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The Miracle of An Abortion Survivor: Choosing Forgiveness, Finding Redemption - II

May 26, 2021
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In Part 2 of “The Miracle of An Abortion Survivor,” author Claire Culwell continues her inspirational account of miraculously surviving an abortion when her birth mother was only 13 years old. Claire forgave her birth mother, who came to faith in Christ. Years later, when Claire found herself pregnant out of wedlock, she again experienced the life-changing forgiveness of God. Inspired by her new-found friendship with Abby Johnson of the movie “Unplanned,” Claire has become a powerful champion for life.

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When Claire Culwell turned 21, she desired to meet her birth mother who had placed her up for adoption. Nothing could have prepared her for what she discovered. Her birth mother, Tonya, was only 13 at the time of her pregnancy, and Tonya’s mother had insisted that she get an abortion. However, the abortionist was unaware that Tonya was pregnant with twins, so only one of the children was aborted. Claire was the twin who survived! She shares her emotional story in her new book, Survivor: An Abortion Survivor's Surprising Story of Choosing Forgiveness and Finding Redemption. 
May 25, 2021
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Do you feel empty and that your time is running out? That’s how blind Bartimaeus felt in Mark 10:46. Yet when Jesus passed by him, the beggar shouted in faith, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me! Rabbi, I want to see.” Evangelist Franklin Graham points out that not only did Jesus miraculously restore this man’s sight, but He forgave his sins, erasing his past, as well. Like Bartimaeus, Jesus can forgive your sin and erase your past too.
May 24, 2021
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While it’s easy to understand what it means to be mentally intelligent, what does it take to be relationally intelligent? God wants us to thrive in our relationships. But sadly, because of sin, otherwise healthy relationships have become distorted between God and man, parent and child, and within peer groups. Guests John Trent and Dewey Wilson, co-authors of The Relationally Intelligent Child, sit down with Dr. Tim Clinton to explain how parents can pass on relational behaviors to their children. They encourage imparting crucial skills such as fearless exploration, unwavering resilience, and wise decision-making.
May 21, 2021
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Augustine once said, “Hearts are restless, O God, until we find our rest in Thee.” Former Indianapolis Colts football coach Tony Dungy, author of Uncommon: Finding Your Path to Significance, explains that once a man chooses the uncommon path to be in a right relationship with God, he will stand up for godly values in the culture, cherish his wife, and treasure his children. He won’t simply follow the crowd. As Dungy says, if you put the Lord first, everything else falls into place.
May 20, 2021
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Teenagers are often desperate to fit in and to be accepted by the “in” crowd. That’s why sometimes they make bad decisions that lead to regret. Former Indianapolis Colts football coach Tony Dungy, author of Uncommon: Finding Your Path to Significance, points to the truth of Romans 12:2 (“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”). Dungy challenges teens and adults to take the narrow road, the uncommon path; that is, Jesus is the only source of true fulfillment. Coach Dungy discusses this and much more, including his role as a mentor.
May 19, 2021
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Many people enter into toxic relationships, from friendships to dating, and even marriage. Often, they live in fear, feeling like they have to constantly perform to be accepted. Pastor Michael Todd, author of Relationship Goals: How to Win at Dating, Marriage, and Sex, reminds us that our Savior loves us so much that He paid the ultimate price to redeem us. Pastor Todd says that once people comprehend the depth of that undeserved love, then they can understand that they don’t deserve to be treated poorly. In other words, grasping our vertical relationship with God helps keep our horizontal relationships in proper perspective. 
May 18, 2021
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Before God created Eve, He gave Adam His holy presence, an identity, and an assignment. God gave Adam these things so that he would not look for them in Eve. Pastor Michael Todd, author of Relationship Goals: How to Win at Dating, Marriage, and Sex, believes the reason so many relationships fail is because people enter into them with faulty expectations, including hoping the other person is going to be their savior. Pastor Todd explains to Dr. Tim Clinton what he believes a love relationship should look like in the eyes of God.
May 17, 2021
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Just as 1 Corinthians 13 is known as the “love chapter,” and Hebrews 11 is the “faith chapter,” James 3 is called the “tongue chapter.” This passage describes how a horse is controlled by the bit in its mouth; a ship by its rudder, and man is controlled by his tongue. Dr. James Dobson and guest R.T. Kendall, author of Controlling the Tongue, remind us that we will have to give an account on the Day of Judgment for every careless word we have spoken. 
May 14, 2021
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Couples who experience the pain and trauma of a miscarriage may at times wonder if God might be punishing them for some previous sin. In this Part 2 conversation, Dr. Walt and Barb Larimore, along with Russ and June Gordon—who between the four of them have suffered six miscarriages—remind us that God is with us and He cares. Psalm 34:18 says, “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” The Larimores and Gordons also urge the church “to mourn with those who mourn,” as Romans 12:15 proclaims. 
May 13, 2021
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When couples experience the profound sense of pain and loss of a miscarriage, well-intentioned family members and friends can inadvertently say hurtful things—such as “Don’t worry, you can try again” or, “It’s probably a blessing, because your baby might have been deformed.” But Dr. Walt and Barb Larimore, along with Russ and June Gordon, who have suffered a total of six miscarriages between them, urge those who wish to console others to simply say, “I am so sorry! God cares. And I love you.” They share with host Dr. James Dobson that couples should name the lost baby, bury their child (figuratively), and journal through their emotions to encourage healing. 
May 12, 2021
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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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