Podcasts You Need #2: The Family Group
I love to preach about the family. I think families are so important to every aspect of life, and I am trying to help my family be the best it can be. Knowing that, it should come as know surprise that I subscribe to five different podcasts about family.
1. Focus on the Family. It is amazing that this radio show has been on the air for over 30 years. Dr. James Dobson’s program continues to put information out that is helpful and Bible-based. Of course, I disagree with his teaching as to how a person becomes a Christian (which he often asks guests), but this does not come to the forefront often. Another thing I do not like is that Focus on the Family Action (an arm of the FOTF group) has been having more programs lately. Action deals with more political issues. In my mind, these programs often go more off-subject from the usual focus (no pun intended). Overall, though, the program continues to be helpful and I enjoy it a lot. (Release: 5 days per week–Monday-Friday–approximately 27 minutes)2. Dr. James Dobson on Parenting &
3. Dr. James Dobson on Marriage
These two podcasts are new to me, but they are good. Both are simply short “snip-its” from archival Focus on the Family programs dealing with the topics listed. If you like Focus on the Family, you will like these podcasts, as well. (Release: 2 days per week–Tuesday and Thursday–approximately 8-10 minutes)
4. Family Life Today with Dennis Rainey. This program, based out of Little Rock, is very similar to Focus on the Family. One thing I like about this program so far is that it has not yet once gone anywhere near off-topic. Everything is about family. Also, there are many helpful tips for parents trying to raise Christian children. Again, there is much denominational bias, but the heart of the tips is still helpful. I’m thankful to my friend, Scotty Studer, for pointing me in the direction of this podcast. (Release: 5 days per week–Monday-Friday–28 minutes)
5. RealFamilyLife with Dennis Rainey. This is a (so far) 22-part short series of thoughts for families. These are released irregularly, but, if you like short bits of wisdom (much like devotional thoughts), you will like this podcast. Each is just 90 seconds in length.
2 Comments
Terry
I like your blog, even though I have never commented on it before. However, this time, I need to make a comment. You are absolutely right about FamilyLife Today being a great program. I try to never miss a broadcast (which I hear on the radio while working). Also, you are correct about Focus on the Family. It could be a better program if it actually focused more on the family. However, it’s not bad either…just not quite as good as FamilyLife Today.
Faughn Family of Four
Thank you for your comments and for reading the blog.
Adam