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Steven Curtis & Mary Beth Chapman: Choosing to See - II

August 17, 2010
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.

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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
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
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
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
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
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
With his ruling this week that Proposition 8 is “unconstitutional,” Judge Vaughn Walker nullified the will of 7 million Californians who voted to pass the state constitutional amendment in November ’08. On today’s broadcast, Dr. Dobson is joined by Chuck Colson, Dr. Robert George, and Professor Timothy George in a passionate discussion regarding imperious judges, what this ruling means, and what America might look like in the future if Judge Walker’s ruling is not overturned by a higher court of law. The panel also points out that this dramatic turning point in our nation’s history might finally stir believers to stand up and defend religious liberties in America.
August 6, 2010
Attention, everyone who has a girl between the ages of 12-15 living in your house: while you may not be able to control that roller coaster of emotion flooding over your daughter, believe it or not, there are some biological reasons behind her behavior! While writing his new book, Bringing Up Girls, Dr. Dobson poured over nearly 3,500 pages of research material, and today he explains some of the fascinating new discoveries. Tune in for the latest information on girls and adolescence!
August 5, 2010
Attention, everyone who has a girl between the ages of 12-15 living in your house: while you may not be able to control that roller coaster of emotion flooding over your daughter, believe it or not, there are some biological reasons behind her behavior! While writing his new book, Bringing Up Girls, Dr. Dobson poured over nearly 3,500 pages of research material, and today he explains some of the fascinating new discoveries. Tune in for the latest information on girls and adolescence!
August 4, 2010
Pastor Greg Laurie’s mom loved to party, and being a Marilyn Monroe look-alike, men beat a path to her door. And with a total of five stepfathers, it was really no surprise that Pastor Laurie grew up in front of the TV. He used drugs during high school and publicly mocked the crazy Jesus Freaks on campus. So how did he end up as one of America’s most prominent evangelists? Tune in and find out how God changed his life!
August 3, 2010
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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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