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Greg Stier (pronounced steer) grew up as a fatherless street kid in north Denver. During his childhood he witnessed bloody brawls instigated by his brutish, violent uncles. On today’s edition ofFamily Talk, Greg shares that his home life was a mess, he was afraid of his own family, and he almost died three times in two years. But after the Lord radically saved him through an altar call at his grandparents’ church, Greg set out on a mission to lead every family member to Christ, including his guilt-ridden mother, who didn’t think God could forgive her. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29

On today’s edition of Family Talk, author John Rosemond shares tips from his book, Parenting by The Book: Biblical Wisdom for Raising Your Child. When kids misbehave, he recommends the consequence of kicking them out of the Garden of Eden. When the child comes home from school, his room is stripped bare to the essentials. No toys. No music. And he's going to live this way until his attitude improves, and remains improved for at least a month. It’s showing confidence in your authority. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29

In the 1950s, the family structure was parent-centered. But since the 1970s, the family structure has been child-centered. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson and his guest, John Rosemond, explain how this change in focus has been a disaster. The author of Parenting by The Book: Biblical Wisdom for Raising Your Child, Rosemond throws frazzled parents a lifeline, encouraging them to return to a biblical method for raising and disciplining their kids that both instills respect and inspires obedience. Indeed, Rosemond cites studies that reveal that the happiest kids are the ones who are well-behaved. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29

On today’s edition of Family Talk, Kathy Barnette and Dr. Ben Carson share how they did not let their environment and adversities define their lives. Despite the struggles and hardships each faced, neither felt they were a victim. Today, Dr. Carson is a retired neurosurgeon and political activist, and Barnette is running for a seat in the U.S Senate in the state of Pennsylvania. Both are convinced that America is the greatest nation that ever existed. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29

On today’s edition of Family Talk, Anne Graham Lotz and her daughter, Rachel-Ruth Lotz Wright, underscore the influence of Christian parents and grandparents who model their love for God. Especially in a world which is so hostile to biblical truth. In the latter years of Billy and Ruth Graham’s lives, their eyesight failed them. But their love for God’s Word was so strong, they drew spiritual strength from hearing the Bible read aloud, and reading Scripture printed out in giant typeface. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29

If Christian parents want to ensure that their children walk in the ways of the Lord, it’s not enough to just take them to church. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Anne Graham Lotz and her daughter, Rachel-Ruth Lotz Wright, urge believing parents to be intentional about sharing Christ with their children. The co-authors of Jesus Followers explain that the key to discipling your kids is to model a vibrant relationship with Christ. When they see you in regular prayer and Bible study, that’s when Christianity becomes contagious. And that’s what will inspire the next generation to enthusiastically grasp the baton of faith and finish their own race. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29

Tragically, chemical abortions now represent 50 percent of all abortions performed in the U.S. 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 God’s design. Not surprisingly, they’re attacking the babies created in the very image of God. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29

As an obstetrician and gynecologist, Dr. William Lile has performed blood transfusions on babies in the womb as early as 18 weeks gestation. Not to mention operating on the heart of a 22-week-old baby in utero, when that vital organ is just the size of a grape! On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Lile asks the logical question, If I’m providing medical care, doesn’t that qualify the developing baby as my patient? It sure does! And if he’s my patient, then he’s a person, no matter how small. The scientific evidence that life begins at conception has become inescapable. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29

Because Christene Jackman felt estranged from her alcoholic father, she moved out at age 17 and married the first boy who paid attention to her. Not surprisingly, that relationship dissolved in divorce, and when her new relationship resulted in her being pregnant again, Christene got an abortion despite her unsettling conscience. On today’s edition of Family Talk, she shares the remarkable story of her conversion to Christ and God’s restoration. Cort Langeland, who produced Christine’s album entitled The Choice, urges all Christians to move beyond understandable outrage over abortion toward gracious outreach and empathy to those who made that regrettable decision. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29

Loneliness has reached epidemic proportions. We have lost the art of connection and relationship, and it’s hurting us. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Tim Clinton and his guest, Dr. Mark Mayfield, continue discussing Mark’s book, The Path Out of Loneliness. He reveals that we can trace the pain of loneliness back to original sin, which separated our first parents, Adam and Eve, from our Creator. Thankfully, God’s sovereign plan to redeem us through Christ’s death is the key to our restored relationship with Him. Indeed, our Heavenly Father has not only relentlessly pursued a relationship with us, but He wants us to be Heaven’s salve in a wounded world of broken people. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29

Mother Teresa once said, The most terrible poverty is loneliness and the feeling of being unloved. Indeed, 54% of people surveyed feel like no one knows them well, while 36% said they don’t feel like they have anyone to turn to. On today’s edition of Family Talk, licensed counselor Dr. Mark Mayfield confides that at his lowest point years ago, he kept himself busy to avoid his growing anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts, which were driven by painful loneliness. In a world where we are increasingly isolated by the pandemic and the lack of connection caused by technology, Dr. Mayfield points to authentic fellowship with our Creator and purposeful engagement with friends and family as the true answer. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29

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. Throughout his illness, he felt as though someone’s hand was around his neck. On today’s 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, he had just read Psalm 103:4-5 which says, God redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion. After three years in the pit, God crowned Miller with compassion, prompting him to say three words with his revitalized voice: Thank you, Lord! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29

As a mom, do you ever feel like you’re in a fog? Are you having difficulty completing thoughts or tasks? On today’s edition of Family Talk, Hannah Keeley discusses her book entitled Mom Fog: 8 Steps to Overcoming Mom Fatigue Syndrome. This mother of seven and licensed behavioral therapist urges moms to change their focus. Hannah believes that you should not blame your mess on your genes or your reactive tendencies. Cross-examine your negative thoughts by holding them up to the cross of Christ. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29 Hannah Keeley, the mother of seven, was out of shape and deeply in debt. One night while cooking mac and cheese for her kids, the electric company cut her power off for lack of payment. But as Psalm 30 says, weeping may last for the night but joy comes in the morning. On today’s edition of Family Talk, the author of Mom Fog: 8 Steps to Overcoming Mom Fatigue Syndrome shares her miraculous turnaround after she made a decision to trust God and practice simple action steps with faith and discipline.

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29 When Congresswoman Linda Smith traveled into the brothel district of Mumbai, India on a fact-finding mission, she was horrified by the brutal reality she encountered there. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Linda shares that she quit her political career to found Shared Hope International. Her goal? To help and heal those who have been exploited or are enslaved, and to assist people in identifying individuals in their communities who are trapped in the dark web of trafficking.