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The Dangerous Gentleman, Part 1

December 5, 2024

According to Victor Marx, co-founder of All Things Possible Ministries, the biggest threat to America is not terrorism, it’s the lack of fathers. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson talks with Victor about his latest book, The Dangerous Gentleman. They also discuss the trauma Victor faced as a young boy, and how growing up without a loving father figure affected his life. You’ll hear unbelievable stories of redemption, rescue and resilience that only the Lord could orchestrate. Matthew 19:26 says, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” Hear more of all that the Lord has done through Victor and his wife, Eileen.

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The Practice of the Presence of Jesus, Part 2

December 3, 2024

You’ve most likely heard of Joni Eareckson Tada, but for those who have not, at the tender age of 17, she had a diving accident that left her as a quadriplegic. Now at age 74, Joni has faced and overcome so many obstacles, including cancer. God has used her mightily! Today on Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson talks with his dear friend, Joni, about the life and lessons the Lord has taught her. She shares how her diving accident could have been the ruin of her entire existence, but instead, God used that tragedy to begin what she calls, “His greatest use of my life.”

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The Practice of the Presence of Jesus, Part 1

December 2, 2024

Today on Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson talks with his dear friend, Joni, about the life lessons the Lord has taught her.

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How to Set Healthy Boundaries in Relationships

October 21, 2024

Dating can be enjoyable and fun. But sometimes conflicts arise because one or both people in the relationship lack boundaries. Maybe he doesn’t listen when you say “no,” or you are constantly putting him down. However, when you know your boundaries—and communicate your needs to each other—you’ll be living true to your values. You will have a stronger sense of self, more joy, and better, healthier relationships.

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Christians and the Right to Vote – Part 2

October 3, 2024

On today’s edition of Family Talk, Gary Bauer concludes his riveting discussion with Dr. Owen Strachan about his e-book, Voting and the Church: Why Christians Engage the Public Square. They discuss how we, as believers, need to learn from our past, such as the Civil War or the WWII era when 6 million Jews, Polish people and others were killed. We cannot avert our eyes from the immoral darkness going on around us and hope it goes away. Hear more about the role you can play by voting and letting your voice be heard. As Dr. Strachan states, “We are going through a God-given test and the Church must wake up, put her boots on and get to work!”

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Christians and the Right to Vote – Part 1

October 2, 2024

Today on Family Talk, Gary Bauer speaks with Dr. Owen Strachan, senior director of the Dobson Culture Center, about his new e-book entitled, Voting and the Church: Why Christians Engage the Public Square. Dr. Strachan reminds us of the great blessing we have “to be able to participate in a political system and specifically, have the ability to vote!” Tune in and be challenged to examine your heart and ensure that you are not taking this God-given privilege for granted.

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Let the Buyer Beware – Part 2

September 3, 2024

The average American family is burdened by massive debt, often due to foolish decisions they’ve made with their money. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson continues addressing the subject of financial stability with author and national radio host, Dave Ramsey. Dave describes how to live within ones means, and highlights the distinction between a want and a need. He quotes 1 Timothy 6:6-7 which says, “But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it.” Dave reminds us to have a proper perspective about material things and the contentment that can only be found in Christ Jesus.

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Let the Buyer Beware – Part 1

September 2, 2024

As consumers, we are bombarded with sales pitches and ads that play on our subconscious, which can cause us to make bad financial decisions if we’re not privy to these marketing ploys. On this classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson talks with author and financial expert Dave Ramsey about the marketing schemes that threaten our fiscal stability. He shares his experience of becoming a multimillionaire by the age of 26, and how he crashed and burned by the time he was 30. “We were foreclosed on, sued, and finally were bankrupt!” Dave also shares how he and his wife were given a chance to start over and how they received a new life in Christ after hitting rock bottom.