If you were met by a stranger on the street, would you be recognizable as a Christian? Today on Family Talk, Pastor Paul Blair continues his riveting speech about God’s truth, and how followers of Jesus Christ should appear different than the rest of the world. Take inventory of your own life and make sure you can’t be mistaken for someone sitting …

According to Paul Blair, senior pastor of Fairview Baptist Church in Edmond, Oklahoma, every aspect of our lives should be given over to the Lord. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Paul gives a stirring speech about the absolute necessity of every Christian to love the Lord our God with all our hearts, souls, and strength. Be challenged as Pastor …

Life can take many twists and turns through dark times and unexpected tragedies. But we can rest assured knowing there is nothing that happens outside of God’s knowledge and His purposeful plans. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Roger Marsh interviews Steele Croswhite, a singer/songwriter, pastor and leader of the Christian worship band, The Rock…

On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his riveting discussion with Rabbi Jonathan Cahn about his latest book entitled The Dragon’s Prophecy. Rabbi Cahn explains how the red dragon is symbolic of Satan as described in Revelation 12, and that wars are predicted just as we are witnessing in the world today. But even in the…

Today on Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson talks with New York Times best-selling author, Rabbi Jonathan Cahn, about his latest book entitled, The Dragon’s Prophecy: Israel, the Dark Resurrection, and the End of Days. Rabbi Cahn draws fascinating correlations between the words written in the Bible and actual occurrences that we have seen and are experi…

During the regime of Adolf Hitler, a brave German pastor named Dietrich Bonhoeffer declared, "Silence in the face of evil is itself evil: God will not hold us guiltless. Not to speak is to speak. Not to act is to act." Eric Metaxas, author of Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy, highlights the moral courage of this man who knowingly risked his…

During the regime of Adolf Hitler, a brave German pastor named Dietrich Bonhoeffer declared, "Silence in the face of evil is itself evil: God will not hold us guiltless. Not to speak is to speak. Not to act is to act." On today’s edition of Family Talk, Eric Metaxas, the author of Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy, highlights the moral coura…

In the words of Dr. Ben Carson, “The person that has the most to do with what happens to you, is you!” Coming from a life of poverty, and being a self-confessed, “horrible student,” Dr. Carson overcame the odds and rose to become one of the youngest chiefs of pediatric neurosurgery in the U.S. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson spe…

On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Ben Carson concludes his dynamic presentation about the state of our nation. We must realize that our enemy, Satan, is lurking around every corner, trying to convince us that hate is the way to win. Be encouraged as Dr. Carson reminds us that God has given us the ability to fight against hatred and fear, and i…

Luke 12:48 says, “From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded.” On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Ben Carson gives a stirring speech about our society today, and the responsibilities that Christians have been given by our Father in Heaven. Let your heart be inspired as Dr. Carson reminds us that we are all fearfully and wonder…

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…

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…

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…

You’ve most likely heard of Joni Eareckson Tada, but for those who have not, at the tender age of 17, she had a diving accident that left her as a quadriplegic. Now at age 74, Joni has faced and overcome so many obstacles, including cancer. God has used her mightily! Today on Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson talks with his dear friend, Joni, about the…

You’ve most likely heard of Joni Eareckson Tada, but for those who have not, at the tender age of 17, she had a diving accident that left her as a quadriplegic. Now at age 75, Joni has faced and overcome many obstacles, including cancer. God has used her mightily! Today on Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson talks with his dear friend, Joni, about the li…

Whether your grandchildren live close to you or far away, you can be an active participant in their relationship with God. On today's classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson talks with Boone and Peggy Powell to discuss the unique role of grandparents in a child’s life, and how that connection is fostered through prayer. 1 Thessalonians 5:1…

On today's special edition of Family Talk, Pastor Chuck Swindoll, in a timeless sermon on the topic gratitude, reflects on Psalm 103, in which King David expresses thanks to God for pardoning his sin, redeeming his life from the pit, and crowning him with love and compassion. The lyrics of the classic hymn, "It Is Well with My Soul," reveals why we…

For a Christian, Thanksgiving should be a lot more than just good food, family, and football. We invite you to listen to a recording of a few years ago when Dr. Dobson interviewed the late Todd Akin to discuss the true meaning and history of Thanksgiving. 1 Chronicles 16:34 says, “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forev…

On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson continues his conversation with author and speaker Allison Bottke on the subject of prodigal children in her book, Setting Boundaries with Your Adult Children. Allison shares practical advice to struggling parents, and encourages moms and dads to develop a plan of action to deal with their rebelli…

Raising godly children is not easy and it’s even more difficult for parents when their son or daughter walks away from their Christian faith. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson discusses prodigal children with author Allison Bottke. She shares the story of her own wayward son, and reminds parents to never forget the restorative lov…

Adversity in life can sometimes cause our faith to be shaken. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson interviews Dave Butts, the late president of Harvest Prayer Ministries in 2018. Before his passing, Dave opened up about his battle with a rare form of cancer, from which he didn’t recover. Through this difficult journey, he revealed wh…

How does a marriage shift from being child-focused to partner-focused, and how does communication change when the children leave home? In what ways can you keep fun and friendship in your relationship? On today's classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson and guests, Dave and Claudia Arp, continue their discussion about the challenges couples…

When the last child leaves home, a new phase of marriage begins. But many couples struggle to adjust to this different and often sad time in their lives together. In a classic broadcast today on Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson interviews Dave and Claudia Arp, to discuss eight challenges couples face in the "empty-nesters" stage.…

On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson and Gary Bauer conclude their encouraging discussion about the outcome of the presidential election. They also discuss how the incoming administration’s policies will change the trajectory of our nation. 2 Chronicles 7:14 says, “If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pr…

According to social researcher Dr. George Barna, 72 percent of Christians voted in this year’s election. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson and his guest, Gary Bauer, discuss Donald Trump’s historic win, and how Christians stepped up to promote righteousness in the public square.Di Dr. James Dobson

No matter how broken and scarred we are by the effects of sin, God can bring redemption. On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, author Marilyn Hontz shares with Dr. James Dobson her tragic story of abuse from her father, the healing she experienced, and how the Lord removed the burden of shame over her life. Psalm 107:2 says, “Let the redeemed …

No matter how broken and scarred we are by the effects of sin, God can bring redemption. On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, author Marilyn Hontz shares with Dr. James Dobson her tragic story of abuse from her father, the healing she experienced, and how the Lord removed the burden of shame over her life. Psalm 107:2 says, “Let the redeemed …

Did you know that over 22 military veterans commit suicide every day? On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his powerful conversation with Brandon Cabalar, the president of the Warfighters Mission. Brandon shares his passion for helping veterans and their families, and his desire for them to know Jesus Christ as their Lord a…

On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson continues his interview with Brandon Cabalar. They discuss his experience with PTSD, and how it was a neighbor who helped him connect with the Lord. Brandon and Dr. Dobson also expound on the emotional and mental toll the military has on the men and women who serve, which ultimately led Brandon to…

After the terrorist attack on 9/11, Brandon Cabalar made the decision to join the armed forces, and for twelve years he proudly served our country in the U.S. Army. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson talks with Brandon about his desire to fight for his country, his experience being deployed overseas, and how the Lord began drawing …

On today’s edition of Family Talk, Roger Marsh interviews author Sara Hagerty about her recent book, The Gift of Limitations: Finding Beauty in Your Boundaries. Sara shares how the limitations that we often see as obstacles in our life can be used by God to develop greater intimacy with Him. 2 Corinthians 12:9, “But he said to me, “My grace is suff…

As a young attorney under the communist regime in Romania, Virginia Prodan spent her entire life searching for truth. When she finally found it in the most forbidden book in her country, the Bible, she accepted the divine call to defend fellow followers of Jesus Christ against unjust persecution. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson …

As a young attorney under the communist regime in Romania, Virginia Prodan spent her entire life searching for truth. When she finally found it in the most forbidden book in her country, the Bible, she accepted the divine call to defend fellow followers of Jesus Christ against unjust persecution. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson …

Across our nation today, ballots will be cast to determine the 47th President of the United States. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Kirk Cameron asks the question, “What if this current cultural setback is really a divine set up for a spiritual comeback led by the family of faith?” He encourages Christians to stay in the fight for righteousness,…

On today’s edition Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson stresses the importance of Christians casting their vote for the upcoming presidential election, not based on personality, but on biblical values. In addition, the Hon. Michele Bachmann, a former congresswoman and presidential candidate, urges Christians to be aware of the weight their vote…

Proverbs 27:17 declares, “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson sits down with his dear friend, renowned gospel singer, Bill Gaither, to reminisce on their nearly half-century long friendship. You will delight in hearing these two godly men celebrate their fellowship through Scri…

1 Corinthians 16:13 declares, “Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.” On today’s edition of Family Talk, with the election just a short time away, author Eric Metaxas implores Christians not to remain silent in the public square, especially when it comes to biblical issues. Noting the thousands of pastors who chose to…

Did you know that according to renowned social researcher, George Barna, 32 million Christians are projected to abstain from voting in this upcoming presidential election? On today’s edition of Family Talk, Charlie Kirk, the founder and president of Turning Point USA, points out how the Church has been largely silent on political issues. He also ch…

Ken Hutcherson was born a week after his mother's 15th birthday in rural Alabama. While growing up in an environment of deep racism, of which he experienced hatred firsthand, Ken developed his own disdain toward others. Fortunately, as a young man, he was able to take his anger out on the football field. On today's edition of Family Talk, the late …

Ken Hutcherson was born a week after his mother's 15th birthday in rural Alabama. While growing up in an environment of deep racism, of which he experienced hatred firsthand, Ken developed his own disdain toward others. Fortunately, as a young man, he was able to take his anger out on the football field. On today's edition of Family Talk, the late …

Psalm 23:4 declares, “Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his conversation with Cathe Laurie, author of the book, As I See It. Cathe opens up about her son Christopher's sudden death in a car …

What are the keys to a successful marriage? How can couples stay faithful to each other and remain happy for 50 or 60 years? On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson talks with author Cathe Laurie, the wife of Pastor Greg Laurie. Dr. Dobson and Cathe discuss her role as women’s director at Harvest Christian Fellowship, and her book, As I…

According to Dr. Del Tackett, “Just having a worldview is not sufficient because God calls us to be stewards in this world that He has placed us in, and that means we have to be engaged with the world around us.” On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Tackett encourages listeners that now is not the time to be passive when it comes to the issues at…

Returning on today's edition of Family Talk is Dr. William Lile, a Christian obstetrician and gynecologist who has documented 2,500 successful abortion pill reversals through AbortionPillReversal.com. Each baby saved is a precious victory against the abortion industry. Dr. Lile explains that those who support abortion are clearly going against the …

On today's edition of Family Talk, Dr. William Lile, a Christian obstetrician and gynecologist, documents 2,500 successful abortion pill reversals through AbortionPillReversal.com. Each baby saved is a precious victory against the abortion industry. Dr. Lile explains that those who support abortion are clearly going against the Lord’s design. Not s…

Parenting has never been for the faint at heart, but in our society today, moms and dads face a whole new set of hurdles that can seem insurmountable. On today’s edition of Family Talk, we’ll hear from Kirk Cameron, who is an evangelist, speaker, and actor, about specific challenges parents are experiencing across our country. Kirk boldly proclaims…

If you have never heard the term, “election sermon,” most likely, you are not alone. On today’s edition of Family Talk, you’ll hear a dynamic message from Pastor Gary Hamrick, senior pastor of Cornerstone Chapel in Leesburg, VA, urging Christians to make their voices heard in the public square this election season. Despite the passive role that cul…

If you have never heard the term, “election sermon,” most likely, you are not alone. On today’s edition of Family Talk, you’ll hear a dynamic message from Pastor Gary Hamrick, senior pastor of Cornerstone Chapel in Leesburg, VA, urging Christians to make their voices heard in the public square this election season. Despite the passive role that cul…

Dr. Owen Strachan concludes his spirited discussion with author and speaker Allie Beth Stuckey about her book, Toxic Empathy: How Progressives Exploit Christian Compassion. They discuss the victim mentality that all too often plays a part for those wanting to believe a lie and give way to their feelings to justify their sin. As Christians, we are c…

The Bible provides an objective, reliable standard for testing everything in life. This being the case, we can be confident that its principles provide a solid foundation on which to stand. Dr. Owen Strachan, senior director of the Dobson Culture Center at JDFI, talks with author and speaker Allie Beth Stuckey about her new book titled Toxic Empath…