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How One Couple Came to Believe in Adoption - I

June 14, 2023
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Having children may seem like a no-brainer to most people. You get married, have kids and live the life you’ve always dreamed, right? Many have discovered, however, that becoming pregnant can be more of a challenge. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Tim Clinton begins a hopeful conversation with Robert and Karine (pronounced Cah-reen) Baltodano about their journey of having children. Learn how they leaned on God through this difficult time and how He brought them to the wonderful gift of adoption.

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On today’s edition of Family Talk, ordained Southern Baptist preacher, author, and comedian Dennis Swanberg, concludes his colorful and hilarious presentation dedicated to his dad. Join us as Dennis shares his most treasured childhood memories and encourages all fathers to lead and champion their children well. Listen and be reminded that you can always call on your Heavenly Father who thinks of you as a champion.
June 13, 2023
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Take a seat, get comfortable and be prepared to laugh! On today’s Family Talk, we celebrate the men who have guided and molded our lives—our dads—with an entertaining presentation from Christian comedian, Dennis Swanberg. Dennis, also known as “The Swan,” shares some of his favorite memories and life lessons he learned from his father just in time for the upcoming Father’s Day. We dare you not to laugh out loud as you listen to Dennis recount some of his favorite “Dad” stories.
June 12, 2023
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On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Tim Clinton concludes his conversation with author James Spencer, Ph.D., to discuss his book, Christian Resistance: Learning to Defy the World and Follow Jesus. Hear how we can fight against the wiles of the world and the forces of darkness that so easily ensnare us by getting back to the basics of our Christian faith. According to Dr. Spencer, we need to be “pleading with God to act in our midst to strengthen us and protect us” from the evils of the world we live in. 
June 9, 2023
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If your faith were a paper cup, would it be able to hold water? Or would you find that it would leak a little, or a lot? Today on Family Talk, Dr. Tim Clinton interviews James Spencer, Ph.D., to discuss his new book, Christian Resistance: Learning to Defy the World and Follow Jesus. Listen as Dr. Spencer challenges us to examine our faith to ensure we are not losing our ability to testify for Christ in a world that tries to convert us and water down our own beliefs. Romans 12:2 declares, “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is – His good, pleasing and perfect will.” 
June 8, 2023
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Have you ever wondered what Heaven will be like? On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson interviews his friend, Dr. Robert Jeffress, to discuss his book, A Place Called Heaven: 10 Surprising Truths About Your Eternal Home. The two men also talk about age-old topics such as near-death experiences, what our jobs will be in Heaven, and who will be there. Philippians 3:20-21 says, “But our citizenship is in Heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body.” 
June 7, 2023
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Proverbs 22:6 says, “Train up a child in the way he should go; and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” On today’s edition of Family Talk, co-host Gary Bauer and his guest, Tom Rose, conclude their discussion on the imperative need to teach our children the biblical principles and values that our country was founded upon. Lest we forget that on this very day, in 1944, America and the allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy on what is known as D-Day, to preserve the freedom and liberty we all too often take for granted. We must never forget the brave and selfless soldiers who paid the ultimate sacrifice fighting against an evil force who sought to conquer and control the world. 
June 6, 2023
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You may have heard the saying, “knowledge is power.” To know our history, both good and bad, we need to have an understanding of the sacrifices and sufferings our ancestors endured, in order to truly appreciate the freedoms and privileges we have today. On today’s edition of Family Talk, co-host Gary Bauer and his guest, Tom Rose, discuss the vital importance of parents teaching their children about the values and history of America. Referencing Moses’ speech to the Israelites after escaping Egyptian captivity, Bauer and Rose stress, “We cannot be a good, free, or noble people if our children don’t know our story!” 
June 5, 2023
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On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his discussion with author Nancy Blake about the effects of her first husband’s addiction to pornography on their lives. She reveals the shame she lived through during that time, and how that kept her in bondage to the lie that she was to blame for her husband’s struggles. Share in the victories that Nancy experienced by remaining faithful to God and how He, in turn, blessed her with a wonderful new husband and life. 
June 2, 2023
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When you hear the word addiction, you may not immediately think of pornography. Do not be fooled! It can be every bit as addictive and destructive as any drug or alcohol, and much harder to detect. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson welcomes Nancy Blake, author of Betrayed, to the program. Nancy warns of the terrible dangers of pornography, and how it destroyed her first marriage. Listen as she shares how God walked her through this terrible time, and what she is doing to help others who are facing this addiction. 
June 1, 2023
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Without biblical truth, there is no compass to guide us in the way we are to live. Ephesians 6:12 says, “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.” On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Del Tackett gives a moving presentation about our society and the spiritual war against God’s design—specifically, human sexuality. In a culture that wants to base facts on feelings, now is the time for Christians to “speak truth in love” to those around us. 
May 31, 2023
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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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