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Planting Shade Trees – Part 2

According to Dr. Dobson, "an inheritance is something you leave to someone, while a legacy is something you instill in someone." On today's edition of Family Talk, speaker and comedian Dennis Swanberg delights an audience through his memories with his family. As he reflects on the humorous moments with his parents and grandparents, Swanberg explains that the spiritual legacy they left him was like someone planting a shade tree. When Thomas Edison invented the light bulb, he couldn't envision New York City's skyline, and when the Wright brothers built the first plane, they couldn't envision a 747. They planted "shade trees" for future generations to enjoy.

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Planting Shade Trees – Part 1

On today's edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson reveals that his beloved father was the only one who gave his heart to Christ at a revival that cost the church $600. Not only did his dad go on to reach thousands as a traveling evangelist, but the Lord has used his son, James Dobson, Jr., to reach millions for Christ through his books and radio broadcasts. On today's program, his guest, speaker and comedian Dennis Swanberg, urges people of faith to be spiritual shade trees for the next generation by leaving a godly legacy. Psalm 1 describes the believer who delights in the Lord as a tree planted by streams of water.

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The Road Ahead for Family Talk

Today, Dr. Dobson will share his heart for the future of the ministry and announce to listeners Dr. Tim Clinton's new role as a recurring radio co-host. The two will discuss their fervent dedication to the Christian faith and the American family, despite the "hammering away at the Judeo-Christian cause." Dr. Dobson will explain the concept of "a suddenly," and how Christians need to be good stewards and plan for the future. Dr. Clinton will thank Dr. Dobson for modeling a successful professional career in Christian ministry.

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40 Years and Still: The Dobson Family Legacy Part 2

Still defending the institution of the family after 40 impactful years, Dr. James Dobson continues to fight on the front lines of the culture war. Today on Family Talk with Dr. James Dobson, special guests Ryan and Danae Dobson reflect on their lives in the Dobson family and look back on the sacrifices, integrity, and the intense work ethic that Dr. Dobson has shown through the past 40 years of ministry. Join the conversation about the past and a to the look to the future, today on Family Talk.

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40 Years and Still: The Dobson Family Legacy Part 1

Still defending the institution of the family after 40 impactful years, Dr. James Dobson continues to fight on the front lines of the culture war. Today on Family Talk with Dr. James Dobson, special guests Ryan and Danae Dobson reflect on their lives in the Dobson family and look back on the sacrifices, integrity, and the intense work ethic that Dr. Dobson has shown through the past 40 years of ministry. Join the conversation about the past and a to the look to the future, today on Family Talk.

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40 Years in Broadcasting with Dr. Dobson

From a small, two room office to being heard on over 7,000 stations, Dr. James Dobsons continuing ministry has already touched millions upon millions of lives. On todays broadcast of Dr. James Dobsons Family Talk, Dr. Dobson himself is interviewed by Todd Starnes of Fox News about how he responded to the call of God and followed even when the road ahead looked impossible. Hear never before told inspiring stories about Gods sustaining faithfulness in Dr. Dobsons life, today on Dr. James Dobsons Family Talk.

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Franklin Graham and Dr. Dobson Q&A

Franklin Graham joins Dr. James Dobson to answer some of the toughest questions facing believers today. You dont want to miss as two of Americas most trusted Christian voices talk about declining values and the changing cultural landscape.

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Helping Children Deal With Death

Some years ago, I attended a funeral at the Inglewood Cemetery-Mortuary Inglewood, California. While there, I picked up a brochure written by the president of the mortuary, John M. McKinley. Mr. McK

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Listener Testimonial Program

Family Talk listeners call in to share how the ministry has impacted their lives. Hear their inspiring stories on todays edition of Dr. James Dobsons Family Talk.

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17 Loving Toughness Principles For Singles and Married Couples

Question: In your book Love Must Be Tough, you suggested some ways unmarried people can build healthy relationships and not smother each other. Would you share those again?

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