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Beyond Suffering: Hope for Parents with Special Needs Kids

When Steve Bundy discovered that his newborn son, Caleb, had multiple disabilities, he was devastated and struggled with a crisis of faith. He and his wife, Melissa, traded toy trucks for full-time caregiving. On today's edition of Family Talk, the senior vice president at Joni and Friends Ministries confesses that he was angry, lost, and disillusioned after his son's diagnosis. When Steve asked God why He wouldn't fix Caleb, he felt the Lord say, "Aren't you glad I didn't require you to be fixed before I accepted you?" Through this process, Steve has learned that, "suffering without purpose is meaningless. But suffering with purpose through the sovereignty of God has all the meaning in the world."

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Side by Side

Few things are harder than going through a difficult time alone. Your spouse can either make those circumstances more challenging or share the burden. In this video, Brenen and Morgan Beeler share effective ways husbands and wives can help each other through life’s dark valleys. Their insights are based on Dr. James and Shirley Dobson’s devotional “Side by Side,” which is on page 165 of the book Night Light for Couples.

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The Gift of Sex

Part of training your children “in the way they should go” includes teaching them about sex. This can be difficult and uncomfortable, but it doesn’t have to be. This video explains why it’s important to begin these conversations when your kids are young and how to use wisdom in doing so. Brenen and Morgan Beeler’s insights are based on Dr. James and Shirley Dobson’s devotional “The Gift of Sex,” which is on page 212 of their book Night Light for Parents.

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God’s Justice

As adult Christians, we know that sin has serious consequences, but our children may not fully understand. That’s why it’s important that we teach them as much about God’s justice as we do His mercy and love. In this video, Brennen and Morgan Beeler explain this critical parenting insight from the “God’s Justice” devotional in Dr. James and Shirley Dobson’s book, Night Light for Parents (page 210).

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God’s Rules

As adult Christians, we know that sin has serious consequences, but our children may not fully understand. That’s why it’s important that we teach them as much about God’s justice as we do His mercy and love. In this video, Brennen and Morgan Beeler explain this critical parenting insight from the “God’s Justice” devotional in Dr. James and Shirley Dobson’s book, Night Light for Parents (page 210).

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Hearts of Compassion

Everywhere we turn these days there are people in need. Some needs are small and easy to meet. But others are bigger and require us to get out of our comfort zone. In this video, Brennen and Morgan Beeler explain how we can help our kids understand true compassion and why it's so important to demonstrate it.

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Fathers: Shaping A Daughter’s Life

On today's edition of Family Talk, Dr. Kevin Leman, father of five, discusses his book, What a Difference a Daddy Makes. He explains that a good dad honors his wife, affirms his daughter's strengths, and is quick to ask for forgiveness. A father's unconditional love will boost his daughter's self-confidence, academic achievement, and future family life when she's grown.

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God’s Wisdom for Raising Children Part 2

On today's edition of Family Talk, author John Rosemond shares tips from his book, Parenting by The Book: Biblical Wisdom for Raising Your Child. When kids misbehave, he recommends the consequence of "kicking them out of the Garden of Eden." When the child comes home from school, his room is stripped bare to the essentials. No toys. No music. And he's going to live this way until his attitude improves, and remains improved for at least a month. It's showing confidence in your authority.

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God’s Wisdom for Raising Children – Part 1

In the 1950s, the family structure was parent-centered. But since the 1970s, the family structure has been child-centered. On today's edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson and his guest, John Rosemond, explain how this change in focus has been a disaster. The author of Parenting by The Book: Biblical Wisdom for Raising Your Child, Rosemond throws frazzled parents a lifeline, encouraging them to return to a biblical method for raising and disciplining their kids that both instills respect and inspires obedience. Indeed, Rosemond cites studies that reveal that the happiest kids are the ones who are well-behaved.

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Mom Fog Part 2

As a mom, do you ever feel like you're in a fog? Are you having difficulty completing thoughts or tasks? On today's edition of Family Talk, Hannah Keeley discusses her book entitled Mom Fog: 8 Steps to Overcoming Mom Fatigue Syndrome. This mother of seven and licensed behavioral therapist urges moms to change their focus. Hannah believes that you should not blame your mess on your genes or your reactive tendencies. Cross-examine your negative thoughts by holding them up to the cross of Christ.

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