According to Dr. Tim Elmore, “Leaders are made, not born.” On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson discusses with Dr. Elmore and his wife, Pam, the importance of teaching our children how to become leaders who will stand firm in their convictions, rather than being like sheep, who just follow the crowd. Be encouraged as Dr. Tim shares his belief that every child has the potential to be a great leader, regardless of his or her personality.
March 9, 2024
Today, some pro-life advocates believe that abortion is acceptable if the woman has been victimized by rape or incest. On today's edition of Family Talk, Dr. Robert Jackson, Jr., author of <em>The Family Doctor Speaks: The Truth About Life</em>, declares that it is morally wrong to kill an unborn child for a misdeed or even a tragic event that has occurred in the mother’s life. All unborn children are created in the image of God! Learn more as we are joined by Dr. Jackson's wife, Carlotta, as she shares how their two special needs children teach them how to be more like Christ.
March 2, 2024
While Dr. Robert Jackson, Jr., was a second-year medical resident, he was asked to administer a drug to induce premature labor on a woman who was carrying a special needs baby in order to abort the pregnancy. He refused, but another doctor did so, prompting the woman to deliver a 22-week-old infant. On today's edition of Family Talk, Dr. Jackson recounts that the patient's little baby, born alive, was wrapped in a cold, wet towel, and abandoned to die in a metal basin. Since that horrific moment, Dr. Jackson has been a passionate and staunch defender of pre-born children.
February 24, 2024
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 about his ministry and experiences with other dignitaries such as President Ronald Reagan and President George H.W. Bush.
February 17, 2024
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 he and his wife, Shirley, met, and some lessons they learned during their first years of marriage and when they became parents.
February 10, 2024
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 his inspiring conversation with Victor and Eileen Marx about the myriad of ways God is using them in the fight for the “least of these” through their humanitarian initiatives. Discover how Victor and Eileen, having overcome PTSD from their own devastating backgrounds, are making an impact by infusing the light and love of Jesus Christ into the lives of those who have been broken by trauma and unthinkable violence.
February 3, 2024
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. James Dobson speaks with Victor and his wife, Eileen, co-founders of the non-profit organization, All Things Possible. Learn about their incredible passion to go deep into the face of death and destruction, such as ISIS war-torn prison camps, to reach those in desperate need of the hope that only Jesus can bring.
January 27, 2024
With the explosion of technology, studies show that kids between the ages of 11 and 14 are the heaviest users of digital devices, spending over 9 hours a day on social media and the Internet. On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson discusses this sobering topic with the late Dr. Brenda Hunter and her daughter and co-author, Kristen Blair. Dr. Dobson asks them questions about their helpful book, From <em>Santa to Sexting: Keeping Kids Safe, Strong, and Secure in Middle School</em>. Learn how to recognize the warning signs before your child’s digital life becomes a problem.
January 20, 2024
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 with Anne Graham Lotz about her book on Heaven for adults entitled, <em>Heaven: My Father's House</em>. Anne shares that for those who have confessed their sin and trusted Christ as their Savior, Heaven is the ultimate promise fulfilled.
January 13, 2024
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. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson speaks with Anne Graham Lotz about her children’s book, <em>Heaven: God's Promise for Me</em>. In her beautifully illustrated project, Anne reminds us that Heaven is for children also, and death is not something to fear when you have put your faith in Jesus. John 14:3 says, “And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.”
January 6, 2024