On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his awe-inspiring discussion with Joni Eareckson Tada about her latest book, The Practice of the Presence of Jesus. Joni shares the trials and difficulties she has endured throughout her life, and explains how God took her pain and transformed it into a place of resurrection and hope. 2 Corinthians 4:11 says, “For we who are alive are always being given over to death for Jesus’ sake, so that His life may also be revealed in our mortal body.”
June 29, 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.”
June 22, 2024
On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his insightful discussion from his “Bringing Up Boys” teaching series. If you’re a parent struggling with a rebellious son, you won’t want to miss this program as Dr. Dobson explains how our hectic lifestyles are wreaking havoc on the upbringing of our children, especially for boys. Learn of the hope we have by turning to God’s Word to discover His intentions for how we should parent effectively. Psalms 37:4 says, “Take delight in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart.”
June 15, 2024
Proverbs 23:24 says, “The father of a righteous child has great joy; a man who fathers a wise son rejoices in him.” On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson shares a timeless message from his “Bringing Up Boys” teaching series, in which he emphasizes the absolute need that every boy has for a father or a strong male role model. While there is nothing quite like a mother’s love, Dr. Dobson explains the unique bond that fathers and sons have, and why that relationship is so critical.
June 8, 2024
In Paul’s letter to the Corinthians, he commands them to flee from sexual immorality. Young people today must heed this warning, in order to avoid the evils that exist online. Dr. Dobson welcomes back to the Family Talk studios the President and CEO of Enough is Enough, Donna Rice Hughes. She shares her organizations latest achievements to make the internet safer, and their continued fight against pornography and cyberbullying.
June 1, 2024
On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson interviews Donna Rice Hughes and discusses the early years of her life that culminated in betrayal and sexual exploitation. Donna proudly shares how God used those events to get her attention and reverse the trajectory of her life. Hear Donna’s journey back to redemption, and all that she is doing as CEO of Enough is Enough, an organization dedicated to making the Internet safer for everyone.
May 25, 2024
Are you willing to allow your family to be governed by the World Health Organization (WHO) and give up your rights to make decisions about public health or financial matters? On today’s edition of Family Talk, the Hon. Michele Bachmann discusses this little-known topic with Reggie Littlejohn, president of Women’s Rights Without Frontiers and co-founder of The Sovereignty Coalition. Find out exactly what’s at stake for every American citizen and how you can get involved and stand boldly to preserve the freedoms that thousands died to protect.
May 18, 2024
Ephesians 2:8-9, says, “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God, not by works, so that no one can boast.” Thanks to God's amazing gift of grace, flawed men and women everywhere can receive forgiveness for their sins. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson and Lee Strobel discuss his book, The Case for Grace, pointing out that Christianity is the only faith that offers this unmerited gift of God's grace.
May 11, 2024
In 1772, British poet and clergyman, John Newton, penned the famous words, "Amazing grace, how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me." On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson and best-selling author and Christian apologist, Lee Strobel, observe how grace is central to the Christian faith. Lee also shares his personal testimony about receiving this most undeserved gift from God.
May 4, 2024
Psalm 46 reminds us to “be still and know God,” a concept easily lost in the constant busyness of our culture. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson continues his conversation with John Eldredge about his book, Get Your Life Back: Everyday Practices for a World Gone Mad. John explains the dangers of a distracted, technology-addicted lifestyle, and suggests that we practice the "One Minute Pause,” along with soaking up God’s creation and turning off our phones. As we unplug from the "fight or flight" culture, our stress-triggered cortisol levels go down, and we can begin to learn how to cast our cares upon the Lord.
April 27, 2024