Dr. James Dobson's Family Talk

The definition of a godly man in today's culture is becoming more and more ambiguous. It wasn't always that way. On today’s edition of Family Talk, listen as Dr. James Dobson and his dear friend, prominent Christian author and church planter, Dr. Gene Getz, discuss God’s blueprint for masculinity. They also celebrate Dr. Getz’s seminal book, The Measure of a Man, as it approaches its 50th year in print.

On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson and Dr. Gene Getz continue discussing God’s blueprint for masculinity along with what is really important in life. Dr. Getz stresses the necessity of not missing moments at home with family, and to make prayer a priority. These two godly men also reflect on their long careers, family histories and Dr. Getz explains the origins of his popular book, The Measure of a Man.

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 opportunity to return to Him even now!” 2 Chronicles 7:14 says, “…if my people, who are called by My name, will humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” Be inspired that revival begins with you!

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 explores the signs of the times that we are living in. Anne sheds light on scriptural verses that many biblical scholars would deem prophetic. Joel 2:1 says, “Blow the trumpet in Zion; sound the alarm on my holy hill. Let all who live in the land tremble, for the day of the Lord is coming. It is close at hand.” Be encouraged as Anne reminds us that God is in control of everything!

It is written in Scripture that we are to be salt and light, especially in a world that is getting darker every day. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Jack Hibbs, senior pastor of Calvary Chapel Chino Hills, gives a moving presentation and challenges churches to speak up and speak loudly if we are to effect change in the culture for righteousness. 2 Corinthians 10:5 says, “We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.”

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 God is doing through Moms in Prayer which has grown by leaps and bounds, as well as her book entitled Unshaken: Experience the Power and Peace of a Life of Prayer. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 declares, “Pray without ceasing.”

The world today is full of hate and evil, and social media is playing right into the hands of the enemy as a tool to try to take down society. But Dr. Alveda King says, “Fear Not!” On today’s edition of Family Talk, Roger Marsh talks with Dr. King, who is the niece of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and founder of Alveda King Ministries and Speak for Life. Alveda passionately discusses her upbringing, and how she was taught to love God and our enemies. Isaiah 41:10 says, “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”

On the very first Christmas, the shepherds were shocked to receive the angelic announcement about Christ's birth. The wise men were startled to discover God's star in the sky. Are you shocked that the Creator of the universe came to die a cruel death for your sins? The late Pastor Adrian Rogers tells the story afresh.

This Christmas Eve, dust off the classic story of the birth of Jesus. Instead of seeing His birth in Bethlehem underneath the star in isolation, consider the big picture. The late Pastor Adrian Rogers reminds us that Christ was born to bear the scars of painful Roman whips and the cruel crucifixion to take the punishment for our sins. That's true, unconditional love!

On today’s special edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson talks with Chris Fabry about his book, A Marriage Carol, a retelling of the classic, A Christmas Carol, with a twist. Later in the program, listen to the dramatic reading of A Marriage Carol, which centers on a couple who find themselves on the brink of divorce when a snowstorm, a farmhouse, and an elderly man suddenly change their future forever.

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 on the fence about certain biblical viewpoints! Proverbs 3:5-6 says, “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.” We must not be party to the destructive works of darkness. Instead, we need to expose the lies from our culture and stand boldly against them!

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 Blair asks, “What part of your life is Jesus not in control of?”

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 plan. 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 Music Group. Steele explains how his pursuit of fame and fortune through music not only led him far from the Christian life he was brought up in, but ironically, it was worship music that rescued his empty, hurting soul.

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 face of such calamity, Rabbi Cahn offers hope to all believers by stating, “Evil cannot last and good cannot fail. We will overcome the dragon by the blood of the lamb!” And we know that the Lamb is Jesus, Who bled and died for our sins to purchase a place in Heaven for us.

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 and are experiencing in the world. He explains how the year of Jubilee, Revelation 12, and Ezekiel 38 have prophetically pronounced Israel as the recipient of God’s blessings. Does the Bible hold the answers for our future also?

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 life to condemn Germany's maniacal dictator. God is still calling Christians to speak out against evil going on today.

While Dietrich Bonhoeffer is known as the courageous German pastor who spoke out against the evil of Adolf Hitler, he also became a spy who sought to assassinate the dictator. He wrote, "We are not to simply bandage the wounds of victims beneath the wheels of injustice, we are to drive a spoke into the wheel itself." In this Part 2 edition, Eric Metaxas, author of Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy, describes Bonhoeffer as an obedient disciple of Jesus Christ who understood that the believer is called to die to self and trust God in every circumstance.

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 speaks with Dr. Carson about his numerous and highly celebrated accomplishments, despite his humble beginnings. Dr. Carson gives glory to God and his mother who refused to be a victim, which was a life-giving philosophy that she passed along to both her sons.

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 instead to promote the love of Jesus.

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 wonderfully made in God’s image.