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Life After Hopelessness – Part 2

God never promised us that life would be easy, but He promised it would be worth it! Today on Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his inspirational discussion with Kristen Anderson about her failed suicide attempt at the age of 17, and what God did to completely turn her life around. Jeremiah 29:11-13 says, “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” Discover how God powerfully stepped into Kristen’s trial with His promise of life, and how He wants to do the same for you!

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Life After Hopelessness – Part 1

The definition of hopelessness is “a feeling or condition of having no hope; despair or desperation.” Do you or someone you know struggle with these feelings? On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson talks with Kristen Anderson, author of Life, In Spite of Me, and founder of Reaching You Ministries. Kristen will walk you through her journey from an all-consuming anguish and a failed suicide attempt to finding the hope and love of Jesus Christ, who completely transformed her life!

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Divorce As The Easy Solution?

Divorce promises freedom, but delivers a whole host of unintended consequences.

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Living Through the Loss of a Spouse – Part 2

On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson continues interviewing Dee Brestin to discuss life after the loss of her husband, Steve. Dee shares how she coped after his passing, just 21 months prior to this interview. Learn how she discovered there can still be purpose and blessing, and even the possibility for the soul to be renewed through the pain and loss of a loved one. Psalm 147:3 says, “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”

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Living Through the Loss of a Spouse – Part 1

Did you know that there are approximately 11 million widows in the United States? Or that close to 80% of wives will lose their husbands during their lifetime? On today's classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson interviews Dee Brestin to discuss her heart-wrenching journey back into a life of singleness following the death of her husband, Steve. In the midst of her journey, Dee learned to lean on the Lord, and discovered His unwavering faithfulness in the midst of deep loneliness and grief.

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Broken and Beautiful: Let God Turn Your Mess into a Masterpiece – Part 2

On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson and his guest, Christine Soule, continue discussing her life and her book, Broken and Beautiful. One Scripture that has been a platform for Christine’s life is Genesis 50:20, “You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.” Indeed, the Lord has used her pain and brokenness to bring hope and healing to women and children who have walked a similar path. Christine urges believers to welcome those curious souls who are in pain and walk into the church but who do not look like them, because they are often searching for a place to belong.

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Broken and Beautiful: Let God Turn Your Mess into a Masterpiece – Part 1

Christine Soule’s family was beyond dysfunctional. Her father was married eight times and her mother was married four times. If that wasn’t hard enough, Christine’s adopted father had an affair with her sister and they ran off and got married. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Christine shares that her traumatic childhood led her down a dark path filled with pain, confusion and sin. Miraculously, at the age of 21, she came to know Jesus Christ and He turned her life around. Today, Christine is empowering other traumatized young women to make wise decisions through her Seattle ministry, Providence Heights.

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Broken and Beautiful: Let God Turn Your Mess into a Masterpiece

Christine Soule’s family was beyond dysfunctional. Her father was married eight times and her mother was married four times. If that wasn’t hard enough, Christine’s adopted father had an affair with her sister and they ran off and got married. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Christine shares that her traumatic childhood led her down a dark path filled with pain, confusion and sin. Miraculously, at the age of 21, she came to know Jesus Christ and He turned her life around. Today, Christine is empowering other traumatized young women to make wise decisions through her Seattle ministry, Providence Heights.

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Living Single Today

The Healing Power of Forgiveness – Part 1

It was a cold January day in Colorado and the world was covered in white from the morning’s snowfall. It looked like a snow globe had been unleashed. The clouds had parted and it was starting to clear, so I decided to take a walk.

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Tell Someone: You Can Share the Good News – Part 2

After Jesus had risen from the dead, three days after being crucified, He commanded His disciples, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.” On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson and Pastor Greg Laurie continue to share biblical principles to encourage believers to share their faith and bring others into the family of God. They also discuss the tragedy of Laurie losing his beloved son, Christopher, in a 2008 car crash, and the solace he found by reading God’s Word.

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