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Family Talk is a Christian non-profit organization located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Founded in 2010 by Dr. James Dobson, the ministry promotes and teaches biblical principles that support marriage, family, and child-development. Since its inception,

Dr. James Dobson


    • Feb 27, 2026 LATEST EPISODE
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    Using Food As An Instrument Of Control

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 1:00


    Especially for teens, food can be an outlet when life feels out of control. Keep an eye on your child's eating habits. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    Depression In Children

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 1:00


    Is your child showing signs of depression, such as lethargy, trouble sleeping, stomach problems or anger? Dr. Dobson provides wisdom on what to do. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    The Importance of Premarital Counseling

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 1:00


    Invest in premarital counseling to help develop a solid foundation to build your relationship on. (It makes a great wedding gift too!) To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    The Benefits of Learning

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 1:00


    Though we may forget early school lessons, education is still important because it teaches us things such as self-discipline and character. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    The Safety of an Orderly Classroom

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 1:00


    Children thrive when there is order and firm discipline the classroom, enabling them to learn in a safe and calm environment. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    The Effect of Hormones on Emotions

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 1:00


    Husbands, don't underestimate the power of listening and showing that you care. Sometimes the best advice is none at all. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    The Transfer of Power

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 1:00


    Launching our kids toward independence means matching their pace of maturity and slowly letting go. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    Family Manipulation

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 1:00


    Dr. Dobson explains how the impulse to control those around us comes with a steep price. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    The Compliant Child - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 1:00


    For the compliant child, be sure to balance your time so dominant siblings aren't getting all the attention! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    The Compliant Child - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 1:00


    Whether a leader or a follower, your child is unique. Nurture his or her God-given character and potential. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    Talk About Self-Esteem With Your Kids

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 1:00


    Illustrate what confidence–and the lack of it–looks like with your kids, so they will understand the importance of self-esteem. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    Learning From Our Children

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 1:00


    We sometimes learn the most from our children. Love, joy, kindness, generosity… What is your child teaching you? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    Who's At Fault When Teens Misbehave?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 1:00


    Christian parenting involves praying for your kids and doing the best job you can, and then trusting God with the outcome. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    Selecting Appropriate Movies for Your Kids

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 1:00


    PG stands for “parental guidance,” and it's a good idea! Before hitting the theaters or watching movies at home with your kids, take time to research the films. Listen to this Dr. Dobson Minute for his thoughts on children's media exposure. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    Setting Up Reasonable Boundaries in the Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 1:00


    Although conflicts are inevitable among siblings, it's possible for parents to establish healthy boundaries for a more harmonious home life. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    Married Women Need Female Friendships

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 1:00


    A necessary and often overlooked ingredient for women in a healthy marriage is a network of strong friendships. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    Women Care More About The Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 1:00


    Husbands, send a message that you care for your wives by attending to your home! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    Add More Spark to Your Marriage

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 1:00


    To keep the spark alive in your marriage, make a conscious effort to put 4 essential ingredients into your relationship. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    Create Teachable Moments That Will Last

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026 1:00


    Take time to create unique opportunities for communication with your kids to last a lifetime. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    Keep Laughing With Your Kids

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 1:00


    Do you know that laughter is the key to getting through the stressful times with your kids? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    A Foolish Mistake

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 1:00


    Did you ever do something really stupid when you were a kid? Well, almost everyone has! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    Good Parental Guidance

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 1:00


    As parents, we don't have to give in to cultural pressure. Dr. Dobson advises to stand firm for our values, which is the least we can do for our kids. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    Attention Deficit Disorders

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 1:00


    Dr. Dobson explains symptoms of Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) in children and advises parents. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    Hidden Lives

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026 1:00


    Dr. Dobson explains how hidden sin can cause people to withdraw. Help is available! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    This Old House

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2026 1:00


    Growing older is a part of life, but accepting that reality with grace, a youthful spirit, and humor is a great gift! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    A Life Lesson From a Frog

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2026 1:00


    If you're going through a rough patch today -- don't give up. Fight on, because there are good days ahead. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    Winston Churchill's Legacy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2026 1:00


    During World War II, Winston Churchill gave a rallying cry to “Never give up” as Britain faced immense pressure from the enemy. That courage and perseverance still inspires us today. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    A Season Of Grief

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2026 1:00


    The Psalmist David wrote, "Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.” (Psalm 30:5) To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    Stay Close to Your Grandkids

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 1:00


    Grandparents, stay involved with your grandkids! They need that connection with you more than you realize. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    Letting Go of Your Kids

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 1:00


    Most parents struggle with the impulse to shelter their children. But there comes a time to let 'em go. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    Heading Off Teen Rebellion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 1:00


    Dr. Dobson discusses which family factors are most helpful in preventing severe rebellious behavior in teenagers. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    A Good Family Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 1:00


    Though modern culture may use this phrase as a joke, it's one of the highest callings for a man. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    Why Girls Are "More Better" Than Boys - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 1:00


    The battle of the sexes continues. Hear why some girls and boys think they are "more better" than the opposite gender! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    Diagnosing Attention Deficit Disorder in Children - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 1:00


    Dr. Dobson explains the symptoms of Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) in children, and the importance of getting a professional diagnosis. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    Attention Deficit Disorder in Adults - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 1:00


    Dr. Dobson says that although Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) has now been shown to be a lifelong affliction, it can be changed from a disadvantage to an asset. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    Why Bullies Bully

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026 1:00


    It is possible to stop kids from picking on their weaker peers. Dr. Dobson advises how to do that. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    Rockets That Won't Launch

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2026 1:00


    Dr. Dobson advises young people on how to bridge the gap between adolescence and early adulthood by getting started in their careers. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    Full-Time Motherhood

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2026 1:00


    Is it wrong for a woman to make it her career goal to be a wife and stay-at-home mom? Absolutely not! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    Understanding the Dangers of Drugs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2026 1:00


    Training at home is necessary to help our children really know and understand the harmful risks associated with drugs and alcohol. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    Aiding Recreational Drug Use is a Bad Idea

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2026 1:00


    Legalizing drugs and offering free needle exchange programs is a dangerous experiment for state legislators. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    The Problem with Managed Health Care

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2026 1:00


    Dr. Dobson discusses what's wrong with the managed health care system and its affect on families. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    Helping Children Cope with Life's Trials

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2026 1:00


    Ups and downs come to all. Help your child grow by giving him or her the tools to cope and overcome. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    Do Not Harm - Part 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2025 1:00


    What can we do to help children who are being ridiculed or abused by other children? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    The No-Knock Policy - Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2025 1:00


    Don't knock yourself down in front of others and don't let your child do it either. Be a model of self-respect. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    Get 'Em Moving - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2025 1:00


    Providing guidance, motivation, and inspiration to your kids is essential during the childhood years. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    Helping the Vulnerable Child - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2025 1:00


    Encourage a child with low self-esteem to develop skills and interests, such as excelling in sports or music. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    The Story Behind "Silent Night"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2025 1:00


    "Silent Night" is a song we sing each year. Find out how this beautiful song originated. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    The Holiday Blues

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 1:00


    Dr. Dobson explains the need to be prepared for the emotional low that often follows the excitement of the holidays. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    Jingle Bells

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 1:00


    Don't be discouraged if you fail at times! You never know what "jingle" you will be remembered for. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    Beating Holiday Bratty Behavior

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 1:00


    Parents need to redefine boundaries for their children during special times of the year so they'll know what is expected. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    Making Christmas Memories

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 1:00


    Dr. Dobson shares some of his Christmas memories and encourages you to make your own this season. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

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