Podcasts about James Dobson

How can you know you're walking in God's will? On today's edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson continues his conversation with Dr. Emerson Eggerichs about his book, The Four Wills of God. They explore biblical principles for trusting Christ, living in purity, and giving thanks even in life's darkest valleys. Discover practical guidance for following God's universal will, and experiencing His unique purpose for your life. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29?v=20251111

Do you ever feel like your marriage is caught in “the crazy cycle?” On today's edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson welcomes best-selling author Dr. Emerson Eggerichs to discuss his book, Love Respect. He shares powerful biblical insights from Ephesians 5:33 about how husbands need respect and wives need love. Discover how to break the cycle and strengthen your marriage. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29?v=20251111

There are some big developments this week. Do you crave sopping wet chicken in a lukewarm-at-best "Flour Tortilla Shell"? The Chicken Kassuhdeeyuz recipe has been found! While the family was hosting some dinner guests, Whit and I discover and dig into a previously unknown ingredient in Tater Tot Casserole.In our Dig, we continue with the second part of James Dobson's book, "The Strong Willed Child: Birth Through Adolescence." We get into the breadth, influence, and effects that this book has had on an entire generation who grew up under a parenting style based on this work. If you would like to support the work that we do, head on over to www.buymeacoffee.com/diggingupthedug where you can buy us a coffee, if you would just like to support us in a one-off fashion. Or you can support us monthly by becoming a member and then you will get access to our ad-free episodes and bonus content like Pickle episodes, Mildred Mondays, recipes, blog posts and more. We have a lot of fun over there with our community of Pickle People. We have Merp, I mean Merch! over at https://www.digging-up-the-duggars.dashery.comTake a peek at our episode visuals and Mildred related contact at instagram.com/digginguptheduggarspod

Parents, welcome to the most exhausting, rewarding, often confusing, many times frustrating, but often fun job you will ever have! Parenting isn't for cowards (as James Dobson said decades ago). It is absolutely overwhelming on many days, but you must know that you are not alone! God gives instruction and encouragement in His word. If you are a parent, a grandparent, or if you just deal with children—this podcast episode is for you! You'll be encouraged as you listen to know that in the midst of all the overwhelming things you face, you can find the strength and help you need in Christ!

One man's presence at a freshman football practice changed a young boy's life forever. On today's edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson welcomes author, Dr. John Trent, and his mentor, Doug Barram, for a conversation about how the power of blessing others can transform lives. They also discuss how simple acts of love and encouragement create lasting effects that heal broken hearts and point people to Jesus Christ. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29?v=20251111

Are welfare programs really helping our citizens? On today's edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson welcomes Star Parker, who shares her remarkable journey from living off government assistance to becoming a voice for personal responsibility. She discusses the devastating impact of welfare policies on families, and how faith in Christ transformed her life. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1091/29?v=20251111

Are welfare programs really helping our citizens? On today's edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson welcomes Star Parker, who shares her remarkable journey from living off government assistance to becoming a voice for personal responsibility. She discusses the devastating impact of welfare policies on families, and how faith in Christ transformed her life. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1091/29?v=20251111

Rebellious teenagers often feel like no one understands them. On today's edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson continues his powerful conversation with Rev. Franklin Graham, Pastor Raul Ries, and Pastor Mike MacIntosh who were once troubled teens themselves and later went into full-time ministry. They share how prayer, patience, and the power of God's Word helped them find their way back. This honest conversation offers hope for weary parents in the trenches. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29?v=20251111

Childhood wounds can leave lasting scars, but God's healing power transforms even the mostbroken lives. On today's classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson has a conversation with Rev. Franklin Graham, Pastor Raul Ries, and Pastor Mike MacIntosh. These three influential men share powerful testimonies of defiance and redemption, revealing how Christ rescued them from darkness and called them into ministry. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29?v=20251111

We start the episode with the family doing a Mother's Day event. You know that even with Lego on the mic, The Stache was the real draw. Plus,the family gets their picture "made"...slowly but slowly. In our Dig, we explore James Dobson's book "The Strong-Willed Child: Birth Through Adolescence". Our disgust for this vacuous trash bag and the book he wrote cannot be understated. The entire book is a way for Dobson to get sleep at night and justify villainizing your children and beating them. Alternate titles could have been "I don't mean to promote child abuse, but....." If you would like to support the work that we do, head on over to www.buymeacoffee.com/diggingupthedug where you can buy us a coffee, if you would just like to support us in a one-off fashion. Or you can support us monthly by becoming a member and then you will get access to our ad-free episodes and bonus content like Pickle episodes, Mildred Mondays, recipes, blog posts and more. We have a lot of fun over there with our community of Pickle People. We have Merp, I mean Merch! over at https://www.digging-up-the-duggars.dashery.comTake a peek at our episode visuals and Mildred related contact at instagram.com/digginguptheduggarspod

In recent weeks, headlines linked James Dobson's name to Jeffrey Epstein. Then came the claim that Dobson and Epstein are “on the same team.”That's a serious accusation.In this episode of Calibrate Conversations, we carefully examine:• What actually happened in the Epstein files• Whether James Dobson was fairly represented• Sheila Wray Gregoire's response• The role of egalitarian theology in this controversy• Claims about purity culture and abuse• Whether guilt-by-association reasoning is creeping into Christian discourseThis conversation isn't about personalities. It's about sound theology, intellectual honesty, and how Christians should handle public accusations.We need clarity. We need discernment. And we need to test all things.Timestamps:0:00 – Why This Matters2:15 – The Epstein Files & James Dobson6:30 – What Actually Happened9:45 – The Media Framing12:20 – Sheila Wray Gregoire's Claim16:10 – Purity Culture & Abuse Accusations21:30 – The Survey Question Concerns26:40 – Misusing Research & Data30:00 – The Deeper Theological Issue33:45 – Why This Is Bigger Than Dobson

In this episode, we review "Dating With a Purpose," which is an IFB purity culture dating manual targeted at teens and young adults in the IFB and at Hyles-Anderson college. It was written by Jack Schaap, who later went to prison for sexually abusing a child who was a student at the high school where he was chaplain.We also discuss Dr. James Dobson of Focus on the Family's appearance in the Epstein files, and why abusers love purity culture so much.Support the show by going to Patreon.Com/LeavingEdenPodcast!Join our discord server!https://discord.gg/aneFkUJuJoin our subreddit!Reddit.com/r/EdenExodusBluesky:@leavingedenpodcast.bsky.social@hellyeahsadie.bsky.social@gavihacohen.bsky.socialTikTok:@LeavingEdenPodcast@SadieCarpenter1Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/leavingedenpodcast/https://www.instagram.com/sadiecarpentermusic/https://www.instagram.com/gavrielhacohen/Subscribe to Leaving Eden Podcast on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4q94gAnsoW2jME4SvVrrQJoin our Patreon for extended, uncensored, and ad-free versions of most of our episodes, as well as other patron perks and bonus content!https://www.patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcastJoin our Facebook group to join in the discussion with other fans!https://www.facebook.com/groups/edenexodusJoin our subreddit! Reddit.com/r/EdenExodusBluesky:@leavingedenpodcast.bsky.social@hellyeahsadie.bsky.social@gavihacohen.bsky.socialInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/leavingedenpodcast/https://www.instagram.com/sadiecarpentermusic/https://www.instagram.com/gavrielhacohen/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What separates happily married couples from those headed for divorce? On today's edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson welcomes relationship expert Dr. Gary Smalley to discuss the four “germs” that destroy marriages and three powerful antibiotics that can heal them. From the danger of belittling your spouse to the power of truly listening, this conversation offers practical hope for every couple. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1091/29?v=20251111

What separates happily married couples from those headed for divorce? On today's edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson welcomes relationship expert Dr. Gary Smalley to discuss the four “germs” that destroy marriages and three powerful antibiotics that can heal them. From the danger of belittling your spouse to the power of truly listening, this conversation offers practical hope for every couple. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1091/29?v=20251111

It's time for our monthly Favored or Forsaken! Join Erin, Evan, and Jamie as we discuss the recent news that James Dobson's name has appeared in the Epstein files, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson correcting the Pope, and a prayer ring that takes us on a shocking detour. MENTIONS​Krispin & D.L. Mayfield: Podcast about Dobson in the Epstein Files | InstagramSpeaker Mike Johnson's Tweet: Check it out here Prayer Ring Deep Dive? Confidein Website | FaithTech The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon. I've Got Questions by Erin Moon: Order Here | Guided Journal Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith AdjacentFaith Adjacent Merch: Shop HereShop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacentFollow Faith Adjacent on Socials: InstagramSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of Straight White American, Jesus, we dig into the disturbing revelation that James Dobson's name appears among the Epstein files. :Why would Epstein recommend a James Dobson article to a young woman he was grooming—and what does that reveal about Dobson's theology of family, gender, authority, and forgiveness. Drawing on the work of DL Mayfield and others, the episode unpacks how Dobson's advice reframes abuse, minimizes male responsibility, and shifts moral and emotional labor onto women—precisely the kind of framework that predators find useful. From there, the conversation moves beyond the email itself to a larger, under explored connection: Dobson's influence in post-Soviet Russia and how American evangelical “family values” helped shape the ideological foundations of Putin-era authoritarianism. Tracing Dobson's reach through Focus on the Family, the World Congress of Families, and Russian Orthodox moral politics, the episode shows how a shared logic of patriarchy, control, and unquestionable authority links Dobson, Epstein, and Putin—not through coordination, but through a common worldview. The through line is power without accountability, and the devastating consequences of theological and political systems that teach people—especially women and children—that their bodies are not their own. Subscribe for $3.65 a month to get bonus content most Mondays, bonus episodes every month, ad-free listening, access to the entire 1000+ episode archive, Discord access, and more: https://axismundi.supercast.com/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/StraightWhiteJC Donate to SWAJ: https://axismundi.supercast.com/donations/new American Caesar: Now Available for Pre-Order HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What separates happily married couples from those heading for divorce? On today's edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson welcomes relationship expert Dr. Gary Smalley to discuss the four “germs” that destroy marriages and the three powerful “antibiotics” that can heal them. From the danger of belittling your spouse to the power of truly listening, this conversation offers practical hope for every couple. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29?v=20251111

Send us a textOn this week's Two Kens Podcast, Ken Fong and I dive headfirst into what can only be described as a political and cultural whirlwind. Turning Point USA is in open conflict — MAGA vs. MAGA — with Candace Owens and Erica Kirk trading fire. The Hollywood Reporter is calling it a civil war on the Right. What does that fracture mean for the movement… and for the country?We'll unpack the renewed buzz around the Epstein files — from Julie Roys' reporting on surprising names to the resurfacing of James Dobson and Kenneth Starr — and ask why these stories keep circling back. We also talk about Melania's documentary, Amazon's $40 million licensing deal, and what it signals about media, money, and influence in 2026 America.From Dinesh D'Souza's controversial films to Trump's rhetoric at the National Prayer Breakfast… from ICE shake-ups to claims about “stolen elections”… to headlines declaring America in peril — we sort through the noise.Ken and I bring our differing perspectives to the conversation. That's the point. We talk it out — candidly, thoughtfully, sometimes passionately — but always as friends.If you're feeling the tension in the air and wondering what it all means, tune in. Let's think this through together.SHOW NOTESSupport the showBecome a Patron - Click on the link to learn how you can become a Patron of the show. Thank you! Ken's Substack Page The Podcast Official Site: TheBeachedWhiteMale.com

Super Bowl champion Kurt Warner and his wife, Brenda, have walked through trials that would test anyone's faith. On today's edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson welcomes the Warners to share their remarkable journey through career setbacks, family tragedy, and raising a son with disabilities. They also discuss how Brenda led Kurt to faith in Jesus, and why putting the Lord first transformed everything. Don't miss their inspiring story on Dr. James Dobson's Family Talk, right here at __________ on __________. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29?v=20251111

Strong marriages don't happen by accident. They require consistent investment! On today's edition of Family Talk, Gary Bauer continues his conversation with Brad and Marilyn Rhoads of Grace Marriage to discuss how their struggling first year of marriage became the foundation for a nationwide ministry. They also share why churches need ongoing marital discipleship, and how couples can build God-glorifying relationships that last. Discover more on Dr. James Dobson's Family Talk, right here at __________ on __________. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29?v=20251111

Too many Christian marriages end up in one of two places: heading for divorce or surviving but not thriving. On today's edition of Family Talk, Gary Bauer welcomes authors Brad and Marilyn Rhoads. They share how their own rocky first year of marriage led them to discover the biblical principles that transformed their relationship. Learn how putting God at the center can revolutionize your marriage. That's today on Dr. James Dobson's Family Talk, right here at __________ on __________. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29?v=20251111

The Church, not the government, holds the real answer to helping those in need. On today's edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson continues his conversation with Star Parker about her book, Uncle Sam's Plantation. She explains why welfare programs have devastated black families, and how Christians can become the true safety net for struggling families. Learn more on Dr. James Dobson's Family Talk, right here at __________ on __________. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29?v=20251111

Are welfare programs really helping our citizens? On today's edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson welcomes Star Parker, who shares her remarkable journey from living off government assistance to becoming a voice for personal responsibility. She discusses the devastating impact of welfare policies on families, and how faith in Christ transformed her life. That's today on Dr. James Dobson's Family Talk, right here at __________ on __________. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29?v=20251111

It's our (least) favorite time of the year – the March for Life, womp womp womp. AKA, the 100,000 person mega anti-abortion circle jerk in Washington, DC, where harassholes spend some of the coldest days of the year outside, yelling misinformation about abortion pill in the drinking water, fetus Ozempic, and pagan skulls all while staying silent as hell about ICE killing people and detaining children. As always, your Feminist Buzzkills are breaking it all down. GUEST ROLL CALL! Since this one's a doozy, we called in the best infiltrator we know to join us in the fun, AAF's programs director, Kristin Hady! An expert on anti-abortion extremists, Kristin was on the ground at the National Mall for ALL of the bible-humping chaos. This special FBK episode is a meaty recap of the vibes, the messaging and the scary ass forced birth plans they have in store for us in 2026 and beyond, plus some ways to fight back! Times are heavy, but knowledge is power, y'all. We gotchu.  OPERATION SAVE ABORTION: You can still join the 10,000+ womb warriors fighting the patriarchy by clicking HERE to for past Operation Save Abortion trainings, your toolkit, marching orders, and more. HOSTS:Lizz Winstead IG: @LizzWinstead Bluesky: @LizzWinstead.bsky.socialMoji Alawode-El IG: @Mojilocks Bluesky: @Mojilocks.bsky.social SPECIAL GUEST:Kristin Hady NEWS LINKS:WATCH: The March for LifeAnti-Abortion Super Cute Dresses WebsiteThe Heritage Foundation Wants to Send American Women Back Half a CenturySTUDY: Saving America by Saving the Family: A Foundation for the Next 250 YearsUsha Vance and JD Vance, Pronatalism's Poster Couple, Are Having a 4th KidFlawed Report Aims to Undercut Established Research on Abortion Pill Safety, Plus How a Federal Initiative to Study Autism May Overemphasize Environmental ToxinsTrump Asks Federal Court to Hit Pause on Abortion Pill Case, Citing Ongoing Study EPISODE LINKS:TICKETS: Michael Shannon & Jason Narducy TourADOPT-A-CLINIC: Whole Woman's Health in MinnesotaWhole Woman's Health WebsitePlan C PillsOperation Save AbortionExpose Fake ClinicsBUY AAF MERCH!EMAIL your abobo questions to The Feminist BuzzkillsAAF's Abortion-Themed Rage Playlist FOLLOW US:Listen to us ~ FBK PodcastInstagram ~ @AbortionFrontBluesky ~ @AbortionFrontTikTok ~ @AbortionFrontFacebook ~ @AbortionFrontYouTube ~ @AbortionAccessFront TALK TO THE CHARLEY BOT FOR ABOBO OPTIONS & RESOURCES HERE!PATREON HERE! Support our work, get exclusive merch and more! DONATE TO AAF HERE!ACTIVIST CALENDAR HERE!VOLUNTEER WITH US HERE!ADOPT-A-CLINIC HERE!GET ABOBO PILLS FROM PLAN C PILLS HERE! When BS is poppin', we pop off! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

More @ https://gettherapybirmingham.com/   Why does modern mental health care often feel like a bureaucratic ritual rather than a healing encounter? In Part 5 of The Absence of Idols, we explore how psychiatry emptied the temple of meaning and replaced it with a checklist. We begin with the ancient dream of Addudûri and the terror of an empty temple, using it as a map to understand our current crisis. Drawing on the work of historian Theodore Porter and physicist Richard Feynman, we dismantle the "Cargo Cult Science" of the mental health system—a system that builds perfect wooden control towers but cannot land the plane. From the rigid authoritarianism of James Dobson's Focus on the Family to the "mechanical objectivity" of the DSM, we examine how weak institutions use metrics to hide their lack of authority. We also look at the "lacuna"—the institutional blind spot that prevents experts from seeing the harm they cause—and why deconstructing religion without reconstructing meaning has left us vulnerable to the return of monsters. In this episode, we cover: The Cargo Cult of Psychiatry: Why "evidence-based" protocols often function like coconut headphones—mimicking science without the substance. Mechanical vs. Disciplinary Objectivity: How the mental health system traded trained wisdom for insurance-friendly checklists. The Lacuna Effect: Why institutions are literally blinded to their own biases (and how the brain fills in the gaps). Deconstruction Dangers: Why stripping away context without offering new metaphors creates a vacuum filled by conspiracy theories and extremism. Mentions & References: Richard Feynman's "Cargo Cult Science" address (Caltech, 1974) Theodore Porter, Trust in Numbers The Dream of Addudûri (Mesopotamian texts) James Dobson & Focus on the Family critiques The Rosenhan Experiment Wilhelm Reich, Fritz Perls, and Somatic Experiencing Mental Health, Psychiatry Critique, Cargo Cult Science, Psychology, Trauma, James Dobson, Philosophy of Science, Theodore Porter, Somatic Therapy, Institutional Trust.

On today's edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson continues his conversation with leadership consultant Bobb Biehl about the power of mentoring relationships. Bobb shares how one mentor's two-word command—"sit down"—saved his marriage at age 24 and changed the trajectory of his entire life. Discover how finding the right mentor can provide wisdom during critical crossroads. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29?v=20251111

On today's edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson sits down with Bobb Biehl for a classic conversation about the life-changing power of mentoring relationships. They explore how finding the right mentor can accelerate your spiritual growth, provide support during difficult seasons, and help you realize your God-given potential. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29?v=20251111

Sooners Illustrated's Josh Callaway and Tom Green react to Oklahoma's new athletic director hire, touch base with OU Football as winter workouts get underway and recap the disastrous last few weeks for OU Basketball. 2:47 - Oklahoma announces Roger Denny as new athletic director 13:13 - Jerry Schmidt shifts to different role at OU, James Dobson takes over 18:43 - Players to watch during winter workouts? 26:12 - Hoops: OU falls in OT to Missouri for sixth straight loss To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Single parenthood can feel overwhelming, but God sees every sacrifice you make. On today's edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson continues his conversation with author Angela Thomas-Pharr about raising four children on her own after divorce. She shares how she learned to focus on what matters most; finding strength in God's tender mercies during her darkest moments. Discover how the Lord sustains weary parents through impossible seasons. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29?v=20251111

Divorce is never part of the plan, but God's redeeming love can heal even our deepest wounds. On today's edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson welcomes best-selling author, Angela Thomas-Pharr, who shares her journey from devastating divorce with four young children to discovering hope and purpose. She describes how the Lord sustained her through shame, loneliness, and financial uncertainty. She also shares how brokenness became the foundation for ministry. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29?v=20251111

Medical professionals are facing unprecedented pressure to compromise their values. On today's edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson speaks with Dr. Robert Lawler, a board-certified obstetrician fighting for religious freedom and conscience rights in medicine. Dr. Lawler shares his courageous stand against Illinois legislation requiring pro-life physicians to refer patients for abortion. Discover how faith and conviction can triumph in the face of opposition. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29?v=20251111

On today's edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson continues his conversation with Dr. William Lile, a board-certified obstetrician known as “the Pro-Life Doc.” They discuss biblical protections for the unborn, life-saving fetal procedures, and powerful testimonies from mothers who chose life. Dr. Lile also shares how visual evidence is reaching younger generations with the truth about life inside the womb. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29?v=20251111

In this episode, we go beyond the sanitized headlines and Netflix documentaries to examine the Ted Bundy case you were never supposed to know about, including the suppressed files, the buried reports, and the institutional failures that allowed one of America's most prolific serial killers to operate for years longer than he ever should have.We begin with Bundy's troubled origins at the Elizabeth Lund Home for Unwed Mothers, his violent grandfather Samuel Cowell, his grandmother's severe mental illness and electroconvulsive treatments, the family secret that made him believe his mother was his sister, and the chilling incident where three-year-old Ted placed butcher knives around his sleeping aunt's body while smiling.We examine the haunting case of eight-year-old Ann Marie Burr, who vanished from her Tacoma home in 1961 when Bundy was just fourteen years old and lived less than two miles away with a paper route through her neighborhood, and we discuss why the 2011 request to compare Bundy's DNA to evidence from that case was denied because his biological samples had been destroyed.We explore Bundy's work at the Seattle Crisis Clinic from 1971 to 1974, where he sat beside future true crime author Ann Rule taking calls from suicidal individuals while perfecting the manipulation techniques he would later use to lure women to their deaths, and we reveal his own admission that he learned how to sound caring even when he wasn't.We dive deep into the mathematics of murder and why the official victim count of thirty to thirty-six is almost certainly a fraction of the real total, with some investigators estimating the true number could exceed one hundred, and we examine the lost years between 1969 and 1973 when Bundy traveled extensively and left virtually no documented trail while young women matching his victim profile disappeared along the East Coast.We expose the systematic failures that allowed Bundy to keep killing, including Elizabeth Kloepfer's five separate reports to law enforcement that were ignored because detectives dismissed her as a hysterical woman, the nine months it took Utah authorities to arrest him after Carol DaRonch escaped his car with a handcuff still attached to her wrist, and the cross-jurisdictional catastrophe where police departments in four states refused to share information with each other. We reveal the truth behind both escapes, including the suspected accomplice inside the Aspen courthouse whose personnel file conveniently disappeared, the 1976 jail inspection report that identified the exact security weakness Bundy exploited in Glenwood Springs, and the fifteen-hour head start he received because holiday weekend staffing cuts reduced cell checks from hourly to every other hour.We uncover Bundy's carefully buried political career as a rising star in the Republican Party, his work on the Rockefeller presidential campaign, his security clearance to serve as a driver and bodyguard for Governor Daniel Evans, and how the party quietly scrubbed his employment records from their archives after his arrest.We examine what the jury never heard about the Chi Omega massacre, including how the bite mark evidence almost didn't exist because the attending physician failed to photograph the marks before they faded, the discrepancy in Nita Neary's eyewitness account that the defense never challenged, and the troubling theory that Kimberly Leach wasn't an aberration but a return to Bundy's true preference for younger victims. We analyze the death row interviews and the information Bundy provided about dump sites and victims that was never followed up by law enforcement, his manipulation of the Green River Killer investigation for his own benefit, and how his final interview with James Dobson blaming pornography contradicted everything he'd told forensic psychiatrists for years.We discuss the mystery of Carole Ann Boone's pregnancy on death row and the evidence that guards were bribed to allow physical contact during visits, the discredited science of bite mark analysis that formed the foundation of his Chi Omega conviction, and why the destruction of Bundy's DNA samples has prevented closure for families across the country whose daughters disappeared during the years he was active.We close with the questions that remain unanswered, the dump sites that were never searched due to budget cuts and political pressure, the hitchhiker victims along Interstate Five that were never officially linked to him, and the uncomfortable truth that many of the same institutional failures that allowed Bundy to kill for years still exist in our law enforcement system today.This episode contains discussions of violence, sexual assault, and crimes against children that some listeners may find disturbing.

The power of seeing an unborn baby changes hearts and saves lives. On today's edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson continues his classic conversation with Dr. Julie Parton, Darlene Norberg, and Tammy Schafer about pregnancy care centers and ultrasound technology. Tammy also shares her own compelling story of how sidewalk counselors intervened at a critical moment. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29?v=20251111

Pregnancy care centers have discovered something powerful—when a mother sees her unborn child on an ultrasound, her heart is usually changed. On today's edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson talks with Dr. Julie Parton, Darlene Norberg, and Tammy Schafer in a classic discussion on how ultrasounds are making a profound difference in saving the lives of babies. Psalm 127:3 says, “Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him.” To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29?v=20251111

Every ministry has a defining moment when everything begins. On today's edition of Family Talk, we're going back in time to May 3rd, 2010, for the very first Family Talk broadcast. You'll hear Dr. James Dobson alongside his son, Ryan, and co-host, LuAnne Crane, as they share the covenant and vision that launched this ministry. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29?v=20251111

In this episode, we take an unflinching look at one of the most notorious serial killers in American history. Theodore Robert Bundy murdered at least thirty women across seven states during the 1970s, and his case forever changed how we understand the nature of predatory violence.This is the complete story of Ted Bundy, from his troubled beginnings to his final moments in Florida's electric chair. We open on a summer afternoon at Lake Sammamish State Park in Washington State, where a handsome young man with his arm in a sling approached woman after woman, asking for help with his sailboat. Two of those women would never be seen alive again, and their disappearances would mark a turning point in one of the largest manhunts in Pacific Northwest history.The story begins in 1946 at the Elizabeth Lund Home for Unwed Mothers in Burlington, Vermont, where a young woman named Louise Cowell gave birth to a son she could not publicly claim as her own. We explore the elaborate family deception that followed, with Ted being raised to believe his grandparents were his parents and his mother was merely his older sister. We examine the household dynamics in Philadelphia, including accounts of his grandfather Samuel Cowell's violent temper, and we follow the family's cross-country relocation to Tacoma, Washington, where Louise would eventually marry a hospital cook named Johnnie Bundy.From there, we trace Ted's development through childhood and adolescence. We look at his struggles to connect with peers, his early fascination with violence and true crime, his nighttime prowling through neighborhoods, and the petty thefts that taught him he could take what he wanted without consequence. We follow him to the University of Washington, where he reinvented himself as a charming political operative and met the wealthy young woman whose rejection would send him spiraling into darkness. The heart of this episode chronicles Ted Bundy's years of murder. Beginning with the attack on Karen Sparks in January 1974 and the disappearance of Lynda Ann Healy just weeks later, we document the wave of terror that swept through the Pacific Northwest as young women vanished from college campuses and public spaces. We cover each known victim, the circumstances of their disappearances, and the desperate efforts of investigators who were working without the benefit of modern forensic tools or computerized databases. We examine the critical turning point at Lake Sammamish, where multiple witnesses saw the same man approaching women and where a composite sketch finally gave investigators something to work with. We reveal how Ted Bundy's own girlfriend reported her suspicions to police and how his name was lost in a pile of thousands of tips.The narrative follows Bundy to Utah, where he enrolled in law school and immediately began hunting again. We cover the murders of Nancy Wilcox, Melissa Smith, Laura Aime, and Debra Kent. We give particular attention to the attack on Carol DaRonch, the young woman who fought back and escaped, providing investigators with their first surviving witness who could identify her attacker. We then trace the crimes into Colorado and Idaho, documenting the murders of Caryn Campbell, Julie Cunningham, Denise Oliverson, Lynette Culver, and Susan Curtis. We explore how investigators across multiple states were slowly beginning to connect the dots, recognizing patterns that suggested a single killer was responsible for disappearances spanning thousands of miles. The capture of Ted Bundy receives detailed attention, beginning with the routine traffic stop by Utah Highway Patrol Sergeant Bob Hayward that revealed a car full of disturbing items. We cover Bundy's conviction for the kidnapping of Carol DaRonch and his extradition to Colorado to face murder charges.Two full chapters are devoted to Ted Bundy's escapes from custody. The first escape came when he leaped from a second-story window of the Pitkin County Courthouse in Aspen, leading authorities on a six-day manhunt through the Colorado mountains. The second escape was even more audacious, with Bundy sawing through the ceiling of his cell and walking out the front door of the Garfield County Jail on the night of December 30th, 1977. We follow Bundy to Florida, where he committed his most violent attacks. The Chi Omega sorority house massacre is covered in detail, documenting how Bundy killed two young women and severely injured three others in a span of minutes. We also cover his final victim, twelve-year-old Kimberly Leach, who was abducted from her junior high school in Lake City just weeks later.The legal proceedings receive thorough examination. We cover the groundbreaking Miami trial, one of the first to be televised nationally, where Bundy represented himself and was ultimately convicted based on eyewitness testimony and forensic bite mark evidence. We also cover the subsequent trial for the murder of Kimberly Leach and the failed insanity defense.The episode concludes with Bundy's nine years on death row, his eventual confessions to investigators, and his execution on January 24th, 1989. We examine his final interview with Dr. James Dobson, in which he blamed his crimes on pornography, and we consider the complicated legacy he left behind.Throughout this episode, we keep the focus where it belongs, on the victims. We name every known victim and honor their memory, reminding listeners that behind the sensational headlines were real women whose lives were cut short by a predator who exploited their trust and kindness.The Ted Bundy case fundamentally changed American law enforcement. It contributed to the creation of the FBI's Violent Criminal Apprehension Program and helped establish the modern science of criminal profiling. But perhaps its most important legacy is the warning it provides.Evil does not always announce itself. Sometimes it comes with a warm smile and a request for help. Trust your instincts. If something feels wrong, it probably is.

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Dinnertime can be stressful for parents, especially if their children are picky eaters. On today's edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson continues discussing healthy eating habits with his guest, Ali Elliott. She shares how she educates parents to set proper guidelines for their kids' perspective of food. Ali also explains how to regulate a child's consumption of sugar, and why it's important for families to eat together. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29?v=20251111

Did you know that 1 in 5 kids suffer from obesity in America? Or that on average, kids are eating about 1.8 daily servings of fruits and vegetables, less than half the recommendation of 4.5 servings? On today's edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson is joined by pediatric dietitian, Ali Elliott. They discuss how the deterioration of the family has negatively impacted children's overall health, and they break down what kids should be eating daily through the 5-2-1-0 principle. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29?v=20251111

Your workplace can be an environment of hope and healing. On today's edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson joins his friend Gil Stricklin, founder of Marketplace Chaplains, to discuss the advantages of bringing chaplains into secular businesses. You'll hear remarkable stories of how God is transforming lives and restoring families as chaplains reach people who would never set foot in a church. Discover how the Christian faith is making a difference where people work. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29?v=20251111

On today's edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson continues sharing remarkable stories from his life including intimate moments with presidents Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush, and a surprising prayer encounter with the former Prince Charles. Roger Marsh interviews Dr. Dobson, uncovering fascinating tales of White House invitations, state dinners, and divine appointments. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29?v=20251111

Have you ever wondered about the man behind the microphone? On today's edition of Family Talk, the tables are turned as Roger Marsh interviews Dr. James Dobson about his personal life. Dr. Dobson shares wonderful memories from his courtship with Shirley, including their first Valentine's Day disaster and birthday gift blunders that taught him valuable lessons about romance. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29?v=20251111

Seven days before Christmas, on a cold, snowy late afternoon, a widow named Stella received a surprise delivery. On today's edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson reads a story from his book entitled A Family Christmas. Snuggle up with a cozy blanket and listen to this heartwarming tale about love, loss, and hope, read by the familiar, comforting voice of Family Talk's founder chairman. Be reminded of how Christmas should be full of joy and wonder, no matter how old you are. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29?v=20251111

During the busy Christmas season, it's always a joy to be able to go home and spend time with loved ones while celebrating the birth of our Savior. But did you know that in 1958, Dr. James Dobson almost missed his chance to go home for Christmas and survived a harrowing experience while serving in the National Guard? On today's edition of Family Talk, Roger Marsh shares Dr. Dobson's heartfelt and almost unbelievable story of how he was able to make it home for Christmas in the midst of a blizzard. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29?v=20251111

According to Kim Meeder, God sometimes allows us to go through the valley of the shadow of darkness because He is going to call us to help others find their way through unthinkable tragedies. On today's edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his inspiring conversation with Kim as they discuss the incredible testimonies that surround her and her husband, Troy. Through the founding of Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch in Bend, Oregon, Kim and Troy have led hundreds to the redeeming love of Jesus Christ. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29?v=20251111

Have you ever wondered what Heaven will be like? On today's edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson interviews his friend, Dr. Robert Jeffress, to discuss his book, A Place Called Heaven: 10 Surprising Truths About Your Eternal Home. The two men also talk about age-old topics such as near-death experiences, what our jobs will be in Heaven, and who will be there. Philippians 3:20-21 says, “But our citizenship is in Heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body.” To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29?v=20251111

On today's edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson shares a touching story about a doctor who was faced with an important life and death decision while delivering a disabled baby. It's a reminder of the value of every person. As Psalm 127:3 says, “Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him.” To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29?v=20251111

Today Allie unpacks Matthew 18, which often gets used out of context and is misinterpreted. She dives into the difference between secret disputes and public rebukes, providing insight on how Christians should handle confrontation. Allie then looks back at 2025, highlighting the most significant events, such as Donald Trump's inauguration and Pope Leo XIV becoming the first American leader of the Catholic Church. She dives into some of her most memorable moments that took place, including the Share the Arrows conference and her Jubilee debate. Allie holds back tears as she talks about her fondest memories of Charlie Kirk and the legacy he leaves behind. Allie also pays respects to the giants of faith we lost this year: James Dobson, John MacArthur, Voddie Baucham, and Phil Robertson. Tune in for a heartfelt remembrance from the past year as we look forward to 2026! Buy Allie's book "Toxic Empathy: How Progressives Exploit Christian Compassion": ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.toxicempathy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Timecodes: (00:00) Intro (13:05) Model for Reconciliation (20:30) Unpacking Matthew 18 (31:45) Donald Trump Inaugurated  (36:30) Pope Leo XIV Elected (38:15) Heroes of the Faith (45:15) Charlie Kirk's Death (58:00) Memorable Events (01:06:20) Keep Sluggin' --- Today's Sponsors: Good Ranchers — Give a reason to gather. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠goodranchers.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to start gifting, and while you're there, treat yourself with your own subscription to America's best meat. And when you use the code ALLIE, you'll get $40 off your first order. Patriot Mobile — Switching to Patriot Mobile is easier than ever. Activate in minutes from your home or office. Keep your number, keep your phone, or upgrade. Go to ⁠⁠⁠patriotmobile.com/allie⁠⁠⁠ or call 972-PATRIOT, and use promo code ALLIE for a free month of service! Shopify — Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠shopify.com/allie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get started with your own design studio to turn your big business idea into profit. Sign up for your $1-per-month trial and start selling with Shopify today! Crowd Health — Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠joincrowdhealth.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and get started today for $99 for your first three months, using the code ALLIE.  The Wholesome Company — They've developed a groundbreaking relaxation drink called RePrev, which truly makes a difference when dealing with stressful days or taxing situations. Go to ⁠wholesomeisbetter.com⁠ and use discount code ALLIE at checkout for 20% off your order.   --- Episodes you might like:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ep 1117 | We're Back! Trump's Day 1 Moves & Where We Hold the Line ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-1117-were-back-trumps-day-1-moves-where-we-hold-the-line/id1359249098?i=1000682931127⁠ Ep 1185 | Is Pope Francis in Heaven? And Why the New Pope Matters | Guest: Michael Knowles ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-1185-is-pope-francis-in-heaven-and-why-the-new/id1359249098?i=1000706719230⁠ Ep 1218 | Why John MacArthur's 56-Year Ministry Shook the World ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-1218-why-john-macarthurs-56-year-ministry-shook-the-world/id1359249098?i=1000717561591⁠ Ep 1241 | The 'Charlie Effect' Spreads Across the Country ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/relatable-with-allie-beth-stuckey/id1359249098?i=1000726956449⁠ Charlie Kirk: My Friend https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/relatable-with-allie-beth-stuckey/id1359249098?i=1000726366944 --- Buy Allie's book "You're Not Enough (and That's Okay): Escaping the Toxic Culture of Self-Love": ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.alliebethstuckey.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Relatable merchandise: Use promo code ALLIE10 for a discount: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is no better antidote for the dangerous lust for power than to serve others. On today's edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his inspiring conversation with Chuck Colson. Chuck learned that whether we are serving our spouse and children, those in the workplace or in our church, our service has the potential to communicate the love of Christ. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29?v=20251111