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.
It's not too late to make a positive impact on your country , the election is just one week away. Hear how you can join in on the concert of prayer on behalf of our nation. Prayer is effective, but God also needs his people to get out there and vote to make a difference. So, tune in to learn the importance of praying beyond this election.
Moms , would you say that you ENJOY your daily tasks? Okay, so NO one likes changing dirty diapers or scrubbing toilets, but along the way there are moments of joy to mothering, and you'll learn how to savor them. Hear encouragement for your important role as a mom.
Being a mom is one of the toughest jobs in the world. But we all know that it pays RICH dividends. Moms, listen in as our host, Dr. James Dobson, is joined by Dr. Meg Meeker, the author of "Ten Habits of Happy Mothers." Learn how to focus on what REALLY matters to your family.
Alright moms, admit it , you can be pretty competitive at times! Whether it's your pant size or how clean your house is, you might tend to size up every mom you meet to see if YOU measure up. This can devastate friendships, which you truly need so much! Learn how to break this cycle of competition.
We heard the incredible story of Stephanie Fast , a war orphan who lived in caves and ate mice and locusts. When a missionary and his wife adopted her, she found it hard to accept the love they offered. What will her story teach you about the love of God and the power of having a forever family?
Abandoned at the age of four to wander the war-torn Korean countryside, Stephanie Fast has a remarkable story of survival. She was persecuted and tortured because of her bi-racial ethnicity. Abused on the city streets and finally discarded and left to die in a garbage dump, Stephanie was miraculously rescued by a World Vision nurse.
A few years later, a childless missionary couple visited a World Vision orphanage and met Stephanie, who was covered with boils and dirt, lice infected, worm ridden and cross-eyed from malnutrition. Stephanie was so dead emotionally that she rejected compassionate love. However, this missionary couple heard God speak to their hearts, "She is the one for you¶" The Merwins obeyed and adopted Stephanie.
Despite the rich, healing love her adoptive parents poured into her , Stephanie's past tormented her throughout her teens. A deeply personal encounter with Jesus Christ ...
Did you know that there are more than 16 million orphans in the world? Seeing kids on the streets is not an everyday sight for those of us in the U.S., so it can be too easy to forget that they're out there. Hear the story of one Korean War orphan whose life was changed by the love of God and her adoptive parents.
Abandoned at the age of four to wander the war-torn Korean countryside, Stephanie Fast has a remarkable story of survival. She was persecuted and tortured because of her bi-racial ethnicity. Abused on the city streets and finally discarded and left to die in a garbage dump, Stephanie was miraculously rescued by a World Vision nurse.
A few years later, a childless missionary couple visited a World Vision orphanage and met Stephanie, who was covered with boils and dirt, lice infected, worm ridden and cross-eyed from malnutrition. Stephanie was so dead emotionally that she rejected compassionate love. However, this missionary couple heard God speak to their hearts, "She is the one for you¶" The Merwins obeyed and adopted Stephanie.
Despite the rich, healing love her adoptive parents poured into her , Stephanie's past tormented her throughout her teens. A ...
It's true, politics and policy are both very important when it comes to issues like the sanctity of human life. But how many times have you prayed, and maybe fasted, for an end to abortion? Hear from two community leaders who won't rest until no more babies lose their lives in their local abortion clinics. Learn how to take a stand for life.
Do you want to see the abortion clinics in your community shut down? If so, be sure to catch this program as you will hear from some pro-life activists at the local level who can tell you HOW. It might be easier than you think, and it definitely starts on your knees. Find out how to make a difference for life.
It used to be called "shacking up" or "living in sin." But now, we simply call it, "living together." The term might sound friendlier, but as you will hear, cohabitation is a dangerous choice for those who want a love for a lifetime. Learn how to increase your chance of happiness and longevity in marriage.
We've all heard that the divorce rates in the U.S. are abysmal , for those inside AND outside of the church. There are proactive things you can do for yourself, and for others in your community to increase the chances of having a marriage that lasts for a lifetime. Get great ideas for strengthening your marriage.
