Dr. James Dobson's Family Talk
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Episodes
Honoring the America 250 Essay Contest Winners, Part 2
On today’s special edition of Family Talk, Gary Bauer welcomes the high school winner of the USA250 essay contest, Crystal Konadu.
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Honoring the America 250 Essay Contest Winners, Part 1
The next generation is rising up to lead with faith and conviction.
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I Believe in American Patriotism
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.
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Celebrating God Our Founder, Part 2
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.
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Celebrating God Our Founder, Part 1
America was founded on certain inalienable rights endowed by our Creator.
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If You Can Keep It: The Forgotten Promise of American Liberty, Part 2
Long before the Constitution was written, one preacher helped prepare a nation for freedom.
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If You Can Keep It: The Forgotten Promise of American Liberty, Part 1
America's founders gave us a republic—if we can keep it.
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Encouragement for the Single Life
Singleness is not a holding pattern or a mistake.
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How Christians Can Assert a Biblical Vision of Gender, Race, and Sexuality, Part 2
Winning an argument doesn’t mean much if you lose the person.
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How Christians Can Assert a Biblical Vision of Gender, Race, and Sexuality, Part 1
Many Christian parents feel unprepared when their kids return home from school steeped in ideas they don't understand.
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A Father Looks Back
The years with your children pass faster than you think!
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An Everyday Hero Using Radio Broadcasting to Spread the Gospel, Part 2
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.
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An Everyday Hero Using Radio Broadcasting to Spread the Gospel, Part 1
On today’s edition of Family Talk, Gary Bauer interviews Rich Bott, president and CEO of Bott Radio Network.
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Raising Daughters Who Know Their Worth, Part 2
The father-daughter bond shapes a girl’s confidence, her faith, and even her future marriage.
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Raising Daughters Who Know Their Worth, Part 1
A father occupies a place in a child’s heart that no one else can fill.
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Father-Daughter Memories
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.
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Defusing Anger in Marriage
Anger in marriage is inevitable, but how you handle it makes all the difference.
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The Pain of Illiteracy
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
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Childhood Memories, Part 2
Painful childhood memories don’t have to define your future.
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Childhood Memories, Part 1
Your earliest childhood memories reveal more about you than you might think.
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Storming the Beach: Remembering the Sacrifice of D-Day, Part 2
On June 6, 1944, nearly 9,000 men were wounded or killed while storming the beaches of Normandy.
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Storming the Beach: Remembering the Sacrifice of D-Day, Part 1
On June 6, 1944, 160,000 Allied troops stormed the beaches of Normandy in the battle that turned the tide of World War II.
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How Parents Can Find Peace and Hope with Their Adult Children, Part 2
When an adult child pulls away or cuts off contact entirely, what should a parent do?
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How Parents Can Resolve Conflict and Find Peace with Their Adult Children, Part 1
Many parents find that when their children reach adulthood, the relationship becomes more complicated than they expected.
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What the Bible Says About Being a Man
True biblical manhood isn’t defined by career success — it’s forged in the Word of God.
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The Progressive Miseducation of America, Part 2
Parents and grandparents are often the last line of defense against a dangerous ideology that’s already inside the classroom.
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The Progressive Miseducation of America, Part 1
America’s universities are ground zero for a cultural revolution, and the consequences are filtering into our homes, our churches, and our children’s classrooms.
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Praying for Your Family
Prayer is one of the most powerful gifts a parent can give to their children
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Beyond Black Hawk Down, Part 2
Outnumbered and outgunned, a soldier finds that his faith holds firm even when survival seems impossible.
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Beyond Black Hawk Down, Part 1
In the chaos of the 1993 Battle of Mogadishu, one Army Ranger found peace in the face of certain deat
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Winning the Invisible War, Part 2
The battle for truth is raging, and the church must be ready.
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Winning the Invisible War, Part 1
Spiritual warfare is real—and Christians are on the front lines.
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When God Doesn’t Appear to Make Sense to Us, Part 3
Every Christian will encounter moments when God seems silent and unanswered questions threaten to shake their faith.
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When God Doesn’t Appear to Make Sense to Us, Part 2
When life falls apart and God seems silent, how do you hold on to your faith?
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When God Doesn’t Appear to Make Sense to Us, Part 1
When God doesn’t seem to answer and our suffering makes no sense, life’s most painful moments can shatter our faith.
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Teaching Girls to Be Ladies
Good character and godly manners have the power to shape a nation.
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An Everyday Hero Reflecting the Enduring Promise of America, Pt. 2
America’s bread supply is controlled by just two companies—and one of them is foreign-owned.
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An Everyday Hero Reflecting on the Enduring Promise of America, Part 1
From professional rodeo cowboy to Kansas lieutenant governor, Dave Owen has lived a remarkable life guided by faith.
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Defeating Dementia, Part 2
Did you know that your diet could be your best defense against Alzheimer’s disease?
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Defeating Dementia, Part 1
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most feared diagnoses in America—but lifestyle choices may dramatically lower your risk.
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Moms in Prayer, Part 2
The power of a praying mother should never be underestimated.
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Moms in Prayer, Part 1
Do you pray for your children and the schools they attend?
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Biblical Encouragement for Everyday Motherhood, Part 2
On today’s edition of Family Talk, Roger Marsh continues his inspiring conversation with author Rhonda Stoppe about her book, Moms of the Bible.
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Biblical Encouragement for Everyday Motherhood, Part 1
Every mom has wrestled with the whispered promise she says to herself, “I’ll be a better mom tomorrow.”
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Help for Stressed-Out Moms
Motherhood is one of the toughest jobs there is — and one of the least praised.
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Women Who Win
Mary Crowley built a $400 million company from her garage—all while putting God first.
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Avoiding the Traps of Inauthentic Faith, Part 2
When passion for the gospel is misdirected, it can lead people away from the God of the Bible.
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Avoiding the Traps of Inauthentic Faith, Part 1
Authentic Christian faith starts at home—and shapes the hearts of our children.
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Man to Man, Part 2
Every boy longs for his father’s approval, but what happens when that bond is broken?
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Man to Man, Part 1
Every boy longs for his father’s approval, but what happens when that bond is broken?
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God’s Fingerprints on the Universe
The evidence for a Creator is displayed across the universe—if we’re willing to see it.
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Cultivating Deeper Connections in a Lonely World, Part 2
Distraction is wreaking havoc in our closest relationships.
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Cultivating Deeper Connections in a Lonely World, Part 1
On today’s edition of Family Talk, Roger Marsh welcomes author and speaker Becky Harling to discuss her book, Cultivating Deeper Connections in a Lonely World.
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Raising Boys: Ultimate Priority, Part 2
The ultimate priority in parenting isn’t education, entertainment, or achievement – it’s leading your children to faith in Jesus Christ.
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Raising Boys: Ultimate Priority, Part 1
The culture is waging an all-out war for the hearts and minds of your children.
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TruPlay’s Battle for Christian Values Online, Part 2
Big Tech is blocking Christian content while allowing violent and satanic ads to reach millions of children.
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TruPlay’s Battle for Christian Values Online, Part 1
The Bible instructs us to guard what our children see, but in today’s digital world, that’s harder than ever.
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What Parents Should Know About Teens, Part 2
Teenagers crave freedom but secretly, three out of four kids want a “take-charge parent.”
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What Parents Should Know About Teens, Part 1
Parenting teens can feel like navigating a minefield of emotions and boundaries.
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America Reads the Bible
America’s 250th birthday deserves more than fireworks—it calls for a return to God’s Word.
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You May Be the Only Bible Somebody Reads, Part 2
A prison sentence ended Matthew Maher’s soccer career—but it launched something far greater.
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You May Be the Only Bible Somebody Reads, Part 1
On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson welcomes Matthew Maher, a former college soccer star whose drunk driving collision claimed an innocent man’s life.
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God Won’t Leave You There, Part 2
God’s plan for your life is bigger than your greatest suffering.
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God Won’t Leave You There, Part 1
When life’s hardships leave you feeling lost and forgotten, God is still at work.
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God’s Help in My Life: The Story of Dale Evans
A loss can shatter us, but faith sustains us through life’s darkest valleys.
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The Last Words of Jesus, Part 3
The last words of Jesus reveal some of the most profound truths of our faith.
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The Last Words of Jesus, Part 2
The last words of a dying man carry extraordinary weight—but what about the last words of God’s own Son?
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The Last Words of Jesus, Part 1
The last words of a dying man carry extraordinary weight—but what about the last words of God’s own Son?
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Celebrating the Heritage of America and the Future of Our Youth, Part 2
On today’s edition of Family Talk, Gary Bauer continues his conversation with Dr. Darrell Jones about the Herzog Foundation’s bold vision for restoring America’s Christian heritage for our youth.
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Celebrating the Heritage of America and the Future of Our Youth, Part 1
On today’s edition of Family Talk, Gary Bauer interviews Dr. Darrell Jones of the Herzog Foundation, an organization investing $350 million to advance Christ-centered K-12 education across America.
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The Joys of Aligning Your Money and Your Faith, Part 2
The way you handle money reveals more about your Christian faith than you might think.
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The Joys of Aligning Your Money and Your Faith, Part 1
True financial freedom isn't about what you earn—it's about who owns it all.
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Why the Need for a Savior
Easter points to the most important event in all of human history.
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Healthy Habits for Your Children, Part 2
Your child's health involves far more than a routine checkup.
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Healthy Habits for Your Children, Part 1
On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson welcomes physician Dr. Walt Larimore to discuss his book, The Highly Healthy Child.
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Coach Wooden: Timeless Wisdom, Part 2
Winning ten national basketball championships is remarkable, but Coach John Wooden's greatest legacy may be what he taught off the court.
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Coach Wooden: Timeless Wisdom, Part 1
Few coaches have shaped the game of basketball—and the character of a nation—like Coach John Wooden.
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Dr. Ted Engstrom: Leading with Compassion
Few Christian leaders have left a legacy as profound as Dr. Ted Engstrom.
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Biblical Habits and Brain Science to Reduce Anxiety, Part 2
What if a few simple habits could transform the way you handle life's pressures?
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Biblical Habits and Brain Science to Reduce Anxiety, Part 1
Stress has reached a crisis point in our nation. According to a recent study, more than one in four Americans can no longer function because of it!
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