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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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Broadcasts

Stepping Away from the Common Life – Part 1

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Teenagers are often desperate to fit in and to be accepted by the "in" crowd. That's why sometimes they make bad decisions that lead to regret. Former Indianapolis Colts football coach Tony Dungy, author of Uncommon: Finding Your Path to Significance, points to the truth of Romans 12:2 ("Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind."). Dungy challenges teens and adults to take the narrow road, the uncommon path; that is, Jesus is the only source of true fulfillment. Coach Dungy discusses this and much more, including his role as a mentor.

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Policy & Culture

First Graders Exposed to LGBTQ Ideology in Washington

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What do you want your children to learn about "gender identity"? Never mind, because in Washington state, it may not be up to you.

A first grade teacher read "I am Jazz" to her students

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Policy & Culture

President Joe Biden Wants Stay-At-Home Parents to Work

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President Joe Biden introduced his American Families Plan, which would offer a huge incentive for stay-at-home parents (the majority being mothers) to work. It also would provide "free universal pr

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Policy & Culture

7 States Take a Stand for Life

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The Biden administration is making every effort to promote and fund abortion nationwide, and across the globe. But some states are taking a strong stand for life!

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Disney is Among 400 U.S. Companies Backing the So-Called “Equality Act”

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What do Disney, Coca-Cola, Pepsi, and Apple have in common?

They are among more than 400 companies who have joined together in support of the deceptively-named "Equality Act," a horrend

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Policy & Culture

Disney Unveils LGBT Merchandise for Upcoming “Pride Month”

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Last week we shared that animation studio Pixar was not making a secret of its commitment to promote LGBTQ orthodoxy.

It appears its parent company Disney—which purchased Pixar for $7.4

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Controlling Your Tongue

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Just as 1 Corinthians 13 is known as the "love chapter," and Hebrews 11 is the "faith chapter," James 3 is called the "tongue chapter." This passage describes how a horse is controlled by the bit in its mouth; a ship by its rudder, and man is controlled by his tongue. Dr. James Dobson and guest R.T. Kendall, author of Controlling the Tongue, remind us that we will have to give an account on the Day of Judgment for every careless word we have spoken.

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Miscarriage: Grieving the Loss – Part 2

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Couples who experience the pain and trauma of a miscarriage may at times wonder if God might be punishing them for some previous sin. In this Part 2 conversation, Dr. Walt and Barb Larimore, along with Russ and June Gordon,who between the four of them have suffered six miscarriages,remind us that God is with us and He cares. Psalm 34:18 says, "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." The Larimores and Gordons also urge the church "to mourn with those who mourn," as Romans 12:15 proclaims.

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Policy & Culture

Pixar to Introduce Transgender Character

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The long-beloved animation studio that brought us Toy Story is making no effort to hide its commitment to "woke" ideology.

Pixar Animation Studios has released a casting call f

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Policy & Culture

More Courage From Texas, as Lubbock Takes a Stand for the Unborn

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On Saturday, May 1, the citizens of Lubbock took a strong stand for life, voting to pass an ordinance that makes abortion illegal within city limits.

The ordinance, which passed with mo

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