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Larry Wright was a hard-charging radio announcer who made it to the top of his profession. However, he was a failure at home. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Larry confessed that he was not attentive to his wife, Sue. After she trusted Christ as her Savior, Larry’s heart was melted by her unconditional love. He eventually stopped trying to find purpose in his bank account and at the bottom of a bottle, and invited Jesus into his heart.
Growing up in Lebanon, Lina Abujamra (pronounced ah-boo-jom-ra) had a basic knowledge of the Lord. Upon her move with her family to the United States, she developed a deep desire as a young lady to serve Him and His Kingdom through her occupation as a pediatric ER doctor and a Bible teacher. But, on today’s edition of Family Talk, Lina shares that in the span of just five years, she experienced so much pain and hurt in the church that it left her feeling as if God was not really there for her. The author of Fractured Faith, Lina walks through her season of struggle and how she was able to find her way back to the Lord.
Jason Romano always had a passion for sports, an interest he shared with his father and grandfather. He turned that passion into a dream career at ESPN, producing SportsCenter and Monday Night Football. But sadly, Jason couldn't always share his "love of the game" with his father, whose alcoholism was a constant source of anguish and shame for the entire family. On today's edition of Family Talk, the author of Live to Forgive says the four steps toward forgiveness are to feel the pain, evaluate the trauma, transform the wound, and forgive the abuser. In Matthew chapter 18, Jesus commands us to forgive. If we don't, we hurt ourselves more than our offender.
If you're feeling trapped in a difficult or emotionally disconnected marriage, Dr. Sharon May of the Safe Haven Counseling Center has some good advice. First, recognize the argument cycles that you get stuck in. Second, take responsibility for the ways you react. Third, instead of becoming angry or shutting down, show kindness. And fourth, truly listen to your spouse.
Married couples naturally long to feel connected, appreciated, vulnerable and intimate with each other. But the painful reality for many is that their difficult and emotionally-disconnected marriages have left them feeling uncertain, defensive, and self-protective. Licensed marriage counselor Dr. Sharon May reveals how to transition from viewing your spouse as the problem to making your marriage a safe haven.
Believers in the 21st century are engaged in a fierce fight against a wicked culture and the plots of the devil. Today you will hear how we can have victory in our lives with the help of Jesus. Author and evangelist Priscilla Shirer addresses the spiritual war that is being fought for our souls. She warns that Satan "preys on lazy, apathetic Christians." Listen to the importance of putting on the full armor of God, especially "the breastplate of righteousness," and commit to "right living" that invites the favor of God on your life.
When we stumble in our Christian walk, we often blame others instead of recognizing the devil's schemes against us. Popular author and evangelist Priscilla Shirer talks about the spiritual warfare that surrounds us every day. She says that Satan "wants you to think that just because he's invisible, he's also fictional." But he's real, and you will see his fingerprints in the chaos, the strife, the jealousy, and the pride in your life. She teaches from Ephesians 6 and urges Christians to put on the full armor of God.
The late Charles Spurgeon once said, True prayer is a spiritual transaction with the Creator of Heaven and Earth. Dr. Tim Clinton shares how he personally experienced the power of prayer in his own life. He opens up about a horrific car accident that caused his family to cry out to God, and outlines the ways we can communicate with our Heavenly Father on a daily basis.
The Apostle Paul modeled healthy mentorship through his relationship with Timothy. On todays Family Talk broadcast, you will hear why his example is one that Christian men should continue to follow. Dr. Dobson, Joe White and Jon Gibson describe the need for real godly mentors in this society, especially in the lives of fatherless children. Hear how this concept can turn our nation back to God.
Benjamin Franklin once said, Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I will learn. Through this edition of Family Talk, you will hear about the significance of intentional Christian mentorship, from strong leaders Joe White and Jon Gibson. They talk with Dr. Dobson about their heart to guide those who dont have godly male role models.
