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Seeing God as a Perfect Father – Part 2

August 31, 2023

According to A.W. Tozer, “What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” So, what comes to mind when you think of God? On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Tim Clinton concludes his deep discussion with pastor and author Louie Giglio about our perfect heavenly Father. No matter what your experience has been with your earthly dad, you too can know the perfect love of a father through your relationship with the Creator, your Father in Heaven. Discover the truth about His unfathomable longing for each of us to know Him and experience His great love.

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Seeing God as a Perfect Father – Part 1

August 30, 2023

When you think back to your childhood, do you have good memories of your dad? Or maybe you have memories of your father you would rather erase. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Tim Clinton sits down with pastor, author, and evangelist Louie Giglio, to discuss his new book, Seeing God as a Perfect Father. Many cannot relate to God in this way because of the painful experiences they had with their earthly father. Listen and be encouraged as Louie explains, “God is not the reflection of your earthly dad, He is the ‘perfection’ of your earthly dad. God is everything you wanted your earthly dad to be and more!”

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Adult Children of Alcoholics – Part 3

August 2, 2023

Anxiety. Fear. Isolation. Anger. If we’re honest, every one of us has experienced these feelings in some way, and these emotions are magnified many times over for the children of alcoholics. On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his three-part series on the issues associated with a person who suffers from the trauma of growing up with an alcoholic parent. As Dr. Dobson explains, it is in the acknowledgment of emotional pain that one can truly begin to heal. Find hope as we hear examples of the healing power of Christ Jesus.

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Adult Children of Alcoholics – Part 2

August 1, 2023

There are many ways a child can deal with the trauma of living with an alcoholic parent. Some of these kids, when they become adults, realize that when emotional scars are not addressed, the lingering pain can tear down their own family unit. On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson continues his discussion with a panel of qualified guests. Be encouraged as you listen to how God helped each of them work through the memories of a mom or dad in the throes of addiction.

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Adult Children of Alcoholics – Part 1

July 31, 2023

Research has shown that one in five adults in the U.S. has lived with an alcoholic parent or relative while growing up. On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson interviews a panel of guests to discuss the traumatic and far-reaching effects that alcoholism inflicted on them as children. Discover the hope that can be found in Christ and the safety of support groups as the guests share the pain of their past.

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Understanding Husbands’ and Wives’ Differing Complaints

May 22, 2023

Perhaps you know that the divorce rate in America is now higher than in any other civilized nation in the world. That is tragic. Even more distressing to me is the knowledge that the divorce rate for Christians is only slightly lower than for the population at large. How could that possibly be true? Jesus taught his followers to be loving, giving, moral, responsible, self-disciplined, honest, and respectful. He also explicitly prohibited divorce except for radical circumstances. With these instructions, He provided an unshakable foundation for a stable and loving relationship between husband and wife.

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Pornography’s 3 Big Lies

March 20, 2023

Having been involved in family ministry for over 18 years, I have walked alongside many men struggling with some form of pornography. I can count on one hand the men that I've known that truly are not tempted and don't struggle with the unabashed access we now have to online sex and nudity.

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Is Your Marriage a “Safe Haven”?

December 9, 2022

How emotionally connected are you and your spouse? Is your marriage one where you feel understood, and in which arguments can be resolved? Where you trust each other with your hearts? Or instead, do you find yourselves disconnected, with resentment accumulating from unresolved conflict? Do you feel alone, even though you've been married for years?

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The Healing Power of Forgiveness – Part 2

November 30, 2022

In this post, we’ll talk about the practical “how to” of forgiving someone who has hurt or wronged you. Are you feeling bound up in bitterness, anger, or resentment because someone has hurt you? Hard as it is, maybe it’s time to release your vice grip hold on those emotions and forgive him or her. And in doing so, you will find freedom and peace.