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Advent Day #12 – The Child: Born to Save

As we come to the close of our Advent devotions, we finish where we started: remembering the whole purpose of Christ's coming. Jesus is the child who was born to save the world. That's why He "came into the world," as the apostle Paul told his disciple Timothy.

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Advent Day #11 – The Child: Into Egypt

As we have seen, when we follow God, it's hard to say where we might end up. Joseph, Mary, and Jesus had an incredible opportunity to live out this biblical truth. The angel warned them about the coming bloodletting of Herod, which we read yesterday. We're jumping backward in the story to see what happened just before Herod unleashed his fury on the tiny Bethlehem boys.

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Advent Day #1 – The Promise: A Warrior-Savior

The story of Christmas did not start with a manger in Bethlehem. It began long before, in the garden of Eden. The enemy of God, Satan, tempted Adam and Eve to trust him and doubt God. Tragically, Adam and Eve obeyed the Satanic snake over the good Creator.

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Marriage & Parenting

Hope Renewed Through Advent

Do you sometimes feel hopeless or lonely during the holidays? For many, this season can magnify what’s missing instead of what matters. But there’s real hope found in Jesus, the heart of Advent. In this uplifting reel, Brenen and Morgan Beeler share how embracing the hope of Christ can restore your joy, renew your spirit, and fill this season with true peace.

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Marriage & Parenting

Rediscover the Meaning of Advent

Do you know the meaning of the word “Advent”? Many people hear the term during the Christmas season but overlook its depth and purpose. It’s more than candles and calendars—it’s about anticipating and preparing for Christ’s coming. In this first in a series of reels about Advent, Brenen and Morgan Beeler unpack the true meaning of this celebration and share how embracing it can bring focus, peace, and renewed hope to your holidays.

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Holiday Traditions: Dr. Dobson and Dr. Clinton Share Their Favorite Christmas Memories

On today's Christmas Eve edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson and co-host Dr. Tim Clinton share cherished Christmas memories. Dr. Tim Clinton recalls how touched neighbors were when their family rang the doorbell, sang Christmas carols, and delivered fruit baskets on Christmas Eve, while Dr. Dobson remembers how inviting a widow from church, Mamie, was the highlight of the Dobson's Christmas Eve celebration one special year. She spent hours sharing photo albums and treasured memories of her time with her late husband, with whom she served as missionary in the Virgin Islands. In the midst of all the festivities, don't lose sight of reaching out to others in the name of Christ to bless them.

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Holiday Traditions: Dr. Tim and Dr. Dobson Share Their Favorite Christmas Memories

On this Christmas themed edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson is joined by Dr. Tim Clinton, Executive Director of the James Dobson Family Institute. The two share warm memories of holidays past, and discuss what each of their families do this time of year. Dont miss this heartfelt conversation about the true meaning of Christmas.

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A Merry Christmas in the Midst of Tragedy

For many people, Christmas is the toughest time of the year. On the next edition of Family Talk Dr. James Dobson, Ryan Dobson, and Dr. Meg Meeker share a special story about dealing with tragedy during Christmas time.

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Advent: The Secret to Your Family’s Best Christmas

Christmas isn't always fun and exciting. Celebrating doesn't come so easily when life is messy and difficult. Today on Family Talk, Louie Giglio shares the journey of hope that the Advent Season offers everyone.

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