Dr. James Dobson's Family Talk

Moms have a lot to deal with on an everyday basis, and the weight and stress of that job sometimes become overwhelming. On this edition, Dr. Dobson is joined by author and speaker Jill Savage, discussing how her grassroots movement to encourage moms quickly developed into an organization. She walks through the major stressors that affect every mom and explains how Jesus experienced similar burdens.

Paul reminds us in Romans that nothing in all of creation can separate us from God’s love. One person who experienced the fervent pursuit of God’s intense love is Joseph Rojas, lead singer of the band Seventh Day Slumber. Family Talk’s co-host Dr. Tim Clinton will talk with Joseph about his incredible testimony of being delivered from a life filled with drugs and depression, and how he was able to reconcile with his abusive father.

"The only thing necessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing." – Edmund Burke On this edition, Dr. Dobson welcomes former high school football coach Joe Kennedy and Kelly Shackelford from First Liberty. Coach Kennedy was fired for kneeling and praying after games, and will share why acknowledging God is so important to him. His legal counsel, Kelly Shackleford, will explain why they are taking this discrimination lawsuit to the Supreme Court.

On this edition, Dr. Dobson concludes his conversation with author and international speaker Julie Barnhill, by answering questions from those in attendance at the time of the recording. Dr. Dobson and Julie fielded questions about how to ride the emotional ups and downs of parenting and avoid blaming oneself for the bad choices their kids make.

Moms and dads must let go of the idea of being a flawless parent and forgive themselves for the mistakes they have made. Dr. Dobson continues his discussion with Julie Barnhill, author of Confessions of an Imperfect Mom. Today, she continues to climb through her analogy of mountains of blame that moms experience, and explains why laughter and grace are great remedies.

Learning the difference between true and false guilt can be a challenge. And mothers of all ages tend to suppress some form of perceived guilt for their shortcomings and failures as a mother. Author and speaker Julie Barnhill talks with Dr. Dobson about why guilt plagues so many mothers, and how she encourages them to focus on the things they have done right for their children.

This weekend we celebrate the impact fathers have had on our lives. Unfortunately, many children have been physically or emotionally abandoned by their dad. Comedian and author Ken Davis explains how he processed his relationship with his emotionally distant father. He learned from his dad the “tough” factor, and the value of fathers letting their sons know they love them.

On this Thursday broadcast, Dr. Dobson concludes his three-part interview with Jessa Dillow Crisp, a survivor of sex trafficking, by bringing her adoptive parents, Jody and Linda Dillow, into the conversation. The Dillows unpack why they brought Jessa into their family, while Jessa’s husband John shares how he continually reminds Jessa not to be defined by her troubled past.

Paul’s second letter to the Corinthians tells us that we are a new creation in Christ. Dr. Dobson continues his heartfelt conversation in the studios with Jessa Dillow Crisp, a sex trafficking survivor, along with her supportive husband John. Listen to how she was able to get out of the sex trade, and why her relationship with Jesus has helped her see her self-worth and overcome years of trauma.

One of the most devastating enemies of the foundation of the family is the wretched industry of sex trafficking. On this edition, hear the striking testimony of Jessa Dillow Crisp, a survivor of trafficking and exploitation. She explains to Dr. Dobson how she was forced into prostitution and pornography at a very young age, and her desperation to be free.

America is facing threats from all sides. The only option we have as a nation is to petition God for His Divine help. On this edition, Dr. Dobson will report on his trip to Washington, D.C. for the National Day of Prayer and share some of the most powerful prayers from this year’s event, calling for unity in the face of unrest and the necessity for America’s repentance.

Do you and your spouse want to strengthen and deepen your relationship? Author and speaker Patricia Ashley will talk about the miserable early years of her marriage, and how, with God’s help, she restored her failing relationship with her husband. Listen for practical ways to revive your marriage.

Whether purposefully or involuntarily, children crave acceptance and a sense of value from their parents. Dr. Dobson will talk with Dr. Gary Smalley and Dr. John Trent about their best-selling book, The Blessing. The three discuss what it means to bless someone in the 21st century and provide some practical ways parents can validate and celebrate their kids.

Do you and your spouse want to strengthen and deepen your relationship? Author and speaker Patricia Ashley will talk about the miserable early years of her marriage, and how, with God’s help, she restored her failing relationship with her husband. Listen for practical ways to revive your marriage.

First Peter tells us that it is better to suffer for doing good, than to do evil. President of Alliance Defending Freedom Dr. Michael Farris, and constitutional law attorney Jenna Ellis, Esq, talks with Dr. Dobson about two cases being argued in front of the Supreme Court. They will discuss how the First Amendment factors into the confusion between rights and privileges.