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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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The Perilous Fight – Part 2

On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his honest and open discussion with Dr. Ben Carson. They discuss his book, The Perilous Fight: Overcoming Our Culture’s War on the American Family, and his great hope for America, even in the midst of these immoral and destructive times. Mark 3:24 says, “If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand.” Dr. Carson challenges us to wake up and get back to God and the basic principles of the Bible! We must concentrate on faith, family, and guarding our hearts against enemy tactics that seek to divide us by race, age, income, gender, political affiliation and religion.

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Beyond Black Hawk Down – Part 2

Today on Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his riveting discussion with Black Hawk Down hero, Jeff Struecker about his book, The Road to Unafraid, and his experiences as a U.S. Army Major and Chaplain. As Americans, we must remember that brave soldiers ran through bullets and gunfire because they loved their brothers in arms more than they loved their own lives. “Let us not forget,” Jeff said, “Our freedom is very cheap if it wasn’t for that kind of love!”

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Beyond Black Hawk Down – Part 1

Philippians 4:7 says, “And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” It’s one thing to read these words of the Bible, but another to believe them in the midst of war and facing imminent death. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson talks with retired Major and Chaplain, Jeff Struecker about his 22-year career in the U.S. Army. You’ll hear of Jeff’s first encounter with Jesus, through the intentional outreach of his neighbors, and how God then led him to fight bravely for this country. On this special Memorial Day program, Chaplain Struecker gives God all the glory for the supernatural peace he experienced on the battlefields as a survivor of “Black Hawk Down.”

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Lift Up the Word, Light Up the World – Part 2

As Christians, it is important to pray fervently for our beloved country and its citizens. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Gary Bauer interviews Kathy Branzell, president of the National Day of Prayer Task Force. She discusses the theme of this year’s National Day of Prayer event, which is based on 2 Samuel 22:29-31, and describes the intimacy of coming to the Lord with all of our needs.

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Lift Up the Word, Light Up the World – Part 1

In our world today, we continue to experience a steady erosion of our Judeo-Christian values. On today’s special edition of Family Talk, we’ll hear from our own Mrs. Shirley Dobson about her time as chair of the National Day of Prayer Task Force, and the vitality of prayer in a Christian’s life, “for such a time as this.” Hebrews: 4:16 says, “Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.”

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The Importance of Christian Citizenship – Part 2

On today’s edition of Family Talk, Gary Bauer concludes his critical discussion with Tony Perkins, president of the Family Research Council about our responsibilities as Christian citizens. Tony passionately shares that even though we are seeing evil becoming more prevalent, we are also experiencing God’s light becoming brighter. “People are hungry for the truth!” Perkins challenges us by stating, “It is never too late to invest in that which will live on beyond you!” Are you doing your part? Matthew 16:26 says, “What good will it be for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul?”

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The Importance of Christian Citizenship – Part 1

Every generation seems to bring with it greater change and more division within our society. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Gary Bauer interviews Tony Perkins, president of the Family Research Council. Tony shares that now is the time for Christians to stand firm in our faith as the enemy seeks to separate us from our source of strength, the Word of God. Ephesians 6:12 says, “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.”

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Law and Faith: Defending Religious Freedom – Part 2

On today’s edition of Family Talk, Roger Marsh concludes his discussion with Jeremy Dys, senior counsel at First Liberty Institute, on the subject of America’s religious freedoms. Jeremy boldly reminds us that the Bible is the foundation of our great country, and urges, “Go and do the ministry that God has called you to do without any fear of what the government may or may not say!”

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Law and Faith: Defending Religious Freedom – Part 1

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!’” On today’s edition of Family Talk, Roger Marsh interviews Jeremy Dys, senior counsel at First Liberty Institute. Learn how Jeremy, from as early as eighth grade, showed obvious skills that would lead him to become an attorney to defend religious freedom across the nation.

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