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 might be the worst possible kind of grief, but if you know someone who has walked the agonizing path of losing a child, make sure they tune in. Dr. James Dobson will sit down with a couple who lost SIX of their nine children, and find out whether or not their faith survived a pain most of us can only imagine.
Are you struggling to find healing from a painful secret that you've kept hidden? The Larimore family will share how they found true restoration and forgiveness after abuse. Learn how God can help you overcome any circumstance.
What would be your reaction if you found out that your child had been sexually abused by someone very close to you? Hear the story of Dr. Walt and Barb Larimore and how they used their painful family tragedy for God's glory.
Dr. Larimore has been a practicing family physician for over 30 years (delivering over 1,500 babies). He currently serves as the Medical Director for Mission Medical Clinic, a free-clinic for the poor sponsored by over 100 churches and religious organizations in Colorado Springs.
Dr. Larimore teaches family medicine part-time, holding adjunct clinical academic appointments in family medicine at the In His Image Family Medicine Residency Program in Tulsa, OK and the University of Colorado Family Medicine Residency Program in Denver, CO.
Breast cancer survivor, Yvonne Ortega shares her response when others said that if she just had MORE faith, then she would be healed. She knew that couldn't be true , after all, why didn't the Lord remove the Apostle Paul's "thorn in the flesh?" She'll discuss REAL help for this journey.
When I received my diagnosis of cancer in 2001, I was an award-winning teacher and part-time counselor. I loved teaching, but I knew God wanted me to go into counseling full-time. After my diagnosis, I begged God to let me live and promised to do whatever he wanted.
One month after I finished radiation, I received a phone call to go for an interview for a position I hadn't applied for. At the interview, I accepted a full-time job as a substance abuse counselor in a men's prison. I enjoyed my work at the prison, but the men were allowed to smoke. My asthma got worse, and after a few years, I had to leave.
I told God to take away my passion for prison work or find me a job in a smoke-free facility. He found me a job as a substance abuse counselor in a smoke-free coed jail. After ...
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. You'll hear from a courageous woman who has walked this path and has hope to share for others on the same journey. Author and speaker, Yvonne Ortega will share encouragement for your life , especially for the hard times.
When I received my diagnosis of cancer in 2001, I was an award-winning teacher and part-time counselor. I loved teaching, but I knew God wanted me to go into counseling full-time. After my diagnosis, I begged God to let me live and promised to do whatever he wanted.
One month after I finished radiation, I received a phone call to go for an interview for a position I hadn't applied for. At the interview, I accepted a full-time job as a substance abuse counselor in a men's prison. I enjoyed my work at the prison, but the men were allowed to smoke. My asthma got worse, and after a few years, I had to leave.
I told God to take away my passion for prison work or find me a job in a smoke-free facility. He found me a job as a substance abuse counselor in a smoke-free coed jail. After six months, adult outpatient services at ...
Dr. Dobson's October 2012
Newsletter
Ever wondered where God is? Hear author Dr. R.T. Kendall on the problem of suffering. If you've ever wondered why God allows bad things to happen to His people, you won't want to miss this powerful message. Get help forgiving God when He's disappointed you.
Dr. R.T. Kendall was born on July 13, 1935 in Ashland, KY. He was married to Louise on June 28, 1958. He received an M.Div. from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in 1970, an M.A. from the University of Louisville in 1973, and a D. Phil. from Oxford University in 1977. In 2008 he earned a D.D. from Trevecca Nazarene University.
A pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Lower Heyford from 1974 to 1977, he also served as Senior Minister of Westminster Chapel from February 1, 1977 to February 1, 2002.
Dr. Kendall is the author of 50 books, including Controlling the Tongue: Master the What, When and Why of the Words You Speak (2009), When God Shows Up (2008), God Gives Second Chances (2008), How to Forgive Ourselves Totally (2007), Total Forgiveness Revised (2007), Just Say Thanks (2005), Thorn in the Flesh (2004), and Believing God (2003).
Dr. and Mrs. Kendall have two children.
Hear from Dr. Walt Larimore who will address heavy topics affecting young boys today, like piercings, tattoos and pornography. Tune in to learn how to successfully safeguard your adolescent through the stages of puberty, and hear more on how YOU can be there for your children to help them foster great decision-making skills to protect their future.
Dr. Larimore has been a practicing family physician for over 30 years (delivering over 1,500 babies). He currently serves as the Medical Director for Mission Medical Clinic, a free-clinic for the poor sponsored by over 100 churches and religious organizations in Colorado Springs.
Dr. Larimore teaches family medicine part-time, holding adjunct clinical academic appointments in family medicine at the In His Image Family Medicine Residency Program in Tulsa, OK and the University of Colorado Family Medicine Residency Program in Denver, CO.
Parents, do you get nervous every time your young boy asks a question about his development? Does the fear of that important conversation lead you to run the other way? Hear from Dr. Walt Larimore as he highlights some not-so-stupid questions about a boy's growing body. Tune in to learn how to play a vital role in the developmental stage of your child's life.
Dr. Larimore has been a practicing family physician for over 30 years (delivering over 1,500 babies). He currently serves as the Medical Director for Mission Medical Clinic, a free-clinic for the poor sponsored by over 100 churches and religious organizations in Colorado Springs.
Dr. Larimore teaches family medicine part-time, holding adjunct clinical academic appointments in family medicine at the In His Image Family Medicine Residency Program in Tulsa, OK and the University of Colorado Family Medicine Residency Program in Denver, CO.
It's easy to talk about the federal debt at 16 trillion dollars, but it's hard to really understand what a number like that means for the future of America. But on the next Family Talk a financial expert break it all down, and address how long we can sustain debt at this level. It's a question we all need to be asking for the sake of our children and grandchildren.
