Dr. James Dobson's Family Talk

By Dr. James Dobson

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Be encouraged and uplifted to build your family upon enduring truths that are built upon God's word. Whether it's marriage tips or how to raise your sons and daughters, Dr. Dobson and his guests will help you build a stronger marriage and family.

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A Man and His Identity

04.16.2021

If you were asked to identify yourself in one word, what would it be? Parent? Spouse? American? If you’ve accepted Christ as your Savior, then that one word should be "Christian." The late E.V. Hill, then-pastor of Mount Zion Missionary ...

Dr. James Dobson's Family Talk episodes:

04.16.2021 A Man and His Identity If you were asked to identify yourself in one word, what would it be? Parent? Spouse? American? If you’ve accepted Christ as your Savior, then that one word should be "Christian." The late E.V. Hill, then-pastor of Mount Zion Missionary ...
04.15.2021 When Sorry Isn’t Enough: Apology+Forgiveness - Part 2 A key component of a healthy marriage is the ability to humbly apologize. Unfortunately, few of us are very good at that. Dr. Gary Chapman, author of The Five Languages of Apology, asked thousands of people, "When someone is apologizing ...
04.14.2021 When Sorry Isn't Enough: Apology+Forgiveness - Part 1 Dr. Gary Chapman, author of the best-selling book, The Five Love Languages, talks about the importance of words of affirmation, quality time, acts of service, physical touch and gift-giving. He says that your spouse will feel truly loved when you ...
04.13.2021 Keep Your Love On - Part 2 As an impressionable boy, Danny Silk witnessed his mother consecutively invite at least 30 men to live with them. Her poor example contributed to a crisis of confidence in his eventual marriage, as he came to believe that love and ...
04.12.2021 Keep Your Love On - Part 1 Raised by a passive single mom, Danny Silk learned to be passive as a young adult. His wife, Sheri, was raised with six brothers and became a dominant personality, learning to yell and get angry in order to be heard. ...
04.09.2021 Rescuing Fatherless Boys - Part 2 For young children, love is spelled "T-I-M-E," so without a father in the home it can be traumatic. John Smithbaker, founder of "Fathers in the Field," experienced the forgiveness of Christ at the age of 40, and was empowered to ...
04.08.2021 Rescuing Fatherless Boys - Part 1 When John Smithbaker was born, his father had already abandoned the family and, tragically, had wanted John to be aborted. That "father wound" caused John to seek his self-worth in athletics and other ultimately empty pursuits. It’s an all-too-common story. ...
04.07.2021 Take It Back: Reclaiming Biblical Masculinity - Part 2 Jesus was the ultimate man's man, a rugged carpenter with calloused hands who drove the money changers out of the Temple with a whip! Yet, He also empowered women, which would have been seen by the men in His day ...
04.06.2021 Take It Back: Reclaiming Biblical Masculinity - Part 1 Hollywood and the popular culture typically portray fathers as toxic buffoons. In response to such unfair and harmful mischaracterizations, Dr. Tim Clinton and Max Davis, co-authors of Take It Back: Reclaiming Biblical Masculinity, present research that underscores the crucial contributions ...
04.05.2021 A Place Called Heaven: Surprising Truths About Eternity Christians around the world celebrated Christ's resurrection this past weekend. It's the event that gives our faith meaning and propels us forward with the hope of heaven. Today on Family Talk, Dr. Dobson sits down with Dr. Robert Jeffress to ...
04.02.2021 The Death, Burial, and Resurrection of The Christ Listen to these sobering words from 1 Corinthians 15:17—"If Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins." As we look foward to Easter weekend, scholar Gary Habermas, author of, The Case for the ...
04.01.2021 Mysteries of the Messiah - Part 2 If you’ve ever rung up too much on your credit card and could only afford to pay the minimum amount, then you’ve experienced firsthand the reason that Jews of the Old Testament felt compelled to offer regular sacrifices to God. ...
03.31.2021 Mysteries of the Messiah - Part 1 In Matthew 13:52, Jesus said, "Every teacher of the law who has become a disciple in the kingdom of heaven is like the owner of a house who brings out of his storeroom new treasures as well as old." Sadly, ...
03.30.2021 Luis Palau Tribute: A Biblical Look at the Family - Part 2 In honor of the late evangelist Luis Palau, who went home to Heaven earlier this month, Dr. James Dobson continues his conversation with Dr. Palau, in which they offer biblical advice for wives in loveless marriages. Isaiah 54:5 says, "Your ...
03.29.2021 Luis Palau Tribute: A Biblical Look at the Family - Part 1 The late evangelist Luis Palau, who has been called "the Billy Graham of Latin America," went to be with the Lord on March 11 of this year. On today's broadcast, Dr. James Dobson opens with a special tribute to the ...
03.26.2021 The Use and Abuse of Power - Part 3 The late Chuck Colson, former Special Counsel to President Richard Nixon and founder of Prison Fellowship, was often asked, "How can I grow closer to God?" Chuck’s answer was simple. As Jeremiah 22:16 records, when believers defend the cause of ...
03.25.2021 The Use and Abuse of Power - Part 2 There is no better antidote to the dangerous lust for power than to serve others. That’s the contention of the late Chuck Colson, former Special Counsel to President Richard Nixon and founder of Prison Fellowship. He learned that whether we ...
03.24.2021 The Use and Abuse of Power - Part 1 The late Chuck Colson, former Special Counsel to President Richard Nixon, knew firsthand what it meant to have a problem with abusing power. But after he was sent to prison, he was no longer enamored by "earthly kings." Colson's life ...
03.23.2021 My Wynter Season - Part 2 When Pastor Jonathan Pitts took his wife, Wynter, into his arms for their anniversary dance, he had no idea that within a month she’d unexpectedly die at the age of 38. The former executive director of Dr. Tony Evan’s ministry, ...
03.22.2021 My Wynter Season - Part 1 Are you grieving the loss of a loved one and wondering if anything will ever be safe or certain again? Pastor Jonathan Pitts, whose wife, Wynter, died unexpectedly in 2018, shares his darkest days of grief with breathtaking vulnerability. He ...
03.19.2021 Helping Our Girls Defeat Fear and Anxiety All too often, the number of "likes" received on Instagram is what determines a teen’s self-worth. It's no wonder then, that 38% of young girls in the U.S. today have a diagnosable anxiety disorder. Patti Garibay, founder of American Heritage ...
03.18.2021 Hope for This Present Crisis - Part 2 With a disregard for absolute truth in today’s culture, it has become essential that Christian families spend consistent time immersed in God’s Word. Pastor Michael Youssef, author of Hope for This Present Crisis, grew up under a socialist dictatorship and ...
03.17.2021 Hope for This Present Crisis - Part 1 Because mainstream America is no longer committed to biblical truth, our society is unraveling before our eyes. From our embrace of sexual immorality to socialistic policies, the ripple effect is spreading. World-renowned pastor, Dr. Michael Youssef, author of Hope for ...
03.16.2021 Stages of A Woman - Part 2 When "menopausal misery" hits, women can experience hot flashes, headaches, anxiety and sometimes even deep depression. In this part 2 discussion, the late author Jean Lush explains that as a woman’s menstrual cycle ceases, her body changes and she will ...
03.15.2021 Stages of A Woman - Part 1 If you are a woman in your late 30's or early 40's, you may be experiencing a sense of general uneasiness, low self-worth and possibly even a withdrawal from some of the activities you once enjoyed. The late author Jean ...
03.12.2021 Connecting with Your Kids in the Age of Digital Disconnection In 2021, having the old "birds and bees" conversation with your kids is no longer sufficient. In this age of smartphones, you'll also need to talk with your teen about the dangerous world of sexting and pornography. David Eaton, founder ...
03.11.2021 Mom Strong - Part 2 When moms feel broken and burdened by feelings of inadequacy, Heidi St. John, author of Bible Verses for Moms, reminds us that God's strength is made perfect in our weakness. Heidi's book provides Scriptural counsel on 80 alphabetical topics ranging ...
03.10.2021 Mom Strong - Part 1 Between the isolation of COVID-19 and the craziness in our culture, moms today can feel disconnected and overwhelmed. Heidi St. John, author of Becoming MomStrong, reminds mothers to get into God's Word, because we can't pass along to our kids ...
03.09.2021 Motivating Your Child to Learn - Part 2 Has learning become a burdensome chore for your children—and an ongoing frustration for you as a parent, as well? In today's edition of Family Talk, Cheri Fuller, author of Motivating Your Kids from Crayons to Careers, reminds parents that their ...
03.08.2021 Motivating Your Child to Learn - Part 1 Young children have a God-inspired curiosity about the world around them, typically prompting a flood of questions. But with parents busier than ever, the danger is that we either ignore these questions or belittle them. Cheri Fuller, author of Motivating ...
03.05.2021 Tribute to A Praying Mom Fern Nichols was at her wit's end, trying to deal with a rebellious, wayward son. Though in despair because of Ty's worldly choices, she stayed on her knees in prayer for him. A former teacher and founder of Moms in ...
03.04.2021 The Joy of Good News - Part 2 Some people feel constricted by God's rules, fearful that they'll be missing out on living the "good life." But in this Part 2 edition, humorist Ken Davis draws from his personal experience as a pilot in explaining that unless he ...
03.03.2021 The Joy of Good News - Part 1 When Christian humorist Ken Davis was in high school, it was painfully obvious that he didn’t fit in, especially with the "popular" kids. By his own description, he had the hand-eye coordination of a carp. But after excelling at public ...
03.02.2021 We Will Not Be Silenced - Part 2 On today's edition of Family Talk, Dr. Erwin Lutzer, author of We Will Not Be Silenced: Responding Courageously to Our Culture's Assault on Christianity, continues his discussion with Dr. Tim Clinton about how the secular left wants to advance "cultural ...
03.01.2021 We Will Not Be Silenced - Part 1 The secular left doesn’t believe that America can be repaired. Instead, they say it must be destroyed and then replaced. But with what? We know that they are sympathetic to a "cultural Marxism" which would curb free speech, increase government ...
02.26.2021 The Destiny of Our Youth Is the family becoming an endangered species? It is in some of America's inner cities. According to the National Vital Statistics Report, published by the CDC, in 2015 over 70% of African-American children were born out of wedlock. Of the ...
02.25.2021 The Three R's of Parenting - Part 2 Many of today's parents have been misled by the culture into believing that their job is to produce the next Mozart or champion athlete, and have lost sight of the idea that the family is God's workshop for building men ...
02.24.2021 The Three R's of Parenting - Part 1 Long ago, the culture stopped listening to Grandma and her timeless wisdom for raising children. So today, we tend to focus too much on accomplishments, instead of prioritizing character development. John Rosemond, author of A Family of Value, talks about ...
02.23.2021 Difficult and Disconnected Marriages - Part 2 If you’re feeling trapped in a difficult or emotionally disconnected marriage, Dr. Sharon May of the Safe Haven Counseling Center has some good advice. First, recognize the argument cycles that you get stuck in. Second, take responsibility for the ways ...
02.22.2021 Difficult and Disconnected Marriages - Part 1 Married couples naturally long to feel connected, appreciated, vulnerable and intimate with each other. But the painful reality for many is that their difficult and emotionally-disconnected marriages have left them feeling uncertain, defensive, and self-protective. Licensed marriage counselor Dr. Sharon ...
02.18.2021 The Hope of Heaven - Part 2 Sadly, many churches today fail to address the reality of the afterlife. But we know from Scripture that Heaven and hell are as real as day and night. Anne Graham Lotz, author of Heaven: My Father's House, shares that for ...
02.17.2021 The Hope of Heaven - Part 1 Whether it’s reflecting on the loss of a loved one, or trying to explain why there are so many deaths on TV news, it is essential that parents equip their kids to cope by giving them the assurance of Heaven. ...
02.16.2021 Love Like You Mean It - Part 2 Many people casually believe that marriage should be a 50/50 proposition. But they’re wrong. Because that would be describing a performance-based marriage, where a husband and wife are always keeping score. Bob Lepine, author of Love Like You Mean It, ...
02.15.2021 Love Like You Mean It - Part 1 Contrary to the claims of pop culture, love is not singularly emotional, or even necessarily romantic. Biblically speaking, the cornerstone of marital love is an unflinching commitment to one’s spouse and a Christ-like posture of self-sacrifice. In Bob Lepine’s new ...
02.12.2021 Pro-Life Legislation: What You Need to Know - Part 2 Despite the fact that President Joe Biden has signed pro-abortion executive orders, God has been moving through the passage of "Heartbeat Bills" in 10 states (If a heartbeat is detected, the baby is protected against being aborted). On this edition ...
02.11.2021 Pro-Life Legislation: What You Need to Know - Part 1 The premise of the "Heartbeat Bill" is simple: If a heartbeat is detected, the baby is protected against being aborted. Janet Porter’s work on behalf of the unborn over the past decade has resulted in 10 states passing Heartbeat Bills ...
02.10.2021 Women Who Win Many women today grapple with low self-esteem and self-confidence issues. Mary Crowley, author of Women Who Win, has a simple message for them: "You are designed for fulfillment. God has a plan for your life." If women uphold the twin ...
02.09.2021 The Path Forward: We Must Stay in the Field With the election of President Joe Biden, the temptation for conservatives might be to withdraw, pull the sheets over our heads, and ask God to wake us up in four years. But Christian talk show host Janet Parshall urges us ...
02.08.2021 Dr. Dobson on his February Newsletter: Where Do We Go from Here? In his February newsletter entitled, "Where Do We Go from Here?," Dr. James Dobson underscores his frustration that the U.S. Supreme Court sidestepped the issue of election integrity, and that both Georgia Senate seats were won by leftist Democrats in ...
02.05.2021 Fighting for Those Who Can't Fight for Themselves Last year, 100,000 high school students with special needs were honored guests at a special prom called, "A Night to Shine." Today, we talk with the creative vision behind that special night: Heisman Trophy winner, former NFL Quarterback and New ...

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