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1,377 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 898 ratingsFamily 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.
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The Joys and Challenges of Adoption - II
November 19, 2021 12:00 - 25 minutesDid you know that every year, over 20,000 youth between the ages of 18 and 21 leave the foster care system without finding a forever home? Sadly, there are more than 400,000 kids in foster care in the U.S., waiting to find a family. On today’s edition ofFamily Talk, Dr. Dobson sits down with Billy Jack and Anne Barrett, as well as J.R. and Reyna Keller, who tell how God has honored their sacrificial willingness to open their homes. Reyna shared that when she asked hersixteen-year-oldson about...
The Joys and Challenges of Adoption - I
November 18, 2021 12:00 - 25 minutesAdoption is not always as seamless and picture-perfect as it's portrayed in a Hollywood movie. Especially if parents are adopting older foster care kids, many of whom have suffered trauma in their past. On today’s classic edition ofFamily Talk, Dr. James Dobson speaks with Billy Jack and Anne Barrett, who candidly share about the challenges they experienced adopting five foster kids. Despite the difficulty of following God’s calling, Anne declares, I would rather have the scars on my heart, h...
Thriving as a Blended Family - II
November 17, 2021 12:00 - 25 minutesThe dynamics of being a stepparent can be tricky.A new stepdad or stepmom in the home can often be a reminder that a child’s biological mom or dad is absent. On today’sFamilyTalk, Ron Deal, author of the best-sellingbook,The SmartStepfamily, explains that there are two keys to successful step-parenting. First, connect with the child to let him know you are understanding of his emotions concerning the turmoil. Second, do not attempt to erase and replace the biological parent. Like God, wholovi...
Thriving as a Blended Family - I
November 16, 2021 12:00 - 25 minutesDid you know that 40% of parents raising children under the age of 18 are members of stepfamilies? Some might even say the non-traditional family is the new traditional family. On today’s edition ofFamilyTalk, Ron Deal, author ofPreparing to Blend: The Couple’s Guide to Becoming A Smart Stepfamily, contends that combining families does not have to be like oil and water. He encourages parents to be empathetic with theirstep kids. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.onepla...
Faith Before Politics
November 15, 2021 12:00 - 25 minutesWhen Ronald Reagan campaigned for President of the United States, he said, I believe this country hungers and thirsts for a spiritual revival. Nothing could be more accurate today. On today’s edition ofFamily Talk, guest speaker Bob Vander Plaats, President of the Iowa-based public policy organization, The Family Leader, urges citizens to engage the Body of Christ and anchor it with prayer. Bob encourages pastors to be boldly biblical and culturally relevant from the pulpit. Only then, as Heb...
Focus on the Future: The Importance of the Family
November 12, 2021 12:00 - 25 minutesAmerica is a wounded nation. On one hand, we’ve endured a year unlike any other with the pandemic, the ensuing shutdowns, and racial tension. On the other, the skyrocketing rates of fatherlessness, divorce, and anxiety leave us desperate for answers. On today’s Family Talk, Dr. Tim Clinton, author of Focus on the Future, gives his prescription for a bold tomorrow. His advice? Your family, faith and voice matter now more than ever. The future is bright, the victories are destined, and great th...
One on One with Bill Gaither - II
November 11, 2021 12:00 - 25 minutesGospel music pioneer Bill Gaither has been recognized with many accolades, including his induction into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. He has also been awarded over 100 gold and platinum records, plus eight Grammys. However, on today’s edition of Family Talk, this former English teacher reveals to Dr. James Dobson that his passion is to teach the next generation some key lessons. He just happens to do it through music and storytelling. His words of wisdom to Dr. Dobson include: be generous; a...
One on One with Bill Gaither - I
November 10, 2021 12:00 - 25 minutesMusic. It’s an art form and an instrument of expression that has been used throughout the ages to release praise, share deep emotions, and heal the soul. It affects everyone differently but is consistently influential. On today’s special program, Dr. James Dobson visits with gospel music legend Bill Gaither about what inspired him to write over 700 worship songs, including Because He Lives, The King Is Coming, and He Touched Me. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.onepla...
Domestic Violence and the Trauma in Its Wake - II
November 09, 2021 12:00 - 25 minutesWhen a military veteran grapples with post-traumatic stress disorder, we empathize. But do we feel the same for the person who endures PTSD as a result of domestic violence or physical abuse? On today’s Family Talk, Dr. Shannae (SHAWN-ay) Anderson explains that, similar to Joseph, whom we learned from Scripture was thrown into a pit and sold into slavery, our past experiences shape who we are. Dr. Anderson encourages listeners that what Satan means for evil, God can redeem for your good. Thro...
Domestic Violence and the Trauma in Its Wake - I
November 08, 2021 12:00 - 25 minutesTragically, during the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a noted increase in domestic violence in the U.S. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Tim Clinton and clinical psychologist, Dr. Shannae (SHAWN-ay) Anderson reveal that the ongoing isolation has compounded spousal abuse. In order to survive, victims often experience dissociation, in which the mind essentially separates from the body. The helplessness and powerlessness that the victim feels at the hands of their abuser is often unspea...
The Family Doctor Speaks: The Truth about Life - II
November 05, 2021 12:00 - 25 minutesToday, some pro-life advocates believe that abortion is okay if the woman has been victimized by rape or incest. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Robert Jackson, Jr., author of The Family Doctor Speaks: The Truth About Life, declares that it is morally wrong to kill an unborn child for the misdeed of one of the parents. Unborn children are all created in the image of God! Dr. Jackson’s wife, Carlotta, joins the conversation and shares how their two special-needs children teach them how ...
The Family Doctor Speaks: The Truth about Life - I
November 04, 2021 12:00 - 25 minutesWhile Dr. Robert Jackson, Jr. was a second-year medical resident, he was asked to administer a drug to induce premature labor for a woman who was carrying aspecial needs baby in order to abort the pregnancy. He refused, but another doctor did so, prompting the woman to deliver a 22-week-old infant. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Jackson recounts that the patient’s little baby, born alive, was wrapped in a cold, wet towel, and abandoned to die in a metal basin. Since that horrific mome...
America's Porndemic - II
November 03, 2021 12:00 - 25 minutesPerhaps you yourself, or someone you know are one of the 40 million Americans who regularly visit Internet porn sites. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Jim Cress, a certified sex addiction therapist, explains to Dr. Tim Clinton that while viewing porn, you’re short circuiting the God-designed pleasurable reactions in your body that were intended to bond you to your spouse. Instead, you’re bonding to an illusion. But, there is hope! Galatians 5:1 says, It is for freedom that Christ has set u...
America's Porndemic - I
November 02, 2021 12:00 - 25 minutesDid you know that 68% of church-going men view porn on a regular basis and that more than half of American divorces involve a spouse’s use of pornography? On today’s edition of Family Talk, Jim Cress, a certified sex addiction therapist, explains that porn is crack cocaine to the soul. When people are bored or stressed, they self-medicate with pornography and its instant rush of pleasure, but often feel shame afterwards. In 2 Corinthians 10:4, the Apostle Paul urges us to demolish strongholds...
Crisis Point: Youth Suicide – Addressing Our Kids Mental Well-Being - II
October 22, 2021 12:00 - 25 minutesSuicide is always a permanent solution to a temporary problem. As teens try to navigate their way through the emotional struggles that often come with adolescence, the option of ending it all might seem attractive. On today’s Family Talk, Dr. Tim Clinton and Jennifer Cisney-Ellers, a professional counselor and crisis response trainer, urge moms and dads to listen attentively to their children. Parents, don’t hesitate to ask, Are you thinking about hurting yourself? Contrary to the old wives’ ...
Crisis Point: Youth Suicide – Addressing Our Kids Mental Well-Being - I
October 21, 2021 12:00 - 25 minutesBetween mask mandates and social distancing, the CDC claims the COVID pandemic has led to a dramatic increase in adolescent suicide attempts. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Tim Clinton and Jennifer Cisney- Ellers, a professional counselor and crisis response trainer, explain that due to the pandemic, many youths experienced tremendous loss of experiences and opportunities they will never get back. Dr. Clinton and Cisney-Ellers urge Christian parents to be attuned to their teens’ menta...
Be Anxious for Nothing: The Anxiety Reset
October 15, 2021 12:00 - 25 minutesDid you know that, according to the American Psychological Association, 25% of Americans experienced an anxiety disorder over the past year? On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Tim Clinton and Dr. Gregory Jantz, author of The Anxiety Reset, analyze the avenues of anxiety and its treatment. 2 Timothy 1:7 says, For God has not given us aspirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. Dr. Jantz poses the question, What do I need to do today to build that sound mind? To support ...
Biblical Romance: Sharing Body and Soul - II
October 14, 2021 12:00 - 25 minutesOn today’s edition of Family Talk, Pastor Tommy Nelson continues his sermon on biblical romance from the Song of Solomon. In chapter two, verse fifteen, he explains that the reference to the little foxes that spoil the vineyard is a warning about potential problems that could damage a courtship. Preventative measures to protect the relationship include listening attentively, resolving conflicts, avoiding premarital sex, and forgiving the other person like God forgives us. To support this min...
Let’s Talk about What’s Right with America - II
October 12, 2021 12:00 - 25 minutesOn today’s Family Talk, former U.S. Congressman Bob McEwen joins Dr. Dobson in-studio to discuss what is right about America today. In a time of deep wounds and division within our culture, McEwen exhorts Americans, especially Christians, to be aware of our unique place in history. As President John Adams stated, Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other. A passionate advocate for homeschooling, McEwen underscores t...
Let’s Talk about What’s Right with America - I
October 11, 2021 12:00 - 25 minutesOn today’s edition of Family Talk, former U.S. Congressman and Dobson Institute advisory board member Bob McEwen declares that there were two great events in world history. First, Jesus Christ made the ultimate sacrifice by dying on the cross for our sins. And second, on July 4, 1776, America was born as an independent nation. Despite the obvious lines of division that exist in our country today, we must remain faithful to the principles that built this great nation. It was founded in liberty...
An Honest Conversation about Breast Cancer Awareness
October 08, 2021 12:00 - 25 minutesIn December 2020, Shaunti Feldhahn was diagnosed with stage one breast cancer. Having just written a 60-day devotional entitled Find Joy, she learned the importance of personally practicing gratitude. On today’s Family Talk, Shaunti explains when she was gripped by raw fear over yet another biopsy, she thanked God for the advance of medicine. She was also genuinely grateful for and energized by the presence of her friends who reached out. Shaunti’s trial affirmed God’s goodness and faithfulne...
Love Like You’ve Never Been Hurt – Hope, Healing and the Power of an Open Heart - II
October 07, 2021 12:00 - 25 minutesWhen Pastor Jentezen (pronounced JEN-sen) Franklin’s eldest daughter eloped, he felt in his flesh that, the wrath of man would produce the righteousness of God. But it never does! On today’s edition of Family Talk, the author of Love Like You’ve Never Been Hurt urges us to love like Christ. Whether your adult child has rejected your values or you’ve been betrayed by a friend, it is never lowering your standards to love them. Like the Prodigal Son’s father exemplified, love will never fail. T...
Love Like You’ve Never Been Hurt – Hope, Healing and the Power of an Open Heart - I
October 06, 2021 12:00 - 25 minutesJentezen (pronounced JEN-sen) Franklin, a preacher's kid, went down the wrong path in high school like so many youngsters do. After hearing a sermon from a Trinidad missionary, he started his adult walk with the Lord. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Dobson and Franklin, a pastor in Gainesville, Georgia, discuss the power that God’s love has to transform hearts, heal brokenness in the face of crisis, and bring restoration. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.onepla...
Helping Your Child Develop a Healthy Self-Esteem - II
October 05, 2021 12:00 - 25 minutesDoes your son or daughter have low self-esteem? Would you recognize what it looks like? On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Gary Sibcy, a clinical psychologist, warns that a teen’s emotional pain can lead to sleeplessness, irritability, and social isolation. Parents need to remember that kids spell love, T-I-M-E. It is important to invest just 15 minutes a day in your relationship with each of your children by doing something they enjoy. To support this ministry financially, visit: https:...
Helping Your Child Develop a Healthy Self-Esteem - I
October 04, 2021 12:00 - 25 minutesOn today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Tim Clinton interviews Dr. Gary Sibcy. The two urge parents to help their children develop a healthy self-esteem by showing them how to manage the childhood stresses of teasing, peer pressure, and rejection as they grow up. As you lovingly encourage your kids to rely on Christ, they can develop a sound, true view of God and themselves. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29
Becoming the Couple You Long to Be - II
October 01, 2021 12:00 - 25 minutesAs children, we often listened to fairy tales in which it was Prince Charming’s job to sweep the heroine off her feet and live happily ever after. But what happens if the prince fails? On today’s edition of Family Talk, Rhonda Stoppe (pronounced STOP-ee), Christian author of The Marriage Mentor, says the key to a successful marriage is to find your worth in Christ first. Our prayer should echo Psalm 139. Search me, O God, and know my heart. Know my anxious thoughts and see if there's any wick...
Becoming the Couple You Long to Be - I
September 30, 2021 12:00 - 25 minutesEcclesiastes 9:9 says, Enjoy life with your wife, whom you love, all the days of your life. That’s easier said than done! On today’s edition of Family Talk, Rhonda Stoppe (pronounced STOP-ee), Christian author of The Marriage Mentor: Becoming the Couple You Long to Be, explains how things can go wrong. For example, unmet expectations can breed resentment and unforgiveness. She urges husbands and wives to seek God’s affirmation first and spend time with older married couples who can provide go...
Positive Psychology – God’s Design for You - II
September 28, 2021 12:00 - 25 minutesOn today’s edition of Family Talk, Valorie Burton, Christian author of Happy Women Live Better, recommends three things to feel content, whatever the circumstances. First, ask yourself what was the best part about each day. Second, it’s important to remember to play; have fun with your children, play with your pets, or dance with your spouse. Whatever you do,experience joy. Third, smile! God designed our bodies so when we smile, it triggers the release of serotonin and endorphins to our brain...
Positive Psychology – God’s Design for You - I
September 27, 2021 12:00 - 25 minutesTraditional psychology can help people who are struggling with depression or anxiety, among other problems. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Valorie Burton, Christian author of Happy Women Live Better, explains that positive psychology is the study of what happens when things go right. People who are content have a greater ability to deal with adversity. It’s important to remember that God wants you to experience joy. His Word declares, Laughter is good medicine, and The joy of the Lord is ...
Back to School with Dr. James Dobson
September 24, 2021 12:00 - 25 minutesWhen Dr. Tim Clinton was on a plane headed to Colorado Springs to appear on Family Talk, he felt a nudge in his spirit from the Lord that the vast knowledge and wisdom of Dr. Dobson needed to be shared through an educational program. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Clinton reveals that the result of that inspiration was the creation of the James C. Dobson Center at Liberty University. Online students can take 8-week courses based on Dr. Dobson’s 43 years of teaching and 8,000 broadcast...
The Significance of the Texas Heartbeat Law - II
September 16, 2021 12:00 - 25 minutesPsalm 139: 13-14 reads, For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson and Janet Porter, founder of Faith2Action, continue discussing the new Texas Heartbeat Law and what it means for the pro-life movement. Porter’s firm belief is that if a heartbeat is detected, the baby should be protected. Thanks to the recent passage of the law, once cardiac activity is...
The Significance of the Texas Heartbeat Law - I
September 15, 2021 12:00 - 25 minutesIn the late hours of September 1st, 2021, the U.S. Supreme Court refused to block the Texas Heartbeat Law, legislation that prohibits abortion after a heartbeat is detected. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson and Janet Porter, founder of Faith2Action, examine this historic moment and consider what it means for the future. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29
Grandparents and Their Vital Role - II
September 14, 2021 12:00 - 25 minutesChristian grandparents are the missing puzzle piece in the discipleship of their grandkids. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Larry Fowler, founder of the Legacy Coalition, urges grandparents to develop biblically-focused relationships with their grandchildren. Dr. Dobson noted, An inheritance is what you give someone, but a legacy is what you build in someone. Grandparents, what legacy are you placing in your grandchildren? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace....
Grandparents and Their Vital Role - I
September 13, 2021 12:00 - 25 minutesAccording to research, 3 out of 4 Christian grandparents take on a cultural view of grandparenting rather than a biblical view. When Larry Fowler asked a group of people at a conference how many of them had ever heard a sermon on grandparenting, only three raised their hands. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson sits down with Larry Fowler, founder of the Legacy Coalition, to discuss the great need for grandparents to be involved in their grandchildren’s lives. The most importa...
Grandparenting Teens: Leaving a Legacy of Hope - II
September 10, 2021 12:00 - 25 minutesWhen grandchildren become teenagers, grandparents have a tendency to disengage, no matter how close they were with their grandchildren beforehand. On today’s edition ofFamily Talk, Mark Gregston, author ofGrandparenting Teens: Leaving a Legacy of Hope, encourages grandparents to do the opposite, saying this is the time for them to pressin,not check out. Rather than being concerned about what’s coming out of their teenage grandchild’s mouth, they should be listening to his or her heart. To su...
Grandparenting Teens: Leaving a Legacy of Hope - I
September 09, 2021 12:00 - 25 minutesIf you’re a grandparent, yourprimary focusshould not be what you leave in your grandchildren’s bank accounts, but rather, what you have deposited in their hearts. On today’s edition ofFamily Talk, Dr. Tim Clinton sits down with Mark Gregston to talk about his new book,Grandparenting Teens: Leaving a Legacy of Hope.Mark explains that grandparents can and should be one of the greatest resources for providing stability and Christian discipleship in a teenager's life. To support this ministry fi...
The Kids are Gone: Now What? - II
September 08, 2021 12:00 - 25 minutesHow does a marriage shift from being child-focused to partner-focused, and how does communication change when the children leave home? In what ways can you keep fun and friendship in your relationship? On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. Dobson and guests, Dave and Claudia Arp, continue their discussion about the challenges couples face after their kids have flown the coop. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29
The Kids are Gone: Now What? - I
September 07, 2021 12:00 - 25 minutesWhen the last child leaves home, a new phase of marriage begins. But many couples struggle to adjust to this different and often sad time in their lives together. In a classic broadcast today on Family Talk, Dr. Dobson interviews Dave and Claudia Arp, and discusses eight challenges couples face in the empty-nesters stage. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29
Live to Forgive: A Family Story of Pain and Redemption
September 03, 2021 12:00 - 25 minutesJason Romano always had a passion for sports, an interest he shared with his father and grandfather. He turned that passion into a dream career at ESPN, producing SportsCenter and Monday Night Football. But sadly, Jason couldn’t always share his love of the game with his father, whose alcoholism was a constant source of anguish and shame for the entire family. On today’s edition of Family Talk, the author of Live to Forgive says the four steps toward forgiveness are to feel the pain, evaluate...
Kids and Bullying
September 02, 2021 12:00 - 25 minutesKids who are overweight, unattractive, not athletic, or perhaps different in some way are often the target of merciless bullying by their peers at school. Bullyingcan take on many different forms. Sometimes it’s rejection or verbal jabs, while other times it can become physical, leading to black eyes and bloody noses. No matter what type, bullying results in pain and trauma for the recipient. On today’s classic edition ofFamily Talk, Dr. James Dobson has a candid and emotional discussion with...
Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Humanity from a Christian Perspective - II
September 01, 2021 12:00 - 25 minutesWe live in an age of increasingly pervasive artificial intelligence, including Virtual Reality and the porn industry’s many disturbing applications.When paired with a materialistic worldview, artificial intelligence can leave us more isolated and lonely. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Jason Thacker, author of The Age of AI, addresses the Christian moral responsibility and accountability to our Creator. We’re called to love God and our neighbors as we love ourselves, and we’re created for ...
Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Humanity from a Christian Perspective - I
August 31, 2021 12:00 - 25 minutesWhen you consider artificial intelligence, you may think about self-driving cars, voice automated responses from your smart speaker, Facebook bots sending you ads based upon your search queries, or virtual reality experiences provided by an Oculus VR headset. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Jason Thacker, a scholar in philosophy, ethics, and public theology, discusses with Dr. Tim Clinton his new book, The Age of AI. Thacker counsels Christians against the extremes of unbridled excitement ...
Quiet Times For Busy Parents
August 30, 2021 12:00 - 25 minutesHave you found it challenging to balance the demands of marriage and family, while still having devotional time with the Lord? On today’s edition ofFamily Talk, Dr. James and Shirley Dobson discuss their best-selling book,Night Light for Parents, an easy devotional for parents to read every night. Each passage has a high-impact short story, and offers questions that will prompt great conversation, and conclude with a brief prayer. Today, listen to one of America’s favorite couples share perso...
I Can’t Believe You Just Said That! Biblical Wisdom for Taming Your Child’s Tongue - II
August 27, 2021 12:00 - 25 minutesOn today’s edition of Family Talk, Ginger Hubbard, author of I Can't Believe You Just Said That!, continues her conversation with Dr. Tim Clinton. Ginger offers a 3-step plan for parenting and discipline. First, ask your child heart-probing questions to identify his or her old self. Second, discourage that behavior. And third, urge him or her to honor God by putting on the right behavior. Consider Ephesians 4:22-24, Put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; and...
I Can’t Believe You Just Said That! Biblical Wisdom for Taming Your Child’s Tongue - I
August 26, 2021 12:00 - 25 minutesAs Christian parents, we want our kids to behave and be obedient. But we shouldn't want them to act that way solely out of fear of punishment. Today on Family Talk, Ginger Hubbard, author of I Can’t Believe You Just Said That!, explains that our children’s actions and behavior stem from the ongoing transformation of their hearts, as they begin their individual relationship with Jesus. As parents, we can use God’s Word to teach our children which behaviors and actions are sinful, and which one...
Saturate USA: A Call for Evangelism in Every Town
August 23, 2021 12:00 - 25 minutesDid you know that only three percent of Christians feel comfortable sharing their faith, according to pollster George Barna? On today’s edition ofFamily Talk, Dr. James Dobson sits down with Scott Baller of Saturate USA to discuss a God-sized vision to reach all 120 million U.S. households with the gospel by 2027. Through Scott’s ministry, you or your congregation can request saturation packs, which contain information on your local church, along with a DVD on who Jesus is, and even gospel tr...
Rescued by the Hand of God
August 20, 2021 12:00 - 25 minutesIn 1993, missionaries Dave and Barb Anderson were flying to Alaska after evangelizing in a remote region in the Russian far east, when their small aircraft suddenly lost power and crashed into the Bering Sea. Despite hitting the water at 90 miles per hour, the plane remained intact, allowing everyone on board to escape. Within 45 seconds, it sank, leaving the survivors in 36-degree cold water with 5-foot-high swells. On today’s edition of Family Talk, the couple recounts the dramatic story of...
Encouraging Enterprising Moms - I
August 18, 2021 12:00 - 25 minutesCarrie Wilkerson experienced a conflict that mothers often face. With two newly-adopted preschoolers, she felt conflicted, or mom-flicted, about going back to a traditional 9 to 5 job and leaving her kids in daycare. On today’s edition ofFamily Talk, Dr. James Dobson sits down with Carrie, author ofThe Barefoot Executive,to discusshow she managed to stay home with her kids and earn valuable income by using her laptop. She learned how to use her God-given skill sets and make money during their...
Gambling in America: A Growing Crisis of Greed, Addiction, and Loss - II
August 17, 2021 12:00 - 25 minutesPeople who delve into gambling sometimes find it’s a seductive path fraught with greed and compulsion. Those same people often struggle with depression or anxiety. In turn, alcohol and drug use can manifest with the gambler as a form of coping. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson talks with Kristen Haflett, a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in gambling addictions. They discuss how 87% of gambling addicts who seek recovery can fall off the wagon. While the odds ...
Gambling in America: A Growing Crisis of Greed, Addiction, and Loss - I
August 16, 2021 12:00 - 25 minutesTen million Americans are crippled by their gambling addiction. Whether they waste their money in the casinos, on lottery tickets, or with online sports betting, it’s a social cancer that is rapidly spreading to the next generation. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson sits down with Kristen Haflett, a licensed social worker who specializes in gambling addictions. They are joined by Ryan Dobson, Dr. Dobson’s son, who adds his insight on addiction and families in peril. Together...