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Rescuing Fatherless Boys - II

April 9, 2021
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For young children, love is spelled “T-I-M-E,” so without a father in the home it can be traumatic. John Smithbaker, founder of “Fathers in the Field,” experienced the forgiveness of Christ at the age of 40, and was empowered to forgive his earthly father for abandoning him as a child. His Christ-centered mentoring ministry urges the Church to play a role much like the Good Samaritan—instead of walking by fatherless boys left on the “cultural roadside,” to find willing Christian men to invest time in their lives.

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When John Smithbaker was born, his father had already abandoned the family and, tragically, had wanted John to be aborted. That “father wound” caused John to seek his self-worth in athletics and other ultimately empty pursuits. It’s an all-too-common story. But Smithbaker’s organization, “Fathers in the Field,” is helping by finding Christian men to connect with and mentor fatherless boys.
April 8, 2021
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Jesus was the ultimate man’s man, a rugged carpenter with calloused hands who drove the money changers out of the Temple with a whip! Yet, He also empowered women, which would have been seen by the men in His day as radical and countercultural. Dr. Tim Clinton and Max Davis, co-authors of Take It Back: Reclaiming Biblical Masculinity, talk about men in the Bible and also recount the final words of King David on his deathbed to his son, Solomon— “Be strong, act like a man, and obey God.” While the “cancel culture” may have Christian men on the ropes, history would suggest that they need to stand and fight for God and their families.
April 7, 2021
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Hollywood and the popular culture typically portray fathers as toxic buffoons. In response to such unfair and harmful mischaracterizations, Dr. Tim Clinton and Max Davis, co-authors of Take It Back: Reclaiming Biblical Masculinity, present research that underscores the crucial contributions made by strong, godly dads. For instance, 76% of teen girls surveyed said that their father influenced their decision on whether or not to be sexually active; and when a dad divorces, his kids are 92% more likely to fail in their own marriages.
April 6, 2021
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Christians around the world celebrated Christ’s resurrection this past weekend. It’s the event that gives our faith meaning and propels us forward with the hope of heaven. Today on Family Talk, Dr. Dobson sits down with Dr. Robert Jeffress to discuss his book “A Place Called Heaven: 10 Surprising Truths About Your Eternal Home” and to tackle difficult topics such as near-death experiences, what our jobs will be in Heaven, and who will be there.
April 5, 2021
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Listen to these sobering words from 1 Corinthians 15:17--“If Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins.” As we look foward to Easter weekend, scholar Gary Habermas, author of, “The Case for the Resurrection of Jesus,” reminds us that our wonderful Savior revealed Himself to a doubting Thomas, and to his persecutor Paul in a blinding light on the road to Damascus, along with his half-brother, James, who was initially embarrassed by Him. If you believe in Christ and His works and words alike, then when you come to Him, He will never cast you out. 
April 2, 2021
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If you’ve ever rung up too much on your credit card and could only afford to pay the minimum amount, then you’ve experienced firsthand the reason that Jews of the Old Testament felt compelled to offer regular sacrifices to God. Rabbi Jason Sobel, author of Mysteries of the Messiah, explains that it was because they understood that they could never cover the full cost of their sin. But when Jesus died on the cross, he wiped the slate clean by paying all of our sin debts in full. Amazingly, He credits His righteousness to our account! 
April 1, 2021
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In Matthew 13:52, Jesus said, “Every teacher of the law who has become a disciple in the kingdom of heaven is like the owner of a house who brings out of his storeroom new treasures as well as old." Sadly, many Christians fail to grasp the Old Testament foreshadowing of Christ. Rabbi Jason Sobel, author of “Mysteries of the Messiah: Unveiling Divine Connections from Genesis to Today,” invites believers to stop settling for just half of our spiritual inheritance, because everything in the Old Testament ultimately points to Jesus.
March 31, 2021
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In honor of the late evangelist Luis Palau, who went home to Heaven earlier this month, Dr. James Dobson continues his conversation with Dr. Palau, in which they offer biblical advice for wives in loveless marriages. Isaiah 54:5 says, “Your Maker is your husband—the Lord Almighty is his name.” God has not called us to be happy but rather obedient, so we must remain faithful in prayer and see what the Lord will do.
March 30, 2021
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The late evangelist Luis Palau, who has been called “the Billy Graham of Latin America,” went to be with the Lord on March 11 of this year. On today’s broadcast, Dr. James Dobson opens with a special tribute to the life work and impact of Dr. Palau, and then plays a classic interview they had previously recorded together. It was in that conversation that Dr. Palau presciently warned America against taking a low view of Scripture and following in the tragic footsteps of Britain and Latin America, with their skyrocketing illegitimacy rates and rampant sexual immorality. He challenged Christian men to open God’s Word daily and pray with their wives.
March 29, 2021
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The late Chuck Colson, former Special Counsel to President Richard Nixon and founder of Prison Fellowship, was often asked, “How can I grow closer to God?” Chuck’s answer was simple. As Jeremiah 22:16 records, when believers defend the cause of the poor and needy, that’s how we can come to know God intimately. As you are serving the powerless, you will experience the power of God.
March 26, 2021
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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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