Staying Spiritually Grounded and Surrounded (and teaching our kids to do the same)

Our world is a much different place today than it was merely a decade ago. It wasn’t too far in the distant past that the norms of our culture seemed to overlap with many foundational Judeo-Christian values. Those days are gone. Here’s the thing. If you’re not intentional with what matters most to you, there’s a good chance that you’re living someone else’s priorities, and you’re likely leading your family down the same path.

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Don’t Let Your Marriage Die

Staying married today can be hard, even for Christians. Sadly, the divorce rate for those in the church is just as high as it is for the rest of society. But ending this covenantal relationship comes at a high price. In this new video, Matt and Ariel Holcomb explain that divorcing your spouse can be emotionally painful, financially devastating, and spiritually depleting. The Bible makes it clear that God hates divorce and only allows for it in specific cases. Instead, pray and seek godly counsel to try to find ways to reconcile and regain trust that has been lost. Watch to learn why this is so critical.

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A Portrait of Marriage

Even before sin entered the world in the Garden of Eden, God created marriage as a symbol of the relationship between Christ and His church. This is how precious this institution is to our Heavenly Father. In this video, Matt and Ariel Holcomb paint a beautiful portrait of this Holy covenant, and explain why Christians should try to avoid a divorce, and instead seek godly counsel to bring healing and reconciliation.

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Genuine Delight in Marriage

It’s easy for us to imagine ourselves in a better situation than we are in right now. This is especially true when conflict in marriage becomes unbearable. Christians must be wary of allowing our thoughts to create a “grass is greener” picture, as this can be the beginning of infidelity and divorce. In this video, Matt and Ariel Holcomb explain that God created the covenant of marriage for our good, and while it won’t satisfy all our desires, He uses it to bring holiness into our lives. That is where we find genuine delight.

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Behind Enemy Lines: Fighting for the Least of These – Part 2

Matthew 25:40 says, “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’” On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his inspiring conversation with Victor and Eileen Marx about the myriad of ways God is using them in the fight for the “least of these” through their humanitarian initiatives. Discover how the Marx’s, having overcome PTSD from their own devastating backgrounds, are making an impact by infusing the light and love of Jesus Christ into the lives of those who have been broken by trauma and unthinkable violence.

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Rebuilding Men in the Age of “Toxic Masculinity”

All is not well with men today. Men are battling problems of many, many kinds. In fact, as I show in my brand-new book “The War on Men,” men are struggling today in almost every area. Educationally, for every one woman who drops out of college, seven men drop out. Economically, men have left the workforce in almost unprecedented numbers; the current employment rate of men in prime working years mirrors that of the Great Depression.

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