The Word of a Child
Dr. Dobson reads a letter he received from a 10-year-old girl describing how her father announced he was divorcing her mother and leaving town, and never heard from him again.
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Fatherhood Fears and Fun
Dads can sometimes feel terrified by the responsibilities of raising and caring for children. On today’s edition of Family Talk, author and speaker Phil Callaway shares his personal stories of fatherhood, and why it’s so important for dads to cultivate their own walk with Christ. Be encouraged as Phil urges fathers that if they want their children to have character and a love for God, they need to first model it themselves.
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Man Enough to Forgive: Healing the Wounds of Father Abandonment – Part 2
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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Man Enough to Forgive: Healing the Wounds of Father Abandonment – Part 1
God has a perfect vision for the family, which includes both a mom and a dad. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Tim Clinton discusses with John Smithbaker, author and founder of Fathers in the Field, God’s plan for the dads in our world and how the accelerated increase in fatherlessness has affected our society. Tune in and discover the hope found in following God’s intentions for fathers and how they are to lead their families against the schemes of the devil.
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Manhood: The Masculine Virtues America Needs
According to U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley, “All is not well with men in America.” On this edition of Family Talk, Dr. Tim Clinton talks with Sen. Hawley about this crisis and his new book, Manhood: The Masculine Virtues America Needs. Discover more as Sen. Hawley explains how to battle the “gospel of self” with the calling God has placed on your life.
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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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Empty Nest – Part 4
As a parent, is it ever too early to begin mentally preparing for the season when your kids are grown and out of the house? According to one mother, the empty nest stage really begins when the children are still under foot. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his four-part series with a panel of moms to discuss the highs and lows of fully launching your kids out into the world. They also discuss guilt associated with this time of life, and share advice for parents who may be asking, “My kids are gone, now what?”
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Empty Nest – Part 3
What do you do with your life after you’ve raised your kids well? On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson continues his discussion with a panel of moms as they walk through one of the most challenging parts of parenthood - the “empty nest.” Tune in to hear the stories of growth, rediscovery and excitement that “empty nesting” can provide. Ecclesiastes 3:1 says, “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.”
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Empty Nest – Part 2
On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson expands his discussion with a panel of moms on the subject of “empty nesters.” Listen and learn more from the father’s perspective about children leaving home, as well as the mother’s point of view on how “empty nesting” affects the entire family.
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Empty Nest – Part 1
For many moms and dads, it seems like it was only yesterday when their kids were off to their first day of school. But now, just as they are leaving for college and moving out of the house, parents are entering into a new stage of life as well. On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson begins a four-part series, joined by a panel of seasoned mothers to explore the emotions, trials, and even liberties of the “empty nest.”
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Dr. James Dobson
Joe Waresak
Dr. Del Tackett
