Dad, Please Talk to Your Daughter
As you seek to understand your daughter, another major factor you must not overlook is that there is 15 percent more blood flowing in the female brain than in that of a male, and it is more likely to
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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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Man Enough to Forgive: Healing the Wounds of Father Abandonment
According to author John Smithbaker, without a dad in the picture, this void wreaks havoc on the family, especially in the lives of boys, and consequently on society. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Tim Clinton welcomes John back to the program to conclude their inspiring discussion about his new book, "Man Enough to Forgive," as well as God’s ordained purpose for dads and the terrible effects that fatherlessness has on our culture.
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Discovering the Abundant Life
On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson discusses the importance of godly manhood with Wild at Heart author, John Eldredge. He defines the innate masculine traits that God has placed in all men, why these characteristics are so important, and why fatherlessness has generational consequences.
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Happy Father’s Day
This Father’s Day, hear Dr. James Dobson as he shares a heartfelt story about an unforgettable experience with his dad and how it shaped his role as father. Gain wisdom, inspiration, and a deeper appreciation for the lasting impact of a dad’s love. Watch the video now.
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Dr. James Dobson
Joe Waresak
Dr. Del Tackett
