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According to Mark Hancock, the CEO of Trail Life USA, we are outsourcing so much within our society, but one thing we cannot outsource is being a dad! Today on Family Talk, Gary Bauer talks with Mark about his new devotional entitled, Trail Ready: 101 Devotions for Dads with Boys. Gary and Mark discuss the biblical definition of fatherhood, and the destructive societal pitfalls we have been experiencing due to diminishing the integral role that dads play in raising boys. Instead of shaming fathers for what they have not done, we need to remind them of who God created them to be.

According to Mark Hancock, the CEO of Trail Life USA, we are outsourcing so much within our society, but one thing we cannot outsource is being a dad! Today on Family Talk, Gary Bauer talks with Mark about his new devotional entitled, Trail Ready: 101 Devotions for Dads with Boys. Gary and Mark discuss the biblical definition of fatherhood, and the destructive societal pitfalls we have been experiencing due to diminishing the integral role that dads play in raising boys. Instead of shaming fathers for what they have not done, we need to remind them of who God created them to be.

The notion of a "perfect mom" is not only an impossible stereotype, it's a tragic impediment to the confidence and well-being of many mothers today. On this edition of Family Talk, Christian comedian Sally Baucke (pronounced Bowe-key) shares hilarious personal anecdotes as she addresses the emotional strain that unrealistic expectations have on mothers. She encourages them to fully embrace the craziness of child rearing and to remember that their godly calling is to "mold" their kids according to trustworthy biblical principles.

On today’s edition of Family Talk, the Hon. Michele Bachmann concludes her fascinating discussion with Dr. Byron Johnson, author of More God, Less Crime: Why Faith Matters and How It Could Matter More. Together, Dr. Johnson and Michele talk about the remarkable effects that faith-based programs have on those who are incarcerated, and the transformation it brings to their identity and purpose for life. Dr. Johnson has also done extensive research that shows the undeniable results that a Christian worldview has on mainstream society and in our daily lives. You might be shocked to learn that his findings point to the antithesis of the enemy’s lies.

Blackballed for his faith early in his academic career, Dr. Byron Johnson, author of More God, Less Crime, did not shy away or stand down from his outspoken Christian worldview. On today’s edition of Family Talk, the Hon. Michele Bachmann talks with Dr. Johnson about his time as a university professor on secular campuses. Even in the face of such discrimination against people of faith, God blessed Dr. Johnson’s earnest research which culminated in his meteoric rise in the world of academia. The words of the Bible will not be silenced!

Today on Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his riveting discussion with Black Hawk Down hero, Jeff Struecker about his book, The Road to Unafraid, and his experiences as a U.S. Army Major and Chaplain. As Americans, we must remember that brave soldiers ran through bullets and gunfire because they loved their brothers in arms more than they loved their own lives. “Let us not forget,” Jeff said, “Our freedom is very cheap if it wasn’t for that kind of love!”