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Promise Keepers

It isn't enough just to say "yes" to your family's requests—the most important part is following through on your promises.

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The Path of Endurance

On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson shares a timeless message from the late Elisabeth Elliot Gren about finding purpose through pain.

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Building a Safe Haven in Marriage, Part 2

Are you and your spouse trapped in the patterns of conflict? Today on Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson welcomes Dr. Arch Hart and his daughter, Dr. Sharon May, to discuss their book, Safe Haven Marriage. They'll share practical insights for breaking free from destructive cycles and building the kind of relationship you long for.

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Building a Safe Haven in Marriage, Part 1

Conflict is inevitable in marriage, but how you handle it makes all the difference. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson welcomes Dr. Arch Hart and his daughter, Dr. Sharon May, to discuss their book, Safe Haven Marriage. They’ll share powerful insights about creating emotional safety, rebuilding trust, and developing the kind of relationship you want to come home to. Learn how to fight fairly and reconnect after conflict.

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Making Marriage Last

What’s the secret to making love last a lifetime? On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson welcomes marriage expert Dr. Scott Stanley to share powerful insights from his research on lasting relationships. They’ll explore the crucial difference between dedication and constraint in marriage, and explain why commitment is the foundation for building trust.

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A Marriage Carol

On today’s special edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson talks with Chris Fabry about his book, A Marriage Carol, a retelling of the classic, A Christmas Carol, with a twist. Later in the program, listen to the dramatic reading of A Marriage Carol, which centers on a couple who find themselves on the brink of divorce when a snowstorm, a farmhouse, and an elderly man suddenly change their future forever.

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The Kids Are Gone: Now What?, Part 2

How does a marriage shift from being child-focused to partner-focused, and how does communication change when the children leave home? In what ways can you keep fun and friendship in your relationship? On today's classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson and guests, Dave and Claudia Arp, continue their discussion about the challenges couples face after their kids have flown the coop.

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The Kids Are Gone: Now What?, Part 1

When the last child leaves home, a new phase of marriage begins. But many couples struggle to adjust to this different and often sad time in their lives together. In a classic broadcast today on Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson interviews Dave and Claudia Arp, to discuss eight challenges couples face in the "empty-nesters" stage.

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As I See It, Part 2

Psalm 23:4 declares, “Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his conversation with Cathe Laurie, author of the book, As I See It. Cathe opens up about her son Christopher's sudden death in a car accident years prior, and how her family continued to trust the Lord through their pain.

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As I See It, Part 1

What are the keys to a successful marriage? How can couples stay faithful to each other and remain happy for 50 or 60 years? On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson talks with author Cathe Laurie, the wife of Pastor Greg Laurie. Dr. Dobson and Cathe discuss her role as women’s director at Harvest Christian Fellowship, and her book, As I See It. Genesis 2:24 says, “That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh.”

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