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Navigating a time of grief and loss is never easy. Especially if it’s sudden or unexpected. Whether you’re reeling from a divorce, breakup, or death of a loved one, you may feel sad, broken-hearted, or just numb. Here’s hope and practical help.
In any romantic relationship, there’s the potential to be hurt or rejected. But those fears are often compounded when you’ve had parents who’ve split up. If you’re an adult child of divorce, you may be curious to know if their broken bond affects how you choose to date—or don’t—and why you do what you do in relationships.
Good friendships are a blessing. They bring joy when we laugh and have fun together. They help us grow as we try new things and hear different perspectives. Friends provide a sense of belonging and fulfillment. And it’s a delight to discover genuine connection with someone who cares and seeks to understand us.
Proverbs 27:17 declares, “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson sits down with his dear friend, renowned gospel singer, Bill Gaither, to reminisce on their nearly half-century long friendship. You will delight in hearing these two godly men celebrate their fellowship through Scripture, song, and laughter.
Dr. Dobson encourages "real friends" to try to help friends whose marriages are in trouble, offering several ways to be supportive.
Does it seem like everyone in your friend group is coupled up, except you? Lately, you've been receiving more engagement announcements, wedding invitations, or baby-gender-reveal party invites than ever. Most of your friends are getting married—or married again. Or, they've already tied the knot and they're busy raising kids. You looked up, and suddenly you're the lone single person.
On today’s edition of Family Talk, Christian comedian Dennis Swanberg says that many men are lonely and they struggle with regret and secret fears. Proverbs 27:17 declares, “As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” That’s why all Christian men need to resist the temptation to isolate, and should find a trustworthy accountability partner. Swanberg points to the biblical examples of Paul and Luke as well as Silas and Timothy. When men confess their sins in transparency to God and to one another, they can be healed.
Often when stressed, depressed or overwhelmed with life, we isolate ourselves, cutting ourselves off from our most powerful life-giving resource: close friends. Research shows over and over again that
Question: Dr. Dobson, do you believe women should seek to meet some of their emotional needs outside of marriage?
Mike Adkins tells the story of Norman, a recluse that the Lord prompted Mike to befriend and lead to the Lord, and how the Lord showed Mike his own shortcomings.
