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Question: Dr. Dobson, my husband and I are distressed because our teenager seems to be rejecting her Christian beliefs. She was saved at an early age and in the past has shown a real love for the Lord. My inclination is to panic, but before I do, can you offer a word of encouragement?
Today on Family Talk, you’ll hear the dramatic conclusion of the story of the incredible journey of faith Darlene Rose was forced to walk through. Against all odds, she survived four years as a Japanese POW during WWII. Having lost everything and not knowing if her parents were still alive, Darlene continued to praise God, claiming Job 13:15 as her own. “Though He slay me, yet will I hope in Him.”
On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Darlene Rose, who was a missionary in Papua New Guinea, continues to share about the horrible conditions she lived through in a Japanese prison camp during WWII. Scrawled above the door of her cell were the words, “This person must die.” Yet, Darlene never lost hope. She stated, “They could lock me in that cell but they could not lock my Lord out!” Ephesians 3:20 says, “Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.”
Romans 8:28 says, “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.” It’s one thing to say you believe these words of the Bible, but another to take them to heart in the face of unthinkable conditions as a prisoner of war, and also losing your husband. On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Darlene Rose, a missionary in the Pacific Islands during World War II, recounts the promises of God that she clung to during the horrible trials she was made to endure.
Lately, I've been thinking about "turning points," those critical life moments when you come to a fork in the road and need to decide which path to take. You stand at a crossroads. And you can only choose one way.
Billy Graham's statue hasn't been up long, but it has already come under fire. As we recently informed you, every state is permitted to have two statues of famous people representing their state in the Capitol Building. North Carolina chose "Favorite Son" Billy Graham as one of their state's two statues.
On today’s edition of Family Talk, the Hon. Michele Bachmann concludes her fascinating discussion with Dr. Byron Johnson, author of More God, Less Crime: Why Faith Matters and How It Could Matter More. Together, Dr. Johnson and Michele talk about the remarkable effects that faith-based programs have on those who are incarcerated, and the transformation it brings to their identity and purpose for life. Dr. Johnson has also done extensive research that shows the undeniable results that a Christian worldview has on mainstream society and in our daily lives. You might be shocked to learn that his findings point to the antithesis of the enemy’s lies.
Blackballed for his faith early in his academic career, Dr. Byron Johnson, author of More God, Less Crime, did not shy away or stand down from his outspoken Christian worldview. On today’s edition of Family Talk, the Hon. Michele Bachmann talks with Dr. Johnson about his time as a university professor on secular campuses. Even in the face of such discrimination against people of faith, God blessed Dr. Johnson’s earnest research which culminated in his meteoric rise in the world of academia. The words of the Bible will not be silenced!
You may be feeling frazzled from a full schedule or family drama. Maybe a friend bailed on you unexpectedly. You're hurt and angry. But, if you don't know how to deal with emotional pain, it can soon lead to a jumbled "heart mess." How do you clean that up?
On today’s edition of Family Talk, you’ll hear the conclusion of Mary Crowley’s spirited presentation about the undying love of God, and the many trials that the Lord brought her through. Find hope as you listen to Mary’s message which she says has one purpose, “That you might know the living God and have a relationship with Him. And that you might know how much He loves you, cares for you, and yearns for you.”
