Today as Family Talk concludes their "2020 Best of Broadcast" retrospective, you'll hear Dr. James Dobson's touching conversation with his longtime friend, Pastor Ed Young. In June of 2019, Dr. Dobson appeared at Pastor Young's church for Father's Day. Dr. Dobson talked about the impact his dad had on his life, and illustrated why boys and girls desperately desire a meaningful relationship with their own fathers.
When we're deeply wounded by someone we've trusted, forgiveness is oftentimes the furthest thought in our minds. On this edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson continues his interview with Lysa Terkeurst, president of Proverbs 31 Ministries. She explains that our call to forgive stems from God's undeserved grace toward us. Hear how you can experience the beauty of true forgiveness the same way Lysa did.
"Turning the other cheek," as Jesus commanded in Scripture, is especially difficult after we've been hurt by a loved one. Today on this Family Talk "2020 Best of Broadcast," Dr. James Dobson discusses the topic of forgiveness with the president of Proverbs 31 Ministries, Lysa TerKeurst. She opens up about the painful discovery of her husband's infidelity, and describes how Dr. Dobson's book, Love Must Be Tough, helped heal her marriage.
As people are being confined to their homes due to COVID-19, a lot of families are spending more time together than ever before. Today on Family Talk, Dr, James Dobson and Dr. Tim Clinton continue discussing the opportunity parents have to reconnect with their children. The two men walk through 6 critical ways that moms and dads can help their kids process this crisis.
In the midst of this pandemic, there is a startling rise in mental health issues. Today, Family Talk continues their "2020 Best of Broadcast" by highlighting Dr. James Dobson's conversation with Dr. Tim Clinton. They examine how anxiety and depression are impacting kids during this crisis. They also challenge parents to be more attuned to their son's and daughter's needs, especially if their home life is unstable.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said, "Few people enjoy what I think sometimes Americans take for granted,our capacity to worship and practice our faith." Two-thirds of the world's people live with limited religious liberty. Listen as Pompeo shares his Christian faith and his concern about Chinese religious oppression.
Believers in the 21st century are engaged in a fierce fight against a wicked culture and the plots of the devil. Today you will hear how we can have victory in our lives with the help of Jesus. Author and evangelist Priscilla Shirer addresses the spiritual war that is being fought for our souls. She warns that Satan "preys on lazy, apathetic Christians." Listen to the importance of putting on the full armor of God, especially "the breastplate of righteousness," and commit to "right living" that invites the favor of God on your life.
When we stumble in our Christian walk, we often blame others instead of recognizing the devil's schemes against us. Popular author and evangelist Priscilla Shirer talks about the spiritual warfare that surrounds us every day. She says that Satan "wants you to think that just because he's invisible, he's also fictional." But he's real, and you will see his fingerprints in the chaos, the strife, the jealousy, and the pride in your life. She teaches from Ephesians 6 and urges Christians to put on the full armor of God.
Conflict is a predictable part of every marriage, but it shouldn't become a habit. Dr. Tim Clinton and Dr. Sharon May discuss the idea of healthy arguing. Dr. May states, "It's possible to break the argument cycle and to find a way to love each other." The two doctors reveal what triggers an argument and explain the ways anger and guardedness can erode a marriage. Listen to what you can do to resolve disputes between you and your spouse.
"You can see the wrinkles in your skin, or the fat around your belly, and you can do something when you're unhappy with it. nobody loves their brain because you can't see it." Those are the words of renowned psychiatrist and neuroscientist Dr. Daniel Amen.
He warns that if you don't have a SPECT brain scan, eat healthy, and limit alcohol, you might be among the 50% percent of the US population who are diagnosed with dementia in their twilight years. Dr. Amen also warns that those with mental health challenges should have their actual brain examined through SPECT testing before a doctor might prescribe a drug which could hurt more than it helps.
