Today on Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his heartfelt discussion with Dr. Robert Lewis about his book, Raising a Modern-Day Knight: A Father’s Role in Guiding His Son to Authentic Manhood. Dr. Lewis shares the widespread need for community among men, especially in today’s society where fatherless homes have become exponentially m…

According to Dr. Robert Lewis, who is the pastor, author and founder of the original Men’s Fraternity, “We have lost the ability to pass on to the next generation a vision of manhood that makes sense and is compelling to young men.” On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson and Pastor Lewis discuss the essentials of what it means to …

On today’s edition of Family Talk, Gary Bauer concludes his critical discussion with the Hon. Michele Bachmann about the necessity of having a biblical basis on which to determine the answer to the question, “How should I vote?” They make the point that no presidential candidate is perfect, and we may not always like their personalities, but accord…

With the presidential election rapidly approaching on November 5th, you may find yourself wondering how you should vote, or if you should vote? Today on Family Talk, Gary Bauer discusses this topic in detail with the Hon. Michele Bachmann. She explains, “There is no area in life where the Bible doesn’t have some measure of application. So wouldn’t …

As believers, we must not be deceived by the growing evil in this world. On today’s edition of Family Talk, you’ll hear from Eric Metaxas, who is an acclaimed author, speaker, and host of The Eric Metaxas Show. He passionately shares his views on the ever-deepening spiritual warfare that our country is experiencing, and the responsibilities th…

Today on Family Talk, Pastor Tommy Nelson continues his sermon on biblical romance from the Song of Songs in Scripture. Because dating is an important step for two people to determine their compatibility, Pastor Tommy explains with a Bible reference that warns about the potential problems that could damage a courtship. It’s from Song of Songs 2:15 …

Are you single and up for today’s dating game? According to Rev. Tommy Nelson, “Dating is a pain and can be a painful thing.” Today on Family Talk, you’ll hear from Rev. Nelson, pastor of the Denton Bible Church in Denton, Texas, on the age-old idea of romance and what the Bible has to say about it. You’ll find yourself laughing out loud as Pastor …

You may have heard the name Riley Gaines in headlines. She is a 12-time NCAA All-American swimmer who competed against and was tied with a biological male at an NCAA freestyle championship. Today on Family Talk, Gary Bauer talks with Riley about this unthinkable situation. In addition to the unfair competition, the female athletes were forced …

Currently in America, many of our youth have never learned that our country was founded on principles set forth in the Bible. That’s because God and truth are systematically being erased from our history. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Gary Bauer concludes his critical discussion with Cornel Potra, founder of Potra Law Firm, about the alarming …

Let us not forget that America was built on the idea that our liberties come from God, not the government. It is this foundation that sets our beloved country apart from many other nations. Today on Family Talk, Gary Bauer talks with Cornel Potra, founder of Potra Law Firm, specializing in immigration law in the USA. Cornel was born and raised in R…

Many people struggle with alcohol and other addictive substances, but very few actually receive treatment. Today on Family Talk, Bob and Pauline Bartosch, authors of Overcomers Outreach: Bridge to Recovery, reveal to Dr. James Dobson their past dependency on alcohol and valium. Ultimately, they both found hope and healing in the Lord, and through s…

As we continue to remember the harrowing aftermath of 9/11, we must also never forget the One who gave His life to save us from our sins and conquer death. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his sobering conversation with Dr. Steve and Megan Scheibner. They explain their perspective of that harrowing day, and their renewe…

On September 11, 2001, our beloved country experienced a horrific terrorist attack that claimed the lives of nearly 3,000 people. On that day, Dr. Steve Scheibner was scheduled to co-pilot American Airlines flight 11, the first plane that crashed into the north tower of the World Trade Center, but his assignment was changed at the last minute. On t…

According to Dr. Erwin Lutzer, the great task of the Church is to evangelize, and this is why politics are important in America, so we can accomplish the first task of the Church. On today’s edition of Family Talk, join Gary Bauer as he concludes his inspiring discussion with Dr. Erwin Lutzer about his book, The Eclipse of God. Revitalize your fait…

Many would not refute that our country has become unrecognizable and that our culture is unraveling before our eyes. Today on Family Talk, Gary Bauer talks with Dr. Erwin Lutzer, author and pastor emeritus of The Moody Church, about his latest book, The Eclipse of God: Our Nation’s Disastrous Search for a More Inclusive Deity (And What We Must Do A…

Too many parents are under the impression that education is simply reading, writing, and arithmetic. On today's edition of Family Talk, Jay and Heidi St. John, who have homeschooled their seven kids, declare that education is never neutral! Dr. James Dobson concludes his discussion with the St. Johns, founders of Firmly Planted Homeschool Resource …

No one knows your kids better than you do, so who better to teach them? Maybe you don’t think of yourself as a teacher and the thought of homeschooling sounds too difficult. Today on Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson talks with Jay and Heidi St. John, who homeschooled their seven kids and founded Firmly Planted Homeschool Resource Center. They share th…

Have you found it challenging to balance the demands of marriage and family, while still having devotional time with the Lord? On today's classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James and Shirley Dobson discuss their best-selling book, Night Light for Parents, an easy devotional for moms and dads to read every night. Each passage has a high-impact…

The average American family is burdened by massive debt, often due to foolish decisions they’ve made with their money. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson continues addressing the subject of financial stability with author and national radio host, Dave Ramsey. Dave describes how to live within ones means, and highlights the distinct…

As consumers, we are bombarded with sales pitches and ads that play on our subconscious, which can cause us to make bad financial decisions if we’re not privy to these marketing ploys. On this classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson talks with author and financial expert Dave Ramsey about the marketing schemes that threaten our fiscal stab…

On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his inspiring conversation with Victor Marx and his wife, Eileen, co-founders of All Things Possible Ministries. According to Victor, the world needs men to answer the call to be filled with God’s spirit and be willing to fight mightily against the kingdom of darkness, and to be more lik…

According to Victor Marx, co-founder of All Things Possible Ministries, the biggest threat to America is not terrorism, it’s the lack of fathers. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson talks with Victor about his latest book, The Dangerous Gentleman. They also discuss the trauma Victor faced as a young boy, and how growing up without a…

According to Kim Meeder, “True and authentic hope is only fully realized, not when we keep it for ourselves, but when we imitate Jesus Christ and give it away. That's when hope becomes mature.” On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his inspiring interview with Troy and Kim Meeder of Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch. Be encouraged a…

Many children with physical and emotional scars have a profound connection with horses that have been through similar hardships. For years, Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch has been a refuge for both broken horses and broken children. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson continues his heartfelt discussion with Troy and Kim Meeder. They disc…

On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson interviews Troy and Kim Meeder. They discuss Kim’s book, Bridge Called Hope, and the origin of their ministry, Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch, bringing hope and healing to all they encounter. Romans 15:13 says, “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that yo…

Teaching your children the truth about sex might seem a bit scary, but if you don't do it, who will? Television? Movies? The public school system? Today on Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his insightful discussion with Dr. Kevin Leman and Kathy Flores Bell about their book, A Chicken’s Guide to Talking Turkey with Your Kids About Sex. You’l…

As a parent you may have experienced an overwhelming sense of panic when you realize it’s time to have that talk about the “birds and the bees” with your kids. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson talks with Christian psychologist, author and speaker, Dr. Kevin Leman, and co-founder of Team Lizzie Bell, Kathy Flores Bell, about the b…

As Christians living in this modern culture, we must be bold and refuse to keep our beliefs silent. On this classic Family Talk broadcast, Dr. Dobson sits down with law professor and radio journalist, Hugh Hewitt. Professor Hewitt talks about his book, The Embarrassed Believer, and why so many Christ followers are afraid to live out or share their …

On today’s edition of Family Talk, Gary Bauer concludes his sobering discussion with John Stemberger, president of Liberty Counsel Action, about the dysfunctional state of our society. Despite all the chaos and what appears to be hopelessness in our lives, Gary and John point out the positive and brilliant light they see rising up from God’s people…

According to Gary Bauer, senior vice president of public policy at the James Dobson Family Institute, “We are living in a culture that is all too often hostile to faith, family, and freedom!” Never before have we found the family unit more threatened and attacked! Today on Family Talk, Gary discusses the current state of America with John Stemberge…

No one wants to experience great loss or tragedy. Instead of trusting God when heartbreak comes, we often question why He is allowing our suffering. Today’s edition of Family Talk will address that pain through a conversation between Dr. James Dobson and his guest, Pastor Lon Solomon. James 1:2-4 says, “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters…

Today on Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his spirit-led discussion with Chaplain Barry Black, author of Make Your Voice Heard in Heaven. They emphasize that we must humble ourselves, repent, and then we can enter God’s throne room with our requests. Discover more as Chaplain Black reminds us, “people who make their voices heard in Heaven ar…

According to U.S. Senate Chaplain Barry Black, prayer is the only thing that people of faith are instructed in Scripture to do constantly. The Bible tells us in 1 Thessalonians 5:17 to “pray continually.” Today on Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson talks with Rev. Black, author of Make Your Voice Heard in Heaven: How to Pray with Power, about the access…

Former First Lady Abigail Adams once said, “Learning is not attained by chance, it must be sought for with ardor and attended to with diligence.” On today’s Family Talk broadcast, you will hear the conclusion to Dr. Dobson’s classic interview with author and speaker, Cynthia Tobias. She fields various audience questions about homeschooling vs. publ…

If you have a strong-willed child struggling in school, and your frustration levels are through the roof, you may want to turn up the volume and lean into today’s classic edition of Family Talk. Our host, Dr. James Dobson, and author and speaker, Cynthia Tobias, discuss the myriad of learning styles that exist among children. No matter how hop…

On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his inspirational discussion with former NFL quarterback Jeff Kemp about his book, Facing the Blitz. Jeff describes humility as the key to success, whether it be on the football field, or in his relationships with family and friends. Proverbs 11:2 says, “When pride comes, then comes disg…

The entire momentum of a football game can be dramatically shifted as the result of an aggressive blitz. Jeff Kemp, a former NFL quarterback, has his own version of John 16:33, “In this world you will have blitzes (tribulation). But take heart! I have overcome the world.” On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson talks with Jeff as he sha…

Though our culture has changed dramatically through the decades, there are certain issues that will always present difficult obstacles in the lives of adolescent girls. Today on Family Talk, you’ll hear Dr. James Dobson speak with his daughter, Danae Dobson, about her book, Let’s Walk the Talk! Girlfriend to Girlfriend on Faith, Friendship and Find…

According to Dr. Owen Strachan, over the past 50-60 years, America has symbolically been breathing a thickening toxic air that has been attempting to choke out the life-giving breath of God’s Word. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Gary Bauer concludes his inspiring and hopeful discussion with Dr. Strachan about the absolute necessity for an infus…

In our society today, we battle so many dark ideologies such as “wokeism,” the transgender movement, the war on masculinity, and the sanctity of human life. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Gary Bauer talks with Dr. Owen Strachan about how all of this has culminated in the tearing down of the biblical worldview that our nation was founded upon. Y…

Today on Family Talk, Gary Bauer concludes his riveting discussion with the Hon. Michele Bachmann about the current state of our nation. They also discuss how the mighty hand of God has protected the United States of America since her birth. 2 Chronicles 7:14 says, “If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek m…

The month of July was a dramatic one on the political front. The United States witnessed an assassination attempt of former president Donald Trump, President Joe Biden revealed that he would not seek re-election for office, and Vice President Kamala Harris announced that she will seek the democratic nomination for President. On today’s edition of F…

Pastor Duane Miller was forced to take a sabbatical for three years when a virus damaged his vocal cords, prohibiting him from talking above a whisper. On today's classic edition of Family Talk, you will hear the moment when God restored Duane's voice, which was captured in an audio recording of him teaching a Sunday School class. Ironically, …

Carrie Wilkerson was over $100,000 in debt and 145 pounds overweight. Admittedly, she had been inattentive to details in her business and with her health, and unfortunately, both had become out of control. On today's edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson talks with Carrie, author of The Barefoot Executive, about how she paid off every …

Carrie Wilkerson experienced a conflict that mothers often face. With two newly-adopted preschoolers, she felt conflicted, or "mom-flicted," about going back to a traditional "9 to 5" job and leaving her kids in daycare. On today's edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson candidly discusses this common dilemma with Carrie, the author of T…

If we are living in the last days, considering all that is going on in our world today, what is it that God requires of us? Repentance! On today’s edition of Family Talk, we will listen as Anne Graham Lotz concludes her stirring message of hope, reminding us that no one sits higher than Jesus on His throne. And it is the Lord “who offers us the opp…

We do not need to look hard to find that our world is in turmoil. Recent headlines include a presidential candidate assassination attempt, wars and rumors of wars, Hamas-led attacks in Israel, transgender issues, sex trafficking, and abortion, just to name a few. On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, we’ll hear from Anne Graham Lotz as she exp…

Parents, we must be on our knees in prayer every day and be ready to go into battle for the souls of our children! On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson talks with Sally Burke, president of Moms in Prayer International, about the power we have through prayer to intercede for our kids and their schools. Sally shares about the miracles …

Today on Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his inspiring conversation with J.J. and Melanie Jasper about the devastating, unexpected loss of their son, Cooper. If you have experienced the loss of a loved one, you may understand the term “being ambushed by grief.” It is believing you have turned a corner and somehow overcome your terrible loss…

“God’s plan is perfect, though it might not always be painless.” These are not easy words to believe, especially when tragedy strikes and you lose your only son. On this edition of Family Talk, J.J. and Melanie Jasper share with Dr. James Dobson their heartbreaking story about the loss of their young son, Cooper. Romans 8:28 says, “And we know that…