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The vast majority of young people do not believe in absolute truth, that Christ is divine, or that the Bible is the Living Word. No wonder 75% say they have no sense of purpose and over half struggle with depression. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Jeff Myers, president of Summit Ministries, explains that after young adults graduate from the Summit’s 2-week summer program, 86% have a biblical worldview compared to the 4% national average. They also become equipped to stand up for and defend truth -- with a capital T -- in college and beyond. When Dr. Dobson’s son, Ryan, attended as a teen in 1987, it changed his life. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29

When Steve Bundy discovered that his newborn son, Caleb, had multiple disabilities, he was devastated and struggled with a crisis of faith. He and his wife, Melissa, traded toy trucks for full-time caregiving. On today’s edition of Family Talk, the senior vice president at Joni and Friends Ministries confesses that he was angry, lost, and disillusioned after his son’s diagnosis. When Steve asked God why He wouldn’t fix Caleb, he felt the Lord say, Aren't you glad I didn’t require you to be fixed before I accepted you? Through this process, Steve has learned that, suffering without purpose is meaningless. But suffering with purpose through the sovereignty of God has all the meaning in the world. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29

On today’s edition of Family Talk, Jay Kesler urges grandparents to be fully invested in their grandchildren by providing quality time and ongoing affirmation. If one of your grandkids gets in trouble with the law or faces an unplanned pregnancy, you could be the first person he or she calls. God demonstrates His patience with us, and you can exemplify His unconditional love to your grandkids. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29

In a world of dysfunctional families, Christian grandparents have become a lifeline for their precious grandchildren. On today’s edition of Family Talk, author Jay Kesler urges grandparents to provide a welcome retreat for their grandchildren. By offering stability and engagement in the face of a corrupt culture that abolishes biblical truth, grandparents are even more likely to receive probing questions about life’s purpose from their grandkids. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29

The Bible speaks glowingly about the role of grandparents. For example, Paul affirms young Timothy’s grandmother, Lois, who passed her contagious Christian faith to her daughter, Eunice, and to her grandson, Timothy. On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, author Jay Kesler proves that grandparenting is indeed a higher calling. Whether they are helping raise their grandkids because of an adult child’s divorce or they live down the street or miles away, Christian grandparents should do what they can to provide a safe haven for their grandchildren. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29

When Julia Jeffress Sadler was told she was pregnant with triplets, she was terrified! She had already endured the pain of three miscarriages the previous year and was worried that something could happen. On today’s edition ofFamily Talk, Julia reveals that Psalm 30, verse 9 became her prayer during that season. The author ofPray Big Thingsechoed King David’s worry. What is gained if I am silenced, if I go down to the pit? Will the dust praise You? Will it proclaim Your faithfulness? After initially going into labor at 23 weeks and spending 49 days on bedrest, Julia successfully delivered her three healthy babies. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29

After suffering three miscarriages within one year, Julia Jeffress Sadler and her husband, Ryan, were devastated. In fact, she told God that she was angry with Him for allowing that pain in her life. On today’s edition ofFamily Talk, the daughter of Pastor Robert Jeffress shares with Dr. Tim Clinton the lessons she learned as described in her book,Pray Big Things.After praying for three biological children and multiples, the Lord answered both prayers with triplets! Like Joseph in the Bible, Julia urges us to never give up on our God-given dreams, despite the struggles and suffering along the way. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29

Prayer is not only our way of communicating with God, but an instrument we can use to bring change in our families and communities. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Pastor Mark Batterson, author of The Circle Maker, invites listeners to see prayer in a new way. He finds that prayer is the difference between the best we can do, and the best God can do. Most importantly, prayer is not about outlining our agenda to the Lord - it's about getting into His presence and letting Him outline His agenda to us. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29

In the midst of the racial tension and trauma over the last few years, and the uprising of the secular Black Lives Matter movement, Kevin McGary knew there needed to be a righteous and biblical alternative to reflect that black lives do indeed matter. After much prayer, his organization, Every Black Life Matters, was born. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Tim Clinton and McGary affirm God’s creation of the family and the right of every black baby to be born. Ephesians 2:10 says For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29

When former pastor and popular Christian comedian Dennis Swanberg’s great-grandfather immigrated from Swedento America in the 1880s, he planted shade trees on his Texas farm.Years later, his grandson enjoyed the shade from those mature trees that his great-grandfather never could. On today’s edition ofFamily Talk, Dennis invites listeners to commit their lives to leaving a legacy of "spiritual shade trees" for generations to come. Psalm 145:4 says, Let each generation tell its children of your mighty acts; let them proclaim your power. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29

According to Dr. Dobson, an inheritance is something you leave to someone, while a legacy is something you instill in someone. On today’s edition of Family Talk, speaker and comedian Dennis Swanberg delights an audience through his memories with his family. As he reflects on the humorous moments with his parents and grandparents, Swanberg explains that the spiritual legacy they left him was like someone planting a shade tree. When Thomas Edison invented the light bulb, he couldn’t envision New York City’s skyline, and when the Wright brothers built the first plane, they couldn’t envision a 747. They planted shade trees for future generations to enjoy. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29

On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson reveals that his beloved father was the only one who gave his heart to Christ at a revival that cost the church $600. Not only did his dad go on to reach thousands as a traveling evangelist, but the Lord has used his son, James Dobson, Jr., to reach millions for Christ through his books and radio broadcasts. On today’s program, his guest, speaker and comedian Dennis Swanberg, urges people of faith to be spiritual shade trees for the next generation by leaving a godly legacy. Psalm 1 describes the believer who delights in the Lord as a tree planted by streams of water. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29

Despite Christian parents making much effort and intentionality in raising their children to follow God, many have experienced the disappointing rebellion of a prodigal child. On today’s edition of Family Talk, the late Ruth Bell Graham explains that she can relate to the anguish parents face, but she also offers hope to mothers and fathers who suffer residual pain. The author of Prodigals and Those Who Love Them, Ruth reveals how Ned and Franklin, her two sons, strayed from the narrow path. Emphasizing the importance of unconditional love, she shares the intriguing story of former slave trader John Newton. Her advice to parents? Remember God’s faithfulness. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29

In Luke 15, Jesus says there is great rejoicing in Heaven over just one sinner who repents. Can you imagine the heavenly celebration if every believer shared their faith with one person who ultimately gave their life to the Lord? On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Tim Clinton and author, evangelist, and noted apologetics scholar Mark Mittelberg continue discussing his new book, Contagious Faith: Discover Your Natural Style for Sharing Jesus with Others. Mittelberg illustrates the five evangelism styles he defined in his book, including friendship building, selfless serving, storytelling, reason giving, and truth telling. He notes that along with these styles, we have to be willing to speak hard truths. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29

According to Mark Mittelberg, as Christ followers we are made for more than just the normal Christian life. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Tim Clinton and his guest, Mark Mittelberg, discuss how you can breakthrough the barriers of sharing your faith. The author of Contagious Faith: Discover Your Natural Style for Sharing Jesus with Others, Mittelberg encourages listeners that God wants them to be out on the edge of adventure serving Him, and there’s no better way to do so than to take small risks by talking to people about your faith. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29