when she was in a manic state; what do I do if she won’t leave her room?
4. My husband loves God but abandons me emotionally; what do I do if I don’t want a divorce but can’t continue?
5. I am in a good place with my mental health; how do I keep that going and not overcommit to helping others?
6. How can I calm myself when I get anxious? I think of all the bad things that could happen.
Suggested Resources:Changes That HealUnderstanding and Loving a Person with ADDLife Recovery BibleHow We LoveTake Your Life BackEvery Believer’s Thought Life
September 5, 2024
Topics: Parenting, In-laws, Controllers, Teens, Screens, Grandparenting, Marijuana, Boundaries, NarcissistsHosts: Chris Williams and Dr. Jim Burns
Caller Questions & More:
1. Dr. Jim Burns shares how presence mattered to Jesus when He blessed the children that were brought to Him after the disciples had rebuked the parents.
2. My sister-in-law is bossy; she demanded that when we go back East, we have to call her.
3. My friend’s 14yo daughter has screen time without any filters; what are the detrimental effects of screen time for teens and kids?
4. My 19yo grandson started his own business but now is depressed and addicted to marijuana; his parents have told him he has a week to finish his business or he’ll have to move out. What is my role?
5. I believe my 18yo son is a narcissist and have been told it is a phase; how do I get him to respect others?
Suggested Resources:BoundariesUnderstanding and Loving Your Child in a Screen-Saturated WorldUnderstanding Your Child Who Smokes PotHow People Grow
September 4, 2024
Topics: Enabling, Mother Issues, Divorce, Reconciliation, BipolarHosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Alice Benton, Dr. Jill Hubbard
Caller Questions & More:
1. Dr. Alice Benton shares that wives with good intentions can unintentionally enable angry mistreating husbands to continue in their abusive patterns.
2. I feel like I’m not man enough to be the husband my wife needs me to be.
3. I’m in my late 30’s and married with my own family, but the clingy and anxious behaviors from my mom continue; what should I do?
4. I regret getting a divorce 10yrs ago, and we still love each other; is there a program you have to help divorced couples get back together?
5. What are the characteristics of someone who is bipolar?
Suggested Resources:How We LoveTake Your Life BackForgiving Our Fathers and Mothers
September 3, 2024
Topics: In-laws, Mother Issues, Separation, Emotional Abuse, Adult Children, Witchcraft, EstrangementHosts: Chris Williams, Dr. Jill Hubbard, Dr. Jim Burns
Caller Questions & More:
1. Dr. Jill Hubbard shares about the small, annoying changes of life and how they affect us.
2. My husband is a people pleaser, and his toxic mom blocked me on Facebook. Now he wants to cut ties with her; is it the right thing to do?
3. I’ve been separated from my emotionally abusive husband since May; do I try to save the relationship because he set up a counseling appointment for us?
4. Should I approach the young woman my 51yo divorced son is dating about her being into witchcraft?
5. Is it okay to quit sending birthday gifts in the mail to my adult nieces? I never get an acknowledgment.
Suggested Resources:How We LoveIntimate DeceptionEvery Believer’s Thought LifeDoing Life with Your Adult Children
September 2, 2024
Topics: Self Worth, Sexual Integrity, Physical Abuse, Adult Children, Grief, Anxiety, Alcohol, Marijuana, BoundariesHosts: Becky Brown, Dr. Alice Benton, Restore presenter Stacey Sadler-Smith
Caller Questions & More:
1. Dr. Alice Benton shares about the dangers of comparing your appearance to others.
2. My husband had a mental breakdown, and I found out he is soliciting other women for sex; do I confront him by myself?
3. My daughter is at college and is in a domestic violence situation. Her boyfriend was arrested but she is still together with him.
4. Do you have any tips on how to be anxious for nothing after many losses and traumatic events in my family?
5. After the death of his father, my youngest adult son lives at home, smokes pot, and is a functioning alcoholic.
Suggested Resources:Intimate DeceptionUnderstanding and Loving Your Child As a Single ParentLife Recovery Workbook for GriefLife Recovery Journey
August 30, 2024
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Jesus made it clear that while sexual integrity is expressed through the body, it’s rooted in the mind. But aligning our thoughts with God’s thoughts isn’t always easy. Illicit sexual thoughts don’t need to have free rein in your mind. The Bible provides an arsenal of weapons to win the battle. Jesus invites you to live with full sexual integrity—in your behavior, heart, and mind. Instead of succumbing to the despair and darkness of sin, you can take every thought captive and replace it with thoughts that align with God’s truth, allowing Him to bring about His best for your life.