Dr. James Dobson's Family Talk

Parents, we must be on our knees in prayer every day and be ready to go into battle for the souls of our children! On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson talks with Sally Burke, president of Moms in Prayer International, about the power we have through prayer to intercede for our kids and their schools. Sally shares about the miracles God is doing through Moms in Prayer which has grown by leaps and bounds, as well as her book entitled Unshaken: Experience the Power and Peace of a Life of Prayer. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 declares, “Pray without ceasing.”

Today on Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his inspiring conversation with J.J. and Melanie Jasper about the devastating, unexpected loss of their son, Cooper. If you have experienced the loss of a loved one, you may understand the term “being ambushed by grief.” It is believing you have turned a corner and somehow overcome your terrible loss, when all of a sudden, that grief pounds you to the ground like a tidal wave! Coming from this place of sheer brokenness, J.J. and Melanie plead with listeners that this is exactly the time to run toward the Lord, not back away from Him. Find forgiveness and comfort as only God’s grace can provide.

“God’s plan is perfect, though it might not always be painless.” These are not easy words to believe, especially when tragedy strikes and you lose your only son. On this edition of Family Talk, J.J. and Melanie Jasper share with Dr. James Dobson their heartbreaking story about the loss of their young son, Cooper. Romans 8:28 says, “And we know that in ALL things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.” Discover the true hope that the Jasper family found in Jesus as they walked through this tragic time in their lives.

Parents have the great privilege to be a spiritual guide to their children and an active participant in their relationship with God. Today on Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his spirit-filled discussion with Dr. Jerry Kirk, Candy Marballi, and Rick Schatz. They discuss the Children’s Prayer Card they developed, as well as the children’s book entitled, The Power of the Prayer Covenant, which has been translated into many languages and is being distributed in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

In the words of Dr. Jerry Kirk, founder of the Prayer Covenant, “There is no holding back what God can do in and through you if you daily commit to making Him Lord of your life.” On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson talks with Dr. Kirk, and his colleagues, Candy Marballi and Rick Schatz, about some of the amazing things the Lord has done through each of them after committing their lives to Him. Matthew 18:14 says, “In the same way your Father in heaven is not willing that any of these little ones should perish.” Be enlightened as you hear the special meaning that this verse holds for Jerry, and how he learned that no child is too young to learn to pray!

The purported goal of 1960s-style feminism was to "free" women from their oppressive lifestyles. The late conservative leader, Phyllis Schlafly, and author Suzanne Venker explain why that notion was misleading from the start. Today on Family Talk, they conclude their discussion with Dr. James Dobson, shining a light on the true intentions of this movement, which is rooted in a disdain for traditional biblical values and the pro-family movement.

On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson talks with the late Phyllis Schlafly, who was a renowned leader in the conservative movement in America, and her niece, Suzanne Venker, about their book entitled, The Flipside of Feminism: What Conservative Women Know – and Men Can’t Say. They discuss the fallout our society has faced since the feminist movement of the 1960s and 70s, and how it has continued to deconstruct the family unit today. Romans 1:18 says, “For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth.” Be encouraged to stand firm on biblical principles and speak up for family values.

Contrary to the popular phrase, “love is blind,” the late Dawson McAllister made it his mission to help people understand that this notion is false. On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, we’ll listen as McAllister, who was a gifted speaker, shares God’s principles on what true love is and is not. 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 says, “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.” If you’ve ever wondered what constitutes true love, the real kind that withstands the test of time, you won’t want to miss this program!

Keeping the initial interest and spark alive in a marriage can seem like an elusive task. What is the mysterious “it” factor that everyone seems to be after? On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson and the late Jean Lush advise women on how to keep their “feminine mystique” strong by fostering their intellect, confidence, and their God-given attributes. Proverbs 31:10-11 says, “Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far more than rubies.” God’s plan is perfect, and He purposefully created men and women to be uniquely different from one another.

On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his straight-forward discussion with Dr. Owen Strachan, author of Christianity and Wokeness: How the Social Justice Movement Is Hijacking the Gospel and the Way to Stop It. They remind us that “wokeness” is a potent blend of racism, moral relativism, and grievance. It undermines the unifying work of the Holy Spirit and therefore, is anti-gospel. As a Christian, be encouraged as Dr. Strachan offers a strategy by stating that the only way forward is speaking the truth in love with clarity and conviction. (Ephesians 4:15) We also need to pray for the Lord’s intervention to overcome the darkness that surrounds us.