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.
Writer Pat Conroy, after telling his three daughters that he and his wife were divorcing, said he felt like he had “doused my entire family with gasoline and struck a match.” The painful effects resulting from such stress and guilt are not just a temporary problem.
One reason divorce has become so common today is the advent of “no‐fault” divorce laws, first introduced in California in 1969. Over the following fifteen years, every state in America adopted some form of no‐fault legislation.
If we are living in the last days, considering all that is going on in our world today, what is it that God requires of us? Repentance! On today’s edition of Family Talk, we will listen as Anne Graham Lotz concludes her stirring message of hope, reminding us that no one sits higher than Jesus on His throne. And it is the Lord “who offers us the opportunity to return to Him even now!” 2 Chronicles 7:14 says, “…if my people, who are called by My name, will humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” Be inspired that revival begins with you!
We do not need to look hard to find that our world is in turmoil. Recent headlines include a presidential candidate assassination attempt, wars and rumors of wars, Hamas-led attacks in Israel, transgender issues, sex trafficking, and abortion, just to name a few. On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, we’ll hear from Anne Graham Lotz as she explores the signs of the times that we are living in. Anne sheds light on scriptural verses that many biblical scholars would deem prophetic. Joel 2:1 says, “Blow the trumpet in Zion; sound the alarm on my holy hill. Let all who live in the land tremble, for the day of the Lord is coming. It is close at hand.” Be encouraged as Anne reminds us that God is in control of everything!
It is written in Scripture that we are to be salt and light, especially in a world that is getting darker every day. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Jack Hibbs, senior pastor of Calvary Chapel Chino Hills, gives a moving presentation and challenges churches to speak up and speak loudly if we are to effect change in the culture for righteousness. 2 Corinthians 10:5 says, “We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.”
Parents, we must be on our knees in prayer every day and be ready to go into battle for the souls of our children! On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson talks with Sally Burke, president of Moms in Prayer International, about the power we have through prayer to intercede for our kids and their schools. Sally shares about the miracles God is doing through Moms in Prayer which has grown by leaps and bounds, as well as her book entitled Unshaken: Experience the Power and Peace of a Life of Prayer. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 declares, “Pray without ceasing.”
On the very first Christmas, the shepherds were shocked to receive the angelic announcement about Christ's birth. The wise men were startled to discover God's star in the sky. Are you shocked that the Creator of the universe came to die a cruel death for your sins? The late Pastor Adrian Rogers tells the story afresh.
This Christmas Eve, dust off the classic story of the birth of Jesus. Instead of seeing His birth in Bethlehem underneath the star in isolation, consider the big picture. The late Pastor Adrian Rogers reminds us that Christ was born to bear the scars of painful Roman whips and the cruel crucifixion to take the punishment for our sins. That's true, unconditional love!
On today’s special edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson talks with Chris Fabry about his book, A Marriage Carol, a retelling of the classic, A Christmas Carol, with a twist. Later in the program, listen to the dramatic reading of A Marriage Carol, which centers on a couple who find themselves on the brink of divorce when a snowstorm, a farmhouse, and an elderly man suddenly change their future forever.
If you were met by a stranger on the street, would you be recognizable as a Christian? Today on Family Talk, Pastor Paul Blair continues his riveting speech about God’s truth, and how followers of Jesus Christ should appear different than the rest of the world. Take inventory of your own life and make sure you can’t be mistaken for someone sitting on the fence about certain biblical viewpoints! Proverbs 3:5-6 says, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.” We must not be party to the destructive works of darkness. Instead, we need to expose the lies from our culture and stand boldly against them!
