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What happens when a student claims to be offended by a sermon on love? On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson interviews Dr. Everett Piper, the former president of Oklahoma Wesleyan University, who experienced this exact situation.
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.
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.
1 Timothy 4:12 says, “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.” On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson interviews Charlie Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA. They discuss the importance of reaching young people and encouraging them to step into the culture to make a difference with the gospel of Jesus Christ. When asked if there is a hunger for the Good News on college campuses today, Charlie said that beneath the noise and clamor of secular society, there are many who are looking for hope and a Savior.
You don’t have to look far to notice how insecurity, social pressure, and suicide has impacted the lives of our teenagers and young adults. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Tim Clinton concludes his discussion with Jeff Myers about Summit Ministries and his latest book, Truth Changes Everything: How People of Faith Can Transform the World in Times of Crisis. Learn about the hope Jeff is providing the next generation by proclaiming the truth of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
What are the best ways for the Church to engage the millennial generation? On today’s Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson continues his interview with Pastor Jonathan Teague. They examine young adults and their disconnect with the concept of absolute truth. Jonathan has plenty of experience in dealing with this issue as a young adult minister who hears from restless students, post grads, newlyweds, and young professionals as part of the pastoral care he provides at Prestonwood Baptist Church in the Dallas area. He emphasizes why mature believers must disciple millennials, even when it's uncomfortable to do so. 1 Timothy 4:12 declares, “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.”
When you think about millennials, how would you characterize this generation? Apathetic, a false sense of entitlement, afraid of commitment? Or maybe infinite untapped potential? On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson discusses this critical demographic and the future of our culture with Jonathan Teague, senior associate pastor of Prestonwood Baptist Church. Tune in as they dive into the misconceptions and cultural issues that have shaped the worldview of millennials and why they struggle to connect with older generations. Find out how we can still relate to them in different ways to gain trust and mutual understanding to build up the next generation of Christians in every community.
Are you aware that even though Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022, the fight for life is far from being over? Abortion is continuing to take more lives than any genocide in human history, and the secular culture is determined to succeed. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Kristan Hawkins, the president of Students for Life of America, shares with our own Dr. Tim Clinton her undying passion and drive for preserving the rights of the preborn even after the major win at the Supreme Court. Learn how Kristan and her team are mobilizing young people nationwide to spread the truth about the abortion industry and where it’s headed. Find out how you can get involved in the fight to not only make abortion illegal, but unthinkable!
When most Christian singles date, they often follow the road of secular culture. They put emotions ahead of biblical principles. On today’s edition of Family Talk, JP Pokluda, senior pastor of Harris Creek Baptist Church, points to 1 Timothy 4:12, which says, “Set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity.” The author of Outdated: Find Love That Lasts When Dating Has Changed says you should date someone long enough to examine those same five attributes. Does the person you are interested in act and speak in a God-honoring way? Is he or she committed to purity before marriage?
America is rapidly approaching an ideological crossroad with potentially ruinous implications for future generations. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson contemplates this critical time in our nation's history with Charlie Kirk, the founder and president of Turning Point USA. They discuss Turning Point's nationwide outreach on college campuses, the identity crisis that many young men are facing today, and the current state of higher education.
