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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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Terrorism Part 2

Terrorism and suicide bombings often seem beyond the grasp of human understanding, but Dr. Dobson and his studio guest, General Jerry Boykin, work to provide insight on these disturbing topics. They’ll shed light on what Sharia Law is and how it’s invading Europe and even the United States. Face the reality of the situation on this “Best of the Best” edition of Family Talk with Dr. James Dobson

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The Threat of Islamic Terrorism Part 1

As Americans, we've become all too familiar with the term "Islamic Terrorism." On this "Best of the Best" edition of Family Talk with Dr. James Dobson, General Jerry Boykin addresses this very real threat head-on. Is Islam a legal and military system , or is it a religion? His answer may surprise you! Head into 2012 with a better understanding of the political landscape before us.

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Terrorism Part 1

As Americans, we’ve become all too familiar with the term “Islamic Terrorism.” On this “Best of the Best” edition of Family Talk with Dr. James Dobson, General Jerry Boykin addresses this very real threat head-on. Is Islam a legal and military system — or is it a religion? His answer may surprise you! Head into 2012 with a better understanding of the political landscape before us.

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Wise Advice for a Healthy Life

With the abundance of diet fads , from Atkins and South Beach to Cabbage and Gluten-free , and each new theory contradicting the last, do you really know what healthy living is? What are appropriate eating habits? And what about exercise? Dr. Dobson and Dr. Paul Reisser answer these questions , start the New Year right by tuning in today!

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Your Family Resource – January 2012 Newsletter

Dr. Dobson's January 2012
Newsletter

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With Love to Our Troops

Soldiers, we honor you on this special edition of Family Talk!

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Capturing a Dictator Part 2

After months of missions and planning, the phone call finally came confirming, "Yes, we got him!" On this special Family Talk with Dr. James Dobson, join Lt. Col. Steven Russell of the 4th Infantry Division in reliving that historic day when U.S. military forces were finally successful in capturing Saddam Hussein. As we wrap up 2011, it's a great reminder that here in the United States, we'll always stand for freedom.

Steve Russell served 21 years in the United States Army as an infantry officer, deploying operationally to Kosovo, Kuwait, Afghanistan, and Iraq. During the first year of the Iraq War, his command of the 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division was widely covered by Time, CNN, Fox News, ABC, CBS, NBC, Associated Press, and Reuters. He and his unit were featured in BBC Panorama's Saddam on the Run documentary, as well as Discovery's Ace in the Hole. Russell retired from the Army in 2006 and has advocated nationally for veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan. He has appeared on such diverse programs as Hannity, Huckabee, on C-SPAN and Deadliest Warrior. His opinion pieces have been featured in publications such as The Weekly Standard, The New York Daily News, and ...

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Capturing a Dictator – 1

Where does a soldier’s heart come from, and -- can you really be a Christian and go to war? On today's program, both of these questions will be addressed as we hear from Lt. Col. Steven Russell. He credits World War II vets for inspiring him to enlist in the Army, then recalls the day his military career culminated in the capture of the infamous dictator: Saddam Hussein.

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The Bachmanns: Their Story of Faith and Family Part 3

In a world that seems to grow more faithless and cynical by the minute, have we forgotten what a "core conviction" is, let alone what one might look like?

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The Bachmanns: Their Story of Faith and Family Part 2

Get a glimpse of what a life totally sacrificed to God looks like on this edition of Family Talk. Congresswoman Michelle Bachmann joins Dr. James Dobson for a discussion on how poverty and divorce interrupted her life. Yet even after so much suffering, how did forgiveness have its freeing work even when death called from the other side?

Dr. Marcus Bachmann, president of Bachmann & Associates, has been a clinical therapist in the Twin Cities for more than 20 years. Marcus is a popular conference speaker with practical insights, biblical principles, and humor interwoven in his messages.

I believe my call is to minister to the needs of people in a practical, caring and sensitive way.

Dr. Bachmann received his Masters degree in education/counseling from Regent University located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. He received his Doctorate degree in clinical psychology from Union Graduate Institute located in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Marcus and his wife, Congresswoman Michele Bachmann are the parents of five children and have been foster parents to more than 20 children. The family lives in the St. Croix Valley.

In 2006, Congresswoman Michele Bachmann became the first Republican woman to be elected to represent Minnesota in the U.S. House of Representatives. As a self-proclaimed "Constitutional ...

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