Rough Waters in Adolescence
Rebellion in the teen years doesn't necessarily mean future doom. Just get your kids through it.
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The Destiny of Our Youth
Former NFL player Steve Fitzhugh shares his compelling journey of finding faith despite childhood challenges.
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Love Like You’ve Never Been Hurt: Hope, Healing and the Power of an Open Heart – Part 2
How do you respond to a child who’s doing everything you taught him or her not to do? According to Pastor Jentezen Franklin, the answer is “in love!” On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his encouraging conversation with Pastor Franklin about some of his life experiences using unconditional love. Jentezen openly shares his personal journey with his daughter, which partly contributed as the basis for his book entitled, Love Like You’ve Never Been Hurt: Hope, Healing and the Power of an Open Heart. Hear more of Pastor Jentezen’s inspirational story about God’s love that never fails.
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Love Like You’ve Never Been Hurt: Hope, Healing and the Power of an Open Heart – Part 1
On today’s edition of Family Talk, you’ll hear a heartfelt discussion between Dr. James Dobson and pastor and author, Jentezen Franklin. They reminisce over their upbringings as “preacher’s kids,” and what a powerful impact that had on their lives. Jentezen explains his awe for how the Lord can take ordinary people and use them for His glory. You’ll be blessed by this time of sharing as Dr. Dobson and Pastor Jentezen reveal the gifts of transformation, grace, and mercy they have experienced by our Father in Heaven.
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Adolescent Parenting
Pray and “just get them through it” is advice to live by when parenting through the turbulent teen years.
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When Teens Reject Their Faith
Question: Dr. Dobson, my husband and I are distressed because our teenager seems to be rejecting her Christian beliefs. She was saved at an early age and in the past has shown a real love for the Lord. My inclination is to panic, but before I do, can you offer a word of encouragement?
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Senioritis
Knowing high school is almost over is both the best and hardest part of the senior year.
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Screens and Teens – Part 2
When one family committed to two tech-free days a week, their 8-year-old son was thrilled that his father had time to teach him how to play baseball. And his mother had time to bake cookies with him. The boy gushed, “Our family is normal again. And I got my Daddy back!” On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson talks with Dr. Kathy Koch (pronounced Cook), author of Screens and Teens: Connecting with Our Kids in a Wireless World, on the ever evolving relationship between teenagers and screen time. Parents, if you want your teen to develop character and self-discipline, demonstrate that the smartphone is a tool, not a toy.
Marriage & Parenting
Talk to Your Teens About the Dangers of Drug Use Today
Teenagers are dying because of recreational drugs like never before. According to the CDC, “The rate of overdose deaths involving synthetic opioids in 2021 was nearly 22 times the rate in 2013.” With an increase in the availability of illegal fentanyl, it's even more serious, as death can come after just one use. In this new video, Matt and Ariel Holcomb explain that this should be a wake-up call for all of us. It’s vital that we talk with our kids today about the dangers of chemical substances. This important message includes information on how to start this conversation, and how to know if your teen is already experimenting. Watch to learn more.
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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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Dr. James Dobson
Joe Waresak
Dr. Del Tackett
