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Consequences for Disobeying God’s Word

There are inevitable consequences to disobeying God’s Word. When our children stray from the guidance and wisdom found in the Bible, their misconduct can lead to heartache and destruction. In order for them to have a fulfilling Christian life, we must teach them to understand this concept. In this video, Brenen and Morgan Beeler share a story about how teaching this principle to their son helped him learn the importance of obeying God.

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Dr. Dobson Minute

Who’s to Blame for the Breakdown in Education?

Dr. Dobson describes the challenges facing public school teachers today and how we can support them.

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Dr. Dobson Minute

Dealing With A Shy Child

Shyness is nothing to be shy about. Some children are simply born that way.

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Broadcasts

Navigating Your Teen’s Emotional Storms – Part 2

Mental health issues are hitting teenagers harder than ever. In fact, statistics show that one in every five teens has considered suicide. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson continues his conversation with counselor Sharon Hersh to tackle the emotional storms that parents of teen girls face. They discuss practical strategies for dealing with eating disorders, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts.

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Dr. Dobson Minute

Discipline Is Like A Battery

Dr. Dobson explains the need for a balance between the positive and the negative.

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Blogs

Hide Scripture in Your Heart

If you want your children to be guided morally when they are beyond your reach and after they are grown, you should begin teaching favorite Bible passages to them when they are young. It is amazing how often a relevant Scripture reference zings to the surface just when a situation comes up that requires wisdom and discernment. If those verses have not been "downloaded" to our brains, we will have to figure out what to do based on our own limited understanding.

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Dr. Dobson Minute

“That’s Okay, Jake.”

Dr. Dobson advises parents how to respond when their children fail. 

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Broadcasts

Navigating Your Teen’s Emotional Storms – Part 1

Parenting teenagers can feel like navigating an emotional hurricane. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson sits down with counselor Sharon Hersh to explore how biblical principles can transform the most challenging season of parenting. They discuss powerful insights about “hand-in-hand mothering,” and share how to create a safe haven for your struggling teen. Discover how you can become your daughter’s ally through the storm of adolescence.

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Marriage & Parenting

Pure Lives

Teenagers who receive the active support of their family are much more likely to resist sexual temptation. In this video, Matt and Ariel Holcomb give a vivid example from Dr. James and Shirley Dobson’s book, Night Light for Parents, of how a mom and dad can reinforce the importance of purity.

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Marriage & Parenting

Thinking Biblically in a Barrage of Secular Influences

The world bombards our children with messages that are ungodly and dangerous. Parents have a responsibility to help navigate them through the barrage of secular ideas. In this video, Matt and Ariel Holcomb explain what they do in their home to try to protect their kids.

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