What happens when two people fall in love, marry, and then discover they no longer share the same religious beliefs? Dennis Prager explores the challenges couples face when one spouse is religious and the other is not, when they practice different faiths, or when one partner’s beliefs change over time.

Listeners share their experiences with religious differences in marriage, including couples navigating Christianity and Judaism, varying levels of observance, and the difficult questions that arise when raising children. Dennis discusses the importance of mutual respect, shared values, and thinking through religious differences before marriage.

But what happens when one spouse changes the rules of the relationship by becoming more religious, less religious, or converting to another faith? Dennis explains why these changes can profoundly affect a marriage and offers advice for couples trying to find a way forward.

Are human beings truly significant, or are we merely insignificant accidents in an enormous universe? Dennis Prager examines the provocative claim that humanity is little more than “a bit of pollution” in the cosmos.

Dennis explores how atheism, science, and the vast unknown universe shape our understanding of human worth. He contrasts the idea that life is a cosmic accident with the Judeo-Christian belief that every person is created in God’s image and possesses inherent value.

Can something be rare without being valuable? Does our existence have meaning if the universe could continue without us? Dennis and his callers wrestle with these questions and examine what makes human life matter.

In this AMA episode of Timeless Wisdom, Dennis Prager answers a wide range of listener questions, tackling everything from the meaning of life and the role of God to Jewish evangelism and the relationship between Judaism and Christianity.

Dennis also turns to questions about family and parenting, including whether boys have a natural attraction to guns and shooting games and what parents should make of those instincts. He offers his perspective on human nature, morality, faith, and the responsibilities that come with raising children.

From some of life’s biggest questions to the surprisingly practical ones, Dennis doesn’t shy away from difficult subjects.

In this Weekend Torah Teaching, Dennis Prager continues his study of Moses and the burning bush, exploring what makes Moses such a remarkable choice to lead the Jewish people out of Egypt. When God calls Moses to confront Pharaoh, Moses does not respond with confidence or ambition. Instead, he asks, “Who am I?” Dennis explains why Moses’s reluctance and humility are among the very qualities that make him worthy of leadership.

Dennis then examines Moses’s second question: “Who are You?” Why does Moses need to know God’s name? Dennis explores the profound meaning behind God’s answer, “I am what I am,” and what it reveals about the nature of God and humanity’s ability to understand Him.

But Dennis believes there is an even deeper lesson hidden in God’s response to Moses. How can Moses know that God is truly with him? Dennis argues that, just as Moses would only know God’s hand was guiding him after successfully completing his mission, we often recognize God’s role in our own lives only in retrospect. What does Moses’s story teach us about faith, doubt, and recognizing God’s presence in our lives?

In this episode of Timeless Wisdom, Dennis Prager takes on a deceptively simple question: Can you act happy even when you don’t feel happy? Dennis argues that happiness is not simply a feeling that happens to us, but something we can actively work toward by changing the way we behave.

Dennis hears from callers who have faced serious hardship, including illness, disability, depression, and difficult circumstances. Their stories reinforce his belief that we often have more influence over our happiness than we realize. Dennis explains why acting with a cheerful disposition can change not only how others respond to us, but how we feel ourselves.

But is “acting happy” dishonest or simply wise? Dennis makes the case that we already behave differently from how we feel in many areas of life, and happiness is no different. What if the fastest way to feel happier isn’t to wait for your mood to change, but to change your behavior first?

In this thought provoking episode of Timeless Wisdom, Dennis Prager sits down with Nancy Kalish, co author of The Case Against Homework, to challenge one of the most accepted assumptions in modern education: that more homework means more learning. Kalish explains how excessive homework can leave children overwhelmed, burned out, and even cause them to lose their love of learning.

Dennis and Kalish discuss what children are giving up when homework takes over their evenings, including family dinners, physical activity, hobbies, reading for pleasure, and time simply being kids. Dennis also shares his own experience of doing very little homework in high school and argues that there is far more to a child’s education than what happens in a classroom.

But what if the homework meant to help your child succeed is actually doing the opposite? Dennis and Kalish debate parents, teachers, and callers who disagree, explore whether homework really improves academic performance, and ask a bigger question: Are we sacrificing our children’s childhoods in the pursuit of better grades?

In this episode of Timeless Wisdom, Dennis Prager tackles one of the most difficult subjects in relationships: the different battles men and women face in controlling their natural tendencies. Dennis argues that men must learn to control aggression and sexuality, while women face a different challenge in learning to keep emotions from overwhelming reason and damaging their relationships.

Dennis takes calls from listeners who share their experiences with marriage, parenting, and learning to manage emotions. He explains why parents should teach their daughters rational behavior just as they would their sons, why acknowledging emotions does not mean surrendering to them, and how husbands and wives can help each other overcome their weaknesses.

But what happens when emotions begin to take control of a marriage? Dennis explores why some husbands shut down, why wives may struggle to recognize when emotion has replaced reason, and whether men and women can learn to better understand and complement each other. His answers may challenge the way you think about your own relationships.

In this thought provoking episode of Timeless Wisdom, Dennis Prager challenges the common phrase, “God made me this way.” He examines what it means to believe that God determines the way we are born and whether that belief should shape how we respond to our natural tendencies, abilities, and limitations.

Dennis explores human nature, free will, morality, and personal responsibility, discussing everything from disabilities to destructive tendencies and the idea that some people may be born with stronger inclinations toward good or evil. He argues that what we are given does not determine how we must live.

But if God did not necessarily make us the way we are, what does He actually expect from us? Dennis offers a provocative answer that shifts the entire question from “What did God make me?” to “What does God want me to do?”

In Monday’s episode of Dennis AMA, Dennis Prager lets listeners set the agenda with questions pulled from October and November 2004, covering everything from faith and family to parenting, music, books, and the unexpected lessons of everyday life.

Dennis discusses why Jewish evangelism largely disappeared after centuries of persecution and isolation, the relationship between Judaism and Christianity, and his vision for a Jewish Christian alliance. He also has a touching conversation with a young Christian school student who recites the Shema in Hebrew.

The conversation turns to parenting as Dennis advises a father struggling with his son’s school performance. He discusses grades, discipline, school choice, reading, and why children should not be defined solely by their academic achievements.

Dennis also shares a remarkable story from a serious car accident in his youth, talks about his love of music and Bible translations, and gets an unexpected lesson in how to properly adjust car mirrors to eliminate blind spots.

The episode concludes with a powerful reflection on family heritage, adoption, and what parents truly pass on to their children. For Dennis, values matter more than blood, and the legacy we leave our children is ultimately about what we teach them and how we influence the people they become.

Fireside Chat Ep. 221 — Answering Your Questions originally aired on April 1st, 2021

Candlelight vigils are held for the most brutal murderers—attended by people opposed to the death penalty. But have they ever held a vigil for the murdered innocent? 🤔 Dennis examines the moral arguments both in favor of and against the death penalty in this week’s Fireside Chat.

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Filmed on Rosh Hashanah 2024, Dennis Prager reflects on one of life’s most important questions: What do you want to be? Not what do you want to do for a living, but what kind of person do you want to become?

Drawing from his own desire to be an “easy” father and father-in-law, Dennis explores the importance of consciously choosing who we want to be. He considers happiness, faith, goodness, wisdom, courage, marriage, and family, arguing that becoming the person we want to be requires more than simply wishing for it.

In this thoughtful Rosh Hashanah reflection, Dennis challenges us to look beyond careers, success, wealth, and fame and consider what truly matters: Do you want to be a good person? A wise person? A happy person? And are you willing to work at becoming that person?

September 11, 2001 changed America forever. In this special collection from The Dennis Prager Show, Dennis revisits that tragic day through his own broadcasts and reflects on the enduring questions it raised about evil, suffering, faith, happiness, and how we should live in a troubled world.

• September 11, 2001 — Hear excerpts from Dennis Prager’s broadcast on the actual day of the attacks as he reacts in real time to the unfolding tragedy and the shocking events that forever changed America.

• September 11, 2006 — Five years after 9/11, Dennis looks back on the attacks and plays excerpts from his original broadcast from September 11, 2001, revisiting his thoughts and reactions from that unforgettable day.

• September 11, 2009 — On the eighth anniversary of 9/11, Dennis explores a question that extends far beyond that single tragedy: How do you maintain happiness in a world swimming in evil? He reflects on the role of faith, gratitude, relationships, music, and doing good in the face of suffering and the randomness of evil. Callers join the conversation, offering their own perspectives on finding meaning, hope, and happiness amid life’s darkness.

Together, these three broadcasts provide a powerful chronological look at Dennis Prager’s reflections on September 11 and its deeper meaning—not only how we respond to evil, but how we continue to live, love, believe, and pursue happiness in spite of it.