Dr. James Dobson's Family Talk

How are parents supposed to cut through the garbage in the culture and make adolescence productive, fun and healthy? Dr. James Dobson interviews Rebecca Hagelin about how we can fight for our children and teach them to fight as well. We are forgetting to be vigilant in our own homes and not remain silent to the culture. It’s not about building walls, it’s about parents having the courage and conviction to pass their faith on to the next generation.

Pornography has corrupted God’s purpose for intimacy and distorted millions of men’s and women’s view of sex. On this edition neurologist Dr. Don Hilton and certified OB/GYN Dr. Joe McIlhaney will unpack how the brain is simultaneously sophisticated and primal. Chemicals like dopamine reward the brain when pornography is viewed, and with those chemical rewards comes addiction. Studies have shown that porn usage is comparable to cocaine usage and has detrimental physical and psychological effects on the brain.

Pornography destroys empathy, draws out latent violence, and robs users of true intimacy. Now, neurologist Dr. Don Hilton and certified OB/GYN Dr. Joe McIlhaney will conclude their discussion on the awful effects of pornography. The two will dive into why the objectification of women has resulted in the #MeToo movement, and how families can model, educate, and help rescue a loved one from the grips of this evil.

Author and comedian Dr. Dennis Swanberg will highlight the importance of different emotional fuels, such as humor and words, that people need. He emphasizes how central it is to love someone by using their specific fuel, which will fill them up and will more likely lead them to reciprocate by loving you with the fuel you need. He concludes by inviting his mother to join him on stage and then presents a verbal tribute to her loving nature.

God sometimes allows bad things to happen, to get our attention or to refocus our lives on Him. Joining Dr. Dobson on this broadcast is Barry and Karen Meguiar. Barry is the President of Meguiar’s Inc. and host of the ‘Car Crazy’ TV show. They will share how Barry nearly died from contracting viral pneumonia. Ultimately, God radically healed Barry and directed him to slow down, go into ministry, and share the light.

On this edition, Dr. Dobson will continue his conversation with Barry Meguiar, the ‘Car Guy’ and President of Meguiar’s Inc., along with his wife Karen. Barry will explain how being “too busy” almost killed him and why evangelism is so important to him. Through his near-death experience, God prompted Barry and his wife to begin the ministry, ‘Revival Outside the Walls’, encouraging laypeople to boldly spread the Gospel.

The value of human life is being crushed by the rise of both assisted suicide and euthanasia. Family Talk’s co-host Dr. Tim Clinton will talk with author and advocate for people with disabilities Joni Eareckson Tada. She will discuss her book When is it Right to Die? and define the terms used in the end of life decision making. The bible is clear that we are to choose life, but we also long to honor the wishes of our loved ones.

After a diving accident in 1967 left her paralyzed, Joni Eareckson Tada became a world-recognized voice and activist for the disabled community. On this broadcast, she will share with Dr. Tim Clinton her testimony of overcoming depression, tremendous adversity, and why she encourages others to live in the hope of Jesus, despite their pain.

Since the founding of the United States, prayer has played a crucial role for leaders on Capitol Hill. In celebration of this National Day of Prayer, Dr. Dobson speaks with the Chaplain of the United States Senate, Reverend Barry Black. He will share his daily responsibilities in Washington D.C. and talk about his new book Make Your Voice Heard in Heaven.

Having a regular and sincere prayer life can be a struggle. In this episode, Dr. Dobson will continue his interview with the Reverend Barry Black, Chaplain of the U.S. Senate. Chaplain Black will share why he thinks the Lord’s Prayer should be our blueprint for conversations with God and will give advice to Christians who feel their prayers are unanswered.

We all like to be chosen. Whether it’s a softball team, a job, a relationship—nobody wants to be chosen last. In this classic broadcast, hear from the late author and speaker Bob Benson, who shared how being chosen by God makes all the difference. Listen to this insightful lesson on walking with the Lord through all of life’s experiences, whether good or bad.

The relationship between father and son is vital to the family and the nation. Dr. Dobson will talk about how divine intervention guided him to meet a man named Melvin Lee. After watching the recent film "I Can Only Imagine", which focuses on the brokenness that can exist between dads and their sons, Melvin was moved to share the parallels he saw in his own life.

On this broadcast, Dr. Dobson will share his heart for the future of the ministry and announce to listeners Dr. Tim Clinton's new role as a recurring radio co-host. The two will discuss their fervent dedication to the Christian faith and the American family, despite the "hammering away at the Judeo-Christian cause." Dr. Dobson will explain the concept of "a suddenly," and how Christians need to be good stewards and plan for the future.

Many men don't go to church because they feel it has nothing to offer them, despite their hunger to understand what authentic biblical manhood is. As a result of their apathy, men are ignoring their duties as spiritual heads of their household. Today, Dr. Dobson will discuss this issue with a panel of experts in the area of men's ministry. These leaders will unpack what husbands and fathers crave from a walk with God and why they think the church can't fix their failures.

Dr. Dobson continues his conversation with a group of men's ministry leaders about the shrinking number of men in the local church. These experts will define biblical masculinity as being a true disciple of Jesus and why we must use the Bible as the No. 1 rule book for our lives. The 3 simple steps in ministering to men are to 1) assess the man's spiritual background; 2) establish shared interests, and 3) lay the groundwork for an ongoing relationship.