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Women and Friendships, Part 1

Dr. James Dobson and Dee Brestin explore the unique bond between women and they discuss her book entitled, The Friendships of Women.

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The Power of Affirmation

Remember the power of affirming your child. Catch him or her in the act of doing something right today and offer your praise! 

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The Measure of a Man, Part 2

On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson and Dr. Gene Getz continue discussing God’s blueprint for masculinity along with what is really important in life. Dr. Getz stresses the necessity of not missing moments at home with family, and to make prayer a priority. These two godly men also reflect on their long careers, family histories and Dr. Getz explains the origins of his popular book, The Measure of a Man.

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The Measure of a Man, Part 1

The definition of a godly man in today's culture is becoming more and more ambiguous. It wasn't always that way. On today’s edition of Family Talk, listen as Dr. James Dobson and his dear friend, prominent Christian author and church planter, Dr. Gene Getz, discuss God’s blueprint for masculinity. They also celebrate Dr. Getz’s seminal book, The Measure of a Man, as it approaches its 50th year in print.

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Glorifying God in our Daily Lives, Part 2

If you were met by a stranger on the street, would you be recognizable as a Christian? Today on Family Talk, Pastor Paul Blair continues his riveting speech about God’s truth, and how followers of Jesus Christ should appear different than the rest of the world. Take inventory of your own life and make sure you can’t be mistaken for someone sitting on the fence about certain biblical viewpoints! Proverbs 3:5-6 says, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.” We must not be party to the destructive works of darkness. Instead, we need to expose the lies from our culture and stand boldly against them!

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Glorifying God in Our Daily Lives, Part 1

According to Paul Blair, senior pastor of Fairview Baptist Church in Edmond, Oklahoma, every aspect of our lives should be given over to the Lord. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Paul gives a stirring speech about the absolute necessity of every Christian to love the Lord our God with all our hearts, souls, and strength. Be challenged as Pastor Blair asks, “What part of your life is Jesus not in control of?”

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Nurturing Grandchildren Through Prayer

Whether your grandchildren live close to you or far away, you can be an active participant in their relationship with God. On today's classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson talks with Boone and Peggy Powell to discuss the unique role of grandparents in a child’s life, and how that connection is fostered through prayer. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 says, “Pray without ceasing.”

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The Gift of Limitations

Sara Hagerty shares how the limitations that we often see as obstacles in our life can be used by God to develop greater intimacy with Him.

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Raising Men of Honor – Part 2

Today on Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his heartfelt discussion with Dr. Robert Lewis about his book, Raising a Modern-Day Knight: A Father’s Role in Guiding His Son to Authentic Manhood. Dr. Lewis shares the widespread need for community among men, especially in today’s society where fatherless homes have become exponentially more common. Without strong male role models, young boys have lost that crucial link to bridge the gap between boyhood and manhood. Join us as Dr. Lewis and Dr. Dobson explain the lost art of authentic manhood and point us back to the Bible which outlines God perfect plan for men to become great leaders, husbands and fathers.

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Raising Men of Honor – Part 1

According to Dr. Robert Lewis, who is the pastor, author and founder of the original Men’s Fraternity, “We have lost the ability to pass on to the next generation a vision of manhood that makes sense and is compelling to young men.” On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson and Pastor Lewis discuss the essentials of what it means to be a man, and why the inability of dads to connect with their sons can cause a huge loss of their masculine identity. Discover more as Dr. Lewis defines the different phases of training up boys, and why “manhood is best forged under the wings of a dad.”

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