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Parenting is a demanding job that overwhelms many moms with the day-to-day tasks and responsibilities. On this classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson talks with the late Emilie Barnes, an author, speaker and time-management expert whose invaluable advice continues to help women get rid of stress, and better organize their families and homes. Proverbs 16:3 says, “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and He will establish your plans.”
According to Tim Timberlake, we have a tendency to brush past our pain, but in reality, acknowledging the hurt and spending time working through it can be the first step to overcoming it. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Tim Clinton continues his interview with Pastor Tim, as they discuss Timberlake’s new book, The Art of Overcoming. He explains how God can show us a life of significance even in the midst of our pain, and in turn, draw us closer to Him. Jeremiah 29:11 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.”
Life is full of trials. No one is immune to them. But no matter the size, life’s challenges and setbacks do not have to defeat us. On today’s edition of Family Talk, our co-host, Dr. Tim Clinton, speaks with Tim Timberlake, senior pastor of Celebration Church in Jacksonville, Florida, about his new book, The Art of Overcoming: Letting God Turn Your Endings into Beginnings. Listen as Pastor Tim explains how a difficult circumstance, even a seemingly insurmountable one, is never the end, but rather, an opportunity for the Lord to show us a brand-new beginning. Isaiah 43:19 declares, “See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.”
According to Ben Roethlisberger, “Football is not who I am, it’s what I do.” He spent the first four decades of his life becoming one of the greatest quarterbacks in football history. But for the next 40 years, he wants to further expand God's kingdom. On today’s edition of Family Talk, the two-time Super Bowl champion and former quarterback of the NFL’s Pittsburgh Steelers, highlights his favorite football moments and shares the importance of faith and family, and his plans for life in retirement, including the mission to start a new foundation. Standing 6 feet, 5 inches tall, “Big Ben” reveals that the manliest thing a dad can do is be vulnerable with his kids.
Prayer is not only our way of communicating with God, but an instrument we can use to bring change in our families and communities. On today's edition of Family Talk, Pastor Mark Batterson, author of The Circle Maker, invites listeners to see prayer in a new way. He finds that prayer is the difference between the best we can do, and the best God can do. Most importantly, prayer is not about outlining our agenda to the Lord,it's about getting into His presence and letting Him outline His agenda to us.
Because Nick Vujicic (VOO-yi-chich) was born without arms or legs, he often struggled with God about his purpose in life. On today's edition of Family Talk, the author of Life Without Limits, echoes the Apostle Paul who wrote "I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances." The married 38-year-old evangelist with four children came to Christ at age 15, after depression and a suicide attempt. Nick proclaims, "When you don't get a miracle, you can still be a miracle for someone else."
Have you ever felt as though your prayers were bouncing off the ceiling? On today's edition of Family Talk, Nick Vujicic (VOO-yi-chich), author of Life Without Limits, can totally relate! After he was born without arms or legs, he begged God for a miracle so he could look like every other boy. His depression led to a suicide attempt at age 10. But, as a teen, the Lord revealed to Nick through John 9:3, that he was born this way, "so that the works of God might be displayed in him." Indeed, the 38-year-old evangelist has led one million people to Christ since 2005!
In the midst of his parents' separation, sports became an outlet for Zach Ertz, who was eventually drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles as a tight end in 2013. On today‚'s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Tim Clinton sits down with Zach to discuss his journey to the Eagles. Following a last-minute play during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Zach became a foe to some fans. From an earthly perspective, that was one of the worst weeks of Zach‚'s life, but from an eternal perspective, it was the best thing that ever happened, as it led him to spiritual revival and brotherhood.
Adversity in life can sometimes cause our faith to be shaken. On todays Family Talk broadcast, Dr. Dobson sits down with the President of Harvest Prayer Ministries, Dave Butts. Dave opens up about his battle with a rare form of cancer, from which he wasnt expected to recover. Through this difficult journey, Dave reveals what he learned about fervent prayer and the peace of God.
The writer of Hebrews tells believers to run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Today on Family Talk, Dr. Jack Graham uses this analogy of an athlete in his message at the recent Ignite Men's Conference. He shares how men are called to run the race of life, avoid the traps of sin, and focus solely on Jesus Christ.
