The Truth About Life – April 2012 Newsletter
Dr. Dobson's April 2012
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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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When Unemployment Hits Your Family Part 3
The unemployment rate remains over 8%, and families across America are struggling. Dr. Dobson is joined in the studio today by two couples who share their own story of adversity. They offer advice regarding how families can become more cohesive during a job transition, as well as how to be helpful to others in the same situation.
Lee and Jenn Darnold have been married for 14 years and have two sons. Together, they walked through a three-year period of job transition. Lee is currently the Chief Marketing Officer for a home building company and Jenn works as a part-time CPA while their children are in school.
Beau and Patty Henderson have been happily married for 31 years; have six children and 2 grandchildren. After being unemployed for 20 months, Beau came to work at Family Talk as the Creative Director.
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When Unemployment Hits Your Family Part 2
Do you worry about what would happen to your family if you weren't able to provide for them financially? One successful businessman describes the agony he felt over not being able to support his family for three years. How did he cope, and what can we all learn from his experience?
Lee and Jenn Darnold have been married for 14 years and have two sons. Together, they walked through a three-year period of job transition. Lee is currently the Chief Marketing Officer for a home building company and Jenn works as a part-time CPA while their children are in school.
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When Unemployment Hits Your Family Part 1
Beau and Patty Henderson reflect on their nearly 2-year season of living through unemployment. Depression threatened to creep in at every turn, but their deep trust and foundation in the Lord helped them to hold on through the ups and downs , and emerge with an even stronger marriage. If you're struggling from the loss of a job, tune in for encouragement and support.
Beau and Patty Henderson have been happily married for 31 years; have six children and 2 grandchildren. After being unemployed for 20 months, Beau came to work at Family Talk as the Creative Director.
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The Ramsteads: Finding God in the Valley Part 2
Last time we heard about how to weather life storms in marriage through the story of John and Donna Ramstead. They've endured unimaginable physical and emotional pain, and yet stayed walking towards what they call, "their true north." No matter what has come YOUR way, your family can still thrive.
John Ramstead's expertise is in complex estate planning, generational wealth transfer and asset protection. He functions as the client's trusted advisor on all matters affecting any related issues critical to assuring the smooth financial functioning of a multigenerational family or philanthropic plan.
Prior to joining Financial Designs, Ltd., Mr. Ramstead was a wealth manger with Bernstein Global Wealth Management. Before that he was an executive with a Fortune 500 company. Prior to that he helped to successfully start and sell two different businesses. Mr. Ramstead's early career was as a U.S. Navy F-14 pilot and flew combat sorties in Desert Storm and was an instructor at the Navy Strike Fighter Weapons School at the Miramar Naval Air Station in San Diego, CA.
Mr. Ramstead is a Minnesota native and graduated high school from St. Thomas Academy. He received a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a full Navy ROTC ...
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The Ramsteads: Finding God in the Valley Part 1
Everyone goes through hard times, but how do you get through life's darkest storms? You will hear from one man who faced a terrifying accident, and is still recovering. He and his wife describe what THEY did when God didn't make sense to their family. Don't miss their amazing story.
John Ramstead's expertise is in complex estate planning, generational wealth transfer and asset protection. He functions as the client's trusted advisor on all matters affecting any related issues critical to assuring the smooth financial functioning of a multigenerational family or philanthropic plan.
Prior to joining Financial Designs, Ltd., Mr. Ramstead was a wealth manger with Bernstein Global Wealth Management. Before that he was an executive with a Fortune 500 company. Prior to that he helped to successfully start and sell two different businesses. Mr. Ramstead's early career was as a U.S. Navy F-14 pilot and flew combat sorties in Desert Storm and was an instructor at the Navy Strike Fighter Weapons School at the Miramar Naval Air Station in San Diego, CA.
Mr. Ramstead is a Minnesota native and graduated high school from St. Thomas Academy. He received a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a full Navy ROTC ...
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Her Voice Will Be Heard
Thirty-nine years of legalized abortion, and over 50 million babies killed in the United States alone. Today, we'll honor those lost lives, and let you know about an upcoming event you won't want to miss. It's time Americans everywhere took a stand for the unborn, AND for the women whose lives have been crushed by abortion.
Tracy Eckert is Co-founder and Director of HOZ: Dallas House of Prayer, an evangelical missions organization committed to establishing 24/7 worship and prayer in Dallas and training leaders to bring the Kingdom of God into every sphere of influence. Currently open over 65 hours per week, the house of prayer offers live worship and prayer six days per week, two regular equipping services, three-month internship programs, and fully functioning ministries that serve all generations.
A former marketing executive of a successful company, Tracy was radically converted in 1999. Following a series of divine appointments she eventually met one of her spiritual fathers, Lou Engle, the visionary and co-founder of TheCall solemn assemblies. The connection inspired Tracy and her husband, John, to begin StandUSA, a former mobilization organization dedicated to educating and registering young voters across the nation. The connection also launched them into a fervent ...
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Rescued from a Life of Ruin Part 2
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
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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