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Laying Up Treasure in Heaven - II

January 25, 2025
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On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his enlightening discussion with Dr. Bruce Wilkinson as he shares stories and lessons on stewardship from his book, The God Pocket. Proverbs 19:17 says, “Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and He will reward them for what they have done.”

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Past Episodes

Did you know that one of the topics Jesus spoke about most in the Bible was money? On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson welcomes Dr. Bruce Wilkinson to the program to discuss his book entitled, The God Pocket. Luke 21:3-4 says, “‘Truly I tell you,’ He said, ‘this poor widow has put in more than all the others. All these people gave their gifts out of their wealth; but she out of her poverty put in all she had to live on.’” 
January 18, 2025
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Today on Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his heartfelt discussion with Dr. Robert Lewis about his book, Raising a Modern-Day Knight: A Father’s Role in Guiding His Son to Authentic Manhood. Dr. Lewis shares the widespread need for community among men, especially in today’s society where fatherless homes have become exponentially more common. Without strong male role models, young boys have lost that crucial link to bridge the gap between boyhood and manhood. Join us as Dr. Lewis and Dr. Dobson explain the lost art of authentic manhood and point us back to the Bible which outlines God perfect plan for men to become great leaders, husbands and fathers.
January 11, 2025
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According to Dr. Robert Lewis, who is the pastor, author and founder of the original Men’s Fraternity, “We have lost the ability to pass on to the next generation a vision of manhood that makes sense and is compelling to young men.” On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson and Pastor Lewis discuss the essentials of what it means to be a man, and why the inability of dads to connect with their sons can cause a huge loss of their masculine identity. Discover more as Dr. Lewis defines the different phases of training up boys, and why “manhood is best forged under the wings of a dad.”
January 4, 2025
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On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his conversation with Marilyn Hontz and her husband, Paul, about Marilyn’s upbringing and the abuse that she experienced. Marilyn encourages those with similar backgrounds that they don't have to live in the shame of someone else's sin. Galatians 5:1 says, “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.”
December 28, 2024
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No matter how broken and scarred we are by the effects of sin, God can bring redemption. On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, author Marilyn Hontz shares with Dr. James Dobson her tragic story of abuse from her father, the healing she experienced, and how the Lord removed the burden of shame over her life. Psalm 107:2 says, “Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, whom he has redeemed from trouble.”
December 21, 2024
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Because of her bold stance for Jesus Christ in communist Romania, Virginia Prodan was kidnapped, beaten, tortured, and placed under house arrest. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his insightful interview with Virginia about her unashamed stance for the gospel. She shares that a hit was put on her life, and you won’t believe what happened when the assassin came to kill her.
December 14, 2024
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As a young attorney under the communist regime in Romania, Virginia Prodan spent her entire life searching for truth. When she finally found it in the most forbidden book in her country, the Bible, she accepted the divine call to defend fellow followers of Jesus Christ against unjust persecution. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson interviews Virginia about her inspiring story, and her courage to speak out for the cause of Christ.
December 7, 2024
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According to Dr. James Dobson, Ken Hutcherson was a man's man who didn't back down from a fight. On today's edition of Family Talk, one of Dr. Dobson's dearest ministry friends expresses his commitment to Jesus in different seasons of his life, including going toe-to-toe with Microsoft. When the tech giant urged Washington state legislators to adopt radical homosexual policies, the former NFL linebacker took a righteous stand. He states, "I believe that God has called us to be warriors." Ultimately, Dr. Hutcherson lived his life to please an audience of One, his Savior, Jesus Christ. 
November 30, 2024
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Ken Hutcherson was born a week after his mother's 15th birthday in rural Alabama. While growing up in an environment of deep racism, of which he experienced hatred firsthand, Ken developed his own disdain toward others. Fortunately, as a young man, he was able to take his anger out on the football field. On today's edition of Family Talk, the late pastor of Antioch Bible Church shares how God inspired him to use the Bible as his real life playbook, and how it motivated him to take bold stands against injustice, abortion, and homosexuality.
November 23, 2024
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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.
November 16, 2024
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Family Talk is a Christian non-profit organization located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Founded in 2010 by Dr. James Dobson, the ministry promotes and teaches biblical principles that support marriage, family, and child-development. Since its inception, Family Talk has served millions of families with broadcasts, monthly newsletters, feature articles, videos, blogs, books and other resources available on demand via its website, mobile apps, and social media platforms.


The Dr. James Dobson Family Institute (JDFI) is a Christian non-profit organization located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Founded initially as Family Talk in 2010 by Dr. James Dobson, the ministry promotes and teaches biblical principles that support marriage, family, and child-development. Since its inception, Family Talk has served families with broadcasts, monthly newsletters, feature articles, videos, blogs, books, and other resources available on demand via its website, mobile apps, and social media platforms. In 2017, the ministry rebranded under JDFI to expand its four core ministry divisions consisting of Family Talk, the Dobson Policy and Education Centers, and the Dobson Digital Library.


Dr. Dobson's flagship program, "Family Talk," is aired on more than 1,300 terrestrial radio outlets and numerous digital channels that reach millions of people each month.

About Dr. James Dobson

Dr. James Dobson is the Founder and President of Family Talk, a nonprofit organization that produces his radio program, "Dr. James Dobson's Family Talk." He is the author of more than 30 books dedicated to the preservation of the family, including The New Dare to Discipline, Love for a Lifetime, Life on the Edge, Love Must Be Tough, The New Strong-Willed Child, When God Doesn't Make Sense, Bringing Up Boys, Marriage Under Fire, Bringing Up Girls, Head Over Heels and, most recently, Your Legacy: The Greatest Gift.


Dr. Dobson served as an associate clinical professor of pediatrics at the University of Southern California School of Medicine for 14 years and on the attending staff of Children's Hospital of Los Angeles for 17 years. He has been active in governmental affairs and has advised five U.S. presidents on family matters. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Southern California (1967) in the field of child development. He holds 17 honorary doctoral degrees, and was inducted in 2008 into The National Radio Hall of Fame. Dr. Dobson recently received the following awards: Winston Churchill Lifetime Achievement Award from the Faith & Freedom Coalition (2017), Daniel Award from AZ Christian University (2016), and the Defender of Life Award from the Justice Foundation (2015).


Dr. Dobson is married to Shirley and they have two grown children, Danae and Ryan, and two grandchildren. The Dobsons reside in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

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