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A Story of Redemption: How One Woman Survived Sex Trafficking - II

March 2, 2023
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After Jessa Dillow Crisp escaped sex trafficking at the age of 21, she earned her GED, began attending Bible college and even met her now husband, John. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Jessa shares that when she started dating John, who was a fellow Bible college student, he epitomized God’s grace and love when she revealed her shameful past to him. John shares with Dr. James Dobson that he told Jessa that she was not defined by her past, but was the Lord’s beautiful creation. 2 Corinthians 5:17 proclaims, “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!”

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Did you know that there are over 27 million victims of human trafficking worldwide? Or that the majority of victims who are sex trafficked are defenseless girls and women? For Jessa Dillow Crisp, she experienced horror at the hands of her biological family. Even worse, she was sex trafficked at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Canada where people profited from her pain. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Jessa shares her story with Dr. James Dobson and how God provided an escape for her at the age of 21 with a path toward restoration. Today, Jessa is a ray of light, helping others. With her testimony and professional skills in counseling and recovery, she has a mission to help others escape some of the darkest sins that humans commit against one another. 
March 1, 2023
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In many homes, dads are absent or not spiritually present for their children. Some are not equipping their sons and daughters with the Bible’s blueprint for life. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Pastor Brenen Beeler offers two critical pieces of advice. First, Psalm 27:10 says if your father has abandoned you, the Lord will take care of you. Second, spend time in the Bible daily to provide the pattern of living for your children. According to Pastor Brenen, “As long as you model your life after Jesus, you have the pattern of a father to follow.” Proverbs 22:6 says, “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”
February 28, 2023
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Just as King David set up his son, Solomon, for success to build the temple according to God’s blueprints, Christian fathers are called to set up their children for success. When we model the spiritual life for the next generation, we’re providing the winsome, biblical pattern. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Pastor Brenen Beeler reminds Christian dads that their bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit. Unlike the Old Testament temple where God only revealed Himself once a year, we are blessed that He inhabits us daily. That should empower us to disciple our children through regular Bible reading together, weekly church attendance, and devoted service in Jesus Christ’s name. 
February 27, 2023
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Did you know that 58% of kids under the age of 14 are consuming graphic pornography on a regular basis? Or that 80 to 90% of this filth depicts violence against women? Today’s porn can lead to sex trafficking and many other corrupt forms of brokenness. On this edition of Family Talk, Dr. Tim Clinton interviews Donna Rice Hughes, president and CEO of Enough is Enough. With a mission to protect children and empower moms and dads, she urges parents to become cyber savvy by using Internet filters, regular monitoring, and using time-limiting tools. As a culture, it’s time that we collectively yell, “Enough is enough!” We will no longer allow pornography to rob our kids of their innocence and pollute their minds.
February 24, 2023
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1 Timothy 2:1-2 says, “I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people — for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.” On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson continues his conversation with Ralph and Danielle Drollinger, founders of Capitol Ministries. The Drollingers share how their ministry serves political leaders around the world, and changes hearts through insightful Bible studies. Similar to the Apostle Paul’s missionary journey to capital cities, Ralph and Danielle have established faith fellowship groups in 42 of America’s state capitol buildings.
February 23, 2023
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After attending a Youth for Christ Bible study, Ralph Drollinger, a high school basketball player, became a follower of Jesus Christ. For the next four years, NBA teams offered contracts to the seven-foot-two-inch tall athlete. Instead of taking the big money, Ralph joined Athletes in Action and played with the best amateur basketball teams across the globe, even sharing the gospel at halftime. That passion for evangelism has continued in Ralph’s life. On today’s edition of Family Talk, he and his wife, Danielle, share their hearts for those who are lost and have not yet encountered Jesus. Together, the Drollingers founded Capitol Ministries, a non-profit organization with a mission to minister to political leaders with God’s Word. 
February 22, 2023
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When COVID-19 hit in early 2020, hospitals restricted family members access to their loved ones’ rooms. Without the comfort of an advocate or the desperately needed human touch at their bedside, many patients become more sick or die. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Steve Reiter continues to share the heartbreaking story of his wife, Elizabeth, who died alone in her hospital room during the pandemic. Thanks to Steve’s organization, ten states are moving toward a reasonable accommodation for a loved one to be allowed in the room around the clock through “Never Die Alone” bills.
February 21, 2023
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Steve Reiter was madly in love with his wife, Elizabeth. After getting married in 2001, they had two sons. Years later, she was diagnosed with lupus and pulmonary hypertension, which led to her hospitalization in 2020. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Steve shares that because it happened at the beginning of the COVID pandemic, he was not allowed in the room to see his wife. Tragically, Elizabeth died alone, prompting Steve to create The Never Alone Project. Because patients thrive when a loved one is present, he advocates that at least one person be allowed to stay with a loved one at all times. 
February 20, 2023
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In Matthew 5, Jesus calls us to be the “salt of the earth.” The right amount of salt is great seasoning when sprinkled, but it's terrible fertilizer when dumped. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson continues his conversation with Dr. Bill Peel and Dr. Walt Larimore, about their book, Workplace Grace, which focuses on equipping Christians to evangelize at work. Dr. Peel notes that when it comes to showing signs of your faith in the workplace, you can raise a faith flag in just 30 seconds by offering to pray for a troubled colleague, and Dr. Larimore stresses that workplace grace is “going to work intentionally, in the power of the Holy Spirit, and leaving the results to God.”
February 17, 2023
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In Matthew 28, Jesus commands His followers to “go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.” But did you know that that command extends to us as well? And that your place of work can be the mission field? On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson sits down with Dr. Walt Larimore and Dr. Bill Peel to discuss their book, Workplace Grace, and how to take your faith to work and share the Good News. 
February 16, 2023
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With so much confusion about the role of men in society, it’s no wonder we have questions about how to bring up boys in the right way. Why are so many young males in crisis? What qualities should we be instilling in our sons? The culture has vilified masculinity, and as a result, an entire generation of boys is growing up without a clear idea of what it means to be a man. To help parents confront this challenge, the Dr. James Dobson Family Institute has developed a new 10-day email series based on Dr. Dobson’s best-selling book, Bringing Up Boys. It’s designed to equip you to wisely lead your sons to become godly men.
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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.

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