Dr. James Dobson's Family Talk

It’s futile to try to establish societal ethics and laws without acknowledging God as the ultimate lawgiver. Dr. James Dobson and Dr. Bill Bennett answer questions from the studio audience, along with explaining why immorality is more rampant today than ever before, and imploring America to return to promoting godliness and family values.

How can anyone know what is good or evil? Who determines right from wrong? Dr. James Dobson and Dr. Bill Bennett examine why God alone can be our only source and measure of morality. Dr. Bennett also talks about his battles against the music industry for marketing highly sexual, violent and obscene music, and why parents need to know what their kids are listening to.

In schools across this country, an obscene, progressive curriculum is being forced upon the innocent minds of our young people. Dr. James Dobson and guest Lori Kuykendall shine a light on abhorrent sex-ed programs in our public schools, along with the proliferation of the LGBTQ agenda, and how parents can have greater influence in what their children are being taught.

America's "Sexual Revolution" in the 60's and 70's was touted as a liberating crusade, but in reality, it warped God's design for human sexuality. Dr. James Dobson considers the continuing cultural fallout from this radical ideology with Lori Kuykendall, President and CEO of the Medical Center for Sexual Health. They discuss some specific ways that this movement has hurt our children, and Lori shares her heart for abstinence education.

The prophet Isaiah reminds us that when we remain focused on God, He blesses us with His peace. Dr. Tim Clinton chats with popular author and blogger, Becky Thompson, who provides an update on her rapidly growing Facebook community of moms, and stresses the need for women to help carry each other's burdens.

Many mothers deal with anxiety raising kids in "normal" times, let alone in such a turbulent world. Dr. Tim Clinton talks with author and blogger Becky Thompson about the particular pressures and worries facing today's moms. She reveals her own struggles with panic attacks, and shares why moms should not be ashamed of their exhaustion or depression.

The late Reverend Jerry Falwell, Sr. is credited with saying, "Nothing of eternal significance ever happens apart from prayer." What is the impact of our petitions to God? Pastor Jack Graham emphasizes what our personal and national posture should be toward God, and why we mustn’t lose heart in our prayer requests.

America's acceptance of evil and immorality is distancing us further and further from our God and His special provision for this nation. Dr. James Dobson welcomes Christian apologist and author Alex McFarland to talk about the methodical disappearance of Judeo-Christian values within our culture, and how the first Great Awakening steered our country back to its biblical roots.

President John Adams once said, "You'll never know how much it cost the present generation to preserve your freedom." Dr. James Dobson sits down with noted Christian apologist Alex McFarland to discuss his latest book, The Assault on America, and to look at the many ways that godliness and morality are being systematically eradicated from our society.

Young boys are created with a desire to seek out a godly example of masculinity, which is why the father/son bond is so important. Today on Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson continues to reflect on his significant relationship with his own dad. He walks through his early childhood years, and describes the ways his father sacrificed on behalf of their family. Hear how Dr. Dobson’s dad directly impacted his career and life.

Fathers play such a critical role in the lives of their children, especially their young boys. On this Family Talk broadcast, you’ll hear a speech Dr. Dobson gave which centered around the heartfelt memories of his father, the late Reverend James Dobson, Sr. Dr. Dobson began by highlighting the importance of a godly masculine influence on a developing boy, and then expressed the most substantial lessons he learned from his dad.

Within a secular culture that is biased against religion, Christians and Jews need to better appreciate the biblical roots they share in common. Dr. James Dobson and Rabbi Daniel Lapin discuss the state of Israel on the world stage. They also describe God’s design for marriage and the foundational role it has played in every civilized society.

America’s Judeo-Christian founding institutionalized our freedom of religion, which extends to people of all beliefs. Dr. James Dobson and Rabbi Daniel Lapin discuss Judaism’s and Christianity’s shared view of biblical morality, and how secular society has destroyed God’s conceptions of marriage, gender identity, and government.

The renowned Reverend Billy Graham left a towering legacy that continues through his children and grandchildren. Dr. Tim Clinton talks with Cissie Graham Lynch about her early struggles to live up to her family's name, and how her spiritual growth blossomed by seeing the fruit of her grandfather’s dedication to God.

Over four decades, Dr. James Dobson has warned us about menacing threats to the traditional family. Today, he shares his current concerns as a guest on "The Suzanne Venker Show." They discuss the societal biases against traditional marriage and parenting, the key roles moms and dads play in the lives of their children, and how parents can still raise God-honoring kids—even in a "progressive" society.