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The Divided House: Kamala Harris and the Dilemma of Democracy
Harris also received the strange endorsement of a bunch of retired generals and former intelligence officials. Under Harris-Biden, military recruiting has plummeted, defense spending has declined after inflation, and America’s enemies are growing stronger.
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Freedom to Stand – Part 2
Today on Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson continues his encouraging discussion with the late Retired Lt. Commander Wes Modder about the great struggles he was made to confront as a decorated chaplain while serving in the U.S. Navy. Ephesians 6:12 says, “For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.” Learn of the deep Christian convictions Chaplain Modder demonstrated. You will hear him say, “If policy goes against Scripture, it is my duty and my function to say, excuse me, that is wrong!”
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Freedom to Stand – Part 1
Threatened with losing his position and his good name, the late U.S. Navy chaplain Wes Modder chose to stand firm in his Judeo-Christian beliefs on marriage and sexuality, refusing to back down to the false accusations that were being thrown at him. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson interviews Chaplain Modder about the fiery trials he faced, and how God provided for his triumphant exoneration! Romans 8:31 says, “If God is for us, who can be against us?”
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A Visit to the Shores of Normandy – Part 2
80 years ago today, many of the brave Allied soldiers who fought to liberate France from the axis of evil were tragically killed by German machine gunfire on the beaches of Normandy. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson continues to share personal memories from his visit to the Normandy American Cemetery in France, where 4,400 of those soldiers are buried. Listen to the inspiring story of an American soldier named Billy Harris, and hear from President Ronald Reagan in 1984, as he commemorated the 40th anniversary of D-Day.
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A Visit to the Shores of Normandy – Part 1
On June 6, 1944, over 150,000 American, British, and Canadian troops stormed the beaches of Normandy to liberate the people of France during World War II, a day now known as D-Day. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson shares personal memories from his visit in 2010 to the Normandy American Cemetery in France, where 4,400 Allied soldiers are buried. The opening scene of the film, Saving Private Ryan, captured both the raw horror and the indisputable heroism of the men who sacrificed their lives for freedom on that shore 80 years ago. You’ll be transported to that moment in time as Dr. Dobson and his guests honor those courageous men who lost their lives.
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Beyond Black Hawk Down – Part 2
Today on Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his riveting discussion with Black Hawk Down hero, Jeff Struecker about his book, The Road to Unafraid, and his experiences as a U.S. Army Major and Chaplain. As Americans, we must remember that brave soldiers ran through bullets and gunfire because they loved their brothers in arms more than they loved their own lives. “Let us not forget,” Jeff said, “Our freedom is very cheap if it wasn’t for that kind of love!”
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Beyond Black Hawk Down – Part 1
Philippians 4:7 says, “And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” It’s one thing to read these words of the Bible, but another to believe them in the midst of war and facing imminent death. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson talks with retired Major and Chaplain, Jeff Struecker about his 22-year career in the U.S. Army. You’ll hear of Jeff’s first encounter with Jesus, through the intentional outreach of his neighbors, and how God then led him to fight bravely for this country. On this special Memorial Day program, Chaplain Struecker gives God all the glory for the supernatural peace he experienced on the battlefields as a survivor of “Black Hawk Down.”
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Memorial Day Reflections
Take a moment today to pay tribute to those who died in defense of "Duty, Honor, Country."
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Let’s Restore Our Military to Greatness – Part 2
Did you know that all branches of the U.S. military are struggling to recruit young people to serve our country? Or that the U.S. Army missed their goal this year by 15,000 soldiers? On today’s edition of Family Talk, Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Jerry Boykin continues speaking on the moral decline in America’s armed forces and its dangerous effect. Due to the focus and embrace of political “woke” ideology, this decorated warrior states that there are too many soldiers who are ill-equipped today for the rigors of combat.
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