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Grandparenting: A Higher Calling Part 1

March 23, 2022

The Bible speaks glowingly about the role of grandparents. For example, Paul affirms young Timothy's grandmother, Lois, who passed her contagious Christian faith to her daughter, Eunice, and to her grandson, Timothy. On today's classic edition of Family Talk, author Jay Kesler proves that grandparenting is indeed a higher calling. Whether they are helping raise their grandkids because of an adult child's divorce or they live down the street or miles away, Christian grandparents should do what they can to provide a safe haven for their grandchildren.

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Grandparents and Their Vital Role – Part 2

December 28, 2021

Christian grandparents are the missing puzzle piece in the discipleship of their grandkids. On today's edition of Family Talk, Larry Fowler, founder of the Legacy Coalition, urges grandparents to develop biblically-focused relationships with their grandchildren. Dr. Dobson noted, "An inheritance is what you give someone, but a legacy is what you build in someone." Grandparents, what legacy are you placing in your grandchildren?

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Grandparents and Their Vital Role – Part 1

December 27, 2021

According to research, 3 out of 4 Christian grandparents take on a cultural view of grandparenting rather than a biblical view. When Larry Fowler asked a group of people at a conference how many of them had ever heard a sermon on grandparenting, only three raised their hands. On today's edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson sits down with Larry Fowler, founder of the Legacy Coalition, to discuss the great need for grandparents to be involved in their grandchildren's lives. The most important thing a grandparent can do is live out his or her spiritual walk and testimony. In a rapidly changing society, grandparents are essential!

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Grandparenting Teens: Leaving a Legacy of Hope – Part 2

September 10, 2021

When grandchildren become teenagers, grandparents have a tendency to disengage, no matter how close they were with their grandchildren beforehand. On today's edition of¬†Family Talk, Mark Gregston, author of¬†Grandparenting Teens: Leaving a Legacy of Hope, encourages grandparents to do the opposite, saying this is the time for them to press¬†in,¬†not check out. Rather than being concerned about what's coming out of their teenage grandchild's mouth, they should be listening to his or her heart.

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Grandparenting Teens: Leaving a Legacy of Hope – Part 1

September 9, 2021

If you are a grandparent, your¬†primary focus¬†should not be what you leave in your grandchildren‚'s bank accounts, but rather, what you have deposited in their hearts. On today's edition of¬†Family Talk, Dr. Tim Clinton sits down with Mark Gregston to talk about his new book,¬†Grandparenting Teens: Leaving a Legacy of Hope.¬†Mark explains that grandparents can and should be one of the greatest resources for providing stability and Christian discipleship in a teenager's life.

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Why Your Teen Needs a Job

September 8, 2021

There was a time when working as a teenager wasn't just normal—it was expected. Whether you were flipping patties at the local restaurant or sacking groceries on weekday afternoons, most teens had a job outside of school. But a lot has changed over the years, and the average teen today has no idea what it means to be in the workforce.

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How To Talk To Grandchildren

December 2, 2020

Question: Dr. Dobson, I have seven grandchildren that I think are just wonderful, but I don't know how to talk to them when we are together. It has been a long time since I was young. How can I engage

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The Influence of Grandparents

November 17, 2016

Let me turn now to the people who are most likely to give you the help you need. Im referring to maternal or paternal grandparents. They have a God-given responsibility to influence their grandkids, a

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Nurturing Grandchildren Through Prayer

April 7, 2014

Being a parent is ordained by God and has a special role, but grand parenting is different. There is a unique relationship between a grandparent and grandchild. One that can be fostered through prayer.

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Guarding Your Grandchild’s Heart Part 2

September 18, 2013

As grandparents, we can sometimes be at a loss for how to connect with our grandchildren. Do they seem to live on another planet? Well never fear, as Dr. Dobson and Gary Smalley share today, you'll find the tools to reach into their world and touch your grandchild's heart. It's a job you CAN do, and one that carries eternal significance!

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