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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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Flattery vs. Praise

Be aware of opportunities to offer genuine, well-deserved praise to your children, while avoiding the emptiness of flattery.

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Make Your Voice Heard in Heaven – Part 2

Today on Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his spirit-led discussion with Chaplain Barry Black, author of Make Your Voice Heard in Heaven. They emphasize that we must humble ourselves, repent, and then we can enter God’s throne room with our requests. Discover more as Chaplain Black reminds us, “people who make their voices heard in Heaven are the most influential people on the planet! They can move the arm of God!”

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Facing the Blitz – Part 2

On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his inspirational discussion with former NFL quarterback Jeff Kemp about his book, Facing the Blitz. Jeff describes humility as the key to success, whether it be on the football field, or in his relationships with family and friends. Proverbs 11:2 says, “When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.” Hear more about the success we can have if we will focus more on investing in others rather than living only for ourselves.

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Facing the Blitz – Part 1

The entire momentum of a football game can be dramatically shifted as the result of an aggressive blitz. Jeff Kemp, a former NFL quarterback, has his own version of John 16:33, “In this world you will have blitzes (tribulation). But take heart! I have overcome the world.” On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson talks with Jeff as he shares how the trials in our lives compare to that of a blitz in football, when it appears that the whole world is out to get you and take you down! Learn of the hope we can have when we turn these adversities or blitzes, as Jeff says, over to Jesus. There is a wonderful opportunity to seek Him as we confront the hardships in our lives.

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Sisterly Advice on Faith and Life

Though our culture has changed dramatically through the decades, there are certain issues that will always present difficult obstacles in the lives of adolescent girls. Today on Family Talk, you’ll hear Dr. James Dobson speak with his daughter, Danae Dobson, about her book, Let’s Walk the Talk! Girlfriend to Girlfriend on Faith, Friendship and Finding Real Love. She discusses tough subjects such as self-esteem, peer pressure, and dating, as well as sisterly advice on how we can have faith and trust God to navigate us through these rough seas of life. Listen as Danae passes along and articulates some of the best advice she’s been given, “It pays to follow Jesus!”

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Breaking the Silence

Pastor Duane Miller was forced to take a sabbatical for three years when a virus damaged his vocal cords, prohibiting him from talking above a whisper. On today's classic edition of Family Talk, you will hear the moment when God restored Duane's voice, which was captured in an audio recording of him teaching a Sunday School class. Ironically, he had just read Psalm 103:4 which says, God “redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion." After three years in the pit, God crowned Duane with compassion, prompting him to say three words with his revitalized voice: "Thank you, Lord!" Witness the miracles of God, and be reminded that He is Sovereign, His timing is perfect, and He has a purpose for everything!

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