Dr. James Dobson's Family Talk

It's no secret that men and women were created drastically different from one another. For that reason, husbands and wives must intentionally communicate with one another to maintain a healthy relationship. On this classic Family Talk broadcast, Dr. Dobson continues his riveting interview with author, Shaunti Feldhahn. She breaks down how the sexes approach intimacy and emphasizes the struggle for purity in this sexualized society.

Have you ever wondered what the man in your life is thinking? On this 10th anniversary edition of Family Talk, you will hear Dr. Dobson's timeless interview with Shaunti Feldhahn, author of the book For Women Only. Through her detailed research, Shaunti identifies a man's insecurities and explains to women why their husbands crave respect.

Men have a Biblical duty to be the spiritual leaders of their families. How can they fulfill that obligation if they never step foot in a church? As we continue celebrating Family Talk's 10th anniversary, you will hear the conclusion of Dr. Dobson's classic interview with author and TV producer, David Murrow. David examines the ways the church has rebuffed dads and husbands, but then identifies the practical steps pastors can take to minister directly to men.

Social research reveals that a meager one in six men in America regularly attends church. On this classic broadcast, Dr. Dobson and author and TV producer David Murrow address this damaging phenomenon. David shares why he believes some men hate going to church and explains how a lack of dads and husbands in the pews hurts the entire family unit.

As Family Talk continues celebrating its 10th anniversary, you will hear part 3 of a broadcast that highlights the life of the late American war hero, Louis Zamperini. Luke and Lisa Zamperini, Louis' son and daughter-in-law, explain to Dr. Dobson Louis' severe struggle with PTSD after WWII. Hear how a Billy Graham crusade changed Louis' life forever.

The book of Proverbs tells us that a righteous man reveals his character by repeatedly getting back up after being knocked down. On this broadcast, you’ll hear more about the late American war hero Louis Zamperini. His son Luke continues sharing with Dr. Dobson the terrifying account of how his dad survived 47 days lost at sea, along with a tortuous captivity in a Japanese labor camp.

From Olympic glory, to surviving as a Japanese prisoner in a war camp, the late WWII veteran, Louis Zamperini, was an American hero. In celebration of their 10th anniversary, Family Talk is revisiting Dr. Dobson's popular interview with Louis' son and daughter-in-law. Luke and Lisa Zamperini talk about Louis' upbringing, his feats at the 1936 Olympics, and the plane crash that stranded him at sea.

When an unexpected death or a life-altering situation rocks our world, it's natural to question God's goodness. On this classic broadcast, you'll hear the conclusion of Dr. Dobson's timeless interview with speaker and life coach, John Ramstead. John expresses his daily decision to trust God despite his physical and emotional pain and shares what he is doing now to encourage leaders around the country.

In 2011, speaker John Ramstead was in a terrible horseback riding accident that nearly took his life. As we revisit his interview with Dr. Dobson on this broadcast, John recalls that near-death experience. He explains the difficult challenges he faced due to his injuries and admits the spiritual doubts that plagued his relationship with God during that time.

Remaining pure is one of the most difficult challenges Christian men face, especially in an overly sexualized culture. On this broadcast, Dr. Tim Clinton sits down with author and speaker Stephen Arterburn, to address his popular work Every Man's Battle. The two breakdown the unfortunate accessibility to pornography and explain its detrimental effects on someone's personal and relational life.

With more people being confined to their homes because of COVID-19, some families are experiencing more time together than ever before. On this edition, Dr. Dobson and Dr. Tim Clinton continue discussing the opportunity that parents have to connect or reconnect, with their children. They walk through six critical ways moms and dads can help their kids process this crisis.

In the midst of this pandemic, there is a startling rise in mental health issues affecting millions of Americans. On this edition, Dr. Dobson and Dr. Tim Clinton examine how problems like anxiety and depression are impacting kids during this crisis. They also challenge parents to be more attuned to their son or daughter's needs, especially if their home life is unstable.

Despite the deep emotional pain that children of alcoholic parents endure, there is hope for restoration and peace. On this edition, Dr. Dobson concludes his 3-part discussion with a panel of adult children of alcoholics. This anonymous group explains the chaos that alcoholism creates within the home and family unit. Hear how God has healed their hurt-filled pasts and brought about lasting joy in their lives.

A child living in a home with an alcoholic parent copes with their traumatic circumstances by shutting down emotionally. On this broadcast, Dr. Dobson continues talking to an anonymous panel of guests who came out of families wrecked by alcoholism. They breakdown the particular characteristics and unique struggles that define the children of an alcoholic.

Researchers suggest that nearly 30 million Americans grew up with at least one alcoholic parent. On this classic Family Talk broadcast, Dr. Dobson talks with a panel of guests who open up about the ways in which alcoholism destroyed their home life. These anonymous speakers address the emotional problems they developed that they unwillingly carried into adulthood.