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How the Church Can Reach the Millennial Generation – Part 2

What are the best ways for the Church to engage the millennial generation? On today’s Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson continues his interview with Pastor Jonathan Teague. They examine young adults and their disconnect with the concept of absolute truth. Jonathan has plenty of experience in dealing with this issue as a young adult minister who hears from restless students, post grads, newlyweds, and young professionals as part of the pastoral care he provides at Prestonwood Baptist Church in the Dallas area. He emphasizes why mature believers must disciple millennials, even when it's uncomfortable to do so. 1 Timothy 4:12 declares, “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.”

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How the Church Can Reach the Millennial Generation – Part 1

When you think about millennials, how would you characterize this generation? Apathetic, a false sense of entitlement, afraid of commitment? Or maybe infinite untapped potential? On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson discusses this critical demographic and the future of our culture with Jonathan Teague, senior associate pastor of Prestonwood Baptist Church. Tune in as they dive into the misconceptions and cultural issues that have shaped the worldview of millennials and why they struggle to connect with older generations. Find out how we can still relate to them in different ways to gain trust and mutual understanding to build up the next generation of Christians in every community.

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The Role of Christianity and The Church in American Public Life

According to Gary Bauer, “there would not be an America without involved Christians.” On today’s edition of Family Talk, the senior vice president of public policy at the Dr. James Dobson Family Institute shares that despite the opposing views within secular culture, our Christian faith plays a significant role in the public square. Gary also points out the blueprints for our nation, designed by the Lord, that are embedded throughout our nation’s capital and history, and warns that the threats to our religious freedom must not be ignored.

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One at a Time: God Wants to Use You to Change the World – Part 2

On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Tim Clinton continues his discussion with author and pastor, Kyle Idleman, focusing on his new book, One at a Time: The Unexpected Way God Wants to Use You to Change the World. They discuss the impact of influence, how God expanded Kyle’s definition of compassion, and how we are to model Jesus by loving people differently.

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One at a Time: God Wants to Use You to Change the World – Part 1

It seems that culture is changing faster than we can imagine, and it can be overwhelming to think of how we can make a difference and where to start. But what if all we need to do is focus on just one person at a time? On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Tim Clinton discusses this concept with Kyle Idleman, senior pastor of Southeast Christian Church, and the author of One at a Time: The Unexpected Way God Wants to Use You to Change the World. Hear how Kyle’s life was changed one day after reading Luke 8, and how he learned to view serving others with a “zoom lens” focus.

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Why Do I Do What I Don’t Want to Do?

In his 20’s, JP Pokluda drove a Jaguar, lived in a high-rise condo, and loved the club scene. By his own admission, he was a materialistic alcoholic who was addicted to sex and pornography. On today’s edition of Family Talk, JP shares how God radically transformed him, calling him to a liberating life of holiness. In his new book entitled Why Do I Do What I Don’t Want to Do? JP invites fellow believers to counter their lust with self-control, their pride with humility, their anger with forgiveness, and their greed with generosity. Heed the call of Romans 12:2 – “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”

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Hearts of the Fathers: Modeling Leadership That Lasts – Part 2

Fathers have a crucial role as the head of their households: to love and cherish their wives, and guide and prepare their children for life. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson continues his interview with Dr. Charles Crismier on the subject of his book, Hearts of the Fathers: Leaving a Legacy that Lasts. Dr. Crismier emphasizes that fathers cannot delegate their spiritual obligation to the pastor, youth minister, or Sunday School teacher. The responsibility to disciple his children falls squarely on his shoulders, as their dad. Proverbs 22:6 says, “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”

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Hearts of the Fathers: Modeling Leadership That Lasts – Part 1

In Malachi 4:6, God says that He’ll turn the hearts of the fathers to their children, and the hearts of the children to their fathers. But how will He do that? On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Charles Crismier, the author of Hearts of the Fathers: Leaving a Legacy that Lasts, insists that there’s only one way that will happen. If the hearts of Christian fathers are turned back to their Heavenly Father, only then will these newly equipped dads be able to model that kind of love to their kids.

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Band of Brothers: Stronger Together 

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.

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Are You Ready? Because the Opportunity is Huge

“Are you so filled with God’s power that you’re shaping culture, or is culture shaping you?” That is the question international speaker and author Rick Rigsby posed to 5,000 men at the 2022 Men’s Ignite event. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Rigsby challenges men to rise up, be authentic in their Christian faith, and stand firm in their communities “for such a time as this.” Joshua 1:9 says, “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”

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