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Bringing Up Girls: Social Media and Our Daughters

One of the phenomena that makes parenting in our time so complicated is social media. Interactive digital platforms like X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok simply did not exist when many of us parents were growing up. Nowadays, however, smartphones and the social media they feature have become ubiquitous. According to a 2022 study from the Pew Research Center, up to 95% of teenagers surveyed (ages thirteen to seventeen) said they use social media, with numerous teens using it “almost constantly.”

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Broadcasts

Love Like You’ve Never Been Hurt: Hope, Healing and the Power of an Open Heart – Part 2

How do you respond to a child who’s doing everything you taught him or her not to do? According to Pastor Jentezen Franklin, the answer is “in love!” On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his encouraging conversation with Pastor Franklin about some of his life experiences using unconditional love. Jentezen openly shares his personal journey with his daughter, which partly contributed as the basis for his book entitled, Love Like You’ve Never Been Hurt: Hope, Healing and the Power of an Open Heart. Hear more of Pastor Jentezen’s inspirational story about God’s love that never fails.

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Love Like You’ve Never Been Hurt: Hope, Healing and the Power of an Open Heart – Part 1

On today’s edition of Family Talk, you’ll hear a heartfelt discussion between Dr. James Dobson and pastor and author, Jentezen Franklin. They reminisce over their upbringings as “preacher’s kids,” and what a powerful impact that had on their lives. Jentezen explains his awe for how the Lord can take ordinary people and use them for His glory. You’ll be blessed by this time of sharing as Dr. Dobson and Pastor Jentezen reveal the gifts of transformation, grace, and mercy they have experienced by our Father in Heaven.

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Featured

When Family Worship Isn’t Perfect

While we may aspire to bring our absolute best to the Lord in daily family worship, the reality of life often interferes, leaving us feeling unprepared or inadequate. In this reel, Chris and Taylor Bruin explain that God values our sincere efforts, however imperfect they may be. A brief prayer, a simple song, or a moment of reflection can be far more meaningful than letting perfectionism prevent us from connecting with our Heavenly Father altogether.

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Marriage & Parenting

When Our Kids See Us Fail

Stressful times and disagreements can make it hard to honor the Lord in front of our children. In this video, Matt and Ariel Holcomb explain that we don’t have to feel like we always need to be perfect parents. While we should strive for this ideal, there's something we can do when we inevitably fail.

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Broadcasts

Raising Men of Honor – Part 2

Today on Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his heartfelt discussion with Dr. Robert Lewis about his book, Raising a Modern-Day Knight: A Father’s Role in Guiding His Son to Authentic Manhood. Dr. Lewis shares the widespread need for community among men, especially in today’s society where fatherless homes have become exponentially more common. Without strong male role models, young boys have lost that crucial link to bridge the gap between boyhood and manhood. Join us as Dr. Lewis and Dr. Dobson explain the lost art of authentic manhood and point us back to the Bible which outlines God perfect plan for men to become great leaders, husbands and fathers.

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Marriage & Parenting

Teaching Children to Love Others

It’s important to teach our kids what the Bible says about how to treat others. But it’s more critical to show them by example what that looks like every day. In this video, Matt and Ariel Holcomb explain why we, as parents, need to evaluate how well we practice what we preach.

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Broadcasts

Raising Men of Honor – Part 1

According to Dr. Robert Lewis, who is the pastor, author and founder of the original Men’s Fraternity, “We have lost the ability to pass on to the next generation a vision of manhood that makes sense and is compelling to young men.” On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson and Pastor Lewis discuss the essentials of what it means to be a man, and why the inability of dads to connect with their sons can cause a huge loss of their masculine identity. Discover more as Dr. Lewis defines the different phases of training up boys, and why “manhood is best forged under the wings of a dad.”

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Blogs

Bad Company Corrupts Good Character

Every parent is under terrible pressure in today's fast-paced culture. The demands of jobs, maintaining a house, keeping up with financial commitments, church responsibilities, and trying to raise a family keep us running at breakneck speed.

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Dr. Dobson Minute

Blended Families – Part 2

Members of a blended family need to learn how to change their thinking from "yours or mine" to "ours" -- and a professional counselor can help.

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