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Dr. James Dobson

Empty Nest - I

July 25, 2017

It seems like just yesterday when the kids were off to their first day of school. Now they are moving out of the house and are headed to college. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Dobson and a panel of seasoned parents explore the emotions, the trials, and even the liberties that come with an empty nest and the change in relationship in brings.

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When you feel like you’ve struck out at life, God has a way of bringing you back for a game winning home run. Baseball legend Darryl Strawberry talks with guest host Dr. Tim Clinton about his dark past in the dugout and how God pulled him out of his drug abuse and addictions to walk a righteous path. Hear how you or someone you love can always start fresh in the mercies of God, today on Dr. James Dobson’s Family Talk.
July 24, 2017
The life of Samson is filled with glorious triumph and horrific failure, but his trials also display a great many warnings for everyday life. Listen to pastor and speaker J. D. Greear talk about the large and small things in life demonstrated by Samson that can cause you to either fail with epic proportions or rise to great achievement, today on Dr. James Dobson’s Family Talk.
July 21, 2017
No matter how hopeless our circumstances may appear, we are always in the palm of God’s hand. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Carol Swain sits down with Dr. Dobson to recount her divinely-guided journey of hope and perseverance. From growing up in abject poverty to becoming a highly accomplished university professor and public intellectual, Dr. Carol Swain will inspire as she talks about the provision of God.
July 20, 2017
No matter how hopeless our circumstances may appear, we are always in the palm of God’s hand. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Carol Swain sits down with Dr. Dobson to recount her divinely-guided journey of hope and perseverance. From growing up in abject poverty to becoming a highly accomplished university professor and public intellectual, Dr. Carol Swain will inspire as she talks about the provision of God.
July 19, 2017
Sometimes this world weighs you down, but there is a greater hope to look forward to! Anne Graham Lotz, Chairman of the National Day of Prayer speaks about the glorious place that God is preparing for believers. To be in God’s presence with no more pain, suffering, or cancer, heaven will truly be perfect. Hear all about its preparation, today on Dr. James Dobson Family Talk.
July 18, 2017
Sometimes this world weighs you down, but there is a greater hope to look forward to! Anne Graham Lotz, Chairman of the National Day of Prayer speaks about the glorious place that God is preparing for believers. To be in God’s presence with no more pain, suffering, or cancer, heaven will truly be perfect. Hear all about its preparation, today on Dr. James Dobson Family Talk.
July 17, 2017
There is a misconception that America’s founders were all agnostics or deists, but today on Family Talk, Dr. Robert Jeffress presents an overwhelming amount of evidence that many were, in fact, Bible-believing Christians. Hear about our country’s rich Christian heritage, our spiritual descent, and the hope in returning to God.
July 14, 2017
As parents, one of the top priorities is trying to protect our children from the scary aspects of culture lurking at a child’s locker, on their cell phone, or at school. Dr. Dobson sits down with author and speaker Rebecca Hagelin to outline how moms and dads can truly protect their kids from the negative aspects of our culture. Is it really possible?
July 13, 2017
As parents, one of the top priorities is trying to protect our children from the scary aspects of culture lurking at a child’s locker, on their cell phone, or at school. Dr. Dobson sits down with author and speaker Rebecca Hagelin to outline how moms and dads can truly protect their kids from the negative aspects of our culture. Is it really possible?
July 12, 2017
Parents have the great privilege to be a spiritual guide to their children and be an active participant in their relationship with God. On this edition of Family Talk, Jerry Kirk, Candy Marballi and Rick Schatz will teach us a few insights into nurturing our children through prayer. Hear how to cultivate your children's healthy prayer life, today on Dr. James Dobson's Family Talk.
July 11, 2017
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About Family Talk

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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