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When the last child leaves home, a new phase of marriage begins. But many couples struggle to adjust to this different and often sad time in their lives together. In a classic broadcast today on Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson interviews Dave and Claudia Arp, to discuss eight challenges couples face in the "empty-nesters" stage.
Psalm 23:4 declares, “Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his conversation with Cathe Laurie, author of the book, As I See It. Cathe opens up about her son Christopher's sudden death in a car accident years prior, and how her family continued to trust the Lord through their pain.
What are the keys to a successful marriage? How can couples stay faithful to each other and remain happy for 50 or 60 years? On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson talks with author Cathe Laurie, the wife of Pastor Greg Laurie. Dr. Dobson and Cathe discuss her role as women’s director at Harvest Christian Fellowship, and her book, As I See It. Genesis 2:24 says, “That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh.”
The great tragedies of life can undermine committed love, but so can minor frustrations. These daily irritants, when accumulated over time, might be even more threatening to a marriage than the catastrophic events that crash into our lives.
Keeping the initial interest and spark alive in a marriage can seem like an elusive task. What is the mysterious “it” factor that everyone seems to be after? On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson and the late Jean Lush advise women on how to keep their “feminine mystique” strong by fostering their intellect, confidence, and their God-given attributes. Proverbs 31:10-11 says, “Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far more than rubies.” God’s plan is perfect, and He purposefully created men and women to be uniquely different from one another.
How can we keep cracks from developing in the sidewalks of our marriages? The surest way to avoid an affair is to flee temptation as soon as it confronts you. Author Jerry Jenkins has referred to this determination to preserve moral purity as "building hedges" around marriage so that temptation is never given a foothold. You take steps to protect yourself and enhance the level of trust in your marriage at the same time.
Married or not, we have all heard horror stories from the perspective of a mother or daughter-in-law. On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his critical discussion with author Annie Chapman about her book, The Mother-In-Law Dance. Annie shares that there is nothing quite so unattractive as a jealous mother or an insecure wife. To help guard against these emotions, Colossians 3:12-13 says, “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” Don’t miss this crucial episode about the healthy boundaries that are necessary between a mother and her son’s wife.
Perhaps one of the more difficult relationships to manage in life is between a mother-in-law and her daughter-in-law. On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson takes on this delicate subject with musician and author, Annie Chapman, as they discuss her book entitled The Mother-In-Law Dance: Can Two Women Love the Same Man and Still Get Along? Matthew 11:29-30 says, “Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Annie’s invaluable advice models this character of Jesus. Being gentle and humble in spirit may be the best way for mothers and their daughters-in-law to maintain a healthy family dynamic.
On today's classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his spirit-filled discussion with the late Jo Berry, as she shares lessons from her book, Beloved Unbeliever: Loving Your Husband into the Faith. Be encouraged as Jo shares timeless teachings, revealing the indisputable directive that we must serve God rather than man. She also emphasizes that we have a biblical obligation as parents, to raise our children as unto the Lord.
1 Peter 3 counsels Christian wives of unbelieving husbands to win them to the faith through their purity and reverence rather than simply with words. Easier said than done. On today's classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson discusses this heartfelt dilemma with the late Jo Berry, author of Beloved Unbeliever: Loving Your Husband into the Faith. Jo gives hope to women with non-believing husbands, emphasizing that their (wives’) faith must be in Jesus Christ. It is He who can give hope to an unequally yoked couple, producing a fulfilling, delightful, and stable marriage, even if the husband never becomes a Christian.
