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 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.
In just a few short days, Americans will head to the polls to vote in what could certainly be the most monumental election of our lifetime. Dr. James Dobson plays a recorded message from Father Ed Meeks, who encourages the Church to vote according to biblical principles. He then reads from his October newsletter, explaining the issues that are at stake.
It's futile to try to establish societal ethics and laws without acknowledging God as the ultimate lawgiver. Dr. James Dobson and Dr. Bill Bennett answer questions from the studio audience, along with explaining why immorality is more rampant today than ever before, and imploring America to return to promoting godliness and family values.
How can anyone know what is good or evil? Who determines right from wrong? Dr. James Dobson and Dr. Bill Bennett examine why God alone can be our only source and measure of morality. Dr. Bennett also talks about his battles against the music industry for marketing highly sexual, violent and obscene music, and why parents need to know what their kids are listening to.
October 27, 2020 — Amy Coney Barrett has been confirmed as the newest associate justice to the U.S. Supreme Court. That is good news for the American people and for our constitutional republic!
