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.
Over the past decade, Christians living in Nigeria have been savagely attacked by the terrorist group, Boko Haram. Dr. James Dobson addresses this ruthless persecution of believers with author and human rights activist, Johnnie Moore. He shares his heart for our endangered brothers and sisters in Nigeria, and tells stories of Christians martyred for their faith.
Dr. James Dobson's Election Reflections
2 Corinthians chapter 12 reminds us to boast in our weaknesses so that we may fully experience God's strength. The late author, counselor and speaker Marjorie Caldwell shares a touching and at times heartbreaking testimony, tempered by her ever present wit and humor. She recalls the ways that God used the ups and downs in her life to His glory.
Mark Twain once said, "Against the assault of laughter, nothing can stand." The late author, counselor and speaker Marjorie Caldwell delivers an inspiring message in which she emphasizes the importance of laughter in God's eyes, even in the midst of life's tragedies and pain.
The late Dr. D. James Kennedy was a faithful evangelical warrior until his death in 2007. Today’s Family Talk broadcast revisits Dr. Dobson’s somber yet uplifting comments that he delivered at Dr. Kennedy’s memorial service. Dr. Dobson shared his admiration for, and friendship with this godly leader, before reflecting on Dr. Kennedy’s legacy. Dr. Dobson also challenged the next generation to boldly stand for righteousness like Dr. Kennedy did.
With a lack of principled leaders in our society today, we must look back to godly men and women from previous generations for inspiration. Dr. James Dobson and best-selling author and radio host, Eric Metaxas, talk about his latest book, 7 More Men. They discuss the spiritual impact of preacher George Whitfield, and highlight the battlefield courage of Sgt. Alvin York.
Great leaders throughout history are revered for their passion and unrelenting insistence on doing what is right. Dr. James Dobson and best-selling author and radio host, Eric Metaxas, discuss his latest book, 7 More Men. They refer to Eric's previous book about great historical Christian figures, and examine the legacy of philosopher and novelist, Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn.
Great leaders throughout history are revered for their passion and unrelenting insistence on doing what is right. Dr. James Dobson and best-selling author and radio host, Eric Metaxas, discuss his latest book, 7 More Men. They refer to Eric's previous book about great historical Christian figures, and examine the legacy of philosopher and novelist, Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn.
As Americans cast our votes, we'll not only be choosing our leaders, but determining the very future of our nation. Best-selling author Joel Rosenberg considers whether the United States is headed for revival or judgement, and implores believers to humble themselves and pray.
Where is our nation headed, morally and spiritually? Celebrated author Joel Rosenberg ponders that question in a recently recorded speech. He believes that the unsettling times we are living in today is God's way of re-directing our attention back to Him, and warns that judgement is imminent because of America's embrace of sin.
