Well, hello, everyone. I'm James Dobson, and you're listening to Family Talk, a listener-supported ministry.

In fact, thank you so much for being part of that support for James Dobson Family Institute.

Well, welcome to Family Talk. I'm Roger Marsh, and it is my honor to be with you today at the co-host chair here on the special edition of the broadcast. You know, in Genesis chapter 1, verse 27, many of us are very familiar with these words. So God created mankind in his own image. In the image of God, he created them, male and female, he created them.

Ever since the beginning of time, God has specifically designed men and women with unique roles

and characteristics. But sadly, as you look at the culture that we're living in today,

those characteristics are being warped and distorted. And in reality, there really is a war going on

against women, against our wives and daughters and sisters and friends, and the God-given identity that they hold.

Well, to speak more about this fight, today our guest on the program is Lisa Bavir.

She is a best-selling author, an international speaker, and the co-founder of Messenger International, which is a ministry that exists to develop

uncompromising followers of Christ who transform the world.

Lisa has written an outstanding new book called The Fight for Female, reclaiming our

divine identity, which we're going to be discussing today.

Lisa and her husband John have four grown sons.

They have nine grandchildren, and they make their home in Tennessee.

Lisa, welcome to family talk. We're so glad to have you with us today, and Dr. Dobson and his wife

surely send their warmest regards as well. I am so honored to join you. Lisa, we take just a moment

before we get into this book, because this is a book that I'm sure was a tough one for you to write. It was probably

one that we're scratching our heads and saying, why on earth would we need a book called

the fight for female? But you make some excellent points in the book. But for those who are

listening and hearing your voice for the first time, can you give us just a brief overview? How did

you come to faith? How did Messenger get started? I realize that's a horrible 60-second question to ask, but give us some of the highlights,

if you would.

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