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Letting Go of Worry

January 13, 2023

The pain, pace, and pressure of everyday life has kept us all on the run. With the volatile economy, a turbulent society, anxiety caused by the pandemic and other adversities, and the 24/7 news cycle, it can feel overwhelming. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Linda Mintle, the author of Letting Go of Worry, outlines God's plan for finding peace in the midst of chaos. Like a spam email in your inbox, Dr. Mintle says that you don’t have to click on an anxious thought. She underscores the importance of taking “captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ,” as 2 Corinthians 10:5 commands. God’s prescription is to renew our mind daily in His Word.

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The Character of God in the Prophecy of Christ

January 10, 2023

Did you know that seven hundred years before the birth of Christ, the prophet Isaiah predicted that Jesus would come to earth and be crucified for our sins? On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dan Seaborn, the president of Winning At Home, highlights the four descriptions of the God who loves us despite ourselves. In Isaiah 9:6, the prophet writes that our redeemer is the “Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace.” Seaborn methodically unfolds the rich meaning of each title. When you fully grasp who the Lord is, in all His majesty and love, it’s a game changer!

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One on One with Michele Bachmann

January 9, 2023

Michele Bachmann has lived a full life. After coming to Christ at age 16, she graduated from college and law school, got married, and served in the U.S. Congress. Remarkably, she and her husband not only raised five biological children, but fostered 23 teenage girls. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Bachmann urges Christians to bear one another’s burdens and practice kindness to unbelievers. Echoing the words of Luke 21, she reminds us to “stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.”

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Are You Ready? Because the Opportunity is Huge

January 6, 2023

“Are you so filled with God’s power that you’re shaping culture, or is culture shaping you?” That is the question international speaker and author Rick Rigsby posed to 5,000 men at the 2022 Men’s Ignite event. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Rigsby challenges men to rise up, be authentic in their Christian faith, and stand firm in their communities “for such a time as this.” Joshua 1:9 says, “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”

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When Suffering Becomes Strength and Undying Faith

December 22, 2022

During a period in which he survived eight cancer surgeries and the removal of 80 percent of his tongue, Dr. Gary Oliver buried his father, his son, his only sibling, and his wife in a span of just four years. Because of the suffering that Dr. Oliver endured, he has been called a “modern-day Job.” On today’s edition of Family Talk, he reveals that in the face of unspeakable grief, his lifeline has been gut-wrenchingly honest prayer. In return, God has given him an indescribable joy and peace.

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The Jesus Who Surprises – Part 2

December 6, 2022

When Jesus walked this earth, He was full of surprises. Remember when He surprised Cleopas and his friend who were grieving His death on the road to Emmaus? On today's edition of Family Talk, Dee Brestin, the author of The Jesus Who Surprises: Opening Our Eyes to His Presence in All of Life and Scripture, says that sometimes our troubles can blind us to the fact that Jesus is just three feet away.

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The Jesus Who Surprises – Part 1

December 5, 2022

When Dee Brestin was grieving the death of her husband of 39 years and feeling abandoned, she was reminded of the moment when she was attempting to nurse her colicky baby son. After kicking and crying for 10 minutes, he finally calmed down and latched on. On today's edition of Family Talk, Dee says that, like her colicky baby, there's no reason for us to throw a fit. God is with us.

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When Suffering Becomes Strength and Undying Faith

October 25, 2022

During a period in which he survived eight cancer surgeries and the removal of 80 percent of his tongue, Dr. Gary Oliver buried his father, his son, his only sibling, and his wife in a span of just four years. Because of the suffering that Dr. Oliver endured, he has been called a “modern-day Job.” On today’s edition of Family Talk, he reveals that in the face of unspeakable grief, his lifeline has been gut-wrenchingly honest prayer. In return, God has given him an indescribable joy and peace.

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Winning at Home: Tackling the Topics that Confuse Kids and Scare Parents – Part 1

October 17, 2022

Not only are Christian parents forced to raise their kids in a culture that denies the traditional values of their faith, but also in one that strongly opposes them at every turn. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Tim Clinton and his guest, author Dan Seaborn, address this concern by breaking down Dan’s recent book, Winning at Home. Seaborn stresses the need for parents to have a solid foundation in Christ to support their parenting efforts, even when they are at their wits’ end.

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Choosing the Extraordinary Life – Part 2

October 11, 2022

Did you know that God has a plan for your life? And don’t we all want to live a meaningful life during our time on earth? On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson and Dr. Robert Jeffress continue discussing Robert’s powerful book, Choosing the Extraordinary Life. He advises Christians that to discover their divinely anointed life, they must root themselves in Scripture, seek godly counsel, follow their passion, recognize their gifts, and yield to God’s direction. Psalm 37:4 says, “Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.”

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