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Elevate Your Faith in God and Find Real Joy in Your Life

In a wave of successive life chapters, Margaret Feinberg battled aggressive cancer, chronic pain and financial hardship. During those trials, she learned that she could either “cling to her crisis or cling to Christ.” On today’s edition of Family Talk, Margaret candidly explains that faith is not the absence of doubt. The thorns in our lives should drive us back to God, Who is our refuge and strength. Contrary to secular claims, we can’t experience transformative faith without sacrifice, suffering, and service. In her book, More Power To You, Margaret shares that she has learned to pray the simple declaration: “God is good. God is on the throne. Breathe in, breathe out.”

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Out of the Dark: My Journey Through the Shadows to Find Joy

Launching her career as a contestant on the popular television program, American Idol, gospel singer Mandisa went on to eventually win a Grammy in 2013 for best Contemporary Christian album. Along the way she sold over 1.6 million records. But, on today's edition of Family Talk, Mandisa reveals her pain beyond the accolades. In her new book, Out of the Dark, she describes the incalculable pain of molestation and rape, and the feelings of inadequacy that followed. After the loss of a close friend to cancer, the grief from her past traumas rose to the surface, resulting in her falling into a deep depression and isolation. Through community and counseling, Mandisa finally found joy. Psalm 40:3 is her testimony, "He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear the Lord and put their trust in him."

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Holiday Traditions: Dr. Dobson and Dr. Clinton Share Their Favorite Christmas Memories

On today's Christmas Eve edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson and co-host Dr. Tim Clinton share cherished Christmas memories. Dr. Tim Clinton recalls how touched neighbors were when their family rang the doorbell, sang Christmas carols, and delivered fruit baskets on Christmas Eve, while Dr. Dobson remembers how inviting a widow from church, Mamie, was the highlight of the Dobson's Christmas Eve celebration one special year. She spent hours sharing photo albums and treasured memories of her time with her late husband, with whom she served as missionary in the Virgin Islands. In the midst of all the festivities, don't lose sight of reaching out to others in the name of Christ to bless them.

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Reignite: How to Bring Joy Back into Your Life for Enduring Faith

Twelve years ago, when doctors told Pastor Jack Graham that they might not have removed all of his prostate cancer, he sank into a dark night of depression. Graham, the author of Reignite: Fresh Focus for an Enduring Faith, shares that he felt then as if he'd been hit by a Mack truck and left in a ditch. Citing Moses and Elijah, as well as Lincoln and Churchill, all of whom battled depression, Graham explains that the key to finding your way through darkness is to saturate your mind with the truth of Scripture.

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Mom Strong – Part 2

When moms feel broken and burdened by feelings of inadequacy, Heidi St. John, author of Bible Promises for Moms, reminds us that God's strength is made perfect in our weakness. Heidi's book provides Scriptural counsel on 80 alphabetical topics ranging from depression and discipline to weariness and worry. She urges women to network with other Christian moms with whom they can be vulnerable, because Satan loves an isolated target.

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Mom Strong – Part 1

Between the government-mandated isolation of COVID-19 and the craziness in our culture, moms today can feel disconnected and overwhelmed. Heidi St. John, author of Becoming MomStrong, reminds mothers to get into God's Word, because we can't pass along to our kids what we don't possess ourselves. While the world has attempted to hijack motherhood and relegate it to little more than a stopover on the highway of life, parents need to see this season as precious and fleeting.

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Peace: Hope and Healing for the Anxious Momma’s Heart – Part 2

The prophet Isaiah reminds us that when we remain focused on God, He blesses us with His peace. Dr. Tim Clinton chats with popular author and blogger, Becky Thompson, who provides an update on her rapidly growing Facebook community of moms, and stresses the need for women to help carry each other's burdens.

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Peace: Hope and Healing for the Anxious Momma’s Heart – Part 1

Many mothers deal with anxiety raising kids in "normal" times, let alone in such a turbulent world. Dr. Tim Clinton talks with author and blogger Becky Thompson about the particular pressures and worries facing today's moms. She reveals her own struggles with panic attacks, and shares why moms should not be ashamed of their exhaustion or depression.

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Holiday Traditions: Dr. Tim and Dr. Dobson Share Their Favorite Christmas Memories

On this Christmas themed edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson is joined by Dr. Tim Clinton, Executive Director of the James Dobson Family Institute. The two share warm memories of holidays past, and discuss what each of their families do this time of year. Dont miss this heartfelt conversation about the true meaning of Christmas.

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If Jesus Lived in My House Part 2

When we are looking for ways to share Christ with the lost, our prayers, worship, and Bible study becomes more purposeful. Lee Strobel continues explaining how if Jesus lived in our house, our relationship with our neighbors would be different. We would see others through heavens eyes of love, serve intently, and look for opportunities to express His love, His truth, and behavior to the world.

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