Dr. James Dobson's Family Talk

The Bible teaches that God draws us to Him, sometimes when we don’t even realize it. On this edition, you’ll hear the story of David Nasser, a former Muslim born in Iran during the 1979 revolution. David remembers God’s hand of protection and provision in his life, and how his heart was profoundly transformed.

Have you experienced deep hurt or loss recently? Are you struggling through a dark period of your life? Then this broadcast will minister to you. Dr. Tim Clinton sits down with author and speaker, Carol Kent. She shares the shocking event which led to her son’s imprisonment and how she trusted God despite her trying circumstances. Discover how to rest in God’s perfect grace.

President Reagan once spoke of the fragility of our freedom and why it’s our responsibility to protect and preserve those God-given rights. On this broadcast we'll honor those who have served in our nation’s military through a speech from decorated Vietnam War veteran, Dave Roever. He talks about the horrific injury he sustained in battle and the reason behind fighting for our freedoms.

On this exclusive broadcast, Dr. Dobson talks with documentary filmmakers, Phelim McAleer and Ann McElhinney. They explain why they created a feature film focused on the crimes of abortion doctor, Kermit Gosnell. Ann and Phelim also share how this movie is changing hearts and challenging the minds of pro-choice advocates across the nation. Hear why life in the womb must be protected.

On this edition, Dr. Dobson concludes his conversation with Will Graham, grandson of the late Reverend Billy Graham. Will talks about growing up in the Graham family and discusses his grandparent’s cherished relationship. He also describes the experience of portraying his grandfather in the Louis Zamperini biopic, Unbroken: The Path to Redemption.

The late Reverend Billy Graham impacted the lives of millions of people around the globe, and his legacy lives on through his family. Listen now as Dr. Dobson welcomes to the Family Talk studios Will Graham, Vice President of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. He shares what his grandfather was like in everyday life, and why he became a pastor and evangelist.

On this special election edition, Dr. Dobson reads his October newsletter, encouraging everyone to fulfill their Christian obligation to engage culture… and VOTE. Dr. Dobson will also conclude his conversation with Dr. Robert Jeffress, author of Choosing the Extraordinary Life. Dr. Jeffress and Dr. Dobson discuss the biblical truths from the story of Elijah, how God is writing our story, and the importance of completely devoting our lives to the Father.

The prophet Elijah was commissioned by God to radically engage the evil culture, and modern Christians are called to do the same. On this broadcast, Dr. Dobson welcomes to the Family Talk studio pastor of First Baptist Church of Dallas, Dr. Robert Jeffress. Dr. Jeffress shares how to discover God’s unique purpose for your life, the need for believers to influence our society, and what it means for Christians to be salt and light.

No one wants to experience great loss or tragedy. Instead of trusting God when heartbreak comes, we often question why God is allowing this suffering. This broadcast will address that pain through a conversation Dr. Dobson had with Pastor Lon Solomon. Pastor Solomon walks through what the Bible says about brokenness and shares the hardship his own family has gone through.

Adultery and lust are deep-rooted issues that continue to plague marriages and families. Listen now as Dr. Dobson continues discussing this problem with popular author and speaker, Jerry Jenkins. Jerry identifies specific ‘hedges’ he placed in his marriage and examines how the internet has made remaining pure and devoted to one’s spouse very difficult.

Every marriage is vulnerable to attack unless proper defenses are put in place. On this broadcast, Dr. Dobson sits down with best-selling author and speaker, Jerry Jenkins. Jerry unpacks his book Hedges and the concept of purposefully creating boundaries around your relationships. Hear how protecting your marriage reaps long-term benefits.

The Bible does not teach that believers will avoid hardship, but that God will be present during our dark times. On this edition, Dr. Dobson continues talking to Diet Eman, a Dutch Christian imprisoned by the Nazis during WWII. Diet explains her life after being released from a concentration camp and how she learned to trust God’s sovereign plans.

Dietrich Bonhoeffer famously said, “Not to speak is to speak, not to act is to act.” On this broadcast, you’ll hear from Diet Eman, a Holocaust survivor who was imprisoned for her resistance to the Nazis. She shares with Dr. Dobson stories of suffering through a concentration camp and why she felt compelled to help those who were persecuted.

The widespread abuse and death attributed to opioid addiction have forced the government to label it a public health crisis. On this broadcast, Dr. Tim Clinton sits down with Shannon Royce of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. She describes how addiction warps the brain, but also how communities can bring an end to this epidemic.

During his ministry, the Reverend Billy Graham led millions of people to a meaningful relationship with Jesus. On this broadcast, we’ll look back at his life through an interview Dr. Dobson had with Franklin Graham. Franklin shares stories of his father’s early childhood, and what Billy Graham was like when he wasn’t preaching. It’s a fascinating conversation about one of the most well-known evangelists.