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48 Years and Still: The Dobson Family Legacy Part 1

On today’s edition of Family Talk, we look back and honor the life, legacy, and family ministry of Dr. James Dobson through the eyes of his children, Ryan and Danae. They reflect on their lives in the Dobson family, and look back on the sacrifices, integrity, and the intense work ethic that their dad exhibited through decades of ministry. Robert Wolgemuth, a longtime friend of the family, also joins in the conversation.

About Our Guest(s)

Ryan Dobson is a best-selling author and speaker. He is also the founder and CEO of Dobson Philanthropic, a non-profit organization helping leaders develop lasting donor relationships. Ryan and his wife, Laura, have two children. They make their home in Colorado.

Danae Dobson is an established author who also maintains a speaking ministry, addressing women at church-related events. Danae was born in Southern California and wrote her first children’s manuscript at the age of 12. The book was entitled Woof! A Bedtime Story About A Dog. Upon its publication, she became the youngest author in the history of the renowned publishing house, Word, Inc. It’s a distinction that she still holds today. In 1990, Danae received her bachelor’s degree in communication from Azusa Pacific University. She has authored 24 books to date, including the popular Woof series. These best-selling books have sold over 400,000 copies and have also been released in the United Kingdom and Indonesia. Her other works include Parables For Kids (co-authored with Dr. James Dobson), the Forest Friends series and the Sunny Street Kids’ Club series. Danae has also written two inspirational books for adolescent girls entitled, Let’s Talk! and Let’s Walk the Talk! She and her mother, Shirley Dobson, have co-authored a book on hospitality entitled, Welcome to Our Table. Danae has appeared on the 700 Club, Daystar, and Time For Hope, and has been a guest on many radio broadcasts throughout her career. She has also been a featured speaker at the Christian Booksellers Association, Hawaiian Islands Ministries, Mothers of Preschoolers, also known as “MOPS,” and numerous Christian schools. Danae is the daughter of Dr. James and Shirley Dobson, and has a younger brother, Ryan. Danae resides in Southern California.

Robert Wolgemuth is an author, speaker and literary agent. He has written over twenty books, including She Calls Me Daddy, The Most Important Place on Earth, and What’s in the Bible: The Story of God through Time and Eternity, co-authored with Dr. R.C. Sproul. Among his professional accomplishments, Robert has served two terms as the chairman of the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association. He has two grown daughters and a growing number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren with his late wife, Bobbie. Robert is now married to Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth, and they reside in Michigan.