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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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The Harbinger II: The Return – Part 1

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Messianic Rabbi Jonathan Cahn said, "We had our 9/11, a shake-up call. There's a time period where going to either come back to God, return, and repent or continue away from God and head to judgment and calamity. Our nation has been accelerating in its fall from God." In light of COVID-19, the riots, and our divisive election, Dr. Dobson talks to Rabbi Cahn about his newest book, The Harbinger II, in which he outlines the nine harbingers, or warnings, to America that mirror the warnings in the last days of Ancient Israel.

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Victorious! The David Ring Story – Part 3

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Joshua 1:9 says, "Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you." Author, evangelist and motivational speaker David Ring opens up with Dr. James Dobson about living with cerebral palsy. He elaborates on the deep depression that stalked him in his early adult life, and implores each of us to trust God with our pain and struggles, no matter what.

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Victorious! The David Ring Story – Part 2

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A children's nursery rhyme whimsically suggests that "life is but a dream," but to those suffering with childhood disabilities, life may at times seem more like a nightmare. Author, evangelist and motivational speaker David Ring talks about how he conquered the many physical challenges of living with cerebral palsy by not complaining but praising God, and what the Lord can do with your life, too.

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Victorious! The David Ring Story – Part 1

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Left to die on a table after his birth, author, evangelist and motivational speaker David Ring's life is a miraculous story and a testimony to God's faithfulness. David shares how he overcame many obstacles in his life, including growing up with cerebral palsy and being orphaned at the age of 14. He challenges listeners to discover God's joy in the midst of their pain.

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The Next Jihad – Part 2

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With the religious freedoms we enjoy and sometimes take for granted in America, many believers may be unaware of the persecuted church abroad. Dr. James Dobson and author and human rights activist, Johnnie Moore, discuss religiously motivated killings occurring in Nigeria, and challenge the Church to prayerfully engage in this crisis.

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The Next Jihad – Part 1

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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.

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Dr. James Dobson’s Election Reflections

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Dr. James Dobson's Election Reflections

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Love and Laughter – Part 2

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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.

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Love and Laughter – Part 1

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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.

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Celebrating the Life of Dr. D. James Kennedy

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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.

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