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Election 2024: Protect Biblical Values – Part 1

With the presidential election rapidly approaching on November 5th, you may find yourself wondering how you should vote, or if you should vote? Today on Family Talk, Gary Bauer discusses this topic in detail with the Hon. Michele Bachmann. She explains, “There is no area in life where the Bible doesn’t have some measure of application. So wouldn’t it be foolish not to apply the Bible when going into the voting booth?” She also reminds us that Psalm 33:12 says, “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord.” We must not remain on the sidelines. Let’s get out there and vote!

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Defending Faith, Family, and Freedom Podcast

Gary Bauer Marks the Third Anniversary of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Catastrophic Withdrawal from Afghanistan

In this week's episode of Defending Faith, Family, and Freedom, Gary Bauer marks the three-year anniversary of the Biden-Harris administration's deadly and disgraceful withdrawal from Afghanistan. The fatal attack by a suicide bomber killed 13 Marines who were supporting evacuation operations at the Hamid Karzai International Airport. Don't miss this somber but insightful podcast.

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Standing Up for Righteousness and Defending the Good News – Part 2

On today’s edition of Family Talk, Gary Bauer concludes his sobering discussion with John Stemberger, president of Liberty Counsel Action, about the dysfunctional state of our society. Despite all the chaos and what appears to be hopelessness in our lives, Gary and John point out the positive and brilliant light they see rising up from God’s people within our culture today. John 12:46 says, “I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness.” Join in the fight! According to Gary and John, “We must be good stewards of our Christian citizenship and not waste the valuable influence we have!”

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Standing Up for Righteousness and Defending the Good News – Part 1

According to Gary Bauer, senior vice president of public policy at the James Dobson Family Institute, “We are living in a culture that is all too often hostile to faith, family, and freedom!” Never before have we found the family unit more threatened and attacked! Today on Family Talk, Gary discusses the current state of America with John Stemberger, president of Liberty Counsel Action. Though we have faltered as a country and now risk losing it all, we can come together to fight for all that we hold dear. Isaiah 6:8 says, “Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!” Be encouraged as Gary and John share their vision and challenge us to never give up, and fight for our religious freedoms, the sanctity of human life and the family!

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Dr. Dobson Minute

The Foundation of Society

True or False? Strong families represent the foundation for a stable and well-ordered society. It's true!

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Policy & Culture

Understanding Critical Race Theory

One of the most potently destructive ideologies that has taken hold in America is Critical Race Theory (CRT). For some time, the concept languished in obscurity, a matter kicked around in legal journals read by scholars.

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God’s Spirit Within the Heart of America – Part 2

On today’s 4th of July edition of Family Talk, Gary Bauer concludes his stirring discussion with Bob McEwen, executive director of the Council for National Policy, about what makes America great. We must wake up to the warning signs as our society begins to crumble around us, and recognize the consequences that occur when a nation forsakes God. Listen as Bob recounts America’s proud history recanted in the lyrics of The Star-Spangled Banner.

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God’s Spirit Within the Heart of America – Part 1

1 Corinthians 3:17 says, “Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.” Today on Family Talk, as we prepare to celebrate the anniversary of the birth of the United States of America, we will hear from Gary Bauer and Bob McEwen, executive director of the Council for National Policy. Bob reminds us that July 4, 1776, marks that momentous occasion in which America became the symbol for freedom around the globe. We must not fail to teach our children that our nation was founded on the truth and principles of the Bible or we’ll run the risk of losing the liberties that we hold so dear.

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Videos

Happy Independence Day!

On this 4th of July, all of us at the Dr. James Dobson Family Institute hope you enjoy your time with family and friends, celebrating our nation’s independence. We live in a unique country that has seen its share of ups and downs. The resiliency of the American people has always helped us through difficult days when it was hard to keep hope alive. It’s important to rejoice in our freedom and always remember Who gives us all of our blessings. Please enjoy this short video that commemorates the guiding principles that define America.

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Defending Faith, Family, and Freedom Podcast

Celebrating Independence Day with Benjamin Franklin

In this week's episode of Defending Faith, Family, and Freedom with Gary Bauer, senior vice president of public policy at the James Dobson Family Institute, Bauer shares excerpts from the famous speech delivered by Benjamin Franklin on the floor of the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on June 28, 1787. While there were no tape recordings from 237 years ago, we have the full transcript of Franklin's remarks. To tell this story, Bauer plays clips from the historical documentary We the People, with a professional actor who plays Franklin. Listen, enjoy, and share with your family and friends!

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