Dr. James Dobson's Family Talk

“Honey, it’s me.” Those words stopped a 19-year-old bride as she turned to leave a hospital room, not recognizing her own husband. Dr. James Dobson continues his powerful conversation with Clebe and Deanna McClary. Even though combat wounds in Vietnam cost Clebe his left arm and left eye, Deanna explains why she stayed when other wives of wounded veterans walked away.

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Dr. James Dobson welcomes Vietnam veteran Clebe McClary and his wife, Deanna. When Clebe was working as a football coach and saw protesters burn the American flag, he walked off the field and joined the United States Marines. He recounts the night enemy soldiers overran his recon team, and the young Marine who smothered a grenade to save his life.

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Even the most responsible child can feel the urge to go along with the crowd. Dr. James Dobson welcomes Dr. Tim Elmore and his wife, Pam, to discuss raising kids who lead instead of follow. They share how mentors and everyday family moments can help children stand strong against peer pressure.

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A packed schedule of good works can quietly crowd out your love for Jesus Christ. Author and Bible teacher Anne Graham Lotz explains how even faithful Christian believers can drift from the main thing. She shares why personal time with the Lord must come first, and why it’s important to give valuable time to sharing the gospel with your family.

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No act of obedience is too small for God to use.

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God’s provision often arrives at the very last moment.

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Grief isn’t only about death. Broken dreams and other losses leave a deep ache that can last for years.

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Good laws come from good hearts, and good hearts begin with God’s Word.

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Behind the headlines in Washington D.C., God is quietly changing hearts.

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Anger leaves us with two choices: grow bitter or choose to get better

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Judy Henderson spent 36 years in prison for a murder she did not commit.

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A hardened heart can keep even the people who are closest to us at arm’s length.

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Grief doesn’t follow a schedule, and friends often don’t know what to say.

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Loving parents can do everything right and still watch their grown child slip out of reach.

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Faith is often forged in the darkest of valleys.

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On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson shares a powerful conversation with Diet Eman, a Dutch resistance worker imprisoned by the Nazis for helping Jews escape to safety.

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God is writing a story in every life, even in the hardest seasons.

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Some love stories feel too remarkable to be anything but ordained.

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On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson sits down with comedian and author Ken Davis, who opens up about his emotionally distant father, who was a survivor of the Bataan Death March during World War II.

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No matter how far we fall, no one is beyond the reach of God’s grace.

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Even a child raised in a loving Christian home can lose his way.

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Real love can’t be forced, and it can’t be caged.

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Every young person longs for love that lasts, yet so many chase it in ways that push it away. 

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Raising children who stand firm in their Christian faith requires intention.

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No one is ever beyond the reach of God’s love and transforming power.

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A doctor’s refusal to terminate a pregnancy set one boy on a collision course with the world.

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Many Christians know a great deal about Jesus but wouldn’t recognize Him if He walked into the room.

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Politicians come and go, but the call for Christians to influence our nation for the gospel never fades.

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During every election season, Christians face a weighty question: how should we vote in a way that honors our faith?

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Busy parents often think that memory-making is one more task on an impossible list.

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The most lasting memories rarely come from expensive vacations.

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In a culture that’s redefining sexuality, how do parents equip their kids with biblical truth?

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This story is one of the most powerful testimonies you’ll ever hear.

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Skeptics have spent centuries trying to disprove the Bible, yet the evidence keeps pointing back to its truth.

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Only a small percentage of Christians can explain what they believe and why.

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Caring for a special needs child requires more than love —it takes a team.

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Raising a child with special needs is a journey no parent would choose, yet it’s one filled with unexpected joy.

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Some of life’s sweetest gifts come from our most painful seasons.

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Jesus promised that in this life, trouble is certain.

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Children today are growing up in a world flooded with fear and anxiety.

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On today’s edition of Family Talk, Roger Marsh welcomes Montell and Kristin Jordan, who traded music stardom for full-time ministry.

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The Bible is full of blended families, and their struggles look a lot like ours.

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Nearly two out of three Americans have a stepfamily relative, yet the church offers almost nothing to help them build their family structure.

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Middle school has never been easy, but today’s culture pushes kids out of childhood faster than ever.

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America’s freedoms may hang on a single election.

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A kneeling grandparent can shape a child’s faith for a lifetime.

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How do we make sense out of evil, and how should Christians respond to it?

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Being a good grandparent means more than spoiling the grandkids and sending them home to their parents. 

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Many believers stay silent about their faith, afraid of ridicule or being labeled intolerant.

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From the rise of communism to the brink of nuclear war, could a single ancient object be hidden behind the last century’s darkest chapters?

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Buried for centuries, an ancient altar that the Bible calls the “throne of Satan” was unearthed and carried into the modern world.

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For decades, feminism promised women freedom, but its hollow promises left many unfulfilled.

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The feminist movement promised women freedom, but its false promises did more harm than good.

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Behind the doors of nursing homes across America, countless seniors wait for someone who cares.

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Every image can carry a message that words alone cannot.

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Every person carries a purpose God planned before birth.

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Success in business and faithfulness to God don’t have to be at odds.

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When you speak hard biblical truth, pushback is guaranteed.

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The church is facing pressures it can’t afford to ignore.

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One year ago today, Dr. James Dobson entered his heavenly home and heard the words, “Well done, good and faithful servant.”

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On today’s edition of Family Talk, experience more from the memorial service honoring Dr. James Dobson, faithful servant of God.

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For nearly five decades, Dr. James Dobson devoted his life to strengthening families and defending biblical truth.

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On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his insightful discussion from his “Bringing Up Boys” teaching series.

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Proverbs 23:24 says, “The father of a righteous child has great joy; a man who fathers a wise son rejoices in him.”

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College campuses can feel like hostile territory for students who abide by their Christian faith and values.

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On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson welcomes Morton Blackwell, founder of the Leadership Institute, to expose the pressures Christian and conservative students face on today’s college campuses.

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Universities have become breeding grounds for radical ideas, turning students against their own country and Christian faith.

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Too many parents send their child off to college only to see a stranger return home who rejects everything he or she had been taught.

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Winning three Super Bowls and a Daytona 500 taught Joe Gibbs that the world’s definition of success can lead to a lot of heartache.

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A nation closed to the gospel is opening through unexpected doors.

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Owning a Bible in Iran can cost you your freedom.

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Across Sudan and northern Uganda, believers in Christ face unimaginable suffering for their faith.

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When you feel like your prayers are bouncing off the ceiling, God still hears you.

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On today’s edition of Family Talk, Shayne and Sheila Pitcock offer hope to couples facing emotional distance, broken trust, and years of hurt feelings.

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Prayer aligns our hearts with God’s, and when we put it into practice, He can do incredible things in our lives.

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No marriage is ever too broken for God to restore.

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A spouse who believes in Jesus and one who doesn’t can leave a couple feeling lonely and out of step.

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Coming to faith in Jesus Christ saved Leslie Strobel’s soul, but it nearly cost her marriage.

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On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson sits down with best-selling author Lee Strobel and his wife, Leslie, to share their honest story of marriage tested by faith.

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In uncertain times, prayer remains the steady anchor for individuals and for the nation. 

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Can someone truly find freedom from unwanted same-sex attraction?

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Few subjects stir more controversy than the church’s response to homosexuality.

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Young people are being told they’re cosmic accidents, but the evidence points to something far greater.

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The same skies that scientists refer to as a cosmic accident are telling a different story.

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Hidden within the Great Seal of the United States lies a call to virtue, unity, and freedom.

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The symbols on the back of the dollar bill are no accident.

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A dish of ice cream can hold a lifetime of memories.

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God is searching for people willing to partner with Him in blessing others.

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Did you know that Jesus spoke about money more than Heaven and Hell combined?

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Children learn character best through great stories told at a parent's knee.

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God often calls us into the unexpected, and learning to trust Him changes everything.

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Faith can grow stagnant when life settles into routine.

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The search for meaning is the biggest need that’s facing our culture today.

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Money, power, and success promise fulfillment but leave a deep emptiness.

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On today’s special edition of Family Talk, Gary Bauer welcomes the high school winner of the USA250 essay contest, Crystal Konadu.

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The next generation is rising up to lead with faith and conviction.

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On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson shares a stirring Independence Day message, reading a moving letter from his friend, Don Feder.

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On today’s edition of Family Talk, Roger Marsh continues his encouraging conversation with author Cynthia Scott about her book, Celebrating God Our Founder at America's 250th Birthday.

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