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On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson, along with married couples Kurt and Olivia Bruner, and Al and Jo Ann Janssen, continue discussing how the Lord should be reflected in marriage. The panel reminds listeners that our relationship to our spouse is an expression of worship and honor in our relationship with the God we serve. Above all else, marriage is a covenant that requires unfaltering commitment.
Genesis 2:24 says, “Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother, and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.” On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson, along with married couples Kurt and Olivia Bruner, and Al and Jo Ann Janssen, discuss the Lord’s blueprint for marriage. The author of The Marriage Masterpiece, Al Janssen makes the comparison that, similar to uncovering the Sistine Chapel’s vibrant beauty after years of being covered by dirt and grime, God’s original vision for marriage has become concealed by the grime of our culture.
Having a husband who developed a severe disability led Laura Story to say, "Farewell, predictable." The unexpected trial was a free fall into faith. Because Laura trusted in the Lord, she did not fear the unknown. On today’s edition of Family Talk, the Christian singer/songwriter shares that she identifies with many biblical characters who experienced a disruption in their lives. Similar to the Proverbs 31 woman, Laura has learned to laugh at the days to come, recognizing that we are indeed created by God to do good works.
When Laura Story, award-winning singer/songwriter, married her high school sweetheart, it felt like a fairytale come true. But then her husband, Martin, developed a brain tumor, and its removal left him with debilitating memory and sight problems. On today’s Family Talk, Laura declares, "So long, normal!" In her 2011 Grammy award-winning song, "Blessings," Laura asked God, "What if Your healing comes through tears? What if a thousand sleepless nights are what it takes to know You're near? And what if trials in this life are Your mercies in disguise?" Through difficult experiences, Laura learned that the Lord does incredible things when we surrender our brokenness to Him.
Let's look more closely at what constitutes "a good family man" in today's world. To put that in perspective, it might be helpful to examine four traditional roles that men have played at home.
Did you know that one-third of lottery winners go bankrupt within 5 years? It’s called “the lottery curse.” This free cash flow was supposed to solve all their problems, but it only created more. In this video, Ron and Trina Alleyne offer better solutions for financial success. Their insights come from Dr. James and Shirley Dobson’s book, Night Light for Couples.
Studies show one of the primary reasons marriages fail is a couple’s inability to resolve their disagreements over money. In this new video, Ron and Trina Alleyne explain that when a husband and wife fight over finances, there’s often a deeper spiritual problem. Their insights on how to prioritize biblically come from Dr. James and Shirley Dobson’s book Night Light for Couples (page 153).
It has been said that “misery loves company,” meaning that those who are suffering enjoy knowing others are struggling too. But that’s not pleasing to God. In this video, Ron and Trina Alleyne explain that when we help carry someone else’s burden, we often shed some of our own pain. These hope-filled insights come from Dr. James and Shirley Dobson’s book, Night Light for Couples.
It’s been said that life is one of the greatest baseball pitchers ever – always throwing a curveball when we least expect it. No matter how hard we try, we can’t stop difficult times from happening. In this video, Ron and Trina Alleyne explain how we can glorify God even in the darkest circumstances. Their challenging insights come from Dr. James and Shirley Dobson’s book, Night Light for Couples.
The fertility doctor told Ron and Trina Alleyne that they would never have their own biological children. All of the drugs, treatments, and procedures failed. And Trina found out that she would never produce eggs. Today, they have six beautiful children! What changed? Watch this captivating introduction to a special couple and their miracle kids to find out.
