October Newsletter: Dr. Dobson’s Open Letter To Christians Regarding The Election
October Newsletter 2020: Dr. Dobson's Open Letter To Christians Regarding The Election
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.
Content By Dr. James Dobson
Newsletters
Broadcasts
Softening a Crusty Heart
Severe childhood trauma, heartbreaking loss, and painful life experiences can all contribute to a hardening of a person's heart toward the gospel. The late Lt. Col. Don Coble shares his powerful testimony about how the death of his father in his youth and a difficult time serving in the military created a callous indifference to the Bible,and how God redeemed him.
Broadcasts
A Nation Under God? – Part 2
What does God expect from those who hold political office in America? Pastor John MacArthur explores the concept of God-ordained civic leadership and points to godly characteristics of leaders throughout Scripture. He suggests that many of our politicians today fail to meet those standards,and why we must demand more of them.
Audio Blog Series
Staying Close Across the Miles
Living miles apart can make meaningful connection more difficult, but distance doesn’t have to determine how close you are. Roger Marsh offers encouragement for grandparents who want to remain an important part of their grandchildren’s lives, even from far away. Keeping Grandparents Close https://cdn.bfldr.com/FK28HSHN/at/ksbgn4trb53z7shx35pk2r/keeping-grandparents-close-vertical.mp4 Nurturing Grandchildren Through Prayer A lot of you told us the same thing in different words: We don’t live close enough, and we’re missing important moments. Boone and Peggy Powell built their grandparenting around that exact problem. Their grandchildren were not next door. So they did two things. First, they prayed by name, daily, for each one. Not generally. Specifically, for the thing that child was actually facing that week. The Powells’ argument to Dr. Dobson was that you can be a genuinely active participant in a grandchild’s relationship with God from any distance at all—and that most grandparents greatly underestimate this because they can’t see it working. Second, they built a tradition and defended it. They ran what they called Cousin Camps, a fixed window every year when the grandchildren came to them, without their parents, and something happened that could not happen on a two-hour holiday visit. The Powells’ second approach offers an important ...
Broadcasts
A Nation Under God? – Part 1
America was founded on a dedication to biblical truth. But as our culture becomes increasingly immoral, how can we still consider ourselves to be "a nation under God?" Pastor John MacArthur tackles this subject, explaining how all governments are subject to God's authority, and that nations that rebel against God are always harshly judged.
Policy & Culture
Dr. James Dobson’s Statement Regarding the Nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court
We need judges who will understand and embrace their constitutionally-prescribed role. Judge Coney Barrett is considered by many to be such an individual
Videos
A Nation Under God?
What does God expect from those who hold political office in America? Pastor John MacArthur explores the concept of God-ordained civic leadership and points to godly characteristics of leaders throughout Scripture. He suggests that many of our politicians today fail to meet those standards—and why we must demand more of them.
Videos
Charlie Kirk: America at a Turning Point
America is rapidly approaching an ideological crossroad with potentially ruinous implications for future generations. Dr. James Dobson contemplates this critical time in our nation’s history with Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA. They discuss Turning Point's outreach on college campuses and the identity crisis that many young men are facing today.
Videos
Restoration of the American Family: The Road Ahead
The institution of the family is in danger of collapsing under the pressures from this progressive culture. Today on Family Talk, Dr. Dobson addresses these threats against parents and marriages through his recent appearance on the CMDA Matters podcast. He highlights a list of moral issues that are critical to America’s future, and explains what we can do to fight for righteousness in our society.
Policy & Culture
Dr. James Dobson Applauds Trump Administration’s Commitment to Uphold the Sanctity of Life
September 24, 2020 — "In many states throughout this nation, precious babies may survive attempted abortions only to be left to die alone on porcelain tables. It's hard to imagine a more uncons