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Pornography: A Public Health Crisis, Part 2

On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson welcomes Patrick Trueman, president of the National Center on Sexual Exploitation, to discuss the devastating impact of pornography on families and society.

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Pornography: A Public Health Crisis, Part 1

Pornography has become the wallpaper of our children's lives, affecting nearly every family in America.

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Stay on the Sidewalks

Listen as Dr. Dobson shares valuable insight on the necessary use of boundaries.

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Dr. Dobson Minute

Child Care Dilemmas

Choosing the right child care option can be a challenge, but these guidelines will help.

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Dr. Dobson Minute

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

If you're pregnant or anticipate becoming pregnant, don't take chances with your baby's future.

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Overcoming Alcoholism

Many people struggle with alcohol and other addictive substances, but very few actually receive treatment. Today on Family Talk, Bob and Pauline Bartosch, authors of Overcomers Outreach: Bridge to Recovery, reveal to Dr. James Dobson their past dependency on alcohol and valium. Ultimately, they both found hope and healing in the Lord, and through support communities in Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon. Out of their experience, Bob and Pauline co-founded Overcomers Outreach, a Christ-centered addiction support group.

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Adult Children of Alcoholics – Part 3

Anxiety. Fear. Isolation. Anger. If we’re honest, every one of us has experienced these feelings in some way, and these emotions are magnified many times over for the children of alcoholics. On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his three-part series on the issues associated with a person who suffers from the trauma of growing up with an alcoholic parent. As Dr. Dobson explains, it is in the acknowledgment of emotional pain that one can truly begin to heal. Find hope as we hear examples of the healing power of Christ Jesus.

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Adult Children of Alcoholics – Part 2

There are many ways a child can deal with the trauma of living with an alcoholic parent. Some of these kids, when they become adults, realize that when emotional scars are not addressed, the lingering pain can tear down their own family unit. On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson continues his discussion with a panel of qualified guests. Be encouraged as you listen to how God helped each of them work through the memories of a mom or dad in the throes of addiction.

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Adult Children of Alcoholics – Part 1

Research has shown that one in five adults in the U.S. has lived with an alcoholic parent or relative while growing up. On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson interviews a panel of guests to discuss the traumatic and far-reaching effects that alcoholism inflicted on them as children. Discover the hope that can be found in Christ and the safety of support groups as the guests share the pain of their past.

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How to Change for the Better

No matter your background or spiritual upbringing, you may have experienced an addiction of some sort, or know someone who has. On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson speaks with author and speaker, Becky Tirabassi, to discuss her story of how she hit rock bottom by the age of 21. She quotes 1 John 1:9, which says, “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” Learn about Becky’s radical life transformation from a broken life filled with addiction, to now, over 20 years of feeling compelled to connect people to the living, loving God.

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