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Taking My Life Back, Part 1

Boston Marathon bombing survivor Rebekah Gregory shares her remarkable journey of faith after losing her leg when a bomb exploded just three feet away, and how she found purpose through her pain.

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I am Rahab: Touched by God, Fully Restored

Dr. James Dobson welcomes Autumn Miles, who shares her courageous journey from fear to freedom. Trapped in an abusive marriage for seven years, Autumn reveals how God's Word became her lifeline when suicide seemed like her only escape

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Learning to Embrace Brokenness

No one wants to experience great loss or tragedy. Instead of trusting God when heartbreak comes, we often question why He is allowing our suffering. Today’s edition of Family Talk will address that pain through a conversation between Dr. James Dobson and his guest, Pastor Lon Solomon. James 1:2-4 says, “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” We pray that you will experience the peace only Jesus can bring as Pastor Solomon reminds us that “suffering has a redeeming purpose in God’s plan for our lives.”

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Prayer, Peace, and the Presence of God

Adversity in life can sometimes cause our faith to be shaken. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson interviews Dave Butts, the late president of Harvest Prayer Ministries in 2018. Before his passing, Dave opened up about his battle with a rare form of cancer, from which he didn’t recover. Through this difficult journey, he revealed what he learned about fervent prayer and the peace of God.

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Jim & Jill Kelly: A Family Restored – Part 2

On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his heartfelt conversation with Jim Kelly and his wife, Jill, as they reveal how truth and tragedy brought salvation to their lives and great healing to their marriage. John 8:31 says, “…If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” Discover the hope of Jesus Christ that saved the Kellys, and how they were then able to use the passing of their son, Hunter, to build a ministry that continues to help thousands of hurting people.

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Jim & Jill Kelly: A Family Restored – Part 1

No matter how successful or popular a person is in their life, it all amounts to nothing without a personal relationship with the Lord. On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson interviews former Buffalo Bills quarterback, Jim Kelly, and his wife, Jill, and discusses how truly empty their lives were before knowing Jesus Christ. Discover how the Lord revealed Himself and rescued the Kelly family through the suffering of their young son, Hunter.

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Israel and the Hamas Conflict with The Hon. Michele Bachmann

On October 7, 2023, Hamas terrorists brutally invaded Israel, killing hundreds of civilians and taking many others hostage. On today’s edition of Family Talk, co-host Gary Bauer is joined by The Hon. Michele Bachmann, former member of the U.S. House of Representatives, to discuss the fallout of these horrific events. Learn more about the history behind these attacks and why we cannot fail to pray for God’s grace and protection over Israel. Genesis 12:3 says, “I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; all peoples on earth will be blessed through you.”

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When God Doesn’t Appear to Make Sense to Us – Part 3

When going through trials, it’s easy to feel as if God has abandoned you. The truth is, God says in His Word that He will never leave you nor forsake you. It is His promise to all of us. On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson shares how “you can trust God even when you can’t track Him.” Isaiah 41:10 declares, “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Discover how the Lord is using these seemingly insurmountable events in your life to deepen your relationship with Him.

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When God Doesn’t Appear to Make Sense to Us – Part 2

What do the biblical characters David, Job and Hezekiah have in common? They all experienced a time where they did not hear from God and cried out to Him with the universal question of “Why?” Even while on the cross, Jesus asked His Father, “Why have You forsaken me?” On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson continues to walk us through this question of “Why?,” which we all have experienced in trying circumstances. Proverbs 3:5 says, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not unto your own understanding.” In the face of life’s most difficult challenges, we can find hope in the Word of God.

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When God Doesn’t Appear to Make Sense to Us – Part 1

Whether it has to do with sickness or death, a tornado or a divorce, certain traumatic events will happen in our lives that will make us question, “Why me, Lord?” On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson reminds us of the hope we have in our great and mighty God, despite the struggles we face. Romans 8:38-39 says, “For I am sure that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

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