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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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Infant Bonding

A good parent-child relationship paves the way not only for emotional health, but physical health too.

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Fatherlessness: An Epidemic

Did you know that 1 in 4 children live in a home without a dad? What implication does that have for the future of our kids and our culture? Today on Family Talk, Chris Fabry turns the tables and interviews Dr. James Dobson and Kurt Bruner to discuss their novel, Fatherless. They take a hard look at how the choices we're making, both as individuals AND as a nation, are affecting our destinies and generations to come.

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Life and Leadership

It’s an honor and a privilege to be a dad! On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Ronnie Floyd interviews our own Dr. James Dobson about the magnificent God-given role of fathers, and how they play a role in managing the stability of the family. Contrary to what the secular world says, men are designed to be leaders, providers, teachers, and protectors. The Lord did not make a mistake when He created Adam, and He did not make a mistake when He created the entire male human race!

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Every Dad Has Some Regrets

We can no more be perfect parents than we can be perfect human beings. The task of raising kids in a fast-paced world is infinitely complex, and life itself takes a toll on our good intentions. But kids are resilient, and they usually manage to turn out rather well. Remember that the Creator in the Garden of Eden also had "children" who were rebellious.

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Dr. Dobson Minute

A Father’s Role

Studies show that a father's role is crucial in the home. So invest in them today for a lifetime of reward.

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Back Off and Let Your Son Grow Up

Your task is to build a man out of the raw materials available in your delightful little boy, stone upon stone upon stone. This task must be your highest priority for a period of time. It will not always be required of you. Before you know it, that child at your feet will become a young man who will pack his bags and take his first halting steps into the adult world.

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Kids See Their Dad Through Mom’s Eyes

Question: Dr. Dobson, my wife works hard to teach my sons to respect me as their father, and that makes my job with them easier. Even when she is upset with me, she never lets the kids know about it. Don't you think that is generous of her?

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Dr. Dobson Minute

Gen. Douglas MacArthur on Fatherhood

General MacArthur was a hero of WWII. But he wanted his son to remember him as a hero at home.

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