Dr. James Dobson's Family Talk

Children learn character best through great stories told at a parent's knee. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson welcomes Karen Santorum, joined by her husband, former Senator Rick Santorum, to discuss her book Everyday Graces: A Child's Book of Good Manners. Karen shares how classic literature can teach kindness, civility, and moral character in a me-centered culture.

God often calls us into the unexpected, and learning to trust Him changes everything. On today’s edition of Family Talk, actress and author Jen Lilley shares hard-won wisdom for following God into unfamiliar territory. Reflecting on a two-year wilderness season and the role of a lifetime in the biopic, Jimmy, she encourages listeners to stay obedient, grounded, and to trust God's timing.

Faith can grow stagnant when life settles into routine. On today’s edition of Family Talk, award-winning actress and author Jen Lilley offers listeners a path out of complacency and into bold, courageous faith. Drawing from her own testimony of finding freedom and renewal, she shares how surrendering control to God opens the door to lasting peace.

The search for meaning is the biggest need that’s facing our culture today. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson continues his inspiring conversation with Chuck Colson about his book, The Good Life. Colson makes a compelling case for truth, human dignity, and faith. He also shares how even an atheist's change of heart points to a loving God.

Prayer aligns our hearts with God’s, and when we put it into practice, He can do incredible things in our lives. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson sits down with his friend, Dr. Dick Eastman, former president of Every Home for Christ, a ministry that has carried the gospel into 215 nations. Hear Dr. Eastman’s remarkable story of faith, provision, and world-changing prayer.

Money, power, and success promise fulfillment but leave a deep emptiness. On today’s edition of Family Talk, we revisit a timeless conversation Dr. James Dobson had with his dear friend, Chuck Colson, founder of Prison Fellowship and former aide to President Richard Nixon. They discuss Chuck’s book, The Good Life, and how prison and brokenness led him to discover that real meaning comes from giving your life away.

On today’s special edition of Family Talk, Gary Bauer welcomes the high school winner of the USA250 essay contest, Crystal Konadu. She expresses her deep passion for America, her desire to reflect Jesus Christ wherever she goes, and her mission to serve in the future.

The next generation is rising up to lead with faith and conviction. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Gary Bauer welcomes the middle school winner of the USA250 essay contest, Jack Bodker. Jack reflects on how the Christian faith shaped America's founding, and how God is calling him to help influence what comes next as our nation approaches its 250th anniversary. Jack also offers a stirring challenge to the rising generation.

On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson shares a stirring Independence Day message, reading a moving letter from his friend, Don Feder. He reflects on the founding principles, faith, and freedoms that made this nation great, and why love of country is worth defending.

On today’s edition of Family Talk, Roger Marsh continues his encouraging conversation with author Cynthia Scott about her book, Celebrating God Our Founder at America's 250th Birthday. She explains how our freedoms come from the Creator, why God shaped our nation into a republic rather than a monarchy, and how American prosperity reflects His blessing.