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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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Rescued from a Life of Ruin Part 2

March 9, 2012

If you, or someone you love, survived an abusive childhood, do not miss this program. You'll hear the story of one woman who dealt drugs and joined a gang at the age of 11, just to escape a terrible home life. Yet, she describes how the Lord rescued her and brought her into the light. Find out how the Lord can do the same for you.

Kathy McReynolds is the Director of Academic Studies for the Joni and Friends Christian Institute on Disability, where she contributes to the organization on many levels. She develops position papers on the many ethical issues in bioethics that Joni and Friends International Disability Center seek to promote and influence for the benefit of the disabled, as well as contributes to curriculum development for the variety of courses in disability studies that the Institute is creating for Colleges, universities and seminaries around the country.

Kathy graduated with a B.A. in Christian Education from Biola University in 1991, and then she went on to earn an M.A. in Systematic Theology at the Talbot School of Theology, Biola University. She then took five years off, had three children and wrote five books. She then returned to her educational ...

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Rescued from a Life of Ruin Part 1

March 8, 2012

Do you know someone whose past is so horrific that they don't believe the Lord could ever reach them? Today we will hear from one woman who the world had given up on...but Jesus never did! You won't want to miss this incredible story.

Kathy McReynolds is the Director of Academic Studies for the Joni and Friends Christian Institute on Disability, where she contributes to the organization on many levels. She develops position papers on the many ethical issues in bioethics that Joni and Friends International Disability Center seek to promote and influence for the benefit of the disabled, as well as contributes to curriculum development for the variety of courses in disability studies that the Institute is creating for Colleges, universities and seminaries around the country.

Kathy graduated with a B.A. in Christian Education from Biola University in 1991, and then she went on to earn an M.A. in Systematic Theology at the Talbot School of Theology, Biola University. She then took five years off, had three children and wrote five books. She then returned to her educational pursuits, earning her Ph.D in Ethics at USC. She specialized in ethical issues in genetic enhancement research.

In 2000, the Biblical Studies Department ...

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A Letter from the Board of Directors — March 2012 Newsletter

March 1, 2012

Dr. Dobson's March 2012
Newsletter

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Champion the Vote

February 17, 2012

No one can deny, it is a right and a privilege to let your voice be heard on issues that matter to you and your family. Dr. Dobson urges every Christian to stand up and be counted in your caucus' and primaries , AND in the national election in November. Also find out how you can rally your friends and neighbors to come to the polls with you.

Capitol Hill Switchboard: 202-224-3121

House Republican leadership:
Speaker of the House, John Boehner
Majority Leader, Eric Cantor
Majority Whip, Kevin McCarthy
Judiciary Committee Chairman, Lamar Smith

Ask your Republican leadership to please bring HR 3541, the Prenatal Non-Discrimination Act, to the House floor for a vote.

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Religious Persecution in America Part 2

February 16, 2012

This country was founded on the premise of "liberty and justice for all." Does it sometimes feel as though it does not apply to Christians. Don't miss Dr. Dobson and his guests describe recent cases of religious liberty being threatened in this country, and what we ALL can do protect our freedoms.

Capitol Hill Switchboard: 202-224-3121

As supreme chaplain of the Knights of Columbus, Bishop William E. Lori of Bridgeport, Conn., has the responsibility of overseeing the spiritual welfare of the Order's 1.8 million members and their families.

A native of Louisville, Ky., Bishop Lori obtained a bachelor's degree from the Seminary of Saint Pius X in Erlanger, Ky, in 1973, and a master's degree from Mount Saint Mary's Seminary in Emmitsburg, Md., in 1977. In 1982, Bishop Lori received his doctorate in Sacred Theology (S.T.D.) from The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.

Bishop Lori was ordained to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Washington by Cardinal William Baum on May 14, 1977, in St. Matthew Cathedral in Washington, D.C. In 1995, Bishop Lori was ordained to the episcopate as auxiliary bishop of Washington and titular bishop of Bulla, an ancient suffragan see in modern-day Tunisia.

Since 2001, Bishop Lori has ...

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An Urgent Call to Defend Our Religious Liberty

February 9, 2012

The current administration is going to extreme measures to take away the values we, as Christians, hold dear. In light of recent events in Washington, Dr. Dobson and Chuck Colson discuss the issues of infringement of religious liberties and legislation being pushed through. There is a war at hand and it is time for us to stop sitting on the sidelines. Listen, be inspired and get involved!

Capitol Hill switchboard: 202-224-3121

More than 30 years ago, Charles W. Colson was not thinking about reaching out to prison inmates or reforming the U.S. penal system.

In fact, this aide to President Richard Nixon was "incapable of humanitarian thought," according to the media of the mid-1970s.

Colson was known as the White House "hatchet man," a man feared by even the most powerful politicos during his four years of service to President Nixon.

When news of Colson's conversion to Christianity leaked to the press in 1973, the Boston Globe reported, "If Mr. Colson can repent of his sins, there just has to be hope for everybody."

Colson would agree. He admits he was guilty of political "dirty tricks" and willing to do almost anything for the cause of his president and his party.

In 1974, Colson entered ...

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The Battle for Civilization Part 2

February 7, 2012

In surveying America's current political and economic unrest, have you ever wondered if there's truly hope for changing the direction of our country? Today, you will hear how our nation got to this point, and what it's going to take to right the ship. It's a discussion no American should miss.

Rabbi Daniel Lapin, known world-wide as America's Rabbi, is a noted rabbinic scholar, best-selling author and host of the Rabbi Daniel Lapin Show on San Francisco's KSFO. He is one of America's most eloquent speakers and his ability to extract life principles from the Bible and transmit them in an entertaining manner has brought countless numbers of Jews and Christians closer to their respective faiths. In 2007 Newsweek magazine included him in its list of America's fifty most influential rabbis.

Before immigrating to the United States in 1973, Rabbi Daniel Lapin studied Torah, physics, economics and mathematics in Johannesburg, London and Jerusalem. This seemingly unlikely combination forms the bedrock of his conviction that no conflict exists between the physical and spiritual, virtue and strength, or faith and wealth. He quickly became persuaded that God continues to smile on the United States of America and he became a naturalized citizen on what ...

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The Battle for Civilization Part 1

February 7, 2012

Listen in today with your friends and family. Dr. Dobson is joined by Rabbi Daniel Lapin where they discuss when our culture's moral and spiritual free-fall began. Rabbi Lapin will explain how God's people can have a role in righting America's direction. It's a conversation you won't want to miss.

Rabbi Daniel Lapin, known world-wide as America's Rabbi, is a noted rabbinic scholar, best-selling author and host of the Rabbi Daniel Lapin Show on San Francisco's KSFO. He is one of America's most eloquent speakers and his ability to extract life principles from the Bible and transmit them in an entertaining manner has brought countless numbers of Jews and Christians closer to their respective faiths. In 2007 Newsweek magazine included him in its list of America's fifty most influential rabbis.

Before immigrating to the United States in 1973, Rabbi Daniel Lapin studied Torah, physics, economics and mathematics in Johannesburg, London and Jerusalem. This seemingly unlikely combination forms the bedrock of his conviction that no conflict exists between the physical and spiritual, virtue and strength, or faith and wealth. He quickly became persuaded that God continues to smile on the United States of America and he became a naturalized citizen on what he ...

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Children’s Fears

February 6, 2012

Every parent knows it is normal for kids to be scared of things that go "bump" in the night. But how can you tell when that fear is threatening to ruin the well-being of your child? Don't miss this important discussion where you will learn how you can calm your child when they are scared, and develop character at the same time.

Dr. Frank Minirth is a Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and a Diplomate of the American Board of Forensic Medicine. He has been in private practice in the Dallas area since 1975. He holds degrees from Arkansas State University, Arkansas School of Medicine, and Dallas Theological Seminary. Dr. Minirth is President of The Minirth Clinic, P.A., in Richardson, Texas, and is a consultant to The Minirth Christian Program at University Behavioral Health. He is also Adjunct Professor in the Pastoral Ministries/Counseling Department at Dallas Theological Seminar.

Dr. Paul Warren (deceased)

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Real Love – February 2012 Newsletter

February 1, 2012

Dr. Dobson's February 2012
Newsletter

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