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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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Raising Our Daughters to Be Fashioned for Christ

Picture a shattered mirror. Now, picture yourself looking at your reflection in that completely shattered mirror. Are you able to see yourself clearly? What you see is a very distorted reflection of yourself. That's how we are spiritually.

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Provide the Pattern

In many homes, dads are absent or not spiritually present for their children. Some are not equipping their sons and daughters with the Bible’s blueprint for life. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Pastor Brenen Beeler offers two critical pieces of advice. First, Psalm 27:10 says if your father has abandoned you, the Lord will take care of you. Second, spend time in the Bible daily to provide the pattern of living for your children. According to Pastor Brenen, “As long as you model your life after Jesus, you have the pattern of a father to follow.” 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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Anchoring Our Kids to God’s Truth When It Comes to Sex (A Christian Parent’s Calling)

As a Christian dad, it's my calling to raise my children in a manner that is consistent with God's divine truth. Anything less, and I'm compromising one of my greatest objectives in life — to raise my sons and daughters to be godly men and women. And I must never forget this: If I don't engage my children's hearts and minds, the world will gladly do it for me, especially on the topic of human sexuality. Tragically, as our culture further perverts God's truth regarding masculinity and femininity, the mental health statistics for our teens only get worse.

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