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 is 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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The Rise of Malevolent Comp...

12.01.2023

Without biblical truth, there is no compass to guide us in the way we are to live. Ephesians 6:12 says, “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of ...

Dr. James Dobson's Family Talk episodes:

12.01.2023 The Rise of Malevolent Compassion Without biblical truth, there is no compass to guide us in the way we are to live. Ephesians 6:12 says, “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of ...
11.30.2023 Christian America at a Crossroads - Part 2 Today on Family Talk, Gary Bauer concludes his powerful wake-up call to all who love this nation. The hour is late and we know that our enemy, Satan, is cunning and seeks to steal, kill, and destroy us. As Christians, ...
11.29.2023 Christian America at a Crossroads - Part 1 According to Gary Bauer, senior vice president of public policy for the Dr. James Dobson Family Institute, there is no historical hatred like the hatred of the Jewish people. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Gary gives a stirring speech ...
11.28.2023 See You at the Library with Kirk Cameron - Part 2 On today’s edition of Family Talk, Gary Bauer concludes his passionate discussion with Kirk Cameron as he explains that the ultimate battle is between God and all other false gods. Romans 1:21-22 says, “For although they knew God, they neither ...
11.27.2023 See You at the Library with Kirk Cameron - Part 1 We should never underestimate who God may use to further His Kingdom. It could even be the “Mike Seaver” from next door. On today’s edition of Family Talk, co-host Gary Bauer interviews actor Kirk Cameron about his faith journey from ...
11.24.2023 The Purpose of the Church, Today and Tomorrow It is written in Scripture that we are to be salt and light, especially in a world that is getting darker every day. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Jack Hibbs, senior pastor of Calvary Chapel Chino Hills, gives a ...
11.23.2023 Welcome to Our Table According to Shirley and Danae Dobson, co-authors of Welcome to Our Table, hospitality has become a lost art amid a society where the pace of life seems to be quickening every day. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James ...
11.22.2023 How to Turn Thanksgiving into Thanks-living - Part 2 In the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, we can sometimes lose sight of the reason for our celebration. On today’s edition of Family Talk, the late Pastor Adrian Rogers continues his presentation on the subject of biblical thankfulness. ...
11.21.2023 How to Turn Thanksgiving into Thanks-living - Part 1 According to the late Pastor Adrian Rogers, “There is no other sin quite like the sin of ingratitude.” On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, we'll hear a special message from Pastor Rogers on the word “sacrifice,” and how it ...
11.20.2023 Medical Missions Abroad Following the call of the Lord, Drs. Richard and Lowell Furman co-founded World Medical Mission in 1977 with the help of Franklin Graham, now the president and CEO of Samaritan’s Purse. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson ...
11.17.2023 Dr. Dobson: The Untold Stories - Part 2 Did you know that Dr. James Dobson once prayed for King Charles III, causing him to be 45 minutes late for his next meeting? On today’s special edition of Family Talk, Dr. Dobson continues to share fascinating and little-known stories ...
11.16.2023 Dr. Dobson: The Untold Stories - Part 1 After years of listening to Dr. James Dobson, you may think you know all of his stories, but you might be surprised. On today’s special edition of Family Talk, Dr. Dobson shares some endearing memories of his life, including how ...
11.15.2023 From Spendaholic to Cheapskate Every year, TV commercials and online ads urge consumers to start buying Christmas gifts earlier and earlier. If we’re not careful, financial stress could tear our families apart. On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson speaks with ...
11.14.2023 Calling the Church to Courage - Part 2 On today’s edition of Family Talk, author Eric Metaxas concludes his riveting message about America and what makes her great! Eric also warns that much like Gulliver in the land of the Lilliputians, we may possess the ability to crush ...
11.13.2023 Calling the Church to Courage - Part 1 In Scripture, Jesus commands Christians to go out and make disciples of all nations. On today’s edition of Family Talk, author Eric Metaxas gives an empowering presentation and urges Americans to wake up and preach the whole counsel of God. ...
11.10.2023 Honoring America’s Veterans Millions of men and women have lost their lives preserving and protecting our God-given rights as Americans. On this special edition of Family Talk, you will hear a sobering radio drama of stories and first-hand accounts of soldiers who fought ...
11.09.2023 Operation Ittai: Defending Israel On October 7, 2023, over 1,700 Jews were mercilessly slaughtered, tortured, or taken as prisoners by the terrorist group, Hamas. As Christians, we must not stand idly by and watch this happen! On today’s edition of Family Talk, the Hon. ...
11.08.2023 John Bornschein: The Legacy of a Life Saved from Abortion Psalm 139 proclaims that we are fearfully and wonderfully made by our loving heavenly Father. All human life should be cherished and protected, especially in a mother’s womb. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Pastor John Bornschein shares his moving ...
11.07.2023 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. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his discussion ...
11.06.2023 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 the TV news, it’s essential that parents provide hope for their children by giving them the assurance of Heaven. ...
11.03.2023 Museum of the Bible: Preserving and Interacting with God’s Word According to Hebrews 4, the Word of God is alive, active, and sharper than any double-edged sword. With the opening of the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C. in 2017, Christians have the opportunity to learn more about the ...
11.02.2023 Keep Your Love On - Part 2 1 John 4:18 says that perfect love casts out fear and there is no fear in love. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his enlightening discussion with Danny and Sheri Silk, as they warn that love ...
11.01.2023 Young Conservatives Arise Taunted, abused, and even spat upon , and all for their political stances and Christian convictions! This is the daunting situation that many young conservative students face on College campuses all across America. What words of encouragement does conservative commentator ...
11.01.2023 Keep Your Love On - Part 1 Whether you’re a male or female, young or old, we all long to be in a relationship where we feel safe to love and be loved. But how do two people who come from wildly different backgrounds make their marriage ...
10.31.2023 A Nation Abandoned by God - Part 2 According to Pastor John MacArthur, there is no greater indicator of a corrupt and abandoned society than when that society will not tolerate anger against sin. On today’s edition of Family Talk, John concludes his moving message about the Lord’s ...
10.30.2023 A Nation Abandoned by God - Part 1 It is no secret that our country has been sliding into moral decay with unnatural atrocities. On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Pastor John MacArthur of Grace Community Church, gives a powerful sermon, revealing God’s truth from the writings ...
10.27.2023 My Autistic Son - Part 2 You have heard it said that the Lord works in mysterious ways. On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his heartwarming conversation with Emily Colson and her dad, the late Chuck Colson, about her extraordinary life ...
10.26.2023 My Autistic Son - Part 1 According to Psalm 127:3, “Children are a heritage from the Lord.” Oftentimes, parents of children who have special needs experience a unique joy and perspective that other parents may never encounter. On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James ...
10.25.2023 Rise of the Servant Kings According to Ken Harrison, the chairman and CEO of Promise Keepers, masculinity is the definition of all the positive aspects of being a man. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson interviews Ken about the biblical definition of ...
10.24.2023 Revival Rising - Part 2 According to Kim Meeder, God sometimes allows us to go through the valley of the shadow of darkness because He is going to call us to help others find their way through unthinkable tragedies. On today’s edition of Family Talk, ...
10.23.2023 Revival Rising - Part 1 At 9 years of age, Kim Meeder tragically became an orphan in the blink of an eye. On today's edition of Family Talk, discover how she found indescribable solace in the presence of her new horse and learned that God ...
10.20.2023 The War on Men - Part 2 On today’s edition of Family Talk, Gary Bauer concludes his vital discussion with Dr. Owen Strachan about his latest book entitled, The War on Men: Why Society Hates Them and Why We Need Them. Learn more about what you can ...
10.19.2023 The War on Men - Part 1 If you listen to today’s culture, you have no doubt heard that men are toxic and masculinity is the source of the world’s problems. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Gary Bauer addresses this lie with author Dr. Owen Strachan. ...
10.18.2023 Experiencing a Fulfilled Marriage - Part 2 According to Patricia Ashley, love reciprocates in marriage. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Patricia concludes her dynamic message on how married couples can reignite their bond by focusing first on their relationship with God. Colossians 3:2 says, “Set your ...
10.17.2023 Experiencing a Fulfilled Marriage - Part 1 Is there anything too difficult for God? Just as Jesus resurrected Lazarus from the dead, He can also breathe life back into everything else that was once deceased, including a marriage. On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Patricia Ashley ...
10.16.2023 Israel and the Hamas Conflict with The Hon. Michele Bachmann On October 7, 2023, Hamas terrorists brutally invaded Israel, killing hundreds of civilians and taking many others hostage. On today’s edition of Family Talk, co-host Gary Bauer is joined by The Hon. Michele Bachmann, former member of the U.S. House ...
10.13.2023 Tools of the Trail: The Path to Manhood - Part 2 On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his inspirational discussion with Mark Hancock, the CEO of Trail Life USA, about the organization’s focus and pledge to train young boys in a Christ-centered way. Learn more how Christian ...
10.12.2023 Tools of the Trail: Raising Adventurous Boys - Part 1 Guiding young boys through the early impressionable years has become an increasingly difficult responsibility for Christian men, especially in the face of the culture war. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson talks with the founder and CEO ...
10.11.2023 Building Intimacy with God On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson welcomes to the program his wife, Shirley Dobson, and their long-time friend and colleague, Chuck Swindoll. They remind us that in times of uncertainty, our God is unchanging, ever-present, sovereign, ...
10.10.2023 Behind Enemy Lines: Fighting for the Least of These - Part 2 Matthew 25:40 says, “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’” On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes ...
10.09.2023 Behind Enemy Lines: Fighting for the Least of These - Part 1 According to C.S. Lewis, “Hardships often prepare ordinary people for an extraordinary destiny.” For Victor Marx, the trials he experienced in his upbringing led him to pursue humanitarian work around the world. On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. ...
10.06.2023 Screens and Teens - Part 2 When one family committed to two tech-free days a week, their 8-year-old son was thrilled that his father had time to teach him how to play baseball. And his mother had time to bake cookies with him. The boy gushed, ...
10.05.2023 Screens and Teens - Part 1 For many teens, their smartphones have become their best friend and safety blanket. According to research, 56% of teens associate the absence of their cell phone with at least one of these three emotions: loneliness, feeling upset or anxious. On ...
10.04.2023 Fatherhood Fears and Fun Dads can sometimes feel terrified by the responsibilities of raising and caring for children. On today’s edition of Family Talk, author and speaker Phil Callaway shares his personal stories of fatherhood, and why it’s so important for dads to cultivate ...
10.03.2023 Faith Must Be Tough - Part 2 When adversity comes into your life, do you have a tendency to complain about your situation? On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson encourages Christians to be spiritually resilient, especially when God allows heartache and trials to ...
10.02.2023 Faith Must Be Tough - Part 1 As our culture drifts further from righteousness and grows increasingly hostile toward Christianity, believers are tasked to remain firm in their faith and give the troubles in life to God. On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson ...
09.29.2023 Confronting Guilt in Motherhood - Part 3 On today’s edition of Family Talk, join us as Dr. James Dobson concludes his enlightening conversation with author and speaker, Julie Barnhill, as they answer questions from a panel of moms on how to ride the emotional roller coaster of ...
09.28.2023 Confronting Guilt in Motherhood - Part 2 On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson continues his heartfelt discussion with author and speaker, Julie Barnhill, about the undeniable guilt that moms and dads experience as they go through life with their kids. Learn more about God’s ...
09.27.2023 Confronting Guilt in Motherhood - Part 1 We know there is only one person on earth who lived a perfect life, Jesus Christ. Yet it’s easy for a mother to feel guilt over things that are not done “perfectly” during those child-rearing years. On today’s edition of ...
09.26.2023 The Blind AEvery believer has their own testimony of how Jesus Christ came into their lives and saved them. For Phil Robertson, salvation came in his mid-twenties, and it changed the trajectory of not only his life, but it also transformed his ...

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