Parent Talk/ affiliate of Family Life Communications

Summary

Parent Talk, Inc. ("Parent Talk") formerly known as Today's Family Life, in February 1998, changed its name to Parent Talk, Inc. Parent Talk is a live call-in radio program that connects with parents to provide real answers to the questions they ask. Parent Talk aims to build healthy family relationships by providing biblically-based advice from host Randy Carlson and other experts, including regular guest Dr. Kevin Leman. Parent Talk is a an affiliate of Family Life Communications, Inc., which consists of Family Life Radio, a network of 14 stations in seven states; and a satellite music and program services department which produces several nationally-syndicated radio programs. Family Life Communications also provides counseling centers, conference and speaker outreaches, and supportive resources. This organization is a nonprofit. Contributions to it are fully tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. It is a member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA).

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Purpose [ Back to top ]

Parent Talk, Inc. ("Parent Talk") formerly known as Today's Family Life, in February 1998, changed its name to Parent Talk, Inc. Parent Talk is a live call-in radio program that connects with parents to provide real answers to the questions they ask. Parent Talk aims to build healthy family relationships by providing biblically-based advice from host Randy Carlson and other experts, including regular guest Dr. Kevin Leman.

Parent Talk is a an affiliate of Family Life Communications, Inc., which consists of Family Life Radio, a network of 14 stations in seven states; and a satellite music and program services department which produces several nationally-syndicated radio programs. Family Life Communications also provides counseling centers, conference and speaker outreaches, and supportive resources.

This organization is a nonprofit. Contributions to it are fully tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. It is a member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA).

Mission Statement [ Back to top ]

Parent Talk expresses its mission as follows:

"Help(ing) individuals apply God's truths to their marriage and family relationships."

Family Life Communications, Inc. expresses its mission statement as follows:

""Family Life Communications exists to provide leadership, support and vision for its Christ-centered communications ministries whose mission is to transform lives."

Program Accomplishments [ Back to top ]

As of May 1999:

The Monday through Friday Parent Talk program is heard on over 110 broadcast outlets in 34 states.

Parent Talk Weekend is carried on 140 stations around the country.

Parent Talk Tip is carried on 170 stations around the country.

Statement of Faith [ Back to top ]

Parent Talk, Inc. uses the following to express its statement of faith:

We believe in one God, eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit. (Matt.28:19; II Corinthians 13:14)

We believe that the Bible in its' entirety (composed of sixty-six books) is the Holy, infallible Word of God; that it is and ever shall be the complete and final revelation of the will of God to man, and the final authority in all spiritual matters.(II Tim.3:16)

We believe that Jesus Christ is God, the Son. We believe that He was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, lived a sinless life, and by His voluntary sacrificial death on Calvary and by His bodily and visible resurrection from the dead, paid the penalty of sin and purchased eternal life for all. (Micah 5:2; Matt.1:20,21,25; John 19:17-19; 20:16,17)

We believe that God created the universe and that it was perfect; that man was created in the image of God, but fell into sin; that all men are sinners by nature and under God's condemnation. (Gen.1:1,2,27; Romans 5:18a)

We believe that salvation is the gift of God, by grace through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, whose blood was shed for the forgiveness of our sins; that this salvation is the possession of those who by faith accept Christ as their personal Savior. We believe that there is no other way of salvation. (John 3:16; 16:7-11; Rom.10:13; Eph.2:5,8)

We believe that the Holy Spirit, who is a Person of the Trinity, convicts the world of sin, of righteousness, and of judgment, and that it is by His power that the born-again Christian is enabled to live the Christian life. (Matthew 28:18,19; Romans 8:1,14)

We believe that the Bible teaches that each believer can and is commanded to live in separation from all worldly and sinful practices. (II Corinthians 6:14,17)

We believe that the Scriptural local church is made up of born- again believers, joined together for the purpose of spiritual fellowship, Christian growth, and the propagation of the Gospel.

We believe that every born-again Christian should be an active member of such a church, that the local church is God's prime instrument of testimony in this age; that the work of Christian teaching and of worldwide evangelism is entrusted first to such churches; and that no organization or fellowship should have priority over such a church. (Romans 12:5; ICor.11:27,28; Heb.10:25)

We believe that Jesus Christ ascended to the right hand of the Father, where He is interceding for each believer; that He will bodily and visibly return again.

We believe that God has appointed a day in which He will judge the world in righteousness by Jesus; that those who trust in the Lord Jesus Christ shall dwell eternally with Him, and that those who refuse His offer of salvation shall eternally be cast into the Lake of Fire. (John 14:1-3; Romans 6:23; Revelations 21:8)

History [ Back to top ]

Family Life Communications (parent organization of Parent Talk, Inc.) utilizes stations and satellite services to deliver inspirational, Christ-centered Christian music with relevant, Bible-based programs such as Insight for Living, Focus on the Family, In Touch, specials and others - all focused on communicating Christ's love and hope. Family Life Communications also connects personally with its listeners through live broadcasts and community events, and works in partnership with area churches through special events and on-air features.

Family Life Communications also presents seminars for women, married couples and parents, and operates four full-time counseling centers in existing station areas.

Finally, Family Life Communications produces a variety of nationally syndicated programming, such as the popular live call-in program Parent Talk (hosted by ministry president Randy Carlson with regular guest Dr. Kevin Leman) and other syndicated features like Call to Worship, Gospel Harmonies, Shepherd's Heart, Weekend Magazine and Women of Virtue. Family Life Communications also produces a variety of short features.

Ministry Needs [ Back to top ]

Estate Planning ministry of Parent Talk assists donors with stewardship decisions. Brochures, proposals, seminars and personal consultations are available, all without cost or obligation.

For additional information in how to help Parent Talk, contact Estate Planning Services by calling 1-800-776-1070, or by writing to:

Estate Planning Services Family Life Communications Incorporated P.O. Box 35300 Tucson, Arizona 85740

Research Analysis

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