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.
God doesnt always give us the answer to why bad things happen, He only promises to walk with us through the trial. On this sobering broadcast of Family Talk, Dr. Dobson is joined in the studio by the survivors of the mass shooting at a church in Sutherland Springs, Texas. They will recount the events of that horrific day and share how God has worked through this terrible tragedy.
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Dr. Dobson concludes his conversation with Morton Blackwell, founder and president of The Leadership Institute. They will discuss how his organization is preparing students to not just fit in with the crowd, but to educate them to pursue meaningful careers. Morton concludes by speaking to the hope of recovering and restoring the College campuses in this country.
Colleges across the nation are becoming increasingly hostile towards religious and conservative values. Morton Blackwell, founder and president of The Leadership Institute, sits down with Dr. Dobson to explain why he started this organization and shares his passion for the minds of this generation. Morton will additionally share how The Leadership Institute has stopped multiple attacks on Christian ideals on campuses.
The only thing necessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing. Dr. Dobson welcomes former high school football coach Joe Kennedy and Kelly Shackelford from First Liberty. Coach Kennedy was fired for kneeling and praying after games, and will share why acknowledging God is so important to him. His legal counsel, Kelly Shackleford, will explain why they are taking this discrimination lawsuit to the Supreme Court.
This weekend we celebrate the impact fathers have had on our lives. Unfortunately, many children have been physically or emotionally abandoned by their dad. comedian and author Ken Davis explains how he processed his relationship with his emotionally distant father. He learned from his dad the tough factor, and the value of fathers letting their sons know they love them.
Even in the midst of our pain or the worst situation, we must trust God even when we don't understand Him. Dr. Dobson will continue his heartfelt conversation with Rachael Flick, widow of the slain Colorado Springs Police Officer, Micah Flick. She explains how her counseling background has helped her process her husband's death, and how she helps other people who have experienced loss.
When I was seventeen years old, the state of Texas granted me a license to drive. It was a bad decision. My dad had recently bought a brand-new Ford, and he let me take it out for a spin during luncht
Psalm 23 promises that even when we walk through the valley of death, God will be with us. Dr. Dobson sits down with Rachael Flick, widow of the slain Colorado Springs Police Officer, Micah Flick. She will describe the shock and grief over her husband's death, and how she has developed a deeper relationship with God through this dark time.
One of the last commands Jesus gave on Earth was to go into all the world and preach the 'Good News'. Dr. Dobson welcomes back to Family Talk Pastor Greg Laurie from Harvest Christian Fellowship. Greg shares why he created a film and wrote a book on the faith journey of actor Steve McQueen, and explains his passion for evangelism through his 'Harvest America' events.
