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Dr. James Dobson

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The Purpose of Pain, and Building the Digital Church

June 21, 2019
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One of the most effective ways churches can minister to the next generation is through the online community. On this special Family Talk broadcast, Dr. Tim Clinton sits down with Nona Jones, leader of Global Faith-Based Partnerships at Facebook. She shares how God brought her through an abusive childhood, and how she’s using her position in social media to grow the online church, and create disciples through digital means.

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The 2022 Best of Broadcast Collection

For over 45 years, Dr. Dobson has connected with families each day on his celebrated Radio Hall of Fame broadcast. For your enjoyment, we’ve selected the most popular programs of the year and presented them on six audio CDs: the Dr. James Dobson’s Family Talk 2022 Best of Broadcast Collection. Join Dr. Dobson and his guests on memorable broadcasts such as The Case for Heaven, Jesus Followers, Return of the gods, A Conversation with the Pro-Life Doc, and more. Dr. Dobson’s incredible guests on these programs include Lee Strobel, Anne Graham Lotz, Rabbi Jonathan Cahn, Dr. William Lile, and others in this compelling audio collection.

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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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