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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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Homosexuality and the 21st Century Church – Part 1

Over the last few years, there has been a significant shift in the acceptance of the LGBTQ lifestyle, spreading throughout our schools, the media, and even some churches. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson addresses this trend with Anne Edward, the executive director of Restored Hope Network, a ministry dedicated to serving those who are broken by relational sin and homosexuality. They examine the hostility toward the biblical truth about homosexuality, while Anne shares her own story of being liberated from a sinful lifestyle.

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Serving God With What You Have

Are you living in the “God Space?” According to Dr. Lori Salierno-Maldonado, it is the place where the need is greater than the resources, and where the opportunity is greater than our ability. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Lori challenges us to trust God and take Him up on His invitation to be part of something much bigger than ourselves. She also stresses that while we don’t have much to offer, we have the materials for the Lord to do a miracle through us.

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Blogs

Three Principles of Authority

Three principles relative to authority are vitally important to the family, and to the continuation of our way of life...

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Mending the Brokenhearted: An Update with Kim Meeder Part 2

On this Friday edition of Family Talk, Dr. Dobson will continue his uplifting conversation with Kim Meeder from Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch. Today Kim will talk about her incredibly traumatic childhood and how it burdened her to love on and care for, the hurting children that come to visit her ranch. Be sure to listen to the conclusion to this impactful broadcast of Dr. James Dobson's Family Talk.

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Newsletters

Remaining in the Harvest Field

March 2023 Newsletter: Remaining in the Harvest Field

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The Death of the American Family Part 2

Dr. Dobson concludes his interview with Phyllis Schlafly about the state of the American Family today...

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Blogs

Happily Ever After?

What you have observed by looking around your social circles is born out by the numbers: According to nearly every relevant statistic, the institution of marriage is in serious trouble. The Council on Families in America reports that half of first marriages are likely to end in divorce.

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Rebuilding America: Evangelism on Capitol Hill – Part 2

1 Timothy 2:1-2 says, “I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people — for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.” On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson continues his conversation with Ralph and Danielle Drollinger, founders of Capitol Ministries. The Drollingers share how their ministry serves political leaders around the world, and changes hearts through insightful Bible studies. Similar to the Apostle Paul’s missionary journey to capital cities, Ralph and Danielle have established faith fellowship groups in 42 of America’s state capitol buildings.

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God Isnt Dead Part 2

In Christ, our old self has been replaced by a renewed identity. the late writer and speaker Gertrude Behanna concludes her riveting testimony. She talks about how her pursuit of meaning through drugs and alcohol lead to deep depression and attempted suicide. But God interrupted her life, and changed her outlook forever.

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Rebuilding America: Evangelism on Capitol Hill – Part 1

After attending a Youth for Christ Bible study, Ralph Drollinger, a high school basketball player, became a follower of Jesus Christ. For the next four years, NBA teams offered contracts to the seven-foot-two-inch tall athlete. Instead of taking the big money, Ralph joined Athletes in Action and played with the best amateur basketball teams across the globe, even sharing the gospel at halftime. That passion for evangelism has continued in Ralph’s life. On today’s edition of Family Talk, he and his wife, Danielle, share their hearts for those who are lost and have not yet encountered Jesus. Together, the Drollingers founded Capitol Ministries, a non-profit organization with a mission to minister to political leaders with God’s Word.

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