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Losing Cooper – Part 1

July 22, 2024

“God’s plan is perfect, though it might not always be painless.” These are not easy words to believe, especially when tragedy strikes and you lose your only son. On this edition of Family Talk, J.J. and Melanie Jasper share with Dr. James Dobson their heartbreaking story about the loss of their young son, Cooper. Romans 8:28 says, “And we know that in ALL things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.” Discover the true hope that the Jasper family found in Jesus as they walked through this tragic time in their lives.

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Life After the Storm – Part 2

April 12, 2024

On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his heartfelt discussion with author Jan Harrison about her book, Life After the Storm, and the unexpected passing of her son, James. Jan asks a profound question: How have you prepared for the inevitable storm clouds in your life? She urges Christians to become actively engaged in their relationship with Jesus through prayer, Bible study, and fellowship with believers. Psalm 34:18 says, “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”

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Life After the Storm – Part 1

April 11, 2024

In 2010, Jan Harrison received the devastating news that her 27-year-old son, James, had died on the mission field in Sudan, Africa. Today on Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson and Jan discuss this dark valley in her life. No matter how tragic the storm is, she encourages that God will provide for us. “He has already gone before, He knows the other side, He knows what we will need.” In John 16:33, Jesus says, “I have said these things to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”

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How to Find the Comfort You Need After a Loss

March 18, 2024

Loss strikes everyone at some point in life. Whether it's a relationship breakup, divorce, death of a loved one, or another loss, we all need ways to cope and find relief from emotional pain.

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Dealing with Grief in Your Widowhood Journey

March 11, 2024

Here is a special guest post from Dr. Bart Brock, who shares part of his widowerhood journey of loss and grief into the acceptance of a new life. Dr. Brock draws from his personal experience after losing his wife of 36 years, and shares some of the answers he found, such as finding purpose beyond the pain, thankfulness through the tears, and the amazing faithfulness of God.

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Death, Faith, and Perspective

March 28, 2023

It is so important to understand that God's value system is entirely different from our own—and His is correct. In human eyes, death is viewed as the ultimate defeat—the final tragedy. As such, it hangs over our heads from early childhood like the sword of Damocles.

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Living Through the Loss of a Spouse – Part 2

March 21, 2023

On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson continues interviewing Dee Brestin to discuss life after the loss of her husband, Steve. Dee shares how she coped after his passing, just 21 months prior to this interview. Learn how she discovered there can still be purpose and blessing, and even the possibility for the soul to be renewed through the pain and loss of a loved one. Psalm 147:3 says, “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”

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Living Through the Loss of a Spouse – Part 1

March 20, 2023

Did you know that there are approximately 11 million widows in the United States? Or that close to 80% of wives will lose their husbands during their lifetime? On today's classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson interviews Dee Brestin to discuss her heart-wrenching journey back into a life of singleness following the death of her husband, Steve. In the midst of her journey, Dee learned to lean on the Lord, and discovered His unwavering faithfulness in the midst of deep loneliness and grief.

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Honoring Elizabeth: The Never Alone Project – Part 2

February 21, 2023

When COVID-19 hit in early 2020, hospitals restricted family members access to their loved ones’ rooms. Without the comfort of an advocate or the desperately needed human touch at their bedside, many patients become more sick or die. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Steve Reiter continues to share the heartbreaking story of his wife, Elizabeth, who died alone in her hospital room during the pandemic. Thanks to Steve’s organization, ten states are moving toward a reasonable accommodation for a loved one to be allowed in the room around the clock through “Never Die Alone” bills.

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Honoring Elizabeth: The Never Alone Project – Part 1

February 20, 2023

Steve Reiter was madly in love with his wife, Elizabeth. After getting married in 2001, they had two sons. Years later, she was diagnosed with lupus and pulmonary hypertension, which led to her hospitalization in 2020. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Steve shares that because it happened at the beginning of the COVID pandemic, he was not allowed in the room to see his wife. Tragically, Elizabeth died alone, prompting Steve to create The Never Alone Project. Because patients thrive when a loved one is present, he advocates that at least one person be allowed to stay with a loved one at all times.

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