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Happy Independence Day!

On this 4th of July, all of us at the Dr. James Dobson Family Institute hope you enjoy your time with family and friends, celebrating our nation’s independence. We live in a unique country that has seen its share of ups and downs. The resiliency of the American people has always helped us through difficult days when it was hard to keep hope alive. It’s important to rejoice in our freedom and always remember Who gives us all of our blessings. Please enjoy this short video that commemorates the guiding principles that define America.

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Defending Faith, Family, and Freedom Podcast

Celebrating Independence Day with Benjamin Franklin

In this week's episode of Defending Faith, Family, and Freedom with Gary Bauer, senior vice president of public policy at the James Dobson Family Institute, Bauer shares excerpts from the famous speech delivered by Benjamin Franklin on the floor of the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on June 28, 1787. While there were no tape recordings from 237 years ago, we have the full transcript of Franklin's remarks. To tell this story, Bauer plays clips from the historical documentary We the People, with a professional actor who plays Franklin. Listen, enjoy, and share with your family and friends!

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Broadcasts

I Believe in American Patriotism

Over 247 years ago, 13 British colonies declared their independence from English rule, forming the United States of America. On this special Independence Day edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson recites a stirring rendition of a letter written by columnist and editor, Don Feder, entitled “Patriots Prayer.” Join us as we are reminded that our founding fathers sought God and the principles of the Bible as the basis upon which to build our great new nation. In addition, be empowered to teach your children what American patriotism is, and why it defines America as “the land of the free and the home of the brave.”

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The Declaration of Independence: Faith and Freedom Defined

As citizens of the United States of America, we enjoy so many freedoms and liberties that we dare not take for granted. On today’s edition of Family Talk, co-host Gary Bauer interviews Jerry Newcombe, executive director of the Providence Forum, about the ideals and principles upon which our great nation was founded. Let us never forget that our founding fathers leaned heavily on God and their Judeo-Christian heritage as they completed the final draft of the Declaration of Independence 247 years ago. It is the very reason why we, as Americans, can and do celebrate the 4th of July and call our nation “the land of the free!”

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Newsletters

America Still The Beautiful

Dr. Dobson's July 2021 Newsletter: America Still The Beautiful

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Honoring an American Hero

This inspiring 4th of July-themed program features Senator Jeremiah Denton, who describes his 7¬?-year experience as a Vietnam POW,4 years of which were spent in solitary confinement. Denton returned home a hero but was shocked by the demise of morality in America that had taken place while he had been gone.

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