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August 23, 2010
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Attacks on Christianity are par for the course nowadays, and the three issues most often in the cultural crosshairs are 1) religious liberty, 2) the defense of traditional marriage, and 3) the sanctity of life. On this program, you’ll hear an impassioned speech by the late pro-life crusader Congressman Henry Hyde, followed by a riveting discussion with Dr. Dobson and the team about what it really means to be a pro-life advocate!

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Bringing Up Boys
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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With football season right around the corner, we’ll hear today from College Football Hall of Fame coach Gene Stallings. In a loving tribute to the late Johnny Stallings, Coach Stallings relates several touching stories to Dr. Dobson about his son and states how much richer his life was with a Down syndrome child. Coach also offers comfort and encouragement to families with special needs children.
August 20, 2010
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“Didn’t Dr. Dobson retire when he left Focus on the Family earlier this year? How is Family Talk different from other ministries, and what are your goals there? Are you going to be addressing public policy issues at all?” You’ve got questions? We’ve got answers! Find out everything you need to know by listening to Dr. Dobson’s “state of the union” address on today’s Family Talk.
August 19, 2010
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Mary Beth Chapman faced a mother’s worst fear: the loss of a child. In part III of our series, she describes hitting rock bottom (the ground was firm) and the conscious choice she makes every day to carry on in the face of gut-wrenching pain. Dr. Dobson elicits her views on heaven; Mary Beth replies that her perspective on the afterlife has changed as a result of this tragedy. What can you learn from her journey?
August 18, 2010
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In part II of this series, Mary Beth Chapman and her husband candidly recount what the past two years have been like for their family after losing their daughter Maria in a tragic accident. Forced to process their grief over her death while the whole world watched, Mary Beth speaks openly about the good and bad days. This and many other stories can be found in her new book, Choosing to See, available through Family Talk.
August 17, 2010
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On today’s broadcast, singer Steven Curtis Chapman reflects on the tragic spring day in 2008 when his beloved 5-year old daughter, Maria, went home to be with the Lord. Steven sat down with Dr. Dobson just months after the accident—with the wound still fresh in his memory. He reveals his heart as a father … and shares the hope he clings to as a follower of Christ. It’s a poignant conversation you won’t want to miss.
August 16, 2010
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On today’s broadcast, nutritionist David Meinz concludes his talk on healthy eating. With his characteristic humor, he explains everything you need to know about making mealtime with the family both happy and healthy. Dr. Dobson talks about the drastic changes he made to his diet after having a heart attack, and closes by pointing out that losing weight is partly so difficult because unlike other vices, you can’t completely avoid food, and eating is often associated with happy occasions.
August 13, 2010
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In part 2 of this program on healthy eating for families, nutritionist David Meinz offers several practical tips on good nutrition. He lists the “rules of the game” and says that frequency and quantity are key factors to a healthy eating lifestyle. To the delight of youngsters everywhere, Meinz also discusses how parents can allow their children to eat a limited amount of sweets without overdoing it.
August 12, 2010
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The diet industry is a multi-million dollar business. It seems that everyone is looking for the secret to weight loss, whether it be a magic pill or a fad diet. On today’s program, nutritionist David Meinz—with his characterist humor—talks about what realistic changes we can all make in order to lead healthier lifestyles. If “you are what you eat,” then healthy families need to eat healthy food. We’ll get you started on the right path today!
August 11, 2010
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All of us have been impacted in one way or another by the current recession. Not helping matters is the fact that the average family now carries $8,000 in credit card debt. During these difficult times, good financial advice is hard to come by and staying afloat financially is harder than ever. Don’t miss Dr. Dobson’s conversation with financial expert Dave Ramsey, who explains 5 simple principles of smart money management!
August 10, 2010
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In times of economic uncertainty, it might be even more tempting to fall for “get rich quick” e-mail ads and marketing ploys such as, “90 days same as cash.” The reality is, though, if it sounds to good to be true, it probably is! On today’s program, Dr. Dobson sits down with financial expert Dave Ramsey to discuss how to be financially wise and stay afloat in this tough economy. On Part II, Ramsey will explain 5 simple principles of smart money management.
August 9, 2010
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Bringing Up Boys
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.
Sign Up 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.

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