To Fight or Not To Fight
Marriages that go the distance have found ways to fight fair--addressing the issue without destruction.
Dr. James Dobson
Dr. James Dobson was the Founder Chairman of the James Dobson Family Institute, a nonprofit organization that produced his radio program, Dr. James Dobson’s Family Talk. He earned a Ph.D. from the University of Southern California and held 18 honorary doctoral degrees. He also was the author of more than 70 books dedicated to the preservation of the family.
Dr. Dobson served as an associate clinical professor of pediatrics at the University of Southern California School of Medicine for 14 years, and on the attending staff of Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles for 17 years in the divisions of child development and medical genetics.
He advised five U.S. presidents and served on eight national commissions.
Dr. Dobson was married to Shirley for just shy of 65 years, and he was the beloved father of two grown children, Danae and Ryan, and two grandchildren.
Content By Dr. James Dobson
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Breaking the Silence
Pastor Duane Miller was forced to take a sabbatical for three years when a virus damaged his vocal cords, prohibiting him from talking above a whisper. On today's classic edition of Family Talk, you will hear the moment when God restored Duane's voice, which was captured in an audio recording of him teaching a Sunday School class. Ironically, he had just read Psalm 103:4 which says, God “redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion." After three years in the pit, God crowned Duane with compassion, prompting him to say three words with his revitalized voice: "Thank you, Lord!" Witness the miracles of God, and be reminded that He is Sovereign, His timing is perfect, and He has a purpose for everything!
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Look in the Mirror
"Values are caught, not taught." What are you modeling at home?
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Encouraging Enterprising Moms – Part 2
Carrie Wilkerson was over $100,000 in debt and 145 pounds overweight. Admittedly, she had been inattentive to details in her business and with her health, and unfortunately, both had become out of control. On today's edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson talks with Carrie, author of The Barefoot Executive, about how she paid off every dime within two years by working at home, and dropped down to a healthy weight by practicing discipline. You can experience Carrie’s success too by learning how to live free from bonds that can enslave you.
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Keith and Mary Korstjens Describe Commitment in Marriage
A vow of marriage means staying together through the good times and the bad.
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Encouraging Enterprising Moms – Part 1
Carrie Wilkerson experienced a conflict that mothers often face. With two newly-adopted preschoolers, she felt conflicted, or "mom-flicted," about going back to a traditional "9 to 5" job and leaving her kids in daycare. On today's edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson candidly discusses this common dilemma with Carrie, the author of The Barefoot Executive: The Ultimate Guide for Being Your Own Boss and Achieving Financial Freedom. Be encouraged as Carrie shares how God guided her through this season of life, revealing talents that He blessed her with and how she has helped other moms be financially independent.
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My Children’s Inheritance
When we die, the stuff we accumulated will not matter. However, the love we have given will last.
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Why Kids Test Your Boundaries
My little boy always wants to know just how far I will let him go. Once he has tested me and found I’m serious about what | say, he'll usually cooperate at that point. What is going on in his mind?
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When A Spouse Leaves
The guilt and shame of a divorce can be overwhelming, but don't be too quick to take all the blame.
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How to Know You’re in Love
Contrary to the popular phrase, “love is blind,” the late Dawson McAllister made it his mission to help people understand that this notion is false. On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, we’ll listen as McAllister, who was a gifted speaker, shares God’s principles on what true love is and is not. 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 says, “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.” If you’ve ever wondered what constitutes true love, the real kind that withstands the test of time, you won’t want to miss this program!