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.
Parenting can be an overwhelming job, which drives some moms, who struggle in handling stress, to lash out at their children. Dr. Dobson concludes addressing the anger moms feel with author Julie Barnhill. She identifies how a womans emotions buildup under the surface, and the connection between depression and rage. Hear why forgiveness is important to solving this tension.
Mothers carry a considerable amount of responsibility, and when the stress of everyday life boils over, anger is the unfortunate response. Dr. Dobson discusses this topic with respected author and speaker Julie Barnhill. She explains how daily exhaustion drains moms, and shares a dark time when she overreacted with her kids. Learn the warning signs of frustration and rage before its too late.
God has called men to be the spiritual leaders of their home. But problems arise when women feel that their husbands are not maturing or growing in their Christian walk. Dr. Dobson concludes his riveting conversation with Lee and Leslie Strobel. The two share helpful advice for wives to build-up their husbands spiritual life, and caution against prioritizing other things ahead of Christ.
Any man or woman with an unbelieving spouse can attest to the strife that can exist in their marriage. Dr. Dobson welcomes back his guests Lee and Leslie Strobel, authors of Surviving a Spiritual Mismatch in Marriage. Lee opens up about the struggles he had with his wifes faith, and how her love softened his heart to the Gospel. Leslie talks about the power of prayer, and the important friends she had supporting her.
Are Christians allowed to marry non-believers? What does the Bible say about being unequally yoked? Dr. Dobson explores this complex issue with authors and Godly couple, Lee and Leslie Strobel. The Strobels talk about their life before Christ, and how Leslies conversion caused tremendous tension in their marriage.
Question: Dr. Dobson, would you express your opinion on the matter of abortion on demand? How do you see the moral issues involved, especially from a Christian perspective?
On this edition of Family Talk youll hear the remainder of Dr. Dobsons speech from his popular Bringing Up Boys DVD. He examined the challenges Christian parents endure by sharing stories of raising his own children. Dr. Dobson also emphasized to parents the value of forming a childs Christian worldview at a young age.
Christian men are constantly challenged to stick to their beliefs, while living in an immoral culture. Dr. Dobson addressed this topic many years ago, through a speech he gave on his popular Bringing Up Boys DVD, today on Family Talk. He discussed the threats young men face, and how parents can protect their children from the negative influences of culture.
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In todays society of increasing violence and tensions, everyone experiences trauma of some kind. On this broadcast, Family Talks co-host Dr. Tim Clinton sits down with psychologist and international speaker, Dr. Diane Langberg. The two discuss the realities of deep emotional and physical scars, and how theBody of Christ can care for those who are suffering.
