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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 2

March 29, 2012

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

March 28, 2012

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

March 16, 2012

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

March 15, 2012

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

March 14, 2012

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

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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