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.
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.
Dr. Dobson laments the lack of politeness and civility in our culture today, and emphasizes the importance of training up children well grounded in manners.
It’s critical for moms and dads to understand how their boys are intricately designed by God. Today, Family Talk is featuring one of Dr. Dobson’s classic ‘Bringing Up Boys’ teaching series. He focused on what parents can do to mend a child’s broken or wounded spirit. Dr. Dobson also addressed how bullying, peer pressure, and entertainment can warp the minds of our kids.
Many churches and Christian groups are purposefully choosing to support the LGBT movement. On this edition of Family Talk, Dr. Dobson addresses this disturbing trend with Anne Paulk, Executive Director of Restored Hope Network. They examine the hostility towards the Biblical truth about homosexuality, while Anne shares her own story of being liberated from lesbianism.
Christians in the 21st century constantly struggle with defending their faith against secular worldviews. On this Family Talk broadcast, Dr. Tim Clinton addresses this subject with Nancy Pearcey, Professor of Apologetics at Houston Baptist University. Through her new book, Love Thy Body, she unpacks how the moral issues in society boil down to a damaged view of one’s self.
