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.
Whether youre a Christian parent or educator, shaping the next generation to love and follow Jesus has become increasingly difficult. Dr. Tim Clinton talks with J. Warner Wallace and Sean McDowell, authors of So the Next Generation Will Know. The three discuss the threats of the digital age, and share ways to reach the next generation to understand and embrace a Biblical worldview.
In Deuteronomy, the Lord commands His people to intentionally teach their children His Word. How can fathers live up to this high calling? you will hear the remainder of a powerful speech from Dr. Steve Farrar. He stresses the importance of being present in your kids lives, and the need for a healthy balance of discipline and grace in parenting.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — On Tuesday, May 7, 2019, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed that state's version of the heartbeat bill, a sweeping pro-life legislation historic in its scope and legal
Fatherlessness is a widespreademergency in our culture. The U.S. Census Bureau has discovered that nearly 1 in 4 children grow up in a home without a dad. This edition of Family Talk will address the need for engaged fathers through a presentation from Dr. Steve Farrar. He explains why fathers must be faithful leaders in the home, and highlights a dads responsibility to guide their children.
On this Tuesday edition of Family Talk, Dr. Dobson continues his interview with pro-life advocate Janet Porter, President of Faith2Action. She tells more of her story surrounding the long and difficult journey to passing the Ohio Heartbeat bill. Janet also asserts her confidence that similar legislation across America could bring an end to Roe V. Wade.
Recently, Ohio became the 5thstate in America to pass legislation that bans abortion when a heartbeat is detected. Dr. Dobson welcomes Janet Porter, President of Faith2Action, to the Family Talk studios to discuss this pro-life victory. Janet applauds the tireless work of the Ohio Right to Life, and identifies other states that are presenting similar heartbeat bills.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — On Thursday, May 2, 2019, at a White House Rose Garden ceremony honoring the 67th-annual National Day of Prayer, President Trump unveiled a new conscience protection r
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The writer of Hebrews tells believers to run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Today on Family Talk, Dr. Jack Graham uses this analogy of an athlete in his message at the recent Ignite Men's Conference. He shares how men are called to run the race of life, avoid the traps of sin, and focus solely on Jesus Christ.
Genesis instructs us to be fruitful and multiply. That command not only applies to offspring, but to evangelism and faith as well. Dr. Del Tackett, creator of the worldview curriculum The Truth Project, dives into the idea of fruitfulness, and what it means to be fulfilling our God given design.
