Honoring the America 250 Essay Contest Winners, Part 1

Building Moral Character in Your Children

Children learn character best through great stories told at a parent's knee. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson welcomes Karen Santorum, joined by her husband, former Senator Rick Santorum, to discuss her book Everyday Graces: A Child's Book of Good Manners. Karen shares how classic literature can teach kindness, civility, and moral character in a me-centered culture.

Wake Up Your Faith, Part 2

God often calls us into the unexpected, and learning to trust Him changes everything. On today’s edition of Family Talk, actress and author Jen Lilley shares hard-won wisdom for following God into unfamiliar territory. Reflecting on a two-year wilderness season and the role of a lifetime in the biopic, Jimmy, she encourages listeners to stay obedient, grounded, and to trust God's timing.

Wake Up Your Faith, Part 1

Faith can grow stagnant when life settles into routine. On today’s edition of Family Talk, award-winning actress and author Jen Lilley offers listeners a path out of complacency and into bold, courageous faith. Drawing from her own testimony of finding freedom and renewal, she shares how surrendering control to God opens the door to lasting peace.

Living the Good Life, Part 2

The search for meaning is the biggest need that’s facing our culture today. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson continues his inspiring conversation with Chuck Colson about his book, The Good Life. Colson makes a compelling case for truth, human dignity, and faith. He also shares how even an atheist's change of heart points to a loving God.

Living the Good Life, Part 1

Money, power, and success promise fulfillment but leave a deep emptiness. On today’s edition of Family Talk, we revisit a timeless conversation Dr. James Dobson had with his dear friend, Chuck Colson, founder of Prison Fellowship and former aide to President Richard Nixon. They discuss Chuck’s book, The Good Life, and how prison and brokenness led him to discover that real meaning comes from giving your life away.