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Married or not, we have all heard horror stories from the perspective of a mother or daughter-in-law. On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his critical discussion with author Annie Chapman about her book, The Mother-In-Law Dance. Annie shares that there is nothing quite so unattractive as a jealous mother or an insecure wife. To help guard against these emotions, Colossians 3:12-13 says, “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” Don’t miss this crucial episode about the healthy boundaries that are necessary between a mother and her son’s wife.

Perhaps one of the more difficult relationships to manage in life is between a mother-in-law and her daughter-in-law. On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson takes on this delicate subject with musician and author, Annie Chapman, as they discuss her book entitled The Mother-In-Law Dance: Can Two Women Love the Same Man and Still Get Along? Matthew 11:29-30 says, “Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Annie’s invaluable advice models this character of Jesus. Being gentle and humble in spirit may be the best way for mothers and their daughters-in-law to maintain a healthy family dynamic.

Today on Family Talk, you’ll hear the dramatic conclusion of the story of the incredible journey of faith Darlene Rose was forced to walk through. Against all odds, she survived four years as a Japanese POW during WWII. Having lost everything and not knowing if her parents were still alive, Darlene continued to praise God, claiming Job 13:15 as her own. “Though He slay me, yet will I hope in Him.”

On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Darlene Rose, who was a missionary in Papua New Guinea, continues to share about the horrible conditions she lived through in a Japanese prison camp during WWII. Scrawled above the door of her cell were the words, “This person must die.” Yet, Darlene never lost hope. She stated, “They could lock me in that cell but they could not lock my Lord out!” Ephesians 3:20 says, “Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.”

Romans 8:28 says, “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.” It’s one thing to say you believe these words of the Bible, but another to take them to heart in the face of unthinkable conditions as a prisoner of war, and also losing your husband. On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Darlene Rose, a missionary in the Pacific Islands during World War II, recounts the promises of God that she clung to during the horrible trials she was made to endure.

It’s an honor and a privilege to be a dad! On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Ronnie Floyd interviews our own Dr. James Dobson about the magnificent God-given role of fathers, and how they play a role in managing the stability of the family. Contrary to what the secular world says, men are designed to be leaders, providers, teachers, and protectors. The Lord did not make a mistake when He created Adam, and He did not make a mistake when He created the entire male human race!