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How One Couple Came to Believe in Adoption – Part 2

According to statistics, 1 in 6 couples will experience infertility. If this is you, there is hope for the children you may be longing for! On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Tim Clinton continues his conversation with Robert and Karine Baltodano on the subject of adoption and the beautiful blessing it was for them.

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How One Couple Came to Believe in Adoption – Part 1

Having children may seem like a no-brainer to most people. You get married, have kids and live the life you’ve always dreamed, right? Many have discovered, however, that becoming pregnant can be more of a challenge. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Tim Clinton begins a hopeful conversation with Robert and Karine (pronounced Cah-reen) Baltodano about their journey of having children. Learn how they leaned on God through this difficult time and how He brought them to the wonderful gift of adoption.

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In Honor of Dad – Part 2

On today’s edition of Family Talk, ordained Southern Baptist preacher, author, and comedian Dennis Swanberg, concludes his colorful and hilarious presentation dedicated to his dad. Join us as Dennis shares his most treasured childhood memories and encourages all fathers to lead and champion their children well. Listen and be reminded that you can always call on your Heavenly Father who thinks of you as a champion.

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In Honor of Dad – Part 1

Take a seat, get comfortable and be prepared to laugh! On today’s Family Talk, we celebrate the men who have guided and molded our lives—our dads—with an entertaining presentation from Christian comedian, Dennis Swanberg. Dennis, also known as “The Swan,” shares some of his favorite memories and life lessons he learned from his father just in time for the upcoming Father’s Day. We dare you not to laugh out loud as you listen to Dennis recount some of his favorite “Dad” stories.

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The Essential Role of Men’s Ministry – Part 2

What would our culture look like if every man, husband, and father began to accept their God-given responsibility of being the spiritual leader of his family? On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson continues his discussion with a panel of experts in men’s ministry on the subject of biblical masculinity. The panel also talks about three simple steps in ministering to men, and why these are imperative for the future of the Church.

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The Essential Role of Men’s Ministry – Part 1

Despite a hunger to understand the Bible more deeply and become men after God’s own heart, like David, it seems that fewer men are attending church than ever before. As a result, more and more are ignoring their duties as spiritual heads of their households. On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson discusses this issue with a panel of experts who serve in men’s ministry.

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Raising Resilient Kids – Part 2

The definition of resilience is, “The capacity to withstand or to recover quickly from difficulties.” According to Dr. Kathy Koch, in order to be resilient, our children must learn from and adapt with the trials of life. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Tim Clinton and Dr. Koch continue their conversation about building endurance in our kids. Listen as Dr. Koch shares how parents can speak strength into their children’s lives, and by doing so, they will become trained for how to cope with life’s inevitable traumas, both big and small. Proverbs 22:6 says, “Train up a child in the way he should go: even when he is old, he will not depart from it.”

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Raising Resilient Kids – Part 1

If kids are the future of our culture and our nation, then their mental health issues, such as the rise of depression and anxiety, must be addressed. We need to be intentional in helping our kids learn who they are in Christ. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Tim Clinton interviews Dr. Kathy Koch (pronounced Cook), founder and president of Celebrate Kids, Inc., and the author of Resilient Kids: Raising Them to Embrace Life with Confidence. Learn more about Kathy’s heart to be a mental health advocate for kids of all ages, and to help parents teach their children how to be confident and resilient in any situation.

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A Lifeline to Moms: God’s Plans for the Overwhelmed Mom

On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson continues his candid and colorful conversation with Sarah Parshall Perry about the challenges of raising a household full of children—specifically two sons with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and a strong-willed daughter. She reminds parents that God is there for them and they are doing the greatest job of all, whether they know it or not. Sometimes, as a parent, you have to set aside your wildly unrealistic aspirations for the day, week, or year and realize that this may be one of those times where you just don’t get out of your pajamas.

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A Lifeline to Moms: Defining Real Expectations

After she established a successful career as an attorney, Sarah Parshall Perry and her husband had three children, two of whom are on the autism spectrum. Today on Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson interviews Sarah, the author of Mommy Needs a Raise: Because Quitting is Not an Option. Learn more about her decision to become a stay-at-home mom and focus on the things that she felt were most important.

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