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Dr. James Dobson, Ph.D. Founder & Chairman Focus On The Family Courtesy OnePlace.com

On each information-packed broadcast, Dr. James Dobson, and his guests give you practical advice on marriage, parenting, emotional and spiritual growth, health, social issues and public policy concerns. Listen online to recent Focus On The Family radio broadcasts by clicking on the corresponding links below.

Straight Talk to Young Couples, 2
Friday, February 16, 2007 Host: Dr. James Dobson Kay Cole James continues to offer engaged and newlywed couples practical advice from her book What I Wish I'd Known Before I Got Married. She talks about the importance of pre-engagement counseling and seeking wise input from close friends and family before tying the knot. Our guest also encourages newlyweds to maintain same-sex friendships and to seek mentoring from older couples.
"It's far better to prevent a disease or a problem or an illness than it is to try to cure it once it's there. I think that principle applies to marriages as well -- that we should put some things in place that will help us to prevent problems that may come down the road." -- Kay Cole James

Straight Talk to Young Couples, 1
Thursday, February 15, 2007 Host: Dr. James Dobson "I wish I had known about credit cards [and] compound interest when I first got married," says Kay Cole James. "I'd be rich today." James can joke about it now, but she hasn't forgotten the costly mistakes she wishes she and her husband had avoided. James discusses the many challenges of married life that often take newlywed couples by surprise. Listen in as she offers practical advice from her book What I Wish I'd Known Before I Got Married.
"There is a reason why they say, "Love is blind." When you're in the middle of a love relationship, sometimes it is very difficult to see. And that's why God encourages us to seek the counsel of the wise, [of those] who know you best." - Kay Cole James

What Men Need to Know about Women, 3
Wednesday, February 14, 2007 Host: Dr. James Dobson Husbands, when your wife says, "Not tonight, I'm too tired," what does that really mean? And how should you respond when she asks, "Does this outfit make me look fat?" With humor and helpful insight, Jeff and Shaunti Feldhahn reveal the answers to the questions husbands often wonder about. The Feldhahns offer practical marital advice from their book For Men Only: A Straightforward Guide to the Inner Lives of Women.
"You, as the husband, are the most important mirror in the house for your wife. She looks into you every day to say, 'Do you find me beautiful?'" -- Shaunti Feldhahn

What Men Need to Know about Women, 2
Tuesday, February 13, 2007 Host: Dr. James Dobson Many husbands have heard the following advice: "Your wife doesn't want you to fix her problems; she just wants you to listen." But what does that really mean? As today's guests reveal, men and women often define "listening" in very different ways. Jeff and Shaunti Feldhahn explain the difference and offer practical advice from their book, For Men Only: A Straightforward Guide to the Inner Lives of Women.
"She has to have the feeling that you've acknowledged her feelings first." -- Shaunti Feldhahn

What Men Need to Know about Women, 1
Monday, February 12, 2007 Host: Dr. James Dobson Many husbands are clueless when it comes to understanding how their wives think and feel, even after years of marriage. If you're one of those husbands -- or if you're a wife who wants to be better understood by her husband -- today's program is especially for you. Jeff and Shaunti Feldhahn offer insightful marital advice from their book For Men Only: A Straightforward Guide to the Inner Lives of Women.
"Men love their wives ? but they really don't know how to communicate it in a way that is effective with their wives because they just don't think that they can understand them." -- Jeff Feldhahn

When You?re in Love, 3
Friday, February 9, 2007 Host: Dr. James Dobson Should a girl reveal her interest in a guy or keep it hidden and let him initiate the romantic relationship? How can young singles guard their hearts as they hope for marriage? Once married, how can couples develop intimacy? Joshua Harris addresses questions like these from a group of college students eager to glean wisdom from the author of I Kissed Dating Goodbye. Whether you're married or hoping to be someday, tune in for sound advice on honoring God in relationships with the opposite sex.
"Whenever I talk to singles, I'm always wanting to say to them, 'Don't be so preoccupied trying to find the boyfriend or girlfriend ? You're not going to be able to get these years back again.'" -- Joshua Harris

When You?re in Love, 2
Thursday, February 8, 2007 Host: Dr. James Dobson From his dating mistakes to the moment he got down on one knee, I Kissed Dating Goodbye author Joshua Harris has some stories to tell. He and Dr. Dobson discuss the joys and struggles of the single years, offering advice and encouragement to all those searching for someone to share their life with.
"If you're not willing to obey God now, before you're married, what confidence can you have in your husband or your wife that they'll be willing to obey God within the bounds of marriage?" -- Joshua Harris

When You?re in Love, 1
Wednesday, February 7, 2007 Host: Dr. James Dobson After struggling through one failed dating relationship after another, Joshua Harris decided to change his ways. He recounts how "courting" his bride helped him avoid many of the pitfalls of dating. Harris and Dr. Dobson then revisit the dating and courtship debate, offer advice to singles and encourage listeners to re-examine the way they view romantic relationships.
"It's not the activity of going on a date that I want to encourage people to evaluate; it's more the mindset and motives." -- Joshua Harris

Fathering the Prodigal Child, 2
Tuesday, February 6, 2007 Host: Dr. James Dobson It's been said that kids need love the most when they're acting the most unlovable. So how can hurting parents show love to a rebellious teen who angrily rejects their attempts to reach out? It's definitely not easy, but as today's guests testify, it can be done. Charles Stone and his daughter Heather, authors of the book Daughters Gone Wild, Dads Gone Crazy, offer practical advice to parents of prodigal children.
"The temptation that we faced, that I'm so glad I didn't succumb to, was giving up -- giving up hope, closing my heart to Heather." -- Charles Stone

Fathering the Prodigal Child, 1
Monday, February 5, 2007 Host: Dr. James Dobson Heather Anderson was a straight-A student and the "perfect" pastor's kid. But when she turned 13, everything changed. She dressed in black, used drugs and became physically involved with boys. Her parents were befuddled and frustrated by the radical change in her behavior as she lashed out in anger and disobeyed all their rules. Heather (now grown) and her father Charles offer hope to parents of prodigal children. Our guests discuss the reasons for teen rebellion and reveal how their family experienced healing and restoration.
"The teenage years are very, very hard, and I just sympathize with anyone out there that's going through that time of life because you're trying to figure out who you are and who you want to be." -- Heather Anderson

The Strong-Willed Child, 2
Friday, February 2, 2007 Host: Dr. James Dobson Some children are naturally compliant, says Dr. Dobson, while others are "born with a clenched fist." The defiant child constantly tests the limits of authority, trying his parents' patience in the process. Dr. Dobson talks about shaping the will without breaking the spirit. You'll learn six practical steps parents can take to raise their strong-willed children with a proper balance of love and discipline.
"Even if you do everything right for the strong-willed child ? you've got a struggle on your hands because this child finds his security in testing those limits daily. He's like a policeman that goes along checking doorknobs after dark -- he's trying to open them, but he wants them to be locked." -- Dr. James Dobson

The Strong-Willed Child, 1
Thursday, February 1, 2007 Host: Dr. James Dobson Your child neglects to feed his cat, leaves his school books at home and spills his milk again and again. These are examples of what Dr. Dobson calls "childish irresponsibility" -- something parents must be patient and gentle in correcting. As Dr. Dobson illustrates today, though, childish irresponsibility is quite different from willful defiance. As such, parents must respond differently -- with discipline that is more forceful, but still loving. Dr. Dobson offers practical advice and encouragement for parents of strong-willed children.
"When you've drawn the line in the dirt and [your child] walks out there and he tosses his hairy little toe over the line, and he lets you know he's really looking for a fight, you really shouldn't disappoint him." -- Dr. James Dobson

Albert and Dee Dee Pujols: Giving Honor to God, 2
Wednesday, January 31, 2007 Host: Dr. James Dobson Albert and Dee Dee Pujols join Dr. James Dobson for a talk about family. The home run title may be something tangible to Pujols, but his title as a husband and father is more important. Albert and Dee Dee talk about their children, including Isabella, their 8-year-old daughter with Down Syndrome. And as Albert's rise to fame in baseball is continuing, their goal is to bless others through the Pujols Family Foundation.
"[When] there are 45,000 people [watching me play]...I want to perform for them, but at the end of the day, my goal is to glorify my lord and savior Jesus Christ." -- Albert Pujols

Albert and Dee Dee Pujols: Giving Honor to God, 1
Tuesday, January 30, 2007 Host: Dr. James Dobson Like many kids in the Dominican Republic, Albert had a dream ? and that dream was to play professional baseball. Today, you?ll see a side of a major leaguer who despite fame, fortune, and MVP status remains true to his family, marriage, and his faith in Christ. Dr. James Dobson discusses things that matter with St. Louis Cardinal Slugger, Albert Pujols and his wife Dee Dee.
"When people come to me and say, 'Man, you're amazing, you're my hero,' I'm like, 'Yeah, I'm your hero, but God is MY hero, and that's who your hero should be.'" -- Albert Pujols

The Legacy of William Wilberforce
Monday, January 29, 2007 Host: Dr. James Dobson He brought us the television series Christy in the 1990?s, the Billy Graham film, The Prodigal, and many other movies. Long-time film producer Ken Wales talks about his latest project, Amazing Grace. It?s the incredible story of how William Wilberforce stood in the gap to abolish slavery two hundred years ago. Join Dr. James Dobson for this insightful discussion.
"This movie, when you see it, will be a life-changing experience. You will not go [away] from the movie without contemplating what you have seen and in some way determined ? to make this a better place, a better world in which to live." -- Ken Wales

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