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Dr. James Dobson

Dr. James Dobson was the Founder Chairman of the James Dobson Family Institute, a nonprofit organization that produced his radio program, Dr. James Dobson’s Family Talk. He earned a Ph.D. from the University of Southern California and held 18 honorary doctoral degrees. He also was the author of more than 70 books dedicated to the preservation of the family.

Dr. Dobson served as an associate clinical professor of pediatrics at the University of Southern California School of Medicine for 14 years, and on the attending staff of Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles for 17 years in the divisions of child development and medical genetics.

He advised five U.S. presidents and served on eight national commissions.

Dr. Dobson was married to Shirley for just shy of 65 years, and he was the beloved father of two grown children, Danae and Ryan, and two grandchildren.

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Ignite Your Life: How to Overcome Fear with Faith – Part 2

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” This is the promise of Romans 8:28, but do you really believe it? Today on Family Talk, learn how this verse ended all fear in Barry Meguiar’s life, even when he was faced with death. Dr. James Dobson continues his conversation with his lifelong friend, as Barry explains that when you live for God’s purpose, not your own, and you step into His promise, the Lord will make everything in your life work together for good.

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Ignite Your Life: How to Overcome Fear with Faith – Part 1

According to Barry Meguiar, there is no training required to love those around us. He believes that when we love others, God is “salvationing” them through us. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson and Barry discuss how we must follow God’s first and second commandments, to love God and to love our neighbors as ourselves. By doing so, we will experience great joy. Discover how you can be involved in the Great Commission, and in turn, watch how the Lord will ignite your life.

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Let’s Restore Our Military to Greatness – Part 2

Did you know that all branches of the U.S. military are struggling to recruit young people to serve our country? Or that the U.S. Army missed their goal this year by 15,000 soldiers? On today’s edition of Family Talk, Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Jerry Boykin continues speaking on the moral decline in America’s armed forces and its dangerous effect. Due to the focus and embrace of political “woke” ideology, this decorated warrior states that there are too many soldiers who are ill-equipped today for the rigors of combat.

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Let’s Restore Our Military to Greatness – Part 1

According to Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Jerry Boykin, America’s military is in a steep decline. Sadly, it has been transformed by secular politics. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Boykin explains that for every minute that young recruits are indoctrinated with the “woke” ideology, they’re spending less time in training to defend our country. Consequently, fewer young people are joining the military. The time is long overdue for our armed forces to be restored back to greatness.

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Light From Lucas: Lessons in Faith from a Fragile Life – Part 3

According to Bob Vander Plaats, “God’s greatest miracle might be wrapped up in your biggest problem.” On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his three-part series with Bob, who explains the unique relationship between earthly problems and the Lord’s divine purpose. Bob also describes how God moved in and through his disabled son, Lucas, to bring the most “beautiful chaos” into his and his wife’s lives, as well as that of their other children.

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Light From Lucas: Lessons in Faith from a Fragile Life – Part 2

What if you were told that your newborn child might only have two days, two weeks or two years to live? It would be a real “when God doesn’t make sense” moment that would bring you to ask, “Why me, Lord?” On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson continues his heartfelt conversation with Bob Vander Plaats. He recounts the journey that he and his wife, Darla, went on, raising a baby, then a boy, and finally a young man who was severely disabled and in need of full-time care. No matter the circumstances or obstacles, the Vander Plaats persevered with faith and love, all in an effort to share the “light from Lucas.”

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Light From Lucas: Lessons in Faith from a Fragile Life – Part 1

Some of life’s greatest lessons are born out of seemingly insurmountable circumstances. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson sits down with Bob Vander Plaats to celebrate the life of his son, Lucas, who, despite being born with severe disabilities, brightened the lives of everyone he came in contact with. Though Lucas went home to be with the Lord in 2021, Bob and his wife, Darla, thank God every day for the gift of their son.

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The Rise of Malevolent Compassion

Without biblical truth, there is no compass to guide us in the way we are to live. Ephesians 6:12 says, “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.” On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Del Tackett gives a moving presentation about our society and the spiritual war against God’s design—specifically, human sexuality. In a culture that wants to base facts on feelings, now is the time for Christians to “speak truth in love” to those around us.

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Welcome to Our Table

According to Shirley and Danae Dobson, co-authors of Welcome to Our Table, hospitality has become a lost art amid a society where the pace of life seems to be quickening every day. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson invites his wife and daughter into the studio to discuss the finer points of gracious hosting. They point to Romans 12:13, which says, "Share with the Lord's people who are in need. Practice hospitality." Discover the delights of God’s love poured out through the breaking of bread with one another, in the comfort of your own home.

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How to Turn Thanksgiving into Thanks-living – Part 2

In the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, we can sometimes lose sight of the reason for our celebration. On today’s edition of Family Talk, the late Pastor Adrian Rogers continues his presentation on the subject of biblical thankfulness. He highlights ancient Israel's approach to gratefulness in the Tabernacle, and how Christians today can honor God.

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