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Be Still and Know God: Get Your Life Back – Part 2
Psalm 46 reminds us to “be still and know God,” a concept easily lost in the constant busyness of our culture. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson continues his conversation with John Eldredge about his book, Get Your Life Back: Everyday Practices for a World Gone Mad. John explains the dangers of a distracted, technology-addicted lifestyle, and suggests that we practice the "One Minute Pause,” along with soaking up God’s creation and turning off our phones. As we unplug from the "fight or flight" culture, our stress-triggered cortisol levels go down, and we can begin to learn how to cast our cares upon the Lord.
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Be Still and Know God: Discerning Wild at Heart – Part 1
If men didn't grow up with fathers who validated and loved them, they often turn to women or even porn to find that affirmation. Today on Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson interviews John Eldredge, author of the best-selling book, Wild at Heart. They discuss the "father wound" that can manifest itself in a young boy’s life if he grows up without a strong male figure at home. Learn how Jesus came to heal that hurt in the lives of the brokenhearted as He sets the captives free.
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Children and Stress – Part 1
Remember when you were a child and life was carefree? Sadly, today’s fast-paced and confusing culture has caused many children to experience inordinate amounts of stress. In this day and age, the world can heap so much anxiety and tension on a child that it can feel overwhelming. Learn about your son or daughter’s vulnerability to likely stress factors, from social media, to peer pressure, and even from their own parents. On this classic Family Talk broadcast, Dr. Dobson talks about childhood stress with renowned author and psychologist, the late Dr. Arch Hart. They examine the pressure on our kids and identify the various physical, emotional, and mental indicators of anxiety. Discover how setting up certain boundaries for your child can greatly decrease everyday stressors for him or her, as well as for yourself.
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Raising Resilient Kids – Part 2
The definition of resilience is, “The capacity to withstand or to recover quickly from difficulties.” According to Dr. Kathy Koch, in order to be resilient, our children must learn from and adapt with the trials of life. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Tim Clinton and Dr. Koch continue their conversation about building endurance in our kids. Listen as Dr. Koch shares how parents can speak strength into their children’s lives, and by doing so, they will become trained for how to cope with life’s inevitable traumas, both big and small. Proverbs 22:6 says, “Train up a child in the way he should go: even when he is old, he will not depart from it.”
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Raising Resilient Kids – Part 1
If kids are the future of our culture and our nation, then their mental health issues, such as the rise of depression and anxiety, must be addressed. We need to be intentional in helping our kids learn who they are in Christ. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Tim Clinton interviews Dr. Kathy Koch (pronounced Cook), founder and president of Celebrate Kids, Inc., and the author of Resilient Kids: Raising Them to Embrace Life with Confidence. Learn more about Kathy’s heart to be a mental health advocate for kids of all ages, and to help parents teach their children how to be confident and resilient in any situation.
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Preventing Teen Suicide: Kids in Crisis
For various reasons, adolescence can be emotionally difficult for teenagers. Their lack of self-worth can sometimes lead to the tragedy of suicide. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson and Dr. Tim Clinton, President of the American Association of Christian Counselors, alert parents to the warning signs in their teens’ behavior and recommend how best to respond. The key is to connect; talk with your son or daughter, communicate your unconditional love and get the help that he or she needs.
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Preventing Teen Suicide: Kids in Crisis
For various reasons, adolescence can be emotionally difficult for teenagers. Their lack of self-worth can sometimes lead to the tragedy of suicide. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson and Dr. Tim Clinton, President of the American Association of Christian Counselors, alert parents to the warning signs in their teens’ behavior and recommend how best to respond. The key is to connect; talk with your son or daughter, communicate your unconditional love and get the help that he or she needs.
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Why Dads Matter: Dr. Dobson Speaks from the Heart
“He was my hero!” Those are the words of Dr. James Dobson when describing his own father as he was interviewed by Pastor Ed Young on Father’s Day in 2019. Dr. Dobson concluded that, as a young boy, “I wanted to be like him. I wanted his God for my God, his values for my values.” On today’s special edition of Family Talk, Dr. Dobson and Dr. Young discuss the importance and irreplaceable role of fathers in the home.
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Life Without Limbs – Part 2
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."
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Dr. James Dobson
Joe Waresak
Dr. Del Tackett
