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May 17, 2022
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As a child, Tom and Dena Yohe’s (pronounced “yoy” as in ‘joy’) daughter had a sensory processing disorder. In school she was bullied and, sadly, by age 12, started cutting herself. To numb her self-hatred and depression, she turned to alcohol and drugs. On today’s edition of Family Talk, the Yohes recount their heartache and desperation as their prodigal child spun out of control. Ironically, the cutting gave their daughter both a sense of release and control. Dena documents the emotional rollercoaster, the recovery, and their hope in God in her book, You’re Not Alone: Hope for Hurting Parents of Troubled Kids. 

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According to Senator James Lankford of Oklahoma, the leaked draft of the Supreme Court opinion that could overturn Roe v. Wade has changed the American conversation. The debate is no longer whether it’s convenient or not for the mother to be pregnant. Now we’re discussing the value of babies in the womb again. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Senator Lankford urges all Americans to move from making abortion illegal to making abortion unthinkable. In this fast moving and informative conversation with one of our country’s most respected conservative voices, Lankford leaves us with the assurance that, ultimately, in all our affairs, God is in control. 
May 16, 2022
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Growing up in Lebanon, Lina Abujamra (pronounced ah-boo-jom-ra) had a basic knowledge of the Lord. Upon her move with her family to the United States, she developed a deep desire as a young lady to serve Him and His Kingdom through her occupation as a pediatric ER doctor and a Bible teacher. But, on today’s edition of Family Talk, Lina shares that in the span of just five years, she experienced so much pain and hurt in the church that it left her feeling as if God was not really there for her. The author of Fractured Faith, Lina walks through her season of struggle and how she was able to find her way back to the Lord. 
May 13, 2022
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On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Kenneth Cooper, best-selling author of 18 health books and the “father of aerobics,” offers practical counsel on the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. To empower your body to fight against dangerous free radicals, which can lead to 51 different diseases, Dr. Cooper recommends three essential vitamins: Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and beta carotene. He also stresses the necessity of finding time to exercise regularly.
May 12, 2022
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According to Dr. Kenneth Cooper, many physical ailments that accompany old age can be avoided by maintaining a healthy lifestyle. On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson and Dr. Cooper, “the father of aerobics,” break down three factors that speed up the aging process, and discuss the lasting impact of a wholesome diet along with exercise. The Apostle Paul says in 1 Corinthians 6 that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, honor God with your body.
May 11, 2022
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America has been the greatest of modern nations and a “city on the hill.” But, on today’s edition of Family Talk, Messianic Jewish Rabbi Jonathan Cahn explains that as a sovereign nation, we have subsequently turned our back on God, and darkened the world with immorality, pornography, and gender confusion. The producer of the new film, “The Harbingers of Things To Come,” Rabbi Cahn states that America needs to learn from ancient Israel which was judged by God for its disobedience. 
May 10, 2022
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When Rabbi Jonathan Cahn wrote his books, The Harbinger and The Harbinger II: The Return, he was studying the signs of a nation in danger of judgment from running away from God. In a similar way to the Lord sending harbingers to ancient Israel in the last days before its destruction, Rabbi Cahn believes that God has been sending similar signs to America through the events of 9/11 and the COVID pandemic to warn us to repent before our destruction. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Rabbi Cahn, a Messianic Jew, discusses his new film entitled “The Harbingers of Things To Come,” which takes a deeper look at his research on the harbingers in our country. 
May 9, 2022
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Many Christians view Jesus as being completely God, but sometimes forget that He was also human. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Jill Savage shares why every mom can take comfort in the assurance that Jesus understands their exhaustion, disappointment, and vulnerabilities. Similar to how a mom has her sleep interrupted because her child is sick, when the disciples were startled by a great storm at sea, they woke Jesus after He had an exhausting day of ministry. Jill also explains to Dr. Dobson the need for people to define themselves by who Christ is, not what they may see or receive in other people. It’s also necessary for a mom to have a supportive and caring husband.
May 6, 2022
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On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson is joined by author and speaker Jill Savage, who shares insights from her book, Real Moms…Real Jesus: Meet the Friend Who Understands. Together they discuss Jill’s fundamental precept — that Jesus can be a relatable, identifiable source of strength in every busy mom’s life. Between nursing your infant to having your toddler mistake you for a jungle gym, it’s normal to long for some personal space. For Jesus in His ministry, the pressure from the crowd became equally overwhelming. Similar to the need to establish boundaries to ensure some down time, Jesus stepped away from ministry to be alone and pray.
May 5, 2022
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The greatest hindrance to the advancement of the gospel is the attempt by the Church to do the work of God apart from the power of God. That’s the assessment of Pastor David Platt. He adds that maybe the biggest barrier to spreading the good news is not the self-indulgent immorality of our culture, but our self-sufficient mentality within the Body of Christ. On today’s edition of Family Talk, the pastor of McLean Bible Church explains that the primary purpose of prayer is not to get something, but to know God and to understand that He works through willing intercessors.
May 4, 2022
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1 Thessalonians 5:17 says, “Pray without ceasing.” But according to David Platt, our church culture today is known for preaching, writing and passive listening, but not for prayer and fasting. Unless we take action, we are in danger of missing the whole point. On today’s edition of Family Talk, the pastor of McLean Bible Church in Washington D.C. shares the value of our prayers, in an address given at the 2019 National Day of Prayer. He explains how we see various characteristics of God when we fervently pray like Moses did in Exodus 32.
May 3, 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.
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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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