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Screens and Teens - II

October 6, 2023
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When one family committed to two tech-free days a week, their 8-year-old son was thrilled that his father had time to teach him how to play baseball. And his mother had time to bake cookies with him. The boy gushed, “Our family is normal again. And I got my Daddy back!” On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson talks with Dr. Kathy Koch (pronounced Cook), author of Screens and Teens: Connecting with Our Kids in a Wireless World, on the ever evolving relationship between teenagers and screen time. Parents, if you want your teen to develop character and self-discipline, demonstrate that the smartphone is a tool, not a toy.

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For many teens, their smartphones have become their best friend and safety blanket. According to research, 56% of teens associate the absence of their cell phone with at least one of these three emotions: loneliness, feeling upset or anxious. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Kathy Koch (pronounced Cook), author of Screens and Teens: Connecting with Our Kids in a Wireless World, urges parents to set reasonable limits for their children and to remember that the phone doesn’t belong to them; it’s their parents’ phone. Insist on regular phone “blackouts.” Encourage your teen to engage with you by having a meaningful conversation inside the home, play board games, do a jigsaw puzzle, read a physical book, or shoot hoops with a sibling. 
October 5, 2023
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Dads can sometimes feel terrified by the responsibilities of raising and caring for children. On today’s edition of Family Talk, author and speaker Phil Callaway shares his personal stories of fatherhood, and why it’s so important for dads to cultivate their own walk with Christ. Be encouraged as Phil urges fathers that if they want their children to have character and a love for God, they need to first model it themselves. 
October 4, 2023
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When adversity comes into your life, do you have a tendency to complain about your situation? On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson encourages Christians to be spiritually resilient, especially when God allows heartache and trials to enter our lives. Philippians 4:11 says, “…for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.” Be reminded that God allows us to face tragedy out of His great love for us, and He promises to never leave our side. 
October 3, 2023
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As our culture drifts further from righteousness and grows increasingly hostile toward Christianity, believers are tasked to remain firm in their faith and give the troubles in life to God. On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson reflects on this timeless challenge, along with the unique personal relationship we share with the Creator, and our call to be in the world but not of the world. Be inspired and find hope in the Lord, even in the face of adversity.
October 2, 2023
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On today’s edition of Family Talk, join us as Dr. James Dobson concludes his enlightening conversation with author and speaker, Julie Barnhill, as they answer questions from a panel of moms on how to ride the emotional roller coaster of parenting. They also encourage moms and dads to avoid blaming themselves for the bad choices their children make. Ezekiel 18:20 says, “The child will not share the guilt of the parent, nor will the parent share the guilt of the child. The righteousness of the righteous will be credited to them, and the wickedness of the wicked will be charged against them.” 
September 29, 2023
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On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson continues his heartfelt discussion with author and speaker, Julie Barnhill, about the undeniable guilt that moms and dads experience as they go through life with their kids. Learn more about God’s grace and the hope He provides to parents as Julie shares excerpts from her book, Motherhood: The Guilt that Keeps on Giving.
September 28, 2023
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We know there is only one person on earth who lived a perfect life, Jesus Christ. Yet it’s easy for a mother to feel guilt over things that are not done “perfectly” during those child-rearing years. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson talks candidly with author and speaker, Julie Barnhill, about her book, Motherhood: The Guilt that Keeps on Giving. Tune in and discover the difference between true and false guilt. 
September 27, 2023
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Every believer has their own testimony of how Jesus Christ came into their lives and saved them. For Phil Robertson, salvation came in his mid-twenties, and it changed the trajectory of not only his life, but it also transformed his wife, Kay, and their family. On today's edition of Family Talk, Gary Bauer interviews Phil and Kay Robertson of Duck Dynasty fame, about their real life story of faith, hope and restoration, depicted in the soon to be released movie, The Blind. Ephesians 4:32 says, “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”
September 26, 2023
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At the age of 18, Katie Davis Majors embarked on more than just a mission trip to Uganda. The experience struck a chord deep in her soul that led her to do an incredible work for God. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Katie shares with Dr. Tim Clinton about how the Lord turned her desire to help kids from an orphanage into the founding of Amazima (pronounced ah-mah-zee-mah) Ministries. They also discuss heartwarming stories from her latest book, Safe All Along: Trading Our Fears and Anxieties for God’s Unshakable Peace. Be inspired as you discover Katie’s vision to not only support the physical needs of children, but also to teach them about Jesus Christ, which has effected change in their Ugandan village.
September 25, 2023
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Raised by communist parents, David Horowitz was once a strong voice for the American Left in the 1960s. But after awakening to the evil it was doing, this Jewish writer went on to embrace American exceptionalism, birthed from Protestant Christianity. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson and his guest, David Horowitz, author of Dark Agenda, continue to discuss the secular culture’s agenda for our sovereign nation and the importance for Christians to remain vigilant. 1 Peter 5:8 says, “Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.”
September 22, 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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