RonJohnSilver
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Dr. James C. Dobson, a worldwide influential Christian leader for half a century, has died.
The founder of the James Dobson Family Institute, Dobson, 89, was a tireless advocate for traditional family values.
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He was a psychologist, a New York Times best-selling author, a member of the Radio Hall of Fame and an advisor to five U.S. presidents.
He also is the host of the Family Talk program on American Family Radio.
His institute seeks to “help preserve and promote the institution of the family and the biblical principles on which it is based; to seek to introduce as many people as possible to the gospel of Jesus Christ; and to promote the sanctity of human life, God-honoring sexuality, religious freedom, respect for the American founding; and righteousness in the culture,” its mission statement says.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Shirley, their children Danae and Ryan, daughter-in-law Laura and two grandchildren.
"Dr. Dobson was a pioneer -- a man of deep conviction whose voice shaped the way generations view faith, family and culture," said Gary Bauer, Senior Vice President of Public Policy, at the Dr. James Dobson Family Institute. "His bold leadership, integrity and compassion helped equip countless families to thrive in a world of shifting values. He was a mentor, a counselor, and a steady voice of truth in turbulent times."
Dobson was born in Shreveport, Louisiana in 1936.
He founded Focus on the Family in 1977, one of the largest faith-based organizations in the world. His daily broadcasts were heard on more than 4,000 radio states across North America and translated into 27 languages in more than 160 countries.
He departed Focus on the Family in 2010 and launched the institute, continuing his pro-family mission with the Family Talk program, a nationally syndicated broadcast.
Dobson authored more than 70 books dedicated to the preservation of the family, including The New Dare to Discipline, The New Strong-Willed Child, Bringing Up Boys, Bringing Up Girls and many others.
The founder of the James Dobson Family Institute, Dobson, 89, was a tireless advocate for traditional family values.
Dobson, James (James Dobson Family Institute)Dobson
He was a psychologist, a New York Times best-selling author, a member of the Radio Hall of Fame and an advisor to five U.S. presidents.
He also is the host of the Family Talk program on American Family Radio.
His institute seeks to “help preserve and promote the institution of the family and the biblical principles on which it is based; to seek to introduce as many people as possible to the gospel of Jesus Christ; and to promote the sanctity of human life, God-honoring sexuality, religious freedom, respect for the American founding; and righteousness in the culture,” its mission statement says.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Shirley, their children Danae and Ryan, daughter-in-law Laura and two grandchildren.
"Dr. Dobson was a pioneer -- a man of deep conviction whose voice shaped the way generations view faith, family and culture," said Gary Bauer, Senior Vice President of Public Policy, at the Dr. James Dobson Family Institute. "His bold leadership, integrity and compassion helped equip countless families to thrive in a world of shifting values. He was a mentor, a counselor, and a steady voice of truth in turbulent times."
Dobson was born in Shreveport, Louisiana in 1936.
He founded Focus on the Family in 1977, one of the largest faith-based organizations in the world. His daily broadcasts were heard on more than 4,000 radio states across North America and translated into 27 languages in more than 160 countries.
He departed Focus on the Family in 2010 and launched the institute, continuing his pro-family mission with the Family Talk program, a nationally syndicated broadcast.
Dobson authored more than 70 books dedicated to the preservation of the family, including The New Dare to Discipline, The New Strong-Willed Child, Bringing Up Boys, Bringing Up Girls and many others.
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happy for him that he is in the 
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