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Celebrating Black History: One Family’s Story – Part 2

America is being torn apart by the current political divide and renewed racial tension. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Alveda King, the niece of Martin Luther King, Jr., has a simple, but profound message of hope during Black History Month. She says, “Fear not. Trust God. And love people.” If we marinate in our own anger, refusing to forgive our offenders, that pain can poison us from the inside out. Alveda urges us to ask God to help us forgive so that we may live at peace with one another.

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Celebrating Black History: One Family’s Story – Part 1

America lost a civil rights champion when Martin Luther King, Jr. was killed in 1968. But did you know that his younger brother, Alfred Daniel Williams King, also died a violent death in 1969? And that in 1974, their mother was fatally shot while playing the organ at Ebenezer Baptist Church? On today’s edition of Family Talk, Alveda King, the niece of Martin Luther King, Jr., and the daughter of Alfred Daniels Williams King, recalls to our own Dr. Tim Clinton the pain of their deaths and the rage that developed inside her. Over time, and since her commitment to Jesus Christ in the 1980s, Alveda has embraced her mother’s motto: “Love, forgive, and heal on your feet.”

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Recovery and Care for Eating Disorders

Did you know that twenty-eight million Americans battle an eating disorder in their lifetime? On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Tim Clinton interviews Christian clinical psychologist, Dr. Margaret Nagib, to discuss this devastating epidemic. Dr. Nagib identifies the widespread impact of diseases such as bulimia and anorexia, and how those struggling can find healing and restoration.

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An Invitation to Prayer

When we heed God’s invitation to commune with Him in prayer, we can experience the fruits of the Spirit such as peace, patience, and joy. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Kathy Branzell, President of the National Day of Prayer Task Force, explains that every fruit has a root. Philippians 4:6 counsels us, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” Throughout her 14-year-long battle with a brain tumor and her teenage son’s illness with a rare blood cancer, Kathy learned that God inclines His ear to hear our voice.

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When Suffering Becomes Strength and Undying Faith

During a period in which he survived eight cancer surgeries and the removal of 80 percent of his tongue, Dr. Gary Oliver buried his father, his son, his only sibling, and his wife in a span of just four years. Because of the suffering that Dr. Oliver endured, he has been called a “modern-day Job.” On today’s edition of Family Talk, he reveals that in the face of unspeakable grief, his lifeline has been gut-wrenchingly honest prayer. In return, God has given him an indescribable joy and peace.

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Broken and Beautiful: Let God Turn Your Mess into a Masterpiece – Part 2

On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson and his guest, Christine Soule, continue discussing her life and her book, Broken and Beautiful. One Scripture that has been a platform for Christine’s life is Genesis 50:20, “You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.” Indeed, the Lord has used her pain and brokenness to bring hope and healing to women and children who have walked a similar path. Christine urges believers to welcome those curious souls who are in pain and walk into the church but who do not look like them, because they are often searching for a place to belong.

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The Jesus Who Surprises – Part 2

When Jesus walked this earth, He was full of surprises. Remember when He surprised Cleopas and his friend who were grieving His death on the road to Emmaus? On today's edition of Family Talk, Dee Brestin, the author of The Jesus Who Surprises: Opening Our Eyes to His Presence in All of Life and Scripture, says that sometimes our troubles can blind us to the fact that Jesus is just three feet away.

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The Jesus Who Surprises – Part 1

When Dee Brestin was grieving the death of her husband of 39 years and feeling abandoned, she was reminded of the moment when she was attempting to nurse her colicky baby son. After kicking and crying for 10 minutes, he finally calmed down and latched on. On today's edition of Family Talk, Dee says that, like her colicky baby, there's no reason for us to throw a fit. God is with us.

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I Still Believe

After only four months of marriage, Christian singer Jeremy Camp’s wife, Melissa, died of ovarian cancer in 2001. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Jeremy discusses the deep heartache that rocked his entire world and shook his Christian faith. Ultimately, the experience shaped his musical career. In the midst of his grief and pain, 2 Corinthians 4:17 came alive to him. “For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.”

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From Foster to Adoption: Finding a Forever Family

When Dave Donaldson was a boy, his father was tragically killed by a drunk driver and his mother had been seriously injured in the accident. As a result, Dave and his siblings were graciously invited to stay with the Davis family, who lived in a single-wide trailer. Upon their arrival, Mr. Davis told the kids, “You’re with family. You’re home!” On today’s edition of Family Talk, Donaldson, the founder and CEO of CityServe International, shares that he and his wife, Kristy, showed similar Christ-like compassion when they adopted a girl out of foster care. He challenges listeners to join him by adopting one of the 480,000 kids sitting in foster care today.

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