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U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn on The Big Issues Currently Affecting the Family

When Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022, United States Senator Marsha Blackburn was one of the many federal legislators who were encouraged that states and local governments can now be in a position to better protect babies. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Sen. Blackburn shares with Dr. Tim Clinton that while there has been a victory for life at the Supreme Court level, there is still a lot of work to be done. Listen today as the senior Senator from Tennessee discusses the uphill battle the Senate now faces in passing the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act.

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One on One with Michele Bachmann

Michele Bachmann has lived a full life. After coming to Christ at age 16, she graduated from college and law school, got married, and served in the U.S. Congress. Remarkably, she and her husband not only raised five biological children, but fostered 23 teenage girls. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Bachmann urges Christians to bear one another’s burdens and practice kindness to unbelievers. Echoing the words of Luke 21, she reminds us to “stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.”

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Election Reaction with Dr. James Dobson

On November 8th, Americans cast their ballots for the midterm elections. There was a lot at stake with abortion rights hanging in the balance after the landmark overturning of Roe v. Wade in June. In addition, governorships and seats in both the U.S. House and Senate were up for grabs in several states. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson and Gary Bauer, vice president of public policy at the JDFI, discuss the outcome of the recent election and what the future holds for our country.

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Policy & Culture

America’s Heart and Soul are on the Ballot

We are on the eve of perhaps the most consequential election in modern American history. Americans are voting at a time when the overwhelming majority of us believe our country is headed in the wrong direction.

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The Value of the Hispanic Christian Vote: Making Our Voices Heard

According to Pastor Sammy Rodriguez, “Our vote cannot be separated from our Christian faith. In fact, our vote is an extension of our faith!” On today’s edition of Family Talk. Rodriguez, president of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference, proclaims that the color of his skin doesn’t define him. It’s his faith in Christ that does. The increasing sexualization of children, skyrocketing inflation, and the secular culture’s attack on Christians has awakened a sleeping giant, prompting believers to make their voices heard at the polls.

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Family Policy Issues Hanging in the Balance

The problem in our culture is simple. Like the Israelites in Judges 17:6, everyone is doing what is right in his or her own eyes. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Christian radio host Janet Parshall says that anytime people search for their significance apart from the Lord, it leads to sinful chaos. From the increase in “gender affirming” care to new definitions of marriage, Americans are rejecting their God-given design. If Christians want God-honoring, pro-family policies re-established and maintained in our nation, we must make our voices heard at the polls.

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Charlie Kirk: America at a Turning Point – Part 2

According to Charlie Kirk, the United States is facing a cultural identity crisis, and in order to solve it we must decide who we are as a country. There are many extremist groups who would love nothing more than to dismantle our nation as we know it. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson and Charlie, the founder and president of Turning Point USA, discuss the current state of America's churches and the growing acceptance of socialism, despite its disastrous historical proven failures.

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Newsletters

An Important Election Message From Dr. James Dobson

November 2022 Newsletter: An Important Election Message From Dr. James Dobson

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What’s at Stake this November

On Tuesday, November 8th, Americans across the country will cast their votes in the midterm elections. This will be a moment in time that will prove to be crucial for the future of our country. Most Christians recognize that our nation is divided, is in serious trouble, and that none of our problems will be solved unless believers step into the public square and cast biblically-informed votes. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Tim Clinton and Gary Bauer, senior vice president of public policy at the James Dobson Family Institute, identify the “kitchen table issues” on the ballot this fall and remind us of our duty and the importance of making our voices heard at the polls.

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Choosing the Extraordinary Life – Part 1

In the Bible, the prophet Elijah was commissioned by God to radically engage the evil culture. As Christians, we are called to do the same. On today's edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson and Dr. Robert Jeffress, senior pastor of Dallas First Baptist Church, discuss Dr. Jeffress’ book, Choosing the Extraordinary Life. They examine the story of Elijah, and Dr. Jeffress shares how to discover God’s unique purpose for your life, as well as the need for believers to influence our society, and what it means to be “salt and light.”

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