Dr. James Dobson's Family Talk

Fathers play such a critical role in the lives of their children, especially their young boys. On this "2020 Best of Broadcast" edition, you'll hear a speech Dr. Dobson gave which focused on the heartfelt memories of his father. He began by highlighting the importance of a masculine influence on a young boy, and then expressed the most substantial lessons he learned from his dad.

Even when marriages endure extreme hardships, reconciliation is still possible. Today Dr. Dobson concludes his 3-part discussion with Tracey Russell, whose marriage was saved using concepts from Dr. Dobson’s book, Love Must Be Tough. Tracey’s husband, Mark, also joins the conversation, and shares his perspective of the turbulent ups and downs in their relationship.

40 years ago, Dr. Dobson wrote Love Must Be Tough to encourage couples to fight for each other when adversity comes. On this "2020 Best of Broadcast," you’ll continue to hear how that best-selling book changed the life of author and speaker, Tracey Russell. She explains the difficulty of living alone after she let her husband, Mark, walk away. Hear how the Russells discovered marital reconciliation.

God created marriage to honor and reflect Him, which is why Satan works so tirelessly to destroy that marital bond. This informative broadcast highlights Dr. Dobson's popular book, Love Must Be Tough, through a real-life story of a relationship that it impacted. Author and speaker Tracey Russell shares how she applied principles from Love Must Be Tough to save her failing marriage.

"You can see the wrinkles in your skin, or the fat around your belly, and you can do something when you're unhappy with it. [But] nobody loves their brain because you can't see it." Those are the words of renowned psychiatrist and neuroscientist Dr. Daniel Amen. He warns that if you don't have a SPECT brain scan, eat healthy, and limit alcohol, you might be among the 50% percent of the US population who are diagnosed with dementia in their twilight years. Dr. Amen also warns that those with mental health challenges should have their actual brain examined through SPECT testing before a doctor might prescribe a drug which could hurt more than it helps.

"If we don't turn back, … I believe what we've known as America is going to be withdrawn: a new day, humbling before our enemies, a breakdown of prosperity, and a breakdown of peace and order." Those are the prophetic words of Messianic Rabbi Jonathan Cahn about his new book The Harbinger II. In his conversation with Dr. Dobson, Rabbi Cahn notes that the only time in history when people were told to go inside their houses because a plague was passing over the land was 3,000 years ago during The Passover. Just as the Jews were instructed to turn back to God in Egypt, today, in the face of COVID, Americans need to turn to Jesus, our Passover lamb. He is our only hope.

In 2019, New York legalized the killing of babies up to the time of birth and, disturbingly, they lit up the Empire State Building to celebrate. That was a harbinger or warning. Before the year was out, COVID-19 came upon America, and hit New York especially hard, becoming the center of the plague. Is God now judging America? Dr. James Dobson talks with Messianic Rabbi Jonathan Cahn about his new book Harbinger II: The Return. Deuteronomy 28:15 warns, “If you do not obey the LORD your God and do not carefully follow all His commands and decrees I am giving you today, all these curses will come on you and overtake you.” Rabbi Cahn declares, “America has been withering away spiritually on the inside. The hour is late!” It’s time to repent of our sins.

Messianic Rabbi Jonathan Cahn said, "We had our 9/11, a shake-up call. There's a time period where [a nation is] going to either come back to God, return, and repent or continue away from God and head to judgment and calamity. Our nation has been accelerating in its fall from God." In light of COVID-19, the riots, and our divisive election, Dr. Dobson talks to Rabbi Cahn about his newest book, The Harbinger II, in which he outlines the nine harbingers, or warnings, to America that mirror the warnings in the last days of Ancient Israel.

The missionary Jim Elliot once wrote, "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose." He ultimately gave his life to minister to an unreached group of people in the Amazonian jungle of Ecuador. In a recorded speech, his wife, the late Elisabeth Elliot Gren, describes their relationship and their mutual willingness to submit to God's plans, no matter the outcome.

In the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, we can sometimes lose sight of the reason for our celebration. Dr. James Dobson shares a recorded sermon from the late pastor Adrian Rogers on the subject of biblical thankfulness. He highlights ancient Israel’s approach to gratefulness in the Tabernacle, and explains how Christians today can honor God. You’ll be inspired to live with gratitude every day!

What does it mean to be truly grateful in the eyes of God? In a special recorded message from the late, great pastor Adrian Rogers, we look at some of the instances where the word "sacrifice" is used in Scripture and consider how we can show our appreciation to God by offering our lives, prayers and praises to Him.

Joshua 1:9 says, “Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you.” Author, evangelist and motivational speaker David Ring opens up with Dr. James Dobson about living with cerebral palsy. He elaborates on the deep depression that stalked him in his early adult life, and implores each of us to trust God with our pain and struggles, no matter what.

A children’s nursery rhyme whimsically suggests that "life is but a dream," but to those suffering with childhood disabilities, life may at times seem more like a nightmare. Author, evangelist and motivational speaker David Ring talks about how he conquered the many physical challenges of living with cerebral palsy by not complaining but praising God, and what the Lord can do with your life, too.

Left to die on a table after his birth, author, evangelist and motivational speaker David Ring’s life is a miraculous story and a testimony to God’s faithfulness. David shares how he overcame many obstacles in his life, including growing up with cerebral palsy and being orphaned at the age of 14. He challenges listeners to discover God’s joy in the midst of their pain.

The intimidating evolution of technology and social media have created a virtual chasm between children and their parents today. Dr. Tim Clinton dissects this tough subject with David Eaton, president of Axis, an organization dedicated to helping parents bridge the communication gap. They examine the addictive relationship teens have with their smartphones, and provide tips for parents on developing constructive dialogues with their kids.