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.
According to Ken Harrison, the chairman and CEO of Promise Keepers, masculinity is the definition of all the positive aspects of being a man. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson interviews Ken about the biblical definition of manhood and his book, Rise of the Servant Kings: What the Bible Says About Being a Man. Learn more about God’s truth and how it is in direct opposition of the cultural lie which claims masculinity is toxic.
According to Kim Meeder, God sometimes allows us to go through the valley of the shadow of darkness because He is going to call us to help others find their way through unthinkable tragedies. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his inspiring conversation with Kim, as they discuss the incredible testimonies that surround her and her husband, Troy. Through the founding of Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch in Bend, Oregon, Kim and Troy have led hundreds to the redeeming love of Jesus Christ.
At 9 years of age, Kim Meeder tragically became an orphan in the blink of an eye. On today's edition of Family Talk, discover how she found indescribable solace in the presence of her new horse and learned that God loves her unconditionally. As an adult, God led Kim to replicate the Christian healing she experienced by founding Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch in Bend, Oregon, where she pairs rescued horses with broken children.
According to Patricia Ashley, love reciprocates in marriage. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Patricia concludes her dynamic message on how married couples can reignite their bond by focusing first on their relationship with God. Colossians 3:2 says, “Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.” If you and your spouse will commit your marriage to the Lord and keep your focus on Him, He can do a mighty work in bringing healing and restoration.
Is there anything too difficult for God? Just as Jesus resurrected Lazarus from the dead, He can also breathe life back into everything else that was once deceased, including a marriage. On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Patricia Ashley shares a powerful and entertaining story of how the Lord not only saved her, but fully restored her marriage to her husband, Vernon.
On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his inspirational discussion with Mark Hancock, the CEO of Trail Life USA, about the organization’s focus and pledge to train young boys in a Christ-centered way. Learn more how Christian men are investing in today’s youth, giving them the tools they need to succeed in life with integrity and honor.
Guiding young boys through the early impressionable years has become an increasingly difficult responsibility for Christian men, especially in the face of the culture war. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson talks with the founder and CEO of Trail Life USA, Mark Hancock, about how the outdoor Christian ministry seeks to teach boys to honor God and lead with biblical integrity. Proverbs 22:6 says, “Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old, they will not turn from it.”
On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson welcomes to the program his wife, Shirley Dobson, and their long-time friend and colleague, Chuck Swindoll. They remind us that in times of uncertainty, our God is unchanging, ever-present, sovereign, and that we must continue to pray fervently for our nation. 2 Chronicles 7:14 says, “…if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from Heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land,” Tune in to learn how you can be part of the revival in our nation, if we will return to the spiritual principles given to us within God’s Word.
Matthew 25:40 says, “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’” On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his inspiring conversation with Victor and Eileen Marx about the myriad of ways God is using them in the fight for the “least of these” through their humanitarian initiatives. Discover how the Marx’s, having overcome PTSD from their own devastating backgrounds, are making an impact by infusing the light and love of Jesus Christ into the lives of those who have been broken by trauma and unthinkable violence.
According to C.S. Lewis, “Hardships often prepare ordinary people for an extraordinary destiny.” For Victor Marx, the trials he experienced in his upbringing led him to pursue humanitarian work around the world. On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson speaks with Victor and his wife, Eileen, the co-founders of the non-profit organization, All Things Possible. Learn about their incredible passion to go deep into the face of death and destruction, such as ISIS war-torn prison camps, to reach those in desperate need of the hope that only Jesus can bring.
