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Prayer, Peace and the Presence of God

March 13, 2023
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Adversity in life can sometimes cause our faith to be shaken. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson interviews Dave Butts, the late president of Harvest Prayer Ministries in 2018. Before his passing, Dave opened up about his battle with a rare form of cancer, from which he wasn’t expected to recover. Through this difficult journey, he revealed what he learned about fervent prayer and the peace of God. 

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In Matthew 28, Jesus says, “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, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.” On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Tim Clinton continues his conversation with Randy Shepherd and Jamie Johnson, the co-founders of Crossfire Ministries. Randy and Jamie’s hearts are to share the love of Jesus through sports to all who desperately need Jesus. Through that, they are reaching out to kids, parents, prisoners and athletes alike, letting them know they are loved and that God loves them.
March 10, 2023
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It has been said that like music, sports are an international language that speaks to all nations of the world. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Tim Clinton interviews Randy Shepherd and Jamie Johnson, the co-founders of Crossfire Ministries. Through their organization, Randy and Jamie are influencing today’s generation and others by using sports as an evangelistic tool. They are finding the love of the game to be an effective way to reach people from all walks of life with the gospel. Tune in to learn more about how Randy and Jamie are utilizing basketball and grabbing the attention of thousands, not only coaching them with great lessons, but also introducing them to Jesus Christ. 
March 9, 2023
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On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his interview with Anne Edward, executive director of Restored Hope. They continue discussing her testimony of leaving homosexuality, and the increasing acceptance of the LGBTQ lifestyle in both society and the Church. They also break down four fundamental views of homosexuality and address the false ideas concerning counseling and therapy.
March 8, 2023
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Over the last few years, there has been a significant shift in the acceptance of the LGBTQ lifestyle, spreading throughout our schools, the media, and even some churches. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson addresses this trend with Anne Edward, the executive director of Restored Hope Network, a ministry dedicated to serving those who are broken by relational sin and homosexuality. They examine the hostility toward the biblical truth about homosexuality, while Anne shares her own story of being liberated from a sinful lifestyle.
March 7, 2023
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Are you living in the “God Space?” According to Dr. Lori Salierno-Maldonado, it is the place where the need is greater than the resources, and where the opportunity is greater than our ability. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Lori challenges us to trust God and take Him up on His invitation to be part of something much bigger than ourselves. She also stresses that while we don’t have much to offer, we have the materials for the Lord to do a miracle through us.
March 6, 2023
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On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his three part interview with Jessa Dillow Crisp and her husband, John, by discussing her survival of sex trafficking as a young woman. They are also joined by Jody and Linda Dillow, the board members of the safe house which rescued Jessa, whom they adopted as a young adult. At first, Jessa, having been abused by countless men, had difficulty trusting Jody as a father figure. But over time, she learned to trust him as he faithfully mirrored her Heavenly Father’s love. 
March 3, 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!”
March 2, 2023
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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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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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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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