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The Mystique of A Woman

August 12, 2022
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Keeping the initial interest and spark alive in a marriage can be difficult to accomplish. What is the mysterious “it” factor that everyone seems to be after? On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson and author Jean Lush advise women on how to keep their “feminine mystique” strong by fostering their intellect, confidence, and health. Proverbs 31:10-11 says, “Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far more than rubies.”

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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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Do you want to know God’s will for your life? On today’s edition of Family Talk, Bob Vernon, a retired assistant chief of the LAPD, points to the well-known passage of Proverbs 3:5-6, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” Using captivating street stories from his time in the police force, Bob outlines the three prerequisites and the promise of the Lord illustrated in those verses.
August 11, 2022
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After Bob Vernon gave his life to Christ at the age of twelve, he aspired to discover God's will for his life. On today’s edition of Family Talk, he shares how the Lord revealed to him that he should not become an Air Force pilot, but a Los Angeles police officer instead. There were no angelic appearances or a thunderous heavenly voice from above. Rather, as Proverbs 19:21 proclaims, “Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.” Bob learned that the Lord’s will is made manifest through circumstances.
August 10, 2022
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Because of our digital devices and non-stop news services, we are living in a world full of noise. For Jordan Raynor, his main concern is what all that external noise will create and how it will affect our internal noise and how we think, create, and communicate with the Lord. On today’s edition of Family Talk, the author of Redeeming Your Time urges Christians to refuse to fill every crevice of their day with noise. As believers, we are appointed to remain present with people and with the work to which He has called us. Ephesians 5:15-16 says, “Be very careful, then, how you live — not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil”
August 9, 2022
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Do you feel overwhelmed by your never ending to-do list? On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Tim Clinton and his guest, author Jordan Raynor, discuss Jordan’s book, Redeeming Your Time: 7 Biblical Principles for Being Purposeful, Present, and Wildly Productive. Redeeming the Time examines how Jesus managed His time wisely while He was on earth. With a priority on communing with God the Father in solitude and getting sufficient rest, our Savior was busy without being rushed. We are called to redeem our time because Christ redeemed us.
August 8, 2022
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One of the struggles that a married couple can face is when one spouse is clean and organized and the other is messy and disorganized. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Sandra Felton, author of When You Live with a Messie, says “messies” tend to be easygoing, fun-loving, and creative people. And these are generally good qualities. So then, how do you create a balance to offset the conflict of clean vs. messy? Felton, a reformed “messie” herself, addresses this, and answers questions from the studio audience on how to thrive despite the maylays of clutter.
August 5, 2022
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On today’s edition of Family Talk, Sandra Felton, author of When You Live with a Messie, counsels against nagging your spouse about his or her messiness, but rather, take practical steps to help. This includes changing the house and your own approach to the messiness. Unless you proactively address these ongoing familial conflicts, these leaks can sink your family’s boat. 
August 4, 2022
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The pace of modern life and the pressures of everyday needs surrounding our homes, jobs and families can pile up on us. Are you what one might call a messy person? Or are you married to a “messie”? Are you embarrassed by the piles of clutter which make your home unwelcoming to family and friends? On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Sandra Felton, the founder of Messies Anonymous, has sound advice for people struggling with this condition, including how to grapple with a spouse who is a “messie,” so that you can get things in order and improve your relationship.
August 3, 2022
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According to Dr. Steve Farrar, America is in a moral free-fall. We are living off the spiritual capital of the past, but it's now coming to a halt. On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. Farrar says our country is in need of true revival. Much like the spiritual awakenings of the past, we need three things. An economic collapse to push us toward God, an outpouring of prayer, and the leadership of Christian men. Second Chronicles 16:9 says, “For the eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to Him.”
August 2, 2022
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America has a leadership crisis. On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. Steve Farrar challenges men to understand three things that are true about our times. First, our Christian foundations are being destroyed. Second, biblical Truth has been rejected. And third, our country is overdue for God’s judgment. Dr. Farrar, the founder of Men’s Leadership Ministries, also stresses the need for genuine godly leadership in society today, and calls upon fathers to guide their children through the cultural fog.
August 1, 2022
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For David Green and his son, Steve Green, family has always been a priority, and that value is something they pass on to their employees at Hobby Lobby. When the Affordable Care Act mandated that businesses provide contraceptives to their employees in 2012, the Greens refused to put a pre-born baby’s life in jeopardy, despite a threatened million-dollar-per-day penalty. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Steve Green, president of the beloved craft store, reveals that while they prayed that God would deliver them, like Daniel in the lion’s den, they were also prepared to suffer like Job. In 2014, God delivered them through their victorious Supreme Court ruling.
July 29, 2022
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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.
Sign Up More resources

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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