Dr. James Dobson's Family Talk

Teenagers endure a great deal of emotional and mental pain and they don't always know how to handle it. On this episode of Family Talk, Dr. Tim Clinton, President of the AACC, will talk with Dr. Chap Clark, author of the book Hurt 2.0, about the heartache teens experience and how parents can effectively care for and love their children.

In 1776, Thomas Jefferson wrote that all people are "endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights." On this edition of Family Talk, Fox News host and contributor Todd Starnes will share stories of how these freedoms are being infringed upon in today's world, and why Christians must take a stand for godliness in a godless culture.

Often times, we are completely caught off guard by the twists and turns in the river of life. How are we supposed to steer through these rough waters? Family Talk will share a popular program from motivational speaker Carolyn Koons. She will use the analogy of white water rafting to explain the unexpected turbulent times in our life and how we can navigate through these circumstances with God's help.

Harboring hatred or animosity towards someone for the hurt they caused you can eat away at your mind and soul. On this edition of Family Talk, Dr. Dobson will talk with clinical psychologist Dr. Arch Hart about the slippery slope of resentment. Listen to why this emotion is a disease that can ruin one's life and how forgiveness is the only cure.

Adversity in life can sometimes cause our faith to be shaken. Dr. Dobson welcomes the President of Harvest Prayer Ministries Dave Butts to the Family Talk studios. Dave will share what he learned about the peace of God in the midst of his cancer diagnosis and how through fervent prayer he is now in remission.

Many children with physical and emotional scars have a profound connection with horses that have been through similar hardships. Now on Family Talk, Kim Meeder from Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch will bring Dr. Dobson up to date on how God has expanded their horse ministry and enabled them to restore hundreds of broken lives through the love of Jesus.

On this edition of Family Talk, Dr. Dobson will continue his uplifting conversation with Kim Meeder from Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch. Kim will talk about her incredibly traumatic childhood and how it burdened her to love on and care for, the hurting children that come to visit her ranch.

On this special broadcast of Family Talk, Roger Marsh interviews Dr. Dobson about his recent trip to Israel, and what he and his Christian colleagues accomplished while visiting the Holy Land. In addition, Dr. Dobson shares his thoughts on the legacy of Reverend Billy Graham and the incredible impact he had on the world.

Sex trafficking is an atrocious global problem that is destroying the lives of many women and children. Now on Family Talk, Dr. Dobson will talk with former U.S. Congresswoman Linda Smith about her ministry Shared Hope International. She founded this organization to bring awareness to the reality of the sex trade and help people identify individuals in their communities that are trapped in it.

The absence of fathers and role models for children is becoming all too common in today's society. On this edition of Family Talk, Dr. Dobson will talk with longtime friend and radio personality Dr. Charles Crismier, author of the book "Hearts of the Fathers". They will discuss the problem of fatherlessness and how divorce and pornography are deteriorating the institution of the family.

Fathers have crucial roles as the head of their households: to love and cherish their wives and guide and prepare their children for life. On this episode of Family Talk, Dr. Dobson will conclude his interview with Dr. Charles Crismier, about his book Hearts of the Fathers. The two will examine what Godly parenting looks like and how fervent prayer can change the heart of an unbelieving spouse.

Every year, thousands of families are devastated by the suicide of a loved one. Now on Family Talk, Dr. Tim Clinton, President of the AACC, will talk with author and spiritual leader Dr. Frank Page, whose daughter Melissa took her own life in 2009. Dr. Page will share what God taught his family through this dark time and give some warning signs to watch for to recognize those who might be considering suicide.

Cancer is a horrific disease that destroys lives. And many families are not prepared when their children are diagnosed with this illness at a young age. On this broadcast, Dr. Dobson will talk with multiple parents who have experienced childhood cancer, and, in some cases, lost their child. They will share their heartfelt stories and why they felt alone at times.

On this edition of Family Talk, Dr. Dobson will conclude his interview with Melinda Mayton, founder of Lighthouse Family Retreat, along with the parents of children battling cancer. These mothers and fathers will share how Melinda's ministry rejuvenated and recharged them to face this tough trial and how they found true joy in the loving arms of Jesus.

There is a tremendous emotional weight that parents carry when their children are diagnosed with cancer. Now on Family Talk, Dr. Dobson will continue his conversation with three parents who have dealt with or are still enduring the effects of childhood cancer. He will also talk with Melinda Mayton about how she ministers to these hurting families by allowing them to relax and find joy through her organization, Lighthouse Family Retreat.