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For decades, God has been pushed out of the “public square” in America. School prayer and Bible reading were canceled by Supreme Court rulings in 1962 and 1963. Ten Commandment plaques, common on courthouse lawns and town squares as recently as the 1950’s, have been removed after an aggressive campaign by atheist groups and radical secularists. But now, there are increasing signs the tide is turning.
Life can be just like a river, calm and serene at some points or ominous and threatening at others. Just like the river, our lives can take unforeseen twists and turns that may approach without warning. On today’s edition of Family Talk, we’ll hear from speaker and author, Dr. Carolyn Koons, as she shares her colorful and entertaining experiences of navigating through the rivers of life with the help and direction of God and His Word. Discover how leaning into the Lord can provide the “life jacket” that is crucial to keeping us afloat.
Whether you’ve served in an actual war or not, life can seem like a battleground, and depending on your circumstances, it can feel like you are a “Prisoner of War.” On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Tim Clinton concludes his discussion with USAF Ret. Col. Lee Ellis about his book, Captured by Love: Inspiring True Romance Stories from Vietnam POWs. Col. Ellis shares how faith in God became the anchor point to not only help him get through the trauma being a Vietnam POW, but also provide the basis for the greatest mission in life, which is to receive God’s love and pass it on to all he knows.
Whether you’ve served in an actual war or not, life can seem like a battleground, and depending on your circumstances, it can feel like you are a “Prisoner of War.” On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Tim Clinton concludes his discussion with USAF Ret. Col. Lee Ellis about his book, Captured by Love: Inspiring True Romance Stories from Vietnam POWs. Col. Ellis shares how faith in God became the anchor point to not only help him get through the trauma being a Vietnam POW, but also provide the basis for the greatest mission in life, which is to receive God’s love and pass it on to all he knows.
Believing that he was given a purpose and mission from God, USAF Ret. Col. Lee Ellis not only survived five years as a Vietnam POW, but went on to resume his military career after being released in 1973. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Tim Clinton relives the courageous experiences of Col. Ellis, an Air Force pilot who was shot down over enemy territory, during the Vietnam War. Discover more of this inspiring story and how the Lord continues to use Col. Lee Ellis in magnificent ways.
Everyone knows that raising children is not an easy task. Add to that, having a child with special needs. Studies have shown that the pressure becomes so high, it has driven 80% of marriages to the point of divorce. On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his discussion with Bob West and his son, Kyle, who has cerebral palsy. John 9:2-3 says, “His disciples asked him, ‘Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?’ ‘Neither this man nor his parents sinned,’ said Jesus, ‘but this happened so that the works of God might be displayed in Him.’” Listen and find hope as Bob and Kyle discuss the ministry that God birthed out of their own journey of life.
On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson re-visits one of his most memorable conversations with then seven-year-old, Kyle West. Kyle has cerebral palsy, but by the Lord’s design, this has not hindered his God-given purpose in life. Eleven years later, Dr. Dobson invited Kyle and his dad back to the program for a beautiful reunion to discuss all that the Lord has done in Kyle’s life. Join us and expect to have your soul rejuvenated as you listen to this joy-filled conversation.
According to 2 Corinthians 4:8, Satan works hard to drive us into despair and hopelessness. Our whole demeanor might even appear defeated, which can have a detrimental effect on every area of our lives as well as our family's. In this video, Ron and Trina Alleyne explain how they resist discouragement in their family and turn difficult times into character-building lessons for their children.
Anxiety. Fear. Isolation. Anger. If we’re honest, every one of us has experienced these feelings in some way, and these emotions are magnified many times over for the children of alcoholics. On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his three-part series on the issues associated with a person who suffers from the trauma of growing up with an alcoholic parent. As Dr. Dobson explains, it is in the acknowledgment of emotional pain that one can truly begin to heal. Find hope as we hear examples of the healing power of Christ Jesus.
There are many ways a child can deal with the trauma of living with an alcoholic parent. Some of these kids, when they become adults, realize that when emotional scars are not addressed, the lingering pain can tear down their own family unit. On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson continues his discussion with a panel of qualified guests. Be encouraged as you listen to how God helped each of them work through the memories of a mom or dad in the throes of addiction.
