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Captured by Love: Stories of Vietnam POWs – Part 2

Whether you’ve served in an actual war or not, life can seem like a battleground, and depending on your circumstances, it can feel like you are a “Prisoner of War.” On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Tim Clinton concludes his discussion with USAF Ret. Col. Lee Ellis about his book, Captured by Love: Inspiring True Romance Stories from Vietnam POWs. Col. Ellis shares how faith in God became the anchor point to not only help him get through the trauma being a Vietnam POW, but also provide the basis for the greatest mission in life, which is to receive God’s love and pass it on to all he knows.

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Captured by Love: Stories of Vietnam POWs – Part 1

Believing that he was given a purpose and mission from God, USAF Ret. Col. Lee Ellis not only survived five years as a Vietnam POW, but went on to resume his military career after being released in 1973. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Tim Clinton relives the courageous experiences of Col. Ellis, an Air Force pilot who was shot down over enemy territory, during the Vietnam War. Discover more of this inspiring story and how the Lord continues to use Col. Lee Ellis in magnificent ways.

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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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Policy & Culture

Duty, Honor, Country

This is Memorial Day weekend, and once again, we turn our thoughts to the men and women who have given their lives in defense of our country. It is a day of national mourning and tribute, in honor of

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A Visit to the Shore of Normandy Part 1

Do your children know the historic events that occurred on this day 72 years ago? accompany Dr. James Dobson to the beaches of Normandy, France to relive the momentous events of D-Day, which drove back the forces of darkness and changed the course of human history forever. What actually happened on those shores? And, why should the next generation care about it?

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Blogs

Like Troops in Battle, All Americans have a Memorial Day Duty

More often than not, veterans' experiences are forgotten. It is our duty, not theirs, to collect and preserve their stories, and it is always right to recognize their sacrifices and thank them by work

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Fighting for the Mojave Desert Cross Part 2

In 1934 a group of World War I veterans returned from battle and erected a simple wooden cross in the middle of California's Mojave Desert, a fitting tribute to their comrades who had fought and died for America. But because of one objector, the cross was removed and 70 years of history were erased.

The Supreme Court ruled in April that the cross could stay, but it was stolen by vandals one month later.

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Fighting for the Mojave Desert Cross Part 1

In 1934 a group of World War I veterans returned from battle and erected a simple wooden cross in the middle of California's Mojave Desert, a fitting tribute to their comrades who had fought and died for America. But because of one objector, the cross was removed and 70 years of history were erased.

The Supreme Court ruled in April that the cross could stay, but it was stolen by vandals one month later.

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Honoring an American Hero

This inspiring 4th of July-themed program features Senator Jeremiah Denton, who describes his 7¬?-year experience as a Vietnam POW,4 years of which were spent in solitary confinement. Denton returned home a hero but was shocked by the demise of morality in America that had taken place while he had been gone.

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