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Colleges in Chaos: The Consequences of Abandoning Truth, Part 2

March 11, 2025

Is truth becoming extinct on college campuses? On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson continues his conversation with Dr. Everett Piper, former president of Oklahoma Wesleyan University, about the crisis of relativism in higher education and his book, Not a Day Care: The Devastating Consequences of Abandoning Truth. They explore how Christian colleges can uphold biblical principles while preparing students for the real world, and they share critical questions every parent should ask before choosing a college.

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Colleges in Chaos: The Consequences of Abandoning Truth, Part 1

March 10, 2025

What happens when a student claims to be offended by a sermon on love? On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson interviews Dr. Everett Piper, the former president of Oklahoma Wesleyan University, who experienced this exact situation.

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Living Without Limits

February 12, 2025

Today on Family Talk, special guest Vince Everett Ellison describes his powerful journey from sharecropper's son to outspoken truth-teller. He'll challenge conventional narratives with biblical insights about freedom, personal responsibility, and authentic brotherhood in Christ. You won't want to miss this remarkable story of growing up in the Jim Crow South and discovering unity across racial lines.

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The Purpose of the Church, Today and Tomorrow

December 30, 2024

It is written in Scripture that we are to be salt and light, especially in a world that is getting darker every day. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Jack Hibbs, senior pastor of Calvary Chapel Chino Hills, gives a moving presentation and challenges churches to speak up and speak loudly if we are to effect change in the culture for righteousness. 2 Corinthians 10:5 says, “We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.”

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The Dangerous Gentleman, Part 2

December 6, 2024

On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his inspiring conversation with Victor Marx and his wife, Eileen, co-founders of All Things Possible Ministries. According to Victor, the world needs men to answer the call to be filled with God’s spirit and be willing to fight mightily against the kingdom of darkness, and to be more like Jesus, who is the greatest example of the “dangerous gentleman!” Proverbs 3:25-26 says, “Have no fear of sudden disaster or of the ruin that overtakes the wicked, for the Lord will be at your side and will keep your foot from being snared.”

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The Dangerous Gentleman, Part 1

December 5, 2024

According to Victor Marx, co-founder of All Things Possible Ministries, the biggest threat to America is not terrorism, it’s the lack of fathers. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson talks with Victor about his latest book, The Dangerous Gentleman. They also discuss the trauma Victor faced as a young boy, and how growing up without a loving father figure affected his life. You’ll hear unbelievable stories of redemption, rescue and resilience that only the Lord could orchestrate. Matthew 19:26 says, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” Hear more of all that the Lord has done through Victor and his wife, Eileen.

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Saving My Assassin, Part 2

November 7, 2024

As a young attorney under the communist regime in Romania, Virginia Prodan spent her entire life searching for truth. When she finally found it in the most forbidden book in her country, the Bible, she accepted the divine call to defend fellow followers of Jesus Christ against unjust persecution. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson interviews Virginia about her inspiring story, and the courage she had to speak out for the cause of Christ.

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Saving My Assassin, Part 1

November 6, 2024

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A Prayer for Our Nation

November 5, 2024

Across our nation today, ballots will be cast to determine the 47th President of the United States. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Kirk Cameron asks the question, “What if this current cultural setback is really a divine set up for a spiritual comeback led by the family of faith?” He encourages Christians to stay in the fight for righteousness, but also reminds us that change begins in our homes, not the White House. 1 Thessalonians 5:7 says, “Pray without ceasing.” Join us in prayer as the election outcome will determine the trajectory of the next four years and beyond.

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Be Strong and Courageous: Let’s Get to the Polls, Part 2

October 17, 2024

On today’s edition of Family Talk, Pastor Gary Hamrick, senior pastor of Cornerstone Chapel in Leesburg, VA, concludes his unapologetic “election sermon.” Pastor Gary plainly states that he will not tell you how you should vote, however, he will provide seven of his biblically supported policies that he believes are worth considering for this year’s election. Proverbs 14:34 says, “Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin condemns any people.”