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On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his enlightening discussion with Dr. Bruce Wilkinson as he shares stories and lessons on stewardship from his book, The God Pocket. Proverbs 19:17 says, “Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and He will reward them for what they have done.”
Did you know that one of the topics Jesus spoke about most in the Bible was money? On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson welcomes Dr. Bruce Wilkinson to the program to discuss his book entitled The God Pocket. Luke 21:3-4 says, “‘Truly I tell you,’ He said, ‘this poor widow has put in more than all the others. All these people gave their gifts out of their wealth; but she out of her poverty put in all she had to live on.’”
Children won't know the value of a dollar until we teach them.
Every year, TV commercials and online ads urge consumers to start buying Christmas gifts earlier and earlier. If we’re not careful, financial stress could tear our families apart. On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson speaks with Mary Hunt about how she erased a mountain of debt by becoming a professional cheapskate.
I'm concerned about the impact of materialism on families today. During the Great Depression, it was easy enough for parents to tell their kids that they couldn't afford to buy everything they wanted. But in these times, children see that you can purchase their hearts' desires—if not with cash, then with your magic credit card. Advertisers spend millions of dollars to stimulate your kids' lust for their products—toy monsters; dolls that eat, walk, and talk; designer shoes and clothes; and more.
Because husbands and wives view money differently, conflict is inevitable. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Shaunti Feldhahn, author of Thriving in Love and Money, explains that 30% of Christian couples surprisingly maintain separate checking accounts. Ultimately, money problems are about power. Shaunti explains that finances should be an opportunity for connection, not conflict. She also teaches married couples how to take off the “gloves” and recognize they're on the same team.
Did you know that money issues are the number one stressor in relationships? And that the problem goes much deeper than how to budget? On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson interviews author and social researcher, Shaunti Feldhahn, to discuss her book, Thriving in Love and Money. They also examine the different fears men and women have about finances. After interviewing 3,000 people, Shaunti gleaned that husbands worry about providing for the family while wives are more concerned with whether the family is happy.
Did you know that one-third of lottery winners go bankrupt within 5 years? It’s called “the lottery curse.” This free cash flow was supposed to solve all their problems, but it only created more. In this video, Ron and Trina Alleyne offer better solutions for financial success. Their insights come from Dr. James and Shirley Dobson’s book, Night Light for Couples.
Studies show one of the primary reasons marriages fail is a couple’s inability to resolve their disagreements over money. In this new video, Ron and Trina Alleyne explain that when a husband and wife fight over finances, there’s often a deeper spiritual problem. Their insights on how to prioritize biblically come from Dr. James and Shirley Dobson’s book Night Light for Couples (page 153).
Countless families have been financially blindsided by the 2020 pandemic. On this edition of Family Talk, author and personal finance expert, Rachel Cruze, shares what we can do to get back on our feet. She and Dr. Dobson address people's anxieties and behaviors toward money, and then identify biblical principles for becoming financially stable. Listen to how you and your family can weather this turbulent storm.
