Family Talk

Dr. James Dobson

Donate

A Lifeline to Moms: God’s Plans for the Overwhelmed Mom

May 12, 2023
00:00
Download Download Share Share Podcast Podcast

On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson continues his candid and colorful conversation with Sarah Parshall Perry about the challenges of raising a household full of children - specifically two sons with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and a strong-willed daughter. She reminds parents that God is there for them and they are doing the greatest job of all, whether they know it or not. Sometimes, as a parent, you have to set aside your wildly unrealistic aspirations for the day, week, or year and realize that this may be one of those times where you just don’t get out of your pajamas. 

Featured Offer

Double Your Impact
This month's Matching Grant doubles your impact for families!
Donate Now More resources

Archives

After she established a successful career as an attorney, Sarah Parshall Perry and her husband had three children, two of whom are on the autism spectrum. Today on Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson interviews Sarah, the author of Mommy Needs a Raise: Because Quitting is Not an Option. Learn more about her decision to become a stay-at-home mom and focus on the things that she felt were most important. 
May 11, 2023
Play
Download
The midnight hours can be some of the loneliest times for the exhausted or overwhelmed mom. Becky Thompson and her mother, Susan Pitts, have a strong desire to build a prayer-filled community for struggling moms, especially the new mom. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Tim Clinton interviews Becky and Susan, who are actively speaking into the lives of women and providing encouragement through their online ministry and book of the same name, Midnight Mom Devotional. Matthew 18:20 declares, “For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” 
May 10, 2023
Play
Download
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to his purpose.” This is the promise of Romans 8:28, but do you really believe it? Today on Family Talk, learn how this verse ended all fear in Barry Meguiar’s life, even when faced with death, as Dr. James Dobson continues his conversation with his lifelong friend. When you live for God’s purpose, not your own, and you step into His promise, the Lord makes everything in your life work together for good. 
May 9, 2023
Play
Download
According to Barry Meguiar, there is no training required to “love on” those around us. He believes that when we love others, God is “salvationing” them through us. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson and Barry discuss how we must follow God’s first and second commandments, to love God and to love our neighbors as ourselves. In doing so, we will experience great joy. Discover how you can be involved in the Great Commission, and in turn, watch how the Lord will ignite your life. 
May 8, 2023
Play
Download
Do you believe God hears you when you pray? And does prayer actually work? On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Tim Clinton continues his interview with national faith leader, Kathy Branzell and renowned pastor, Sammy Rodriguez, as they share about a Holy God who hears our prayers, and is activating Heaven’s army for such a time as this. 2 Chronicles 7:14 says, “If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from Heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.” 
May 5, 2023
Play
Download
Did you know that the “National Day of Prayer” was first signed into law by President Harry S. Truman in 1952? Or that it has been reserved for the first Thursday in May by every president since then, to turn our nation’s attention back to God? On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Tim Clinton interviews Kathy Branzell and Pastor Sammy Rodriguez, the co-hosts of the 2023 National Day of Prayer television special and worship event. Together, these friends remind us to lift our hearts and cares directly to the Lord. James 5:16 declares, “The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.”
May 4, 2023
Play
Download
According to Bob Vander Plaats, “God’s greatest miracle might be wrapped up in your biggest problem.” On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his three-part series with Bob, who explains the unique relationship between earthly problems and the Lord’s divine purpose. Bob also describes how God moved in and through his disabled son, Lucas, to bring the most “beautiful chaos” into the lives of him and his wife, as well as that of their other children.
May 3, 2023
Play
Download
What if you were told that your newborn child might have only two days, two weeks, or two years to live? It would be a real “when God doesn’t make sense” moment that would cause you to ask, “Why me, Lord?” On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson continues his heartfelt conversation with Bob Vander Plaats. He recounts the journey that he and his wife, Darla, embarked upon - raising a baby, then a young boy, and finally a young man who was severely disabled and in need of full-time care. No matter the circumstances or obstacles, the Vander Plaats persevered with faith and love, all in an effort to share the “light from Lucas.” 
May 2, 2023
Play
Download
Some of life’s greatest lessons are born out of seemingly insurmountable circumstances. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson sits down with Bob Vander Plaats to celebrate the life of Bob’s son, Lucas, who, despite being born with severe handicaps, brightened the lives of everyone he came in contact with. Though Lucas went home to be with the Lord in 2021, Bob and his wife, Darla, thank God every day for the gift of their son. 
May 1, 2023
Play
Download
Do you know what your calling is? According to the Bible, the Great Commission is spelled out in Matthew 28:19, “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.” On today’s Family Talk, Dr. Tim Clinton speaks with Lisa Bevere, co-founder of Messenger International. Lisa reveals how she and her husband, John, turned his vision of simply sharing Christian content into a global ministry that distributes discipleship tools and literature around the world, free of charge. To date, Messenger International has shared over 53 million resources in 123 languages to those in need throughout the free world, and also to the oppressed, suffering unchurched countries. 
April 28, 2023
Play
Download
See More Episodes
Loading...
* A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
*
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
R
S
T
U
V
W
Y
Loading...
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
J
L
M
N
O
P
R
S
T
W
Listen to Family Talk on
Amazon Echo
Learn How
Learn How

Featured Offer

Double Your Impact
This month's Matching Grant doubles your impact for families!
Donate Now More resources

About Family Talk

Family Talk is a Christian non-profit organization located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Founded in 2010 by Dr. James Dobson, the ministry promotes and teaches biblical principles that support marriage, family, and child-development. Since its inception, Family Talk has served millions of families with broadcasts, monthly newsletters, feature articles, videos, blogs, books and other resources available on demand via its website, mobile apps, and social media platforms.


The Dr. James Dobson Family Institute (JDFI) is a Christian non-profit organization located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Founded initially as Family Talk in 2010 by Dr. James Dobson, the ministry promotes and teaches biblical principles that support marriage, family, and child-development. Since its inception, Family Talk has served families with broadcasts, monthly newsletters, feature articles, videos, blogs, books, and other resources available on demand via its website, mobile apps, and social media platforms. In 2017, the ministry rebranded under JDFI to expand its four core ministry divisions consisting of Family Talk, the Dobson Policy and Education Centers, and the Dobson Digital Library.


Dr. Dobson's flagship program, "Family Talk," is aired on more than 1,300 terrestrial radio outlets and numerous digital channels that reach millions of people each month.

About Dr. James Dobson

Dr. James Dobson is the Founder and President of Family Talk, a nonprofit organization that produces his radio program, "Dr. James Dobson's Family Talk." He is the author of more than 30 books dedicated to the preservation of the family, including The New Dare to Discipline, Love for a Lifetime, Life on the Edge, Love Must Be Tough, The New Strong-Willed Child, When God Doesn't Make Sense, Bringing Up Boys, Marriage Under Fire, Bringing Up Girls, Head Over Heels and, most recently, Your Legacy: The Greatest Gift.


Dr. Dobson served as an associate clinical professor of pediatrics at the University of Southern California School of Medicine for 14 years and on the attending staff of Children's Hospital of Los Angeles for 17 years. He has been active in governmental affairs and has advised five U.S. presidents on family matters. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Southern California (1967) in the field of child development. He holds 17 honorary doctoral degrees, and was inducted in 2008 into The National Radio Hall of Fame. Dr. Dobson recently received the following awards: Winston Churchill Lifetime Achievement Award from the Faith & Freedom Coalition (2017), Daniel Award from AZ Christian University (2016), and the Defender of Life Award from the Justice Foundation (2015).


Dr. Dobson is married to Shirley and they have two grown children, Danae and Ryan, and two grandchildren. The Dobsons reside in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Contact Family Talk with Dr. James Dobson

Mailing Address
540 Elkton Drive
Suite 201
Colorado Springs, CO 80907


Phone Number
877.732.6825