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Revival Rising – Part 2

According to Kim Meeder, God sometimes allows us to go through the valley of the shadow of darkness because He is going to call us to help others find their way through unthinkable tragedies. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his inspiring conversation with Kim, as they discuss the incredible testimonies that surround her and her husband, Troy. Through the founding of Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch in Bend, Oregon, Kim and Troy have led hundreds to the redeeming love of Jesus Christ.

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Revival Rising – Part 1

At 9 years of age, Kim Meeder tragically became an orphan in the blink of an eye. On today's edition of Family Talk, discover how she found indescribable solace in the presence of her new horse and learned that God loves her unconditionally. As an adult, God led Kim to replicate the Christian healing she experienced by founding Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch in Bend, Oregon, where she pairs rescued horses with broken children.

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Mending the Brokenhearted: An Update with Kim Meeder Part 2

On this Friday edition of Family Talk, Dr. Dobson will continue his uplifting conversation with Kim Meeder from Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch. Today Kim will talk about her incredibly traumatic childhood and how it burdened her to love on and care for, the hurting children that come to visit her ranch. Be sure to listen to the conclusion to this impactful broadcast of Dr. James Dobson's Family Talk.

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Chad Robichaux: Still in the Fight, a Veteran’s Journey – Part 3

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is a spiritual wound. That’s the contention of Chad Robichaux (Row-ba-show), a retired U.S. Marine who served eight tours of duty in Afghanistan. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Chad explains that his crippling panic attacks were God-sent, a way for his body to cope with trauma. Today, he counsels people with PTSD to recognize that medication should be a pitstop on the road to recovery, not the destination. The antidote is the peace of God through a relationship with Christ and solid biblical counseling which does not assign blame.

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Chad Robichaux: Still in the Fight, My Service, My Battle – Part 2

After eight tours of duty in Afghanistan, Chad Robichaux (Row-ba-show) had seen it all. From the brutality of the Taliban to witnessing the deaths of 15 fellow soldiers, he began to suffer from debilitating panic attacks. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Chad says, “Imagine you’re drowning in a swimming pool and handcuffed to the bottom. How desperate would you feel to get one breath of air?” That was his level of panic 24/7. When he returned to America, his extreme PTSD led to a suicide attempt in his bedroom closet. Thankfully, Chad trusted Christ as his Savior and today, he serves active duty, military veteran and first responder communities with faith based trauma and resiliency programs.

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Unlikely Fighter Part 2

On today's edition of Family Talk, Greg Stier (pronounced "steer"), an evangelist who survived a harsh upbringing in a gritty, industrial town, pleads with Christian parents to pass the baton of faith to their kids. The founder of Dare 2 Share, a ministry with the mission to reach teens for Christ, Greg urges listeners to have those uncomfortable spiritual conversations. Like Christ's encounter with the woman at the well, Greg says lives are changed in the "crucible of awkward."

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Unlikely Fighter Part 1

Greg Stier (pronounced "steer") grew up as a fatherless street kid in north Denver. During his childhood he witnessed bloody brawls instigated by his brutish, violent uncles. On today's edition of Family Talk, Greg shares that his home life was a mess, he was afraid of his own family, and he almost died three times in two years. But after the Lord radically saved him through an altar call at his grandparents' church, Greg set out on a mission to lead every family member to Christ, including his guilt-ridden mother, who didn't think God could forgive her.

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Shared Hope: Rescuing Children from Sex Trafficking

When Congresswoman Linda Smith traveled into the brothel district of Mumbai, India on a fact-finding mission, she was horrified by the brutal reality she encountered there. On today's edition of Family Talk, Linda shares that she quit her political career to found Shared Hope International. Her goal? To help and heal those who have been exploited or are enslaved, and to assist people in identifying individuals in their communities who are trapped in the dark web of trafficking.

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Domestic Violence and the Trauma in Its Wake – Part 2

When a military veteran grapples with post-traumatic stress disorder, we empathize. But do we feel the same for the person who endures PTSD as a result of domestic violence or physical abuse? On today's Family Talk, Dr. Shannae (SHAWN-ay) Anderson explains that, similar to Joseph, whom we learned from Scripture was thrown into a pit and sold into slavery, our past experiences shape who we are. Dr. Anderson encourages listeners that what Satan means for evil, God can redeem for your good. Through Christian counseling, the Lord can heal your emotional trauma.

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Domestic Violence and the Trauma in Its Wake – Part 1

Tragically, during the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a noted increase in domestic violence in the U.S. On today's edition of Family Talk, Dr. Tim Clinton and clinical psychologist, Dr. Shannae (SHAWN-ay) Anderson reveal that the ongoing isolation has compounded spousal abuse. In order to survive, victims often experience dissociation, in which the mind essentially separates from the body. The helplessness and powerlessness that the victim feels at the hands of their abuser is often unspeakable terror. Dr. Anderson reveals the means necessary for a survivor to regain their voice and feel safe again.

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