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Dr. James Dobson

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.

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Overcoming Childhood Traumas Part 1

October 22, 2012

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 ...

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Stand For Life In Your Community Part 2

October 19, 2012

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.

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Stand For Life In Your Community Part 1

October 18, 2012

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.

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Marriage: The State of Our Union Part 2

October 17, 2012

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.

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Marriage: The State of Our Union Part 1

October 16, 2012

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.

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Families in Crisis: The Willis Family

October 15, 2012

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.

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Finding Healing After Sexual Abuse Part 2

October 11, 2012

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.

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Finding Healing After Sexual Abuse Part 1

October 10, 2012

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.

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Finding Joy Amidst Cancer and Loss Part 2

October 2, 2012

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 ...

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Finding Joy Amidst Cancer and Loss Part 1

October 1, 2012

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 ...

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