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In Honor of Dad – Part 1

June 12, 2023

Take a seat, get comfortable and be prepared to laugh! On today’s Family Talk, we celebrate the men who have guided and molded our lives—our dads—with an entertaining presentation from Christian comedian, Dennis Swanberg. Dennis, also known as “The Swan,” shares some of his favorite memories and life lessons he learned from his father just in time for the upcoming Father’s Day. We dare you not to laugh out loud as you listen to Dennis recount some of his favorite “Dad” stories.

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Some Sibling Strategies

May 31, 2023

Question: Dr. Dobson, we are planning our family very carefully and want to space the children properly. Is there an ideal age span that will bring greater harmony between them?

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The Essential Role of Men’s Ministry – Part 2

May 18, 2023

What would our culture look like if every man, husband, and father began to accept their God-given responsibility of being the spiritual leader of his family? On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson continues his discussion with a panel of experts in men’s ministry on the subject of biblical masculinity. The panel also talks about three simple steps in ministering to men, and why these are imperative for the future of the Church.

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The Essential Role of Men’s Ministry – Part 1

May 17, 2023

Despite a hunger to understand the Bible more deeply and become men after God’s own heart, like David, it seems that fewer men are attending church than ever before. As a result, more and more are ignoring their duties as spiritual heads of their households. On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson discusses this issue with a panel of experts who serve in men’s ministry.

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Manhood at Its Best

May 4, 2023

Here's an illustration of manhood at its best. After all, how else can we get a handle on the ephemeral qualities of character and strength in a man of God? It is understood most readily by observing a good model, and I crossed paths momentarily with one of the finest a few years ago.

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The Family, A Man’s Greatest Battle Cry

May 1, 2023

It only takes a few moments consuming today's media to determine that the world is at war with manhood. At the core of this epic battle is intense combat that is ripping apart our families. The casualties are threefold: our children are left fatherless, our women have to go it alone, and men have lost their sense of identity and greater purpose.

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A Greater Meaning to Life

April 26, 2023

The only true source of meaning in life is found in love for God and His son Jesus Christ, and love for mankind, beginning with our own families. Compared to this fundamental system of values, everything else is puny and insignificant. Certainly, there must be a valid reason for living than the mere pursuit of money and possessions!

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The Culture’s New Clothes For Your Kids

April 11, 2023

Elementary children somewhere today are listening intently as their teacher reads to them during story time. The book is about a biological boy who decided he was really a girl. Naturally, as the children listen, they become confused and begin to wonder how this can possibly be.