Dr. James Dobson's Family Talk

A father occupies a place in a child’s heart that no one else can fill. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson sits down with the late Robert and Bobbie Wolgemuth and their daughters for a classic conversation about Robert’s book, She Calls Me Daddy. They explore the seven principles every dad needs to know for raising a godly daughter with a healthy self-esteem.

On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson and his daughter, Danae, share heartwarming stories from bike rides to bedtime prayers that shaped their special bond. They also explore how simple moments, such as morning carpools and teaching faith, create lasting memories between fathers and their children. Join us for this touching conversation in honor of dads everywhere.

Anger in marriage is inevitable, but how you handle it makes all the difference. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson sits down with counselor and family therapist Jean Lush to explore why venting anger often does more harm than good, and how waiting on the Lord can protect the love in your marriage.

On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson sits down with John Corcoran, a man who spent decades teaching high school students and building a successful career without knowing how to read. Corcoran opens up about the hidden shame of illiteracy, the devastating toll it took on his marriage, and the volunteer tutor who finally changed his life at age 48.

Painful childhood memories don’t have to define your future. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson continues his insightful conversation with Drs. Kevin Leman and Randy Carlson, authors of Unlocking the Secrets of Your Childhood Memories. They share how confronting buried hurts, challenging the lies we tell ourselves, and choosing forgiveness can set us free.

Your earliest childhood memories reveal more about you than you might think. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson welcomes Drs. Kevin Leman and Randy Carlson to discuss their book, Unlocking the Secrets of Your Childhood Memories. Discover how the memories that stay with us shape our personalities, relationships, and the way we see the world.

On June 6, 1944, nearly 9,000 men were wounded or killed while storming the beaches of Normandy. On today’s edition Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson continues his powerful conversation with retired Lieutenant General Jerry Boykin to honor the sacrifice of the Greatest Generation, and reflect on the enduring legacy of faith, fatherhood, and freedom they left behind.

On June 6, 1944, 160,000 Allied troops stormed the beaches of Normandy in the battle that turned the tide of World War II. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson welcomes retired Lieutenant General Jerry Boykin to honor the upcoming anniversary of D-Day. General Boykin shares his father’s firsthand account of the Normandy landings, and reflects on the courage, sacrifice, and brotherhood that defined the Greatest Generation.

When an adult child pulls away or cuts off contact entirely, what should a parent do? On today’s edition of Family Talk, Roger Marsh continues his insightful conversation with Dr. Kathy Koch, author of Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Your Adult Children. She addresses why no-contact situations are on the rise, how grandparents can navigate strained family relationships, and why hope is an active choice.

Many parents find that when their children reach adulthood, the relationship becomes more complicated than they expected. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Roger Marsh welcomes Dr. Kathy Koch, founder of Celebrate Kids, Inc., and author of Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children. She offers biblical wisdom for navigating strained relationships, communication breakdowns, and the challenge of letting go.