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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


    • May 21, 2026 LATEST EPISODE
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    Latest episodes from My Family Talk on Oneplace.com

    Love And Respect

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 1:00


    Genuine love goes a long way with a child, but they also need respect and trust to build self-esteem. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    Teasing In The Home

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 1:00


    The healthiest families are those that can laugh together. But be sure it's not at the expense of others. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    What Does Commitment in Marriage Mean?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 1:00


    What does marital commitment truly mean? Dr. Dobson talks about it from a biblical perspective. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    Preparing Your Child For Adolescence

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 1:00


    Don't miss the preparation time for kids at home. Be the coach they need to launch them into adulthood. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    Saying, "I'm Sorry"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 1:00


    Saying “I'm sorry” will teach your kids a valuable life lesson. Start today! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    Adult Children of Divorce

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 1:00


    Divorce impacts kids long after they are grown and gone. Today's Dobson Minute explains how. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    Children And Finance

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 1:00


    Dr. Dobson advises parents to begin teaching children early to understand money. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    Don't Label Your Kids

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 1:00


    Dr. Dobson advises that you be careful of the words you use. Nicknames and labels may start as fun, but they inevitably stick! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    Pressures On Moms Of Preschoolers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 1:00


    Daily frustrations are more manageable if you share them. Support your spouse with understanding. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    In Recognition Of Mothers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 1:00


    Moms have so many responsibilities and they juggle them all so well. In his message, Dr. Dobson pays tribute on Mother's Day. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    In Praise Of Mothers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 1:00


    Dr. Dobson recalls a humorous experience when he had to step in and play "Mr. Mom", and how he discovered just how incredibly difficult a mother's role really is. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    Fatigue and Emotion

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 1:00


    “Fatigue makes cowards of us all...” Do what you must to make rest a priority in your family's life. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    Parents As Detectives

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2026 1:00


    Sometimes being a good parent requires the skills of a good detective! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    Mistaken Identity

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 1:00


    It's better to make a child stretch to reach your high opinion of him than stoop to conform to your disrespect. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    What's A Grandmother?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2026 1:00


    In an ode to grandparents, one young author reveals what kids are looking for—time and attention. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    Domestic Help For Mom

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2026 1:00


    Consider the gift of housework or help with chores for Mom. A little help goes a long way! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    Children Don't Fit To-Do Lists

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2026 1:00


    Don't let the “routine panic” of life distract you from a relationship with your child—kids take time! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    Helping The Underachiever

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2026 1:00


    Not all will fit the mold, but help an underachieving child with organization, checking work, and tutors. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    Helping Kids Get Organized for School

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 1:00


    Organization is one very important key to a child's success in school. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    The Pain Of Release

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2026 1:00


    As a child grows, it can be tough to release the parental grip, but letting go can be the healthiest option. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    Encouraging Independence

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2026 1:00


    For the adult child who is too comfortable at home, launch them with love into independence. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    The Health Hazards of Divorce

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2026 1:00


    Who would have thought there's a correlation between divorce and disease? But it's true, and Dr. Dobson explains why. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    Appreciating Nature

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2026 1:00


    Take time to kindle a love of nature in your child—go on walks, grow a garden, or visit the zoo! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    Count To Ten When Angry

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2026 1:00


    Count to ten if you need to—but when it comes to children, you must exercise self control! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    Changing Our Perspective of Our Loved Ones

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2026 1:00


    Transform your family from a battleground to a place of harmony by implementing understanding and compassion. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    Letting Children Express Their Anger

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 1:00


    Dr. Dobson gives advice for teaching children how to deal with their anger. It's what every parent needs to hear. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    Overcommitted Parents

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2026 1:00


    Dr. Dobson describes how American parents and their overcommitted lifestyles are abandoning our next generation, and even causing psychiatric problems. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    Parent-Child Separation

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 1:00


    What are the results of separation between a child and a parent? You need to know! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    The Effects of Divorce on Children

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2026 1:00


    A child's emotional development depends on continuous and sustained interaction with both parents. Divorce can interfere with that, causing lasting consequences. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    Coping With Anxiety

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2026 1:00


    Don't let uneasy feelings dominate! Mental health includes forgiveness, confession, and admitting imperfections. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    Caring For Elderly Parents

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 1:00


    Time, patience, and understanding are things we all need -- especially the elderly folks in our lives. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    Preventing Mental Health Problems in Our Old Age

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2026 1:00


    Maintaining good mental health involves a balanced diet, exercise, brain stimulation and socializing. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    Mothers and Sons

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 1:00


    If you have a difficult little boy, take courage -- history is full of great men who began as challenging sons! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    Your Family as a Hot-Air Balloon

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2026 1:00


    Just like a balloon sinks if it's weighed down, so does a family if the calendar becomes overloaded with activities! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    The Hope and Promise of Easter

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2026 1:00


    Dr. Dobson explains the purpose of Easter in a previous recording, sharing how it represents the gift of eternal life to all who have accepted Jesus Christ as Savior. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    How Dads Can Influence Their Kids

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2026 1:00


    Develop common interests with your children while they're young, so the rebellious years that follow may be easier. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    Helping Your Children See the Value of Learning

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2026 1:00


    Like learning to drive or training for sports, you can help motivate your child to learn by showing the payoff. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    Loving Whole-Heartedly

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 1:00


    Love has both a hard and a soft side. It is best displayed when there's balance between the two. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    Dealing With A Pregnant Teenage Daughter

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 1:00


    Your teen daughter is pregnant and you're devastated. But what she needs most from you now is loving guidance. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    Friendships Between Women

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 1:00


    Don't let your daily routine isolate you. Intentionally build female friendships for a richer, more satisfying life. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    The Value of Adversity

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 1:00


    A parent's job is not to eliminate a child's problems, but to help him or her develop tools to overcome them. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    Helping A Prickly Person

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 1:00


    Demonstrate respect and invest time in the relationship before offering constructive criticism. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    The Strong-Willed Child and Parental Guilt

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 1:00


    If your child is strong-willed, be encouraged! Those traits of determination and stubbornness often make courageous, hard-working adults. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    Hold Them Close and Then Let Them Go

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 1:00


    Granting independence gradually through the years is the job of parents, and it will help develop responsible young adults. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    Family Meetings About Establishing Rules

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 1:00


    As your kids grow older, encourage obedience by letting them help set the family rules—and consequences. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    Your Child's Speech Development

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 1:00


    Taking turns while speaking and other simple methods will help a child develop communication skills during the early years. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    Motivating Children To Learn

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 1:00


    Encourage your child to study by using their own strengths and interests as a catalyst for learning. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    Preparing Your Children to Move to a New Location

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026 1:00


    Moving? Good communication and preparing your kids for their new home will make the transition smoother. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    Newborns: A Blank Slate?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 1:00


    From birth, children aren't completely blank slates and already show signs of their unique personalities. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    Forgiving Our Parents

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 1:00


    Forgiveness is giving up my right to hurt you for hurting me…even when it comes to deep pain caused by a parent. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

    The Dieting Craze Reaches Children

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 1:00


    Kids pick up our values. So be careful what you're passing on when it comes to the definition of physical attractiveness. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

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