Episodes

  • Raising Boys: Ultimate Priority, Part 2

    Raising Boys: Ultimate Priority, Part 2
    Apr 21 2026
    The ultimate priority in parenting isn’t education, entertainment, or achievement – it’s leading your children to faith in Jesus Christ. On today’s special edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson teaches parents why the allotted time to shape a child’s heart is shorter than you think. He then shares why building strong connections with your kids and living out your convictions matters more than any worldly success. Also, Vice President J.D. Vance shares a heartfelt tribute on what would have been Dr. Dobson’s 90th birthday. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29?v=20251111
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    26 mins
  • Raising Boys: Ultimate Priority, Part 1

    Raising Boys: Ultimate Priority, Part 1
    Apr 20 2026
    The culture is waging an all-out war for the hearts and minds of your children. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson delivers a powerful message from his classic teaching, “Bringing Up Boys,” discussing the dangers targeting young boys – from pornography to violent entertainment to predators lurking around every corner. He shares why rules alone aren’t enough, and how building strong relationships is the ultimate defense. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29?v=20251111
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    26 mins
  • TruPlay’s Battle for Christian Values Online, Part 2

    TruPlay’s Battle for Christian Values Online, Part 2
    Apr 17 2026
    Big Tech is blocking Christian content while allowing violent and satanic ads to reach millions of children. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Gary Bauer continues his conversation with Brent Dusing, CEO of TruPlay, a faith-based gaming platform. Brent reveals how Google and TikTok have censored his family-friendly ads, and why he’s fighting back through legislation to protect religious freedom in the age of AI. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29?v=20251111
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    26 mins
  • TruPlay’s Battle for Christian Values Online, Part 1

    TruPlay’s Battle for Christian Values Online, Part 1
    Apr 16 2026
    The Bible instructs us to guard what our children see, but in today’s digital world, that’s harder thanever. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Gary Bauer welcomes entrepreneur Brent Dusing, CEO of TruPlay, a faith-based gaming platform that’s reaching millions of young players worldwide. He shares his journey to faith in Jesus Christ, and how he’s creating safe, biblically grounded entertainment for kids in an increasingly hostile digital landscape. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29?v=20251111
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    26 mins
  • What Parents Should Know About Teens, Part 2

    What Parents Should Know About Teens, Part 2
    Apr 15 2026
    Teenagers crave freedom but secretly, three out of four kids want a “take-charge parent.” On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson continues his conversation with Shaunti Feldhahn and Lisa Rice. They share surprising insights about why teens question their faith, how to respond without “freaking out,” and what your kids really wish they could tell you. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29?v=20251111
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    26 mins
  • What Parents Should Know About Teens, Part 1

    What Parents Should Know About Teens, Part 1
    Apr 14 2026
    Parenting teens can feel like navigating a minefield of emotions and boundaries. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson welcomes authors Shaunti Feldhahn and Lisa Rice to discuss their book, For Parents Only. They share eye-opening research about what’s really going on inside the heads of teenagers, from their deep craving for freedom to why they push back against the rules. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29?v=20251111
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    26 mins
  • America Reads the Bible

    America Reads the Bible
    Apr 13 2026
    America’s 250th birthday deserves more than fireworks—it calls for a return to God’s Word.On today’s edition of Family Talk, Gary Bauer welcomes Bunni Pounds, founder of the online ministry, Christians Engaged, and the visionary behind America Reads the Bible. She shares how nearly 500 national faith leaders will gather at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C., to read Scripture aloud from Genesis to Revelation. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29?v=20251111
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    26 mins
  • You May Be the Only Bible Somebody Reads, Part 2

    You May Be the Only Bible Somebody Reads, Part 2
    Apr 10 2026
    A prison sentence ended Matthew Maher’s soccer career—but it launched something far greater. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson continues his powerful conversation with Matthew Maher and his wife, Sarah, who share how he spread the gospel behind bars, built a thriving Bible study, and found love through a God-given dream. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29?v=20251111
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    26 mins