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Storming Heaven: Why We Pray and Vote in Election Season

Now, in late 2024, let us heed God’s Word. Let us pray for a president who will honor God’s vision for government—a leader who will reward good and punish evil (Romans 13:1-7). Then, having prayed, let us exercise our rights and responsibilities as citizens: let us vote according to our conscience. Acting according to our conscience does not mean doing whatever we want. To the contrary, our conscience must be marinated in Scripture. We are not free moral agents. We are Christians—God’s people living under His rule, and our faith is holistically ordered to moral action.

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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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Israel One Year After the Hamas Attack: A Biblical Perspective

This date, October 7, 2024, marks the one-year anniversary of the horrific attacks against the nation of Israel by the Hamas terrorist organization. Today on Family Talk, Gary Bauer and the Hon. Michele Bachmann, former member of the U.S. House of Representatives, discuss this brutal assault and remind us that while life goes on for us in America, the war is raging on for the Israeli people. Michele shares God’s prophetic Word and how it is playing out within our world right now! Joel 3:2 says, “I will gather all nations and bring them down to the Valley of Jehoshaphat. There I will put them on trial for what they did to my inheritance, my people Israel, because they scattered my people among the nations and divided up my land.” It comes down to this question, “Will we continue to support Israel, or not?”

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Quiet Times for Busy Parents

Have you found it challenging to balance the demands of marriage and family, while still having devotional time with the Lord? On today's classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James and Shirley Dobson discuss their best-selling book, Night Light for Parents, an easy devotional for moms and dads to read every night. Each passage has a high-impact short story, questions that will prompt great conversation, and a brief prayer at the conclusion. Hebrews 3:13 says, “But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called ‘Today,’ so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness.” Listen to this edition of Dr. James Dobson’s Family Talk, as Dr. Dobson and Shirley share personal stories of their own family life, and how a commitment to God and to each other can bolster your marriage.

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Living Single Today

5 Great Reasons to Pray for Your Future Spouse

When you’re seeking guidance in any area of life, prayer is always a good idea. In fact, one of the most loving things we can do is pray—for others and for our own needs. 

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Make Your Voice Heard in Heaven – Part 2

Today on Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his spirit-led discussion with Chaplain Barry Black, author of Make Your Voice Heard in Heaven. They emphasize that we must humble ourselves, repent, and then we can enter God’s throne room with our requests. Discover more as Chaplain Black reminds us, “people who make their voices heard in Heaven are the most influential people on the planet! They can move the arm of God!”

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Nurturing a Child’s Prayer Life – Part 2

Parents have the great privilege to be a spiritual guide to their children and an active participant in their relationship with God. Today on Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his spirit-filled discussion with Dr. Jerry Kirk, Candy Marballi, and Rick Schatz. They discuss the Children’s Prayer Card they developed, as well as the children’s book entitled, The Power of the Prayer Covenant, which has been translated into many languages and is being distributed in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

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Nurturing a Child’s Prayer Life – Part 1

In the words of Dr. Jerry Kirk, founder of the Prayer Covenant, “There is no holding back what God can do in and through you if you daily commit to making Him Lord of your life.” On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson talks with Dr. Kirk, and his colleagues, Candy Marballi and Rick Schatz, about some of the amazing things the Lord has done through each of them after committing their lives to Him. Matthew 18:14 says, “In the same way your Father in heaven is not willing that any of these little ones should perish.” Be enlightened as you hear the special meaning that this verse holds for Jerry, and how he learned that no child is too young to learn to pray!

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Living Single Today

What a Mess! Restoring Order to Your Inner Life

You may be feeling frazzled from a full schedule or family drama. Maybe a friend bailed on you unexpectedly. You're hurt and angry. But, if you don't know how to deal with emotional pain, it can soon lead to a jumbled "heart mess." How do you clean that up?

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