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Jesus Followers – Part 1

December 26, 2022

If Christian parents want to ensure that their children walk in the ways of the Lord, it’s not enough to just take them to church. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Anne Graham Lotz and her daughter, Rachel-Ruth Lotz Wright, urge believing parents to be intentional about sharing Christ with their children. The co-authors of Jesus Followers explain that the key to discipling your kids is to model a vibrant relationship with Christ. When they see you in regular prayer and Bible study, that’s when Christianity becomes contagious. And that’s what will inspire the next generation to enthusiastically grasp the baton of faith and finish their own race well.

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Going Home for Christmas

December 23, 2022

Isaiah 9:6 says, For to us a child is born, to us a son is given.” During the busy Christmas season, it is always a joy to be able to go home and spend time with loved ones while celebrating the birth of our Savior. But did you know that in 1958, Dr. James Dobson almost missed his chance to go home for Christmas and survived a harrowing experience while serving in the National Guard? On today’s edition of Family Talk, Roger Marsh shares Dr. Dobson’s December newsletter which includes a heartfelt and almost unbelievable story of how he was able to make it home for Christmas in the midst of a blizzard.

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Steeler for Life, Through Thick and Thin

December 15, 2022

According to Ben Roethlisberger, “Football is not who I am, it’s what I do.” He spent the first four decades of his life becoming one of the greatest quarterbacks in football history. But for the next 40 years, he wants to further expand God’s kingdom. On today’s edition of Family Talk, the two-time Super Bowl champion and former quarterback of the NFL’s Pittsburgh Steelers highlights his favorite football moments and shares the importance of faith and family, and his plans for life in retirement, including the mission to start a new foundation. Standing 6 feet, 5 inches tall, “Big Ben” reveals that the manliest thing a dad can do is to be vulnerable with his kids.

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From Foster to Adoption: Finding a Forever Family

November 14, 2022

When Dave Donaldson was a boy, his father was tragically killed by a drunk driver and his mother had been seriously injured in the accident. As a result, Dave and his siblings were graciously invited to stay with the Davis family, who lived in a single-wide trailer. Upon their arrival, Mr. Davis told the kids, “You’re with family. You’re home!” On today’s edition of Family Talk, Donaldson, the founder and CEO of CityServe International, shares that he and his wife, Kristy, showed similar Christ-like compassion when they adopted a girl out of foster care. He challenges listeners to join him by adopting one of the 480,000 kids sitting in foster care today.

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Family Policy Issues Hanging in the Balance

October 24, 2022

The problem in our culture is simple. Like the Israelites in Judges 17:6, everyone is doing what is right in his or her own eyes. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Christian radio host Janet Parshall says that anytime people search for their significance apart from the Lord, it leads to sinful chaos. From the increase in “gender affirming” care to new definitions of marriage, Americans are rejecting their God-given design. If Christians want God-honoring, pro-family policies re-established and maintained in our nation, we must make our voices heard at the polls.

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Winning at Home: Tackling the Topics that Confuse Kids and Scare Parents – Part 3

October 19, 2022

Proverbs 22:6 says, “Train a child up in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Tim Clinton concludes his interview with Dan Seaborn, tying together several critical points from Dan’s book, Winning at Home. Seaborn shares his rich experiences in parenting alongside his wife through good and difficult times. He also offers a final encouragement to parents who are having challenges raising their kids in the midst of the secular culture.

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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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Abundant Life: Engaging the Local Church to Support Adoption

September 30, 2022

What if in the post Roe v. Wade era, every pre-born and newborn baby was ensured a loving home? On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Tim Clinton visits with two leaders committed to that dream. Zeke Bambolo and Beth Burns could not come from more diverse backgrounds. Beth ministers to churches to encourage and mobilize them to advocate for the sanctity of all human life through the non-profit organization, Abundant Life, while Zeke works beside her pairing babies to their forever home with Antioch Adoptions.

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Preventing Teen Suicide: Kids in Crisis

September 13, 2022

For various reasons, adolescence can be emotionally difficult for teenagers. Their lack of self-worth can sometimes lead to the tragedy of suicide. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson and Dr. Tim Clinton, President of the American Association of Christian Counselors, alert parents to the warning signs in their teens’ behavior and recommend how best to respond. The key is to connect; talk with your son or daughter, communicate your unconditional love and get the help that he or she needs.