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Live to Forgive: A Family Story of Pain and Redemption

Jason Romano always had a passion for sports, an interest he shared with his father and grandfather. He turned that passion into a dream career at ESPN, producing SportsCenter and Monday Night Football. But sadly, Jason couldn't always share his "love of the game" with his father, whose alcoholism was a constant source of anguish and shame for the entire family. On today's edition of Family Talk, the author of Live to Forgive says the four steps toward forgiveness are to feel the pain, evaluate the trauma, transform the wound, and forgive the abuser. In Matthew chapter 18, Jesus commands us to forgive. If we don't, we hurt ourselves more than our offender.

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Children of Divorce – Part 2

90% of children from divorced homes suffer from an acute sense of shock. And one-third of kids fear abandonment by the remaining parent. Compounding this, 37% of children are even more unhappy five years after the divorce than they had been at 18 months. Time clearly doesn't heal all wounds. Dr. Arch Hart, author of Helping Children Survive Divorce, declares that divorce, after a relationship has been established and the nuclear family has been forged, is actually more damaging to a child than the death of a parent.

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Children of Divorce – Part 1

While divorce is painful for the couple, it can haunt the children caught in the middle for a lifetime. Author of Helping Children Survive Divorce, Dr. Arch Hart, was traumatized at the age of 12 when his parents divorced. As a therapist, he first advises parents to be honest with their kids about why they're divorcing. Second, parents should seek healing quickly since it's difficult to give kids First Aid when you're bleeding yourself. Third, invite kids to talk about their emotions. Arch encourages those in the midst of a divorce to make great effort to maintain as much normalcy as possible for the children's sake.

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Softening a Crusty Heart

Severe childhood trauma, heartbreaking loss, and painful life experiences can all contribute to a hardening of a person's heart toward the gospel. The late Lt. Col. Don Coble shares his powerful testimony about how the death of his father in his youth and a difficult time serving in the military created a callous indifference to the Bible,and how God redeemed him.

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Depression: Encouragement for the Journey – Part 3

Depression is a serious attack on one's mental health and is much more complex than simple discouragement. On this Family Talk broadcast, Dr. Dobson and Pastor Tommy Nelson wrap up their conversation on depression by answering questions from the studio audience. They discuss the use of medication when addressing this issue, and emphasize the need to slow life down and relax.

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Depression: Encouragement for the Journey – Part 2

Are you overwhelmed by your career and endless list of tasks? Do you feel overworked and burned out? Today on Family Talk, Pastor Tommy Nelson warns how that anxiety and stress can devolve into full-blown depression. Dr. Dobson explains that this deep despair impacts a lot of ministers in particular, while Pastor Nelson reveals what he was thinking and feeling during those dark days. Don't miss what those struggling with depression can do to find help and healing.

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Depression: Encouragement for the Journey – Part 1

Millions of Americans suffer with some form of mental illness, and that number is steadily growing each year. On this classic edition of Family Talk, Pastor Tommy Nelson opens up to Dr. Dobson about his difficult journey battling depression. Pastor Nelson points out that his demanding schedule and growing stress levels led to an emotional overload and burnout. Discover how he restored his mental health.

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On the Physical Death of Jesus Christ

Crucifixion may be the most horrific and sadistic form of capital punishment ever invented by the human mind. On this 'Good Friday' edition of Family Talk, you will hear a powerful article which describes the physical torture and death Jesus experienced from a medical perspective. Listen to the cruelties that He endured to pay the debt for our sin.

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A Biblical Response to Chronic Pain

According to recent research, over 100 million Americans suffer from chronic pain. As that number continues to rise, what hope do those with this affliction have for true healing? On this Family Talk broadcast, Dr. Tim Clinton sits down with respected psychologist, Dr. Linda Mintle, author of Living Beyond the Pain. She expresses her concerns about opioid dependency and provides practical steps one can take to deal with their pain.

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Eternal Hope: Celebrating God’s Goodness Through Tragedy

Psalm 46 reminds us that God is a present help in times of trouble, but we sometimes lose track of God in the midst of trial or hardship.Family Talk's co-host, Dr. Tim Clinton, sits down with Pastor Tony Evans to discuss a believers approach to sorrow. He shares the sudden losses his family recently suffered, and how they are continuing to look to God through their grief.

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