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Be Strong and Courageous: Let’s Get to the Polls, Part 2

On today’s edition of Family Talk, Pastor Gary Hamrick, senior pastor of Cornerstone Chapel in Leesburg, VA, concludes his unapologetic “election sermon.” Pastor Gary plainly states that he will not tell you how you should vote, however, he will provide seven of his biblically supported policies that he believes are worth considering for this year’s election. Proverbs 14:34 says, “Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin condemns any people.”

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Be Strong and Courageous: Let’s Get to the Polls, Part 1

If you have never heard the term, “election sermon,” most likely, you are not alone. On today’s edition of Family Talk, you’ll hear a dynamic message from Pastor Gary Hamrick, senior pastor of Cornerstone Chapel in Leesburg, VA, urging Christians to make their voices heard in the public square this election season. Despite the passive role that culture thinks churches should play in politics, you’ll hear what our Founding Fathers actually intended for our country. Be inspired as Pastor Gary exhorts from the pulpit, “Let’s all get to the polls to help keep freedom alive!”

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Raising Men of Honor – Part 2

Today on Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his heartfelt discussion with Dr. Robert Lewis about his book, Raising a Modern-Day Knight: A Father’s Role in Guiding His Son to Authentic Manhood. Dr. Lewis shares the widespread need for community among men, especially in today’s society where fatherless homes have become exponentially more common. Without strong male role models, young boys have lost that crucial link to bridge the gap between boyhood and manhood. Join us as Dr. Lewis and Dr. Dobson explain the lost art of authentic manhood and point us back to the Bible which outlines God perfect plan for men to become great leaders, husbands and fathers.

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Raising Men of Honor – Part 1

According to Dr. Robert Lewis, who is the pastor, author and founder of the original Men’s Fraternity, “We have lost the ability to pass on to the next generation a vision of manhood that makes sense and is compelling to young men.” On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson and Pastor Lewis discuss the essentials of what it means to be a man, and why the inability of dads to connect with their sons can cause a huge loss of their masculine identity. Discover more as Dr. Lewis defines the different phases of training up boys, and why “manhood is best forged under the wings of a dad.”

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The Eclipse of God – Part 2

According to Dr. Erwin Lutzer, the great task of the Church is to evangelize, and this is why politics are important in America, so we can accomplish the first task of the Church. On today’s edition of Family Talk, join Gary Bauer as he concludes his inspiring discussion with Dr. Erwin Lutzer about his book, The Eclipse of God. Revitalize your faith as Dr. Lutzer challenges us with his heartfelt plea to come back to the God of the Bible. The God who hates sin and rescues us from our iniquities through His son, Jesus Christ!

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The Eclipse of God – Part 1

Many would not refute that our country has become unrecognizable and that our culture is unraveling before our eyes. Today on Family Talk, Gary Bauer talks with Dr. Erwin Lutzer, author and pastor emeritus of The Moody Church, about his latest book, The Eclipse of God: Our Nation’s Disastrous Search for a More Inclusive Deity (And What We Must Do About It). Dr. Lutzer explains, "we need a fresh vision of who God is and not the God we just wish He was.” Isaiah 5:20 says, “Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter.” Because you care about our nation and standing up for the truth of the Bible, you won’t want to miss this critical discussion!

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Quiet Times for Busy Parents

Have you found it challenging to balance the demands of marriage and family, while still having devotional time with the Lord? On today's classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James and Shirley Dobson discuss their best-selling book, Night Light for Parents, an easy devotional for moms and dads to read every night. Each passage has a high-impact short story, questions that will prompt great conversation, and a brief prayer at the conclusion. Hebrews 3:13 says, “But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called ‘Today,’ so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness.” Listen to this edition of Dr. James Dobson’s Family Talk, as Dr. Dobson and Shirley share personal stories of their own family life, and how a commitment to God and to each other can bolster your marriage.

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Teaching Independence Slowly but Surely

One step at a time, let your kids test the waters of independence while they’re young, so they'll have wisdom when they're grown.

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For Such a Time as This – Part 2

According to Dr. Owen Strachan, over the past 50-60 years, America has symbolically been breathing a thickening toxic air that has been attempting to choke out the life-giving breath of God’s Word. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Gary Bauer concludes his inspiring and hopeful discussion with Dr. Strachan about the absolute necessity for an infusion of pure oxygen of God’s grace and truth to be breathed into our darkening society once again. 2 Corinthians 3:17 says, “Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.”

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For Such a Time as This – Part 1

In our society today, we battle so many dark ideologies such as “wokeism,” the transgender movement, the war on masculinity, and the sanctity of human life. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Gary Bauer talks with Dr. Owen Strachan about how all of this has culminated in the tearing down of the biblical worldview that our nation was founded upon. Yet in the midst of all this chaos, we can take courage in the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Dr. Strachan reminds us of this great hope and introduces the new Dobson Culture Center. Matthew 5:16 says, “…let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”

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