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Avoiding Infidelity 2

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Unfortunately, infidelity is a far too common affair for Christians and non-Christians alike, but what if there was a way to stop an affair before it happened? Learn to recognize small indicators, that when identified and repaired, can heal a marriage long before infidelity damages the relationship. Dr. Bob and Cheryl Reccord share with Dr. Dobson the story of how God rescued their marriage from infidelity.

Guests Bio:
Dr. Bob Reccord
 is a nationally recognized speaker, author, consultant, and was the Executive Director for the Council for National Policy (CNP). He & wife Cheryl are founders of Total Life Impact. Bob’s previous roles include nine years as president of the Southern Baptist Convention’s North American Mission Board. During that time, Bob hosted a national radio show called Strength for Living. Reccord has authored eight books including Beneath the Surface, Forged by Fire, and Made to Count.

Cheryl Reccord is President and CEO of Total Life Impact. She is also a respected life coach, author and speaker. Cheryl studied piano at Indiana University and found that music was only part of God’s plan for her life. After committing her life to raising three amazing kids, Cheryl now is putting her valuable life skills to work, mentoring other women, wives and mothers. Her latest book project is Launching Your Kids for Life, co-authored with her husband, Bob.


Your Health Matters 1

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The Bible says that our body is a temple, so shouldn’t we take care of it? Exercise and eating right are two of the most important things you can do to drastically improve your health. Dr. Dobson explores both old and new ways of maintaining health in biblical and God-honoring ways, that and more.

Guest Bio:
Dr. Richard Furman
, MD, FACS, has over 30 years of experience as a vascular surgeon. Dr. Furman’s experience includes serving as past president of the North Carolina Chapter of the American College of Surgeons, past president of the North Carolina Surgical Society, and a two-term governor of the American College of Surgeons. He also cofounded World Medical Mission, the medical arm of Samaritan’s Purse, and is a member of the board of Samaritan’s Purse. Dr. Furman lives in North Carolina.

Your Health Matters 2

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The Bible says that our body is a temple, so shouldn’t we take care of it? Exercise and eating right are two of the most important things you can do to drastically improve your health. Dr. Dobson explores both old and new ways of maintaining health in biblical and God-honoring ways, that and more.

Guest Bio:
Dr. Richard Furman
, MD, FACS, has over 30 years of experience as a vascular surgeon. Dr. Furman’s experience includes serving as past president of the North Carolina Chapter of the American College of Surgeons, past president of the North Carolina Surgical Society, and a two-term governor of the American College of Surgeons. He also cofounded World Medical Mission, the medical arm of Samaritan’s Purse, and is a member of the board of Samaritan’s Purse. Dr. Furman lives in North Carolina.

Beloved Unbeliever 1

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Being unequally yoked with a spouse who is not a believer can be a conflicting and painful situation. The late Jo Berry sits down with Dr. Dobson to talk about her spiritual struggle with her husband and the touching triumph that played out in God’s perfect timing. It’s all about encouragement for spouses who are still in the midst of a similar battle.

Guest Bio:
The late Jo Berry was an author, lecturer, Bible study teacher, and director of the Center of Creative Ministries, in Granada Hills, CA. Jo graduated from the University of Southern CA, and was a consultant for David C. Cook Publishing. She worked for 10 years as a reading specialist in the Los Angeles Public Schools. Jo was married to George, and wrote 14 books including Beloved Unbeliever, Making Your Life a Ministry, and Managing Your Life and Time.

Beloved Unbeliever 2

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Being unequally yoked with a spouse who is not a believer can be a conflicting and painful situation. The late Jo Berry sits down with Dr. Dobson to talk about her spiritual struggle with her husband and the touching triumph that played out in God’s perfect timing. It’s all about encouragement for spouses who are still in the midst of a similar battle.

Guest Bio:
The late Jo Berry was an author, lecturer, Bible study teacher, and director of the Center of Creative Ministries, in Granada Hills, CA. Jo graduated from the University of Southern CA, and was a consultant for David C. Cook Publishing. She worked for 10 years as a reading specialist in the Los Angeles Public Schools. Jo was married to George, and wrote 14 books including Beloved Unbeliever, Making Your Life a Ministry, and Managing Your Life and Time.

Pursuing God’s Vision in Your Life

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Godly people who changed the world did so because of a vision God placed in them. Family Research Council’s Tony Perkins shares truths and lessons in the story of Nehemiah on how to bring a nation back to God in spite of the enemy’s opposition. Hear about a vision birthed in prayer.

Guest Bio:
Tony Perkins
 is President of the Family Research Council. He is a former member of the Louisiana legislature, and host of a daily syndicated radio show, Washington Watch with Tony Perkins. He is the author of No Fear and Personal Faith, Public Policy. A veteran of the United States Marine Corps and a former police officer, Tony holds a Bachelor of Science from Liberty University, Master of Public Administration from Louisiana State University, and an honorary doctorate of divinity from Liberty University. He and his wife Lawana have been married since 1986 and have five children.

If You Can Keep It: The Forgotten Promise of American Liberty 1

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While this generation is blessed to enjoy the fruits of freedom born out of hardship, we need to be aware of something very important: liberty is fragile. We’ve forgotten what we have, and without virtue and faith, we won’t be able to keep our freedom. Hear Dr. Dobson and Eric Metaxas examine U.S. liberty, and why looking at our history could save our future.

Guest Bio:
Eric Metaxas
 is the author of several bestselling books, including  Bonhoeffer, Amazing Grace, and If You Can Keep It: The Forgotten Promise of American Liberty. His writing has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and The New Yorker, and Metaxas has appeared as a cultural commentator on CNN, the Fox News Channel, and MSNBC. He is the host of The Eric Metaxas Show, a nationally syndicated daily radio show. He is a senior fellow and lecturer at the King’s College in New York City, where he lives with his wife and daughter.

If You Can Keep It: The Forgotten Promise of American Liberty 2

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While this generation is blessed to enjoy the fruits of freedom born out of hardship, we need to be aware of something very important: liberty is fragile. We’ve forgotten what we have, and without virtue and faith, we won’t be able to keep our freedom. Hear Dr. Dobson and Eric Metaxas examine U.S. liberty, and why looking at our history could save our future.

Guest Bio:
Eric Metaxas
 is the author of several bestselling books, including  Bonhoeffer, Amazing Grace, and If You Can Keep It: The Forgotten Promise of American Liberty. His writing has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and The New Yorker, and Metaxas has appeared as a cultural commentator on CNN, the Fox News Channel, and MSNBC. He is the host of The Eric Metaxas Show, a nationally syndicated daily radio show. He is a senior fellow and lecturer at the King’s College in New York City, where he lives with his wife and daughter.


The Next Youth Revival 1

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Every great revival begins by God working through young people to influence the world. Founder and president of Dare 2 Share ministries, Greg Stier, talks with Dr. Dobson about his passion for equipping teenagers to share their faith, and how that passion was born out of a tragic upbringing. Hear about the hope for tomorrow’s future with our teenagers today.

Guest Bio:
Greg Stier
is the founder and CEO of youth evangelism ministry Dare 2 Share. Over the last 25 years, Greg has spoken to over 1,000,000 teens and youth leaders across the nation. Stier is the author of 20 books including, Dare 2 Share: A Field Guide to Sharing Your Faith, and his latest book Gospelize Your Ministry: A Spicy New Philosophy of Youth Ministry. Greg received his Bachelor of Arts in Youth Ministry from Colorado Christian University. He is married to Debbie, and together they have two children: Jeremy and Kailey.

The Next Youth Revival 2

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Every great revival begins by God working through young people to influence the world. Founder and president of Dare 2 Share ministries, Greg Stier, talks with Dr. Dobson about his passion for equipping teenagers to share their faith, and how that passion was born out of a tragic upbringing. Hear about the hope for tomorrow’s future with our teenagers today.

Guest Bio:
Greg Stier
is the founder and CEO of youth evangelism ministry Dare 2 Share. Over the last 25 years, Greg has spoken to over 1,000,000 teens and youth leaders across the nation. Stier is the author of 20 books including, Dare 2 Share: A Field Guide to Sharing Your Faith, and his latest book Gospelize Your Ministry: A Spicy New Philosophy of Youth Ministry. Greg received his Bachelor of Arts in Youth Ministry from Colorado Christian University. He is married to Debbie, and together they have two children: Jeremy and Kailey.

Building Your Mate’s Self-Esteem

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After the honeymoon is over, reality sets in, and the burdens of everyday life can cause discouragement and self-doubt to creep into any marriage. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Dobson sits down with Dr. Dennis Rainey to discuss how you can raise your mate's self- esteem. You're in for a message that will strengthen your marriage and uplift your spouse.

Building Your Mate's Self-Esteem

Guest Bio:
Dennis Rainey
is the President, CEO and Co-founder of FamilyLife, and has authored or co-authored more than 35 books including Moments Together for Couples and Staying Close. Dennis earned a degree in business administration from the University of Arkansas and a master’s degree in Biblical Studies from Dallas Theological Seminary. Dennis can be heard daily as host of the nationally syndicated radio program FamilyLife Today. Dennis and Barbara have been married since 1972 and together have six children and 23 grandchildren. The Raineys make their home near Little Rock, Arkansas.

Nurturing a Child’s Prayer Life 1

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Parents have the great privilege to be a spiritual guide to their children and be an active participant in their relationship with God. On this edition of Family Talk, Jerry Kirk, Candy Marballi, and Rick Schatz will teach us a few insights into nurturing our children through prayer. Hear how to cultivate your children’s healthy prayer life.

The Prayer Covenant for Kids

Guests Bio:
Dr. Jerry Kirk
is the Founder of the Prayer Covenant. He served as Senior Pastor of the College Hill Presbyterian Church for nineteen years. In 1986 Dr. Kirk founded the Religious Alliance Against Pornography. He is also the founder of pureHOPE. In 2013, through partnership with other leaders, he established “The Prayer Covenant.” Married to Patty for 59 years, five grown children, dozens of grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.

Candy L. Marballi is the Global Director for the Kids’ Prayer Covenant. She has led various children’s ministries for over 29 years in the United States, Japan and the Philippines. She has directed children’s choirs, taught Sunday School classes, and led tutoring programs for at-risk kids. Married almost 35 years to Vik. Two Children: Maria, 24 and Johnathan 33. Candy and her husband reside in Andover, Massachusetts.

Rick Schatz is the President of The Prayer Covenant. He is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati in Chemical Engineering and has an MBA from Harvard. Rick served as President and CEO of pureHOPE for 14 years, 1990-2016. He is also the Executive Director of the Religious Alliance Against Pornography. Author of On The Road. Married to Sharon. Together they have 3 sons and 11 grandkids and reside in Cincinnati, OH.

Nurturing a Child’s Prayer Life 2

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Parents have the great privilege to be a spiritual guide to their children and be an active participant in their relationship with God. On this edition of Family Talk, Jerry Kirk, Candy Marballi, and Rick Schatz will teach us a few insights into nurturing our children through prayer. Hear how to cultivate your children’s healthy prayer life.

The Prayer Covenant for Kids

Guests Bio:
Dr. Jerry Kirk
is the Founder of the Prayer Covenant. He served as Senior Pastor of the College Hill Presbyterian Church for nineteen years. In 1986 Dr. Kirk founded the Religious Alliance Against Pornography. He is also the founder of pureHOPE. In 2013, through partnership with other leaders, he established “The Prayer Covenant.” Married to Patty for 59 years, five grown children, dozens of grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.

Candy L. Marballi is the Global Director for the Kids’ Prayer Covenant. She has led various children’s ministries for over 29 years in the United States, Japan and the Philippines. She has directed children’s choirs, taught Sunday School classes, and led tutoring programs for at-risk kids. Married almost 35 years to Vik. Two Children: Maria, 24 and Johnathan 33. Candy and her husband reside in Andover, Massachusetts.

Rick Schatz is the President of The Prayer Covenant. He is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati in Chemical Engineering and has an MBA from Harvard. Rick served as President and CEO of pureHOPE for 14 years, 1990-2016. He is also the Executive Director of the Religious Alliance Against Pornography. Author of On The Road. Married to Sharon. Together they have 3 sons and 11 grandkids and reside in Cincinnati, OH.

Protecting Your Child in a Dark Culture 1

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As parents, one of the top priorities is trying to protect our children from the scary aspects of culture lurking at a child’s locker, on their cell phone, or at school. Dr. Dobson sits down with author and speaker Rebecca Hagelin to outline how moms and dads can truly protect their kids from the negative aspects of our culture. Is it really possible?

30 Ways in 30 Days to Strengthen Your Family

Guest Bio:
Rebecca Hagelin
is the President and CEO of Rebecca Hagelin Communications and Marketing, LLC, and previously served as The Heritage Foundation’s Vice President of Communications and Marketing, and as Vice President of Communications for WorldNetDaily.com. Her weekly column, "How to Save Your Family" appears in The Washington Times and national news sites. She is the author of the acclaimed books, Home Invasion: Protecting Your Family in a Culture That's Gone Stark Raving Mad, and 30 Ways in 30 Days to Save Your Family. Rebecca and her husband, Andy, have three grown children, and live on Little Gasparilla Island in Florida.

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As parents, one of the top priorities is trying to protect our children from the scary aspects of culture lurking at a child’s locker, on their cell phone, or at school. Dr. Dobson sits down with author and speaker Rebecca Hagelin to outline how moms and dads can truly protect their kids from the negative aspects of our culture. Is it really possible?

30 Ways in 30 Days to Save Your Family

Guest Bio:
Rebecca Hagelin
is the President and CEO of Rebecca Hagelin Communications and Marketing, LLC, and previously served as The Heritage Foundation’s Vice President of Communications and Marketing, and as Vice President of Communications for WorldNetDaily.com. Her weekly column, "How to Save Your Family" appears in The Washington Times and national news sites. She is the author of the acclaimed books, Home Invasion: Protecting Your Family in a Culture That's Gone Stark Raving Mad, and 30 Ways in 30 Days to Save Your Family. Rebecca and her husband, Andy, have three grown children, and live on Little Gasparilla Island in Florida.


America is a Christian Nation

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There is a misconception today that America’s founders were all agnostics or deists, but today on Family Talk, Dr. Robert Jeffress presents an overwhelming amount of evidence that they were, in fact, Bible-believing Christians. Hear about our country’s rich Christian heritage, our downward spiritual descent, and the hope we have to return to God.

America Is A Christian Nation

Guest Bio:
Dr. Robert Jeffress
is Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church, Dallas, Texas and a Fox News Contributor. Dr. Jeffress hosts a daily radio program, Pathway to Victory, that is heard nationwide on over 900 stations. He received his Doctorate of Ministry from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and his Master of Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary. Dr. Jeffress has written 24 books, including Twilight’s Last Gleaming and When Forgiveness Doesn't Make Sense. Dr. Jeffress and his wife Amy have two daughters, Julia and Dorothy, and a son-in-law, Ryan.

Heaven is Our Home 1

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Sometimes this world weighs you down, but there is a greater hope to look forward to! Anne Graham Lotz, Chairman of the National Day of Prayer speaks about the glorious place that God is preparing for believers. To be in God’s presence with no more pain, suffering, or cancer, heaven will truly be perfect. Hear all about its preparation.

Anne Graham Lotz

Guest Bio:
Anne Graham Lotz
is Chairman of the National Day of Prayer Task Force and the founder and president of AnGeL Ministries. She is the daughter of evangelist Billy Graham. She has been named as one of the five most influential evangelists of her generation and appears on many TV and radio programs. Anne is also a best-selling author, including Wounded by God’s People and Fixing My Eyes on Jesus. She and her husband, Danny, have three grown children and three grandchildren.

Heaven is Our Home 2

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Sometimes this world weighs you down, but there is a greater hope to look forward to! Anne Graham Lotz, Chairman of the National Day of Prayer speaks about the glorious place that God is preparing for believers. To be in God’s presence with no more pain, suffering, or cancer, heaven will truly be perfect. Hear all about its preparation.

Anne Graham Lotz

Guest Bio:
Anne Graham Lotz
is Chairman of the National Day of Prayer Task Force and the founder and president of AnGeL Ministries. She is the daughter of evangelist Billy Graham. She has been named as one of the five most influential evangelists of her generation and appears on many TV and radio programs. Anne is also a best-selling author, including Wounded by God’s People and Fixing My Eyes on Jesus. She and her husband, Danny, have three grown children and three grandchildren.

From Poverty to PhD 1

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We are always in the palm of God’s hand no matter how hopeless the circumstances may appear. From growing up in abject poverty to becoming a highly accomplished University professor and public intellectual, Dr. Carol Swain sits down with Dr. Dobson on this edition of Family Talk to recount her divinely guided journey of hope and perseverance. Hear how God’s mighty hand of grace is always leading us.

Abduction

Guest Bio:
Dr. Carol M. Swain
is a former Vanderbilt University law professor and member of the Tennessee Advisory Committee to the U.S. Civil Rights Commission and serves on the advisory board of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Before joining Vanderbilt in 1999, Dr. Swain was a tenured associate professor of politics and public policy at Princeton University’s Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs. Carol is the author of award-winning books, including Black Faces, Black Interests: The Representation of African Americans in Congress and Abduction: How Liberalism Steals Our Children’s Hearts and Minds.

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We are always in the palm of God’s hand no matter how hopeless the circumstances may appear. From growing up in abject poverty to becoming a highly accomplished University professor and public intellectual, Dr. Carol Swain sits down with Dr. Dobson on this edition of Family Talk to recount her divinely guided journey of hope and perseverance. Hear how God’s mighty hand of grace is always leading us.

Abduction

Guest Bio:
Dr. Carol M. Swain
is a former Vanderbilt University law professor and member of the Tennessee Advisory Committee to the U.S. Civil Rights Commission and serves on the advisory board of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Before joining Vanderbilt in 1999, Dr. Swain was a tenured associate professor of politics and public policy at Princeton University’s Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs. Carol is the author of award-winning books, including Black Faces, Black Interests: The Representation of African Americans in Congress and Abduction: How Liberalism Steals Our Children’s Hearts and Minds.

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