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The Measure of a Man - I

October 20, 2022
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The definition of a godly man in today's culture is becoming more and more ambiguous. It wasn't always that way. On today’s edition of Family Talk, listen as Dr. James Dobson and his dear friend, prominent Christian author and church planter, Dr. Gene Getz, discuss God’s blueprint for masculinity. They also celebrate Dr. Getz’s seminal book, The Measure of a Man, as it approaches its 50th year in print. 

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Proverbs 22:6 says, “Train a child up in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Tim Clinton concludes his interview with Dan Seaborn, tying together several critical points from Dan’s book, Winning at Home. Seaborn shares his rich experiences in parenting alongside his wife through good and difficult times. He also offers a final encouragement to parents who are having challenges raising their kids in the midst of the secular culture.
October 19, 2022
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On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Tim Clinton and Dan Seaborn continue discussing Dan’s book, Winning at Home. The two men reveal the impact of technology on kids, along with the ever-present threat of bullying, and the importance of parents maintaining healthy communication with their kids in order to be aware of what is going on in their lives.
October 18, 2022
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Not only are Christian parents forced to raise their kids in a culture that denies the traditional values of their faith, but also in one that strongly opposes them at every turn. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Tim Clinton and his guest, author Dan Seaborn, address this concern by breaking down Dan’s recent book, Winning at Home. Seaborn stresses the need for parents to have a solid foundation in Christ to support their parenting efforts, even when they are at their wits’ end.
October 17, 2022
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According to Charlie Kirk, the United States is facing a cultural identity crisis, and in order to solve it we must decide who we are as a country. There are many extremist groups who would love nothing more than to dismantle our nation as we know it. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson and Charlie, the founder and president of Turning Point USA, discuss the current state of America's churches and the growing acceptance of socialism, despite its disastrous historical proven failures. 
October 14, 2022
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America is rapidly approaching an ideological crossroad with potentially ruinous implications for future generations. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson contemplates this critical time in our nation's history with Charlie Kirk, the founder and president of Turning Point USA. They discuss Turning Point's nationwide outreach on college campuses, the identity crisis that many young men are facing today, and the current state of higher education. 
October 13, 2022
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On Tuesday, November 8th, Americans across the country will cast their votes in the midterm elections. This will be a moment in time that will prove to be crucial for the future of our country. Most Christians recognize that our nation is divided, is in serious trouble, and that none of our problems will be solved unless believers step into the public square and cast biblically-informed votes. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Tim Clinton and Gary Bauer, senior vice president of public policy at the James Dobson Family Institute, identify the “kitchen table issues” on the ballot this fall and remind us of our duty and the importance of making our voices heard at the polls. 
October 12, 2022
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Did you know that God has a plan for your life? And don’t we all want to live a meaningful life during our time on earth? On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson and Dr. Robert Jeffress continue discussing Robert’s powerful book, Choosing the Extraordinary Life. He advises Christians that to discover their divinely anointed life, they must root themselves in Scripture, seek godly counsel, follow their passion, recognize their gifts, and yield to God’s direction. Psalm 37:4 says, “Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.”
October 11, 2022
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In the Bible, the prophet Elijah was commissioned by God to radically engage the evil culture. As Christians, we are called to do the same. On today's edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson and Dr. Robert Jeffress, senior pastor of Dallas First Baptist Church, discuss Dr. Jeffress’ book, Choosing the Extraordinary Life. They examine the story of Elijah, and Dr. Jeffress shares how to discover God’s unique purpose for your life, as well as the need for believers to influence our society, and what it means to be “salt and light.”
October 10, 2022
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According to Dave Donaldson and Wendell Vinson, the CEO and President of the CityServe International, the ability to mobilize local churches to provide resources to people in need allows for an open door to share the love of Jesus. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Tim Clinton continues his conversation with Dave and Wendell, who highlight the mission of CityServe and the value of stepping up and taking initiative in serving the community. Through the Farmers to Families program and Operation Border Blessing, CityServe has been able to assist churches nationwide and be a distribution anchor to neighborhoods. 1 Peter 4:10 says, “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.”
October 7, 2022
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Theologian A.W. Tozer once said, “A scared world needs a fearless church.” When Russia attacked Ukraine in February 2022, fear was rampant. Five million refugees escaped into nearby countries, while another seven million Ukrainians were displaced. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dave Donaldson and Wendell Vinson, the CEO and President of CityServe International, respectively, proclaim what Satan meant for great harm, God is using for His glory. Over the last few months, CityServe has equipped 1,800 Ukrainian churches and another 1,000 churches in neighboring countries with food and supplies. The ultimate mission is to lovingly care for people and unapologetically proclaim the gospel.
October 6, 2022
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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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