Dr. James Dobson's Family Talk
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Episodes
Dr. James Dobson: A Legacy Remembered
One year ago today, Dr. James Dobson entered his heavenly home and heard the words, “Well done, good and faithful servant.”
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Dr. James Dobson – His Family and Friends Pay Tribute, Part 2
On today’s edition of Family Talk, experience more from the memorial service honoring Dr. James Dobson, faithful servant of God.
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Dr. James Dobson – His Family and Friends Pay Tribute, Part 1
For nearly five decades, Dr. James Dobson devoted his life to strengthening families and defending biblical truth.
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Raising Boys: Routine Panic, Part 2
On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his insightful discussion from his “Bringing Up Boys” teaching series.
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Raising Boys: Routine Panic, Part 1
Proverbs 23:24 says, “The father of a righteous child has great joy; a man who fathers a wise son rejoices in him.”
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Crises on Campus: A Christian Student Solution, Part 2
College campuses can feel like hostile territory for students who abide by their Christian faith and values.
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Crises on Campus: A Christian Student Solution, Part 1
On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson welcomes Morton Blackwell, founder of the Leadership Institute, to expose the pressures Christian and conservative students face on today’s college campuses.
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Everyday Heroes Who Are Making a Difference at College of the Ozarks and Beyond, Part 2
Universities have become breeding grounds for radical ideas, turning students against their own country and Christian faith.
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Everyday Heroes Who Are Making a Difference at College of the Ozarks and Beyond, Part 1
Too many parents send their child off to college only to see a stranger return home who rejects everything he or she had been taught.
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True Family Success
Winning three Super Bowls and a Daytona 500 taught Joe Gibbs that the world’s definition of success can lead to a lot of heartache.
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Transform Iran, Part 2
A nation closed to the gospel is opening through unexpected doors.
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Transform Iran, Part 1
Owning a Bible in Iran can cost you your freedom.
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A Deeper Look at Christian Persecution
Across Sudan and northern Uganda, believers in Christ face unimaginable suffering for their faith.
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Changing the World Through Prayer, Part 2
When you feel like your prayers are bouncing off the ceiling, God still hears you.
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Changing the World Through Prayer, Part 1
Prayer aligns our hearts with God’s, and when we put it into practice, He can do incredible things in our lives.
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Shayne and Sheila Pitcock: A Story of Redemption, Restoration, and Purpose, Part 2
On today’s edition of Family Talk, Shayne and Sheila Pitcock offer hope to couples facing emotional distance, broken trust, and years of hurt feelings.
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Shayne and Sheila Pitcock: A Story of Redemption, Restoration, and Purpose, Part 1
No marriage is ever too broken for God to restore.
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Spiritual Mismatch in Marriage, Part 3
A spouse who believes in Jesus and one who doesn’t can leave a couple feeling lonely and out of step.
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Spiritual Mismatch in Marriage, Part 2
Coming to faith in Jesus Christ saved Leslie Strobel’s soul, but it nearly cost her marriage.
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Spiritual Mismatch in Marriage, Part 1
On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson sits down with best-selling author Lee Strobel and his wife, Leslie, to share their honest story of marriage tested by faith.
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Building Intimacy with God
In uncertain times, prayer remains the steady anchor for individuals and for the nation.
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Homosexuality and the 21st Century Church, Part 2
Can someone truly find freedom from unwanted same-sex attraction?
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Homosexuality and the 21st Century Church, Part 1
Few subjects stir more controversy than the church’s response to homosexuality.
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An Everyday Hero with a Passion for the Wonder of God’s Creation, Part 2
Young people are being told they’re cosmic accidents, but the evidence points to something far greater.
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An Everyday Hero with a Passion for the Wonder of God’s Creation, Part 1
The same skies that scientists refer to as a cosmic accident are telling a different story.
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The Hidden Message of the Great Seal of the United States, Part 2
Hidden within the Great Seal of the United States lies a call to virtue, unity, and freedom.
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The Hidden Message of the Great Seal of the United States, Part 1
The symbols on the back of the dollar bill are no accident.
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One Scoop at a Time
A dish of ice cream can hold a lifetime of memories.
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Laying Up Treasure in Heaven, Part 2
God is searching for people willing to partner with Him in blessing others.
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Laying Up Treasure in Heaven, Part 1
Did you know that Jesus spoke about money more than Heaven and Hell combined?
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Building Moral Character in Your Children
Children learn character best through great stories told at a parent's knee.
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Wake Up Your Faith, Part 2
God often calls us into the unexpected, and learning to trust Him changes everything.
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Wake Up Your Faith, Part 1
Faith can grow stagnant when life settles into routine.
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Living the Good Life, Part 2
The search for meaning is the biggest need that’s facing our culture today.
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Changing the World Through Prayer, Part 1
Prayer aligns our hearts with God’s, and when we put it into practice, He can do incredible things in our lives.
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Living the Good Life, Part 1
Money, power, and success promise fulfillment but leave a deep emptiness.
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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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