Dr. James Dobson's Family Talk

America was founded on certain inalienable rights endowed by our Creator. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Roger Marsh welcomes author and prayer leader Cynthia Scott to discuss her book, Celebrating God Our Founder at America's 250th Birthday. She shares how God's hand of providence shaped our nation's founding, the true meaning of separation of church and state, and the Christian roots of American education.

Long before the Constitution was written, one preacher helped prepare a nation for freedom. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his inspiring conversation with best-selling author Eric Metaxas about his book, If You Can Keep It: The Forgotten Promise of American Liberty. He reveals how evangelist George Whitefield shaped the colonies, why virtue and faith are the foundation of self-government, and what it will take to renew America today.

America's founders gave us a republic—if we can keep it. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson welcomes best-selling author Eric Metaxas to discuss his book, If You Can Keep It: The Forgotten Promise of American Liberty. He explains why our freedoms are fragile, how virtue and faith sustain self-government, and why every American must rediscover the stories that shaped our nation.

Singleness is not a holding pattern or a mistake. On today’s edition of Family Talk, author and speaker Cheryl Martin shares an inspiring message on embracing the single life. Drawing from her conference talk, "God's Leading Lady," she explains how single women can pursue God first, develop fully in this season, and trust His perfect timing for their lives.

Winning an argument doesn’t mean much if you lose the person. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Roger Marsh continues his thought-provoking discussion with Dr. Neil Shenvi about his book, Post Woke: Asserting a Biblical Vision of Race, Gender, and Sexuality. He explains how to engage loved ones who are caught up in woke ideology with truth and compassion, and why a positive biblical vision matters more than criticism alone.

Many Christian parents feel unprepared when their kids return home from school steeped in ideas they don't understand. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Roger Marsh welcomes Dr. Neil Shenvi, co-author of Post Woke: Asserting a Biblical Vision of Race, Gender, and Sexuality. He explains what wokeness really is, traces critical theory back to its academic roots, and breaks down the four key ideas behind it.

The years with your children pass faster than you think! On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Dobson reflects on the fleeting nature of time and the decisions that shaped his family. He shares moving stories about his children, and why he concluded that nothing in life matters more than love for God and family.

On today’s edition of Family Talk, Gary Bauer and Rich Bott of Bott Radio Network explore the vital role Christian broadcasting plays in America’s spiritual battle. Rich shares why preserving God-given liberty requires an informed, faithful church, and why radio remains one of the most powerful tools for advancing the kingdom.

On today’s edition of Family Talk, Gary Bauer interviews Rich Bott, president and CEO of Bott Radio Network. From his grandfather’s pioneering broadcasts in 1926 to a network that now reaches over 64 million listeners, Rich shares the remarkable legacy of three generations of Christian broadcasting, and why sharing the gospel message is more urgent than ever.

The father-daughter bond shapes a girl’s confidence, her faith, and even her future marriage. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Dobson continues his insightful conversation with the late Robert and Bobbie Wolgemuth and their daughters. They discuss the importance of building a daughter’s self-esteem, making faith in Christ a natural part of family life, and staying connected through the challenging adolescent years.