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Love Like You Mean It – Part 2

Many people casually believe that marriage should be a 50/50 proposition. But we need to be careful that we’re not mistakenly manifesting a performance-based marriage, where a husband and wife are always keeping score. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his tough discussion with Bob Lepine on the biblical understanding of what real love is supposed to be. 1 Corinthians 13:7-8 says, “Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never ends.” Are you up for the challenge to follow the Lord’s instruction and take your marriage to a deeper level?

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Love Like You Mean It – Part 1

Contrary to the claims of pop culture, true love is not just an emotional term, and not necessarily romantic. Biblically speaking, the cornerstone of marital love is an unflinching commitment to one's spouse and a Christ-like posture of self-sacrifice. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson discusses the real meaning of love with Bob Lepine, author of Love Like You Mean It. Bob explains that patience, kindness, and humility are like marital disinfectants that help wash away toxins that can build up over time.

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Building Hedges Around Your Marriage – Part 2

Adultery and lust are deep-rooted sins that continue to plague marriages and families. On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson continues his discussion with popular author and speaker, Jerry Jenkins. He identifies specific “hedges” that must be intentionally built into a marital relationship if it is to remain intact, the way God intended. Hebrews 13:4 says, “Marriage should be kept pure, for God will judge the adulterer and all the sexually immoral.”

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Building Hedges Around Your Marriage – Part 1

Society today attempts to water down or trivialize adultery, but according to the Bible, it is not acceptable within the boundaries of any relationship, let alone marriage! Today on Family Talk, we’ll hear a classic discussion between Dr. James Dobson and best-selling author and speaker, Jerry Jenkins, about the vulnerability of every marital relationship unless the proper defenses are put in place. 1 Peter 5:8 says, “Be alert and of sober mind. Our enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.”

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Managing Your Home and Time – Part 2

When life gets busy, we often wish our days could be longer. No one understands that more than moms. Today you’ll hear the conclusion of a classic Family Talk broadcast, featuring Dr. James Dobson and Emilie Barnes. She was a popular author and speaker on the topic of organization and time management, and her books have stood the test of time and are very relevant today. Learn more as Emilie provides easy tips for moms to effectively run their homes, and still have quality time for their families.

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Managing Your Home and Time – Part 1

Parenting is a demanding job that overwhelms many moms with the day-to-day tasks and responsibilities. On this classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson talks with the late Emilie Barnes, an author, speaker and time-management expert whose invaluable advice continues to help women get rid of stress, and better organize their families and homes. Proverbs 16:3 says, “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and He will establish your plans.”

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Keep Your Love On – Part 2

1 John 4:18 says that perfect love casts out fear and there is no fear in love. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his enlightening discussion with Danny and Sheri Silk, as they warn that love and fear cannot co-exist within a marriage if it is to succeed. Discover how they turned their own marital shortcomings into a ministry devoted to building loving and flourishing relationships.

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Keep Your Love On – Part 1

Whether you’re a male or female, young or old, we all long to be in a relationship where we feel safe to love and be loved. But how do two people who come from wildly different backgrounds make their marriage work? On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson interviews author Danny Silk and his wife, Sheri, on the subject of building and maintaining healthy relationships. Learn more of their story of how they turned their volatile marriage into a beautiful union under God.

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Experiencing a Fulfilled Marriage – Part 2

According to Patricia Ashley, love reciprocates in marriage. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Patricia concludes her dynamic message on how married couples can reignite their bond by focusing first on their relationship with God. Colossians 3:2 says, “Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.” If you and your spouse will commit your marriage to the Lord and keep your focus on Him, He can do a mighty work in bringing healing and restoration.

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Experiencing a Fulfilled Marriage – Part 1

Is there anything too difficult for God? Just as Jesus resurrected Lazarus from the dead, He can also breathe life back into everything else that was once deceased, including a marriage. On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Patricia Ashley shares a powerful and entertaining story of how the Lord not only saved her, but fully restored her marriage to her husband, Vernon.

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