Family Talk

Family Talk

Dr. James Dobson

Lift Up the Word, Light Up the World, Part 2

May 2, 2024

As Christians, it is important to pray fervently for our beloved country and its citizens. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Gary Bauer interviews Kathy Branzell, president of the National Day of Prayer Task Force. She discusses the theme of today’s National Day of Prayer event, which is based on 2 Samuel 22:29-31, and she describes the intimacy of coming to the Lord with all of our needs.

Complete Marriage and Family Home Reference Guide by Dr. James Dobson

Complete Marriage and Family Home Reference Guide by Dr. James Dobson

A Go-To Guide for Families At Every Life Stage! This comprehensive, easy-to-access resource offers a compendium of time-tested, biblically-based information covering the gamut of family matters including: - Discipline - Schooling - Money - Living with a toddler or teenager - Creating a strong spiritual foundation - Keeping your marriage strong - Sex education, sibling rivalry, self-esteem and so much more...! Regardless of where your family's at in life, this book brings you a wealth of knowledge at your fingertips for practically any situation that may come your way.

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.

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.