Did you know that half of America’s children go to sleep without their fathers at home? On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson welcomes John Smithbaker, who shares his painful journey growing up without a dad, and how that “father abandonment wound” shaped his life. Discover how God transformed John’s childhood trauma into a powerful ministry for abandoned boys.
Rescuing Fatherless Boys, Part 1
About Our Guest(s)
John Smithbaker is the co-founder and CEO of Fathers in the Field, a non-profit organization with a mission to share God’s love with hurting boys who lack a godly father figure. He previously served as president and CEO of the Brunton Outdoor Group, a leading manufacturer of outdoor adventure products. John is an accomplished author and considers it an honor to be a catalyst for the kingdom by taking on the cause of being a father to the fatherless. He and his wife, Tracey, have three children and make their home in Wyoming.
