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Plugged In: Teaching Your Children to Be Media Savvy
Is your family honoring God with their media choices? Bob Waliszewski (pronounced Wall-eh-shess-key), former director of PluggedIn.com for over twenty-seven years, joins Dr. James Dobson on today’s edition of Family Talk. They discuss what to look for in today's movies, TV programs, video games, and more. Bob reveals that parents can't just hope their kids will make wise choices on their own when they're faced with peer pressure and temptation to consume media that celebrates worldly, sinful behavior.
Dr. Dobson Minute
Reading To Your Children
Reading aloud to your kids has great benefits. It's a time to bond, relax and learn along with your child.
Dr. Dobson Minute
Hope for the Underdog!
Good news for the child who doesn’t succeed in the early years. Sometimes the one who experiences the greatest difficulty will eventually soar the highest.
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Encouraging Your Kids To Lead
According to Dr. Tim Elmore, “Leaders are made, not born.” On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson discusses with Dr. Elmore and his wife, Pam, the importance of teaching our children how to become leaders who will stand firm in their convictions, rather than being like sheep, who just follow the crowd. Be encouraged as Dr. Tim shares his belief that every child has the potential to be a great leader, regardless of his or her personality.
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Letting Children Express Anger
Children inevitably become angry with their parents from time to time. Should they be allowed to express that emotion, and if so, precisely how?
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The Star of Christmas
On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson talks with his good friend, Anthony DeStefano, about the true meaning of love, as depicted in his children’s book entitled, Little Star. Anthony also shares how his story is a great way to illustrate the power of the gospel as we prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. As John 1:9 says, “The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world.”
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Light From Lucas: Lessons in Faith from a Fragile Life – Part 3
According to Bob Vander Plaats, “God’s greatest miracle might be wrapped up in your biggest problem.” On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his three-part series with Bob, who explains the unique relationship between earthly problems and the Lord’s divine purpose. Bob also describes how God moved in and through his disabled son, Lucas, to bring the most “beautiful chaos” into his and his wife’s lives, as well as that of their other children.
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Light From Lucas: Lessons in Faith from a Fragile Life – Part 2
What if you were told that your newborn child might only have two days, two weeks or two years to live? It would be a real “when God doesn’t make sense” moment that would bring you to ask, “Why me, Lord?” On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson continues his heartfelt conversation with Bob Vander Plaats. He recounts the journey that he and his wife, Darla, went on, raising a baby, then a boy, and finally a young man who was severely disabled and in need of full-time care. No matter the circumstances or obstacles, the Vander Plaats persevered with faith and love, all in an effort to share the “light from Lucas.”
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Light From Lucas: Lessons in Faith from a Fragile Life – Part 1
Some of life’s greatest lessons are born out of seemingly insurmountable circumstances. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson sits down with Bob Vander Plaats to celebrate the life of his son, Lucas, who, despite being born with severe disabilities, brightened the lives of everyone he came in contact with. Though Lucas went home to be with the Lord in 2021, Bob and his wife, Darla, thank God every day for the gift of their son.
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