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Cleaning House: Raising Responsible Kids

March 5, 2025

Is your home becoming a palace of entitlement? On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson and author Kay Wills Wyma discuss her eye-opening book entitled, Cleaning House. After realizing her five children expected to be served at every turn, Kay embarked on a 12-month experiment to teach them responsibility and a strong work ethic. Proverbs 22:6 says, “Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old, they will not turn from it.”

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Accidental Reinforcement

February 1, 2025

Mr. and Mrs. Weakknee are having dinner guests, and they put three-year-old Ricky to bed at seven o'clock. They know Ricky will cry, as he always does, but what else can they do? Indeed, Ricky cries

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Quantity and Quality Time—Your Child Needs Both from You

January 20, 2025

The old debate about which is best for your children, "quantity time" or "quality time," shouldn't be a debate at all. It's not the quantity of time that you spend with your children, it's the quality that counts. Or is it?

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Twenty-Two Words: Exposing the Loss of Decency in American Schools, Part 2

January 8, 2025

On today’s edition of Family Talk, Gary Bauer concludes his powerful conversation with Pastor John Amanchukwu (pronounced ah-mahn-chew-kwoo). They discuss Pastor John’s new documentary film, 22 Words, as well as the ramifications of taking God out of public schools. Galatians 6:7 says, “Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows.”

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Twenty-Two Words: Exposing the Loss of Decency in American Schools, Part 1

January 7, 2025

Gary Bauer talks with Pastor John Amanchukwu about his passion for standing up for righteousness in the public school system, specifically targeting the harmful curriculum.

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Unshaken Faith

December 27, 2024

Parents, we must be on our knees in prayer every day and be ready to go into battle for the souls of our children! On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson talks with Sally Burke, president of Moms in Prayer International, about the power we have through prayer to intercede for our kids and their schools. Sally shares about the miracles God is doing through Moms in Prayer which has grown by leaps and bounds, as well as her book entitled Unshaken: Experience the Power and Peace of a Life of Prayer. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 declares, “Pray without ceasing.”

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Help for Parents of Prodigal Children, Part 2

November 26, 2024

Allison Bottke shares practical advice to struggling parents, and encourages moms and dads to develop a plan of action to deal with their rebellious child.

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Help for Parents of Prodigal Children, Part 1

November 25, 2024

Allison Bottke shares the story of her own wayward son, and reminds parents to never forget the restorative love of Jesus Christ. Joshua 1:9 says, “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”

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The Most Common Disciplining Error

November 18, 2024

Question: Dr. Dobson, what is the most common error made by parents in disciplining their children? Answer: I would have to say it is the inappropriate use of anger in attempting to manage boys and girls. It is one of the most ineffective methods of attempting to influence human beings (of all ages). Unfortunately, most adults rely primarily on their own emotional response to secure the cooperation of children.