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Building a Safe Haven in Marriage - II

February 14, 2025
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Are you and your spouse trapped in the patterns of conflict? Today on Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson welcomes Dr. Arch Hart and his daughter, Dr. Sharon May, to discuss their book, Safe Haven Marriage. They'll share practical insights for breaking free from destructive cycles and building the kind of relationship you long for.

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Conflict is inevitable in marriage, but how you handle it makes all the difference. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson welcomes Dr. Arch Hart and his daughter, Dr. Sharon May, to discuss their book, Safe Haven Marriage. They’ll share powerful insights about creating emotional safety, rebuilding trust, and developing the kind of relationship you want to come home to. Learn how to fight fairly and reconnect after conflict.
February 13, 2025
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Today on Family Talk, special guest Vince Everett Ellison describes his powerful journey from sharecropper's son to outspoken truth-teller. He'll challenge conventional narratives with biblical insights about freedom, personal responsibility, and authentic brotherhood in Christ.  You won't want to miss this remarkable story of growing up in the Jim Crow South and discovering unity across racial lines.
February 12, 2025
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What happens when we come to our final moments? Few people spoke about faith and eternity with more clarity than the legendary Zig Ziglar. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson shares a touching conversation with his late friend, exploring Zig’s powerful encounters with angels, his daughter’s journey to faith, and Zig’s unwavering trust in God’s perfect timing.
February 11, 2025
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An incredibly wise man once taught that true success means having balance across all areas of life. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson and the late Zig Ziglar have an intimate conversation about faith, family, and perseverance. Zig shares how his mother’s wisdom and unwavering Christian faith shaped his journey to becoming America’s premier motivator.
February 10, 2025
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What’s the secret to making love last a lifetime? On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson welcomes marriage expert Dr. Scott Stanley to share powerful insights from his research on lasting relationships. They’ll explore the crucial difference between dedication and constraint in marriage, and explain why commitment is the foundation for building trust.
February 7, 2025
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Today on Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson shares personal memories from his time with President Ronald Reagan, including a surprising encounter at the inaugural ball and meaningful conversations in the Cabinet Room. You’ll hear touching stories about Reagan’s passion for family values and his lasting impact on American policy. 
February 6, 2025
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Hebrews 4:16 says, “Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.” On today’s edition of Family Talk, Gary Bauer and Roger Marsh reflect on the recent inauguration of President Donald Trump and highlight the powerful prayers from that momentous day. 
February 5, 2025
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When love ends, the pain can feel unbearable. But there is hope and healing ahead! On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his conversation with author Jackie M. Johnson about her book, When Love Ends and the Ice Cream Carton Is Empty. She’ll share hard-won wisdom about grieving loss, finding forgiveness, and trusting God’s plan during seasons of heartbreak.
February 4, 2025
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Breaking up is never easy—especially when you’re blindsided by someone you trusted. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson sits down with author Jackie M. Johnson to discuss her book, When Love Ends and the Ice Cream Carton Is Empty. She’ll share her personal journey through painful breakups and offer biblical hope for healing from relationship loss.
February 3, 2025
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Many women today grapple with low self-esteem and self-confidence issues. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Mary Crowley, author of Women Who Win, has a simple message for them: "You are designed for fulfillment. God has a plan for your life." If women uphold the twin goals of honoring God and serving others, Mary is convinced they will experience success in their family and business lives. She also emphasizes the biblical principle that financial blessings are to be shared and not hoarded.
January 31, 2025
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About Family Talk

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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