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Defending the Religious and Civil Rights of the Defenseless - I

April 25, 2022
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Despite the fact that the church and Christian values are in the crosshairs of an increasingly godless culture, there is still hope. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Brad Dacus (DAY-kus), president of Pacific Justice Institute, reminds us that the previous administration’s judicial appointments provide a balance of power. Specifically, the Supreme Court is demonstrably in favor of life, parental rights, and religious liberty. As a non-profit legal defense organization, Pacific Justice Institute has 20 offices in 16 states, and represents Christians free of charge whenever their God-given rights are infringed upon.

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When most people think of getting fit, they focus exclusively on strengthening their physical bodies. But, on today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Walt Larimore points to the importance of another kind of strength training through the pursuit of a healthy life balance – relationally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Dr. Larimore stresses the value of healthy eating but also underscores the need to read the Bible, forgive others, spend time outdoors, and volunteer. 
April 22, 2022
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Scripture is clear that we honor God when we take care of the bodies He entrusted to us. 1 Corinthians 6:19 says, “Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God?” On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Walt Larimore, author of Fit Over 50, explains that your life is like a car with four wheels. If one of them goes flat, the whole car wobbles. This respected family doctor, who faithfully practiced medicine in order to help others, explains that your four health “wheels” are spiritual, emotional, relational, and physical. 
April 21, 2022
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What equipped Kayleigh McEnany to answer the tough questions as the White House press secretary? She studied politics at Georgetown and Oxford, received a Harvard law degree, and was an unapologetic Christian. On today’s edition of Family Talk, the author of For Such a Time as This explains that Jesus Christ was her rock as she daily sparred with a hostile White House press. Her academic training and faith empowered her to navigate the COVID pandemic, the riots, and the contentious 2020 presidential election. Kayleigh’s life verse, 2 Corinthians 4:17, says, “For your light and momentary troubles are achieving for you a greater glory that will outweigh them all.” 
April 20, 2022
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Do you believe, as Psalm 127 declares, that children are a gift from God? If so, does that include allowing Him to determine the size of your family? On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson continues his discussion with Randy and Marcia Hekman, who believe the fundamental truth that their 12 kids are God’s children, even though they gave birth to them and raised them. Despite culture’s casual approach to abortion and birth control, because God is sovereign, is it possible that He might want to bless the world with more Christ-following children through you? 
April 19, 2022
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Jeremiah 1:5 says, “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born, I set you apart.” On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson met with Randy and Marcia Hekman to discuss the calling that God placed on their hearts to have children - a lot of children! The Hekmans recount the message from our Creator to stop trying to limit the number of children they would have and be open to the Lord’s plans. The result? Randy and Marcia are the proud parents of 12 children. 
April 18, 2022
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When the Apostle Paul encouraged the believers in Philippi to "rejoice in the Lord always,” and to “be anxious for nothing,” he wasn’t writing in ideal circumstances. In fact, he was under house arrest in Rome. He had also survived being whipped, shipwrecked, and stoned. On today’s Good Friday edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson reminds us that Jesus said, "If anyone would come after Me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me.” Like Paul, we need to learn the secret of contentment by trusting God no matter the circumstance. 
April 15, 2022
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In your marriage, which one of you is the financial saver? And which one is the spender? And what about intimacy? Is there one who prefers more time together in the bedroom than the other? On today’s edition of Family Talk, Christian researcher Shaunti Feldhahn advises listeners on what these common marital squabbles are really about. Oddly enough, they’re not about money or sex. Rather, the tension often results from spouses’ different fears and values, and that can lead to resentment, bruised egos and feelings of rejection. 
April 14, 2022
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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, Hutcherson lived his life to please an audience of One, his Savior, Jesus Christ. 
April 13, 2022
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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 first hand, 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.
April 12, 2022
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On today’s edition of Family Talk, Tony Evans, senior pastor of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship, proclaims that God is not colorblind. Nor is He blinded by color. The Lord does not want the racial distinctives that He created to be the ultimate source of our identity. The answer to today’s racial division? The church can model biblical reconciliation and unity through service, not seminars or soundbites. Each of us must recognize that everyone is created in God’s image.
April 11, 2022
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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 ministry located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Founded initially as Family Talk in 2010 by Dr. James Dobson, the organization 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 their website, mobile apps, and social media platforms. In 2017, the ministry rebranded under JDFI to expand its four core ministry divisions consisting of the Family Talk radio broadcast, the Dobson Policy and Education Centers, and the Dobson Digital Library.


Dr. Dobson's flagship broadcast called, “Dr. James Dobson’s Family Talk," is aired on more than 1,500 terrestrial radio outlets and numerous digital channels that reach millions each month.

About Dr. James Dobson

Dr. James Dobson is the Founder Chairman of the James Dobson Family Institute, a nonprofit organization that produces his radio program, “Dr. James Dobson's Family Talk.” He has an earned Ph.D. from the University of Southern California and holds 18 honorary doctoral degrees. He is the author of more than 70 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, Bringing Up Girls, 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 in the divisions of Child Development and Medical Genetics. He has advised five U.S. presidents and served on eight national commissions. Dr. Dobson has been married to Shirley for 64 years, and they have two grown children, Danae and Ryan, and two grandchildren.

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