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Dr. James Dobson

Fathers and Sons: Getting Back to the Basics - II

October 6, 2018

Despite the chaos of everyday life, fathers must prioritize spending time and building relationship with their children. On this broadcast of Family Talk, Dr. Dobson continues his discussion with Dr. Tim Clinton about the bond between dads and their sons. They challenge men to be more active and involved in their families and share personal stories of how their fathers impacted their lives.

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One of the most important aspects to the health of any family is the bond between father and son. Today Dr. Dobson talks with Family Talk’s co-host Dr. Tim Clinton to discuss how they connect with their sons through activities like hunting and fishing. The two explain how going out into the great outdoors deepens the relationship, both emotionally and spiritually, between dads and their sons.
September 29, 2018
On this edition of Family Talk, you’ll hear a message from former University of Tennessee football star, Inky Johnson. This past spring at the Men’s Ignite Conference, he discussed his successful collegiate career, and the traumatic injury he sustained, which left his right arm paralyzed.
September 22, 2018
There’s no better time than right now to come to faith in Jesus Christ. On this edition of Family Talk, we are bringing you the remainder of Pastor Greg Laurie’s salvation sermon he delivered at this year’s Harvest America event in Dallas. He unpacks the Good News of the Gospel and why you shouldn’t wait until tomorrow to know Jesus as your Lord and Savior.
September 15, 2018
Hebrews 4:12 says that God’s Word is living and active, sharp enough to get to people’s hearts. Today on Family Talk, you will hear the passionate Gospel message Pastor Greg Laurie gave to the 35,000 attendees gathered at the Harvest America event this past June. He shared his own story of coming to the Lord and why Christ is the only one who can satisfy an empty life.
September 8, 2018
Romans chapter 8 promises that nothing in all of creation can separate us from God’s love, and one person who experienced the fervent pursuit of God’s intense love is Joseph Rojas, lead singer of the band Seventh Day Slumber. Today, Family Talk’s co-host Dr. Tim Clinton will talk with Joseph about his incredible testimony of being delivered from a life filled with drugs and depression, and how he was able to reconcile with his abusive father.
September 1, 2018
On today’s Family Talk broadcast, Dr. Dobson concludes his three-part interview with Jessa Dillow Crisp, a survivor of sex trafficking, by bringing her adoptive parents, Jody and Linda Dillow, into the conversation. The Dillows unpack why they brought Jessa into their family, while Jessa’s husband John shares how he continually reminds Jessa not to be defined by her troubled past.
August 25, 2018
Paul’s second letter to the Corinthians tells us that we are a new creation in Christ. Today, Dr. Dobson continues his heartfelt conversation with Jessa Dillow Crisp, a sex trafficking survivor, along with her supportive husband John. Listen to how she was able to get out of the sex trade, and why her relationship with Jesus has helped her discover her self-worth and overcome years of trauma.
August 18, 2018
One of the most devastating enemies of the foundation of the family is the wretched industry of sex trafficking. On this edition of Family Talk, hear the striking testimony of Jessa Dillow Crisp, a survivor of trafficking and exploitation. She explains to Dr. Dobson how she was forced into prostitution and pornography at a very young age, and her desperation to be free.
August 11, 2018
Moms and dads have a crucial obligation to impart wisdom and sound advice to their kids. Today on Family Talk, you will hear professor and speaker Dr. Rick Rigsby address this responsibility at the California Maritime University’s graduation commencement last summer. He shared the common-sense wisdom he learned from his father, who was a third-grade dropout, and how those lessons produced excellence.
August 4, 2018
On today's edition of Family Talk, Dr. Dobson concludes his insightful conversation with Pastor Skip Heitzig from Calvary Albuquerque, and author of the book, The Bible from 30,000 Feet. Today they will explain why we can believe in the authenticity of God's Word and identify why the Bible is a cohesive narrative from Genesis to Revelation.
July 28, 2018
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Family Talk is a Christian non-profit organization located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Founded in 2010 by Dr. James Dobson, the ministry promotes and teaches biblical principles that support marriage, family, and child-development. Since its inception, Family Talk has served millions of families with broadcasts, monthly newsletters, feature articles, videos, blogs, books and other resources available on demand via its website, mobile apps, and social media platforms.


The Dr. James Dobson Family Institute (JDFI) is a Christian non-profit organization located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Founded initially as Family Talk in 2010 by Dr. James Dobson, the ministry promotes and teaches biblical principles that support marriage, family, and child-development. Since its inception, Family Talk has served families with broadcasts, monthly newsletters, feature articles, videos, blogs, books, and other resources available on demand via its website, mobile apps, and social media platforms. In 2017, the ministry rebranded under JDFI to expand its four core ministry divisions consisting of Family Talk, the Dobson Policy and Education Centers, and the Dobson Digital Library.


Dr. Dobson's flagship program, "Family Talk," is aired on more than 1,300 terrestrial radio outlets and numerous digital channels that reach millions of people each month.

About Dr. James Dobson

Dr. James Dobson is the Founder and President of Family Talk, a nonprofit organization that produces his radio program, "Dr. James Dobson's Family Talk." He is the author of more than 30 books dedicated to the preservation of the family, including The New Dare to Discipline, Love for a Lifetime, Life on the Edge, Love Must Be Tough, The New Strong-Willed Child, When God Doesn't Make Sense, Bringing Up Boys, Marriage Under Fire, Bringing Up Girls, Head Over Heels and, most recently, Your Legacy: The Greatest Gift.


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. He has been active in governmental affairs and has advised five U.S. presidents on family matters. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Southern California (1967) in the field of child development. He holds 17 honorary doctoral degrees, and was inducted in 2008 into The National Radio Hall of Fame. Dr. Dobson recently received the following awards: Winston Churchill Lifetime Achievement Award from the Faith & Freedom Coalition (2017), Daniel Award from AZ Christian University (2016), and the Defender of Life Award from the Justice Foundation (2015).


Dr. Dobson is married to Shirley and they have two grown children, Danae and Ryan, and two grandchildren. The Dobsons reside in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

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