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Election 2024: Dr. James Dobson Reflects on the Impact of Christians Going to the Polls- I

November 18, 2024
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According to social researcher Dr. George Barna, 72% of Christians voted in this year’s election. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson and his guest, Gary Bauer, discuss Donald Trump’s historic win and how Christians stepped up to promote righteousness in the public square.

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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.”
November 15, 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.”
November 14, 2024
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Did you know that over 22 military veterans commit suicide every day? On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his powerful conversation with Brandon Cabalar, the president of the Warfighters Mission. Brandon shares his passion for helping veterans and their families, and his desire for them to know Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior because, as Brandon said, “The Lord saved my life… I don’t want to see this happen anymore. The struggle is real every day for these guys and they don’t understand that they have one person, one thing that can save them and help them.” 
November 13, 2024
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On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson continues his interview with Brandon Cabalar. They discuss his experience with PTSD, and how it was a neighbor who helped him connect with the Lord. Brandon and Dr. Dobson also expound on the emotional and mental toll the military has on the men and women who serve, which ultimately led Brandon to create a non-profit organization called The Warfighter’s Mission.
November 12, 2024
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Brandon Cabalar is the founder and president of the Warfighters Mission, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping veterans and their families. In addition, he serves as a team member at the Dr. James Dobson Family Institute. After the terrorist attack on 9/11, Brandon made the decision to sign up for the Armed Forces, and for twelve years he served in the U.S Army before retiring in 2014 for medical reasons. Brandon and his wife, Tanya, have seven daughters and reside in Colorado.
November 11, 2024
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On today’s edition of Family Talk, Roger Marsh interviews author Sara Hagerty about her recent book, The Gift of Limitations: Finding Beauty in Your Boundaries. Sara shares how the limitations that we often see as obstacles in our life can be used by God to develop greater intimacy with Him. 2 Corinthians 12:9, “But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness. Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.”
November 8, 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.
November 7, 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 the courage she had to speak out for the cause of Christ.
November 6, 2024
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Across our nation today, ballots will be cast to determine the 47th President of the United States. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Kirk Cameron asks the question, “What if this current cultural setback is really a divine set up for a spiritual comeback led by the family of faith?” He encourages Christians to stay in the fight for righteousness, but also reminds us that change begins in our homes, not the White House. 1 Thessalonians 5:7 says, “Pray without ceasing.” Join us in prayer as the election outcome will determine the trajectory of the next four years and beyond.
November 5, 2024
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On today’s edition Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson stresses the importance of Christians casting their vote for the upcoming presidential election, not based on personality, but on biblical values. In addition, the Hon. Michele Bachmann, a former congresswoman and presidential candidate, urges Christians to be aware of the weight their vote has on this election. 2 Chronicles 7:14 declares, “If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” 
November 4, 2024
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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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