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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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The Family, A Man’s Greatest Battle Cry

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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Hearts of the Fathers: Modeling Leadership That Lasts – Part 2

Fathers have a crucial role as the head of their households: to love and cherish their wives, and guide and prepare their children for life. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson continues his interview with Dr. Charles Crismier on the subject of his book, Hearts of the Fathers: Leaving a Legacy that Lasts. Dr. Crismier emphasizes that fathers cannot delegate their spiritual obligation to the pastor, youth minister, or Sunday School teacher. The responsibility to disciple his children falls squarely on his shoulders, as their dad. Proverbs 22:6 says, “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”

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Hearts of the Fathers: Modeling Leadership That Lasts – Part 1

In Malachi 4:6, God says that He’ll turn the hearts of the fathers to their children, and the hearts of the children to their fathers. But how will He do that? On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Charles Crismier, the author of Hearts of the Fathers: Leaving a Legacy that Lasts, insists that there’s only one way that will happen. If the hearts of Christian fathers are turned back to their Heavenly Father, only then will these newly equipped dads be able to model that kind of love to their kids.

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Why Dads Matter: Dr. Dobson Speaks from the Heart

“He was my hero!” Those are the words of Dr. James Dobson when describing his own father as he was interviewed by Pastor Ed Young on Father’s Day in 2019. Dr. Dobson concluded that, as a young boy, “I wanted to be like him. I wanted his God for my God, his values for my values.” On today’s special edition of Family Talk, Dr. Dobson and Dr. Young discuss the importance and irreplaceable role of fathers in the home.

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Show Me the Father – Part 2

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 19.5 million children, more than 1 in 4, live without a father in the home. When a dad checks out or leaves the home, it's like a bus driver leaving the bus, and the abandoned passengers end up in a ditch. On today’s edition of Family Talk, filmmaker and producer, Stephen Kendrick, gives us hope. The film he made with his two brothers titled Show Me the Father, features five true stories of wounded dads and broken homes, and how God stepped in and brought forgiveness and restoration. The solution to America’s crippling fatherlessness is to reconnect people to their loving Heavenly Father, and inspire dads to step into their God-given roles, in this moment.

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Show Me The Father – Part 1

When Christian filmmaker Stephen Kendrick speaks at a men's conference, he asks, “How many of you never heard your father tell you he loved you?” Tragically, half the hands go up. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Tim Clinton and Stephen discuss his recent documentary, Show Me the Father, that centers on the impact and influence of dads in the home. Stephen explains that there’s a direct connection between a dad’s words and the identity in the heart of his child. Stephen insists that it’s a game-changer when a father loves his child in word and deed, like our Heavenly Father loves us.

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A Dad Must Be There To Teach His Children

Without wanting to heap guilt on the heads of my masculine readers, I must say that too many fathers only sleep at their homes. And as a result, they have totally abdicated their responsibilities for leadership and influence in the lives of their children.

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