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Beyond Suffering: Hope for Parents with Special Needs Kids

When Steve Bundy discovered that his newborn son, Caleb, had multiple disabilities, he was devastated and struggled with a crisis of faith. He and his wife, Melissa, traded toy trucks for full-time caregiving. On today's edition of Family Talk, the senior vice president at Joni and Friends Ministries confesses that he was angry, lost, and disillusioned after his son's diagnosis. When Steve asked God why He wouldn't fix Caleb, he felt the Lord say, "Aren't you glad I didn't require you to be fixed before I accepted you?" Through this process, Steve has learned that, "suffering without purpose is meaningless. But suffering with purpose through the sovereignty of God has all the meaning in the world."

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Understanding Autism: Supporting Struggling Parents – Part 2

When pediatrician Dr. Jerry Kartzinel puts autistic children on a dairy and gluten-free diet, 75% of them respond dramatically,like a fog has lifted! He analogizes that these kids are like computers with a malfunctioning hard drive. Only after the "hard drive" has been repaired can "software" like speech and other therapies that are introduced show dramatic results.

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Understanding Autism: Supporting Struggling Parents – Part 1

Mark and Jenny were concerned when their first-born child wouldn't make eye contact, walked on his tiptoes, and didn't talk. At the age of three, he was diagnosed with autism, which sent Mark into a deep depression.

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Fighting for Those Who Can’t Fight for Themselves

Last year, 100,000 high school students with special needs were honored guests at a special prom called, "A Night to Shine." Today, we talk with the creative vision behind that special night: Heisman Trophy winner, former NFL Quarterback and New York Mets baseball player Tim Tebow. His new children's book, Bronco and Friends: A Party to Remember, illustrates that regardless of abilities or disabilities, all of God's children are special, wonderful, and perfectly made by our Creator.

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Following God’s Lead: An Interview with Sarah Palin Part 2

On this special Family Talk broadcast, Dr. Dobson concludes his recent conversation with former Alaska governor and Vice Presidential nominee, Sarah Palin. She continues talking about her close-knit family, and the struggles each of her kids have endured. Sarah also, for the first time, openly addresses her marital problems, after her husband Todd filed for divorce.

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Following God’s Lead: An Interview with Sarah Palin Part 1

Many Christian leaders and those in places of influence, abandon their godly character when pressured by this society. Dr. Dobson interviews former Alaska governor and Vice Presidential nominee, Sarah Palin. She explains how shes maintained her faith in the political spotlight, and emphasizes the importance of her family.

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Bella’s Birthday, Part 2

On today's edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson and Dr. Meg Meeker sit down with the Honorable Rick and Karen Santorum to talk about their daughter Bella. Diagnosed with Edwards syndrome, it wasn't likely that Bella would survive her first year. However, just days ago, Bella celebrated her sixth birthday. Join us for this life-affirming conversation on the challenges and, ultimately, the immense joy that Bella brings to the Santorum family.

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Bella’s Birthday, Part 1

Senator Rick and Karen Santorum talk about their daughter Bella who has Trisomy 18 and just celebrated her sixth birthday. Join us for this life-affirming conversation on the challenges and, ultimately, the immense joy that Bella brings to the Santorum family.

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Bella’s Gift Part 1

Don't miss an exciting interview with Senator Rick Santorum and his daughter Elizabeth, as they share with us the joys and difficulties of raising Bella,Senator Santorum's daughter affected by special needs.

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Bella’s Gift Part 2

Over 50% of babies who are determined to have down syndrome before birth are aborted. What are those parents missing out on? What would their little boy or girl have been like? On the next edition of Dr. James Dobsons Family Talk, Senator Rick Santorum and his daughter Elizabeth share with us about Bella, who has Trisomy 18, and is the joy of their lives.

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