Where Do We Go From Here?
February Newsletter 2021: Where Do We Go From Here?
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.
The world in which we live teaches us that we are merely the sum of our sensations. Today's generation is making a choice between nihilism,the belief that life is meaningless,and values that are grounded in Scripture. On this part two edition, Dr. Bill Bennett, author of the best-selling Book of Virtues, warns that the popular culture is having a corroding effect, leading to the loss of innocence.
Popular culture has seduced Americans with the false promise that seeking happiness instead of God's will should be life's goal. The message is that if you're not happy, then find a new religion, a new spouse, or even a new family. On today's broadcast, Dr. Bill Bennett asserts that having a healthy marriage and family depends upon an unflinching commitment, especially when times are tough.
At nine years of age, Kim Meeder tragically became an orphan in the blink of an eye. On today’s Family Talk, you’ll discover how she found indescribable solace in the presence of her horse and learned that God loves her unconditionally. As an adult, Kim felt led to replicate the Christian healing she experienced by founding Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch in Bend, Oregon, where she pairs rescued horses with broken children.
In order to bring down a building, demolition crews use a process called implosion to weaken the structure's support systems from within. Today, Pastor Robert Jeffress explains how symbolically that effective form of destruction is happening to America. He walks through 3 key examples of our countries' outright rejection of its Judeo-Christian roots.
In Luke 12, Jesus warned His followers to "be on guard against all kinds of greed." On this inspiring broadcast, Dr. Tim Clinton concludes his interview with former Major League baseball player, Darryl Strawberry. He continues to reflect on the destructive lifestyle he was saved from, and explains why our past scars are a testament to God's grace.
Former baseball star and World Series champion Darryl Strawberry had a seemingly successful life. However, the fame and fortune of being a professional athlete led to a very destructive and harmful lifestyle. Today Darryl talks with Dr. Tim Clinton about this dark season and the way God radically changed his future.
The centerpiece of society is not the government, schools or the church; it is the family. On this edition of Family Talk, listen to the remainder of a stirring presentation on this topic from the late Bible teacher Howard Hendricks. He further exposes the harmful effects that secularism and materialism have had on the Christian home, and then implores the next generation to stand for godly values.
The Biblical account of Rahab the harlot is a profound example of God’s redemptive power over sin. Today, Dr. Dobson welcomes prominent author and speaker Autumn Miles to the Family Talk studios. She talks about her book, I Am Rahab, shares her testimony of surviving domestic abuse, and how God is using Autumn for His glory.
Last year, Joni Eareckson Tada celebrated 52 years as a quadriplegic, displaying her reliance on God’s strength. Today, Doug Mazza, former President of Joni and Friends, joins Dr. Dobson in the Family Talk studios to discuss Joni’s life. He describes the excruciating pain and discomfort that she deals with on a daily basis. Doug also shares the profound lessons he has learned from Joni over the years, and highlights her many achievements.