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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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Nurturing a Child’s Prayer Life – Part 2

Parents have the great privilege to be a spiritual guide to their children and an active participant in their relationship with God. Today on Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his spirit-filled discussion with Dr. Jerry Kirk, Candy Marballi, and Rick Schatz. They discuss the Children’s Prayer Card they developed, as well as the children’s book entitled, The Power of the Prayer Covenant, which has been translated into many languages and is being distributed in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

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Nurturing a Child’s Prayer Life – Part 1

In the words of Dr. Jerry Kirk, founder of the Prayer Covenant, “There is no holding back what God can do in and through you if you daily commit to making Him Lord of your life.” On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson talks with Dr. Kirk, and his colleagues, Candy Marballi and Rick Schatz, about some of the amazing things the Lord has done through each of them after committing their lives to Him. Matthew 18:14 says, “In the same way your Father in heaven is not willing that any of these little ones should perish.” Be enlightened as you hear the special meaning that this verse holds for Jerry, and how he learned that no child is too young to learn to pray!

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Christianity and Wokeness: How the Social Justice Movement Is Hijacking the Gospel – Part 2

On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his straight-forward discussion with Dr. Owen Strachan, author of Christianity and Wokeness: How the Social Justice Movement Is Hijacking the Gospel and the Way to Stop It. They remind us that “wokeness” is a potent blend of racism, moral relativism, and grievance. It undermines the unifying work of the Holy Spirit and therefore, is anti-gospel. As a Christian, be encouraged as Dr. Strachan offers a strategy by stating that the only way forward is speaking the truth in love with clarity and conviction. (Ephesians 4:15) We also need to pray for the Lord’s intervention to overcome the darkness that surrounds us.

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Christianity and Wokeness: How the Social Justice Movement Is Hijacking the Gospel – Part 1

Today on Family Talk, theologian Dr. Owen Strachan joins Dr. James Dobson to discuss "Critical Race Theory" (CRT) and how it does not align with Christian principles. They discuss Dr. Strachan's book, Christianity and Wokeness: How the Social Justice Movement is Hijacking the Gospel and the Way to Stop It, and what the background is about and its origin. Discover how the Bible contradicts this woke ideology by teaching that all of mankind was created in God’s image, as written in Genesis 1:26.

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Men and Marriage – Part 2

According to author George Gilder, a woman's contribution to the culture and the continuity of the human race is secure and even defined by biology. By contrast, the male role has been minimized, and to our detriment, has eroded a man’s sense of self-worth and societal purpose. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson continues his fascinating discussion with Gilder about his book, Men and Marriage. Genesis 1:27 declares, “So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them: male and female he created them.” God’s plan is perfect, and we would do well to adhere to it!

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