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.
As a young attorney under the communist regime in Romania, Virginia Prodan spent her entire life searching for truth. When she finally found it in the most forbidden book in her country, the Bible, she accepted the divine call to defend fellow followers of Jesus Christ against unjust persecution. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson interviews Virginia about her inspiring story, and the courage she had to speak out for the cause of Christ.
As a young attorney under the communist regime in Romania, Virginia Prodan spent her entire life searching for truth. When she finally found it in the most forbidden book in her country, the Bible, she accepted the divine call to defend fellow followers of Jesus Christ against unjust persecution. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson interviews Virginia about her inspiring story, and the courage she had to speak out for the cause of Christ.
Much has been written about "positive thinking," but Dr. Dobson points out that there is actually some value in "negative thinking" , if it's accompanied by common sense...
Proverbs 27:17 declares, “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson sits down with his dear friend, renowned gospel singer, Bill Gaither, to reminisce on their nearly half-century long friendship. You will delight in hearing these two godly men celebrate their fellowship through Scripture, song, and laughter.
Just follow your heart often leads to the worst of consequences. Use reason, will, and intellect to inform your decisions.
1 Corinthians 16:13 declares, “Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.” On today’s edition of Family Talk, with the election just a short time away, author Eric Metaxas implores Christians not to remain silent in the public square, especially when it comes to biblical issues. Noting the thousands of pastors who chose to remain neutral in Nazi Germany, Eric implores the Church to stand up to the face of evil today, lest we lose the country and freedoms that we hold dear.
Emotions often can deceive us by inaccurately confirming our worst fears.
Don't panic until you've checked out the facts.
Ken Hutcherson was born a week after his mother's 15th birthday in rural Alabama. While growing up in an environment of deep racism, of which he experienced hatred firsthand, Ken developed his own disdain toward others. Fortunately, as a young man, he was able to take his anger out on the football field. On today's edition of Family Talk, the late pastor of Antioch Bible Church shares how God inspired him to use the Bible as his real life playbook, and how it motivated him to take bold stands against injustice, abortion, and homosexuality.
Ever hear it said, "If it feels good, do it"? Emotions have power, but they can't replace common sense!
