Remembering Dr. James Dobson

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From left: Family Council President Jerry Cox and Dr. James Dobson. (File photo: 2007).

If there were a Mount Rushmore of God’s men in America, Dr. James Dobson’s face would be etched on it. His influence is without peer. Millions of families have learned from him God’s way of staying married, raising children, and standing boldly for truth in the public square.

I first saw Dr. Dobson in person in 1989 when he announced the formation of the nationwide network of state policy councils—of which Family Council remains a part to this day. After a long day of speeches from sharp men in dark suits, Dr. Dobson approached the podium. He wore a simple sweater, and when he began to speak, it felt less like a lecture and more like a conversation in his own living room. His quiet, humble words carried extraordinary power and inspiration.

I remember thinking, “Put me in, Coach. I’m ready to play.”

Thirty-six years later, because of him—and by the grace of God—I’m still in the fight. I am convinced that I would not be here today, directing Family Council, if God had not spoken to me through Dr. James Dobson.

His legacy is not only measured in words spoken or books written, but in the countless lives he has touched and the generations that continue to be shaped by his faithfulness. His influence for good is truly beyond measure.

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Focus on the Family Offers Parents’ Guide to Pokemon Go

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If you are a parent or grandparent looking to understand the Pokemon Go craze, Focus on the Family has a guide that may help.

The team at Focus has reviewed the game along with its potential pros and cons.

Focus on the Family author Adam Holz writes about the game’s fun elements as well as possible pitfalls parents need to understand, saying,

“I was flabbergasted to discover how many people — perhaps 50 or so — were playing at a local park. I interacted with more than a dozen folks over the course of a two-hour walk. So there’s potential for community and relationship with other players who are out and about playing the game. On the other hand, the idea of young fans interacting with random strangers out on the streets should give parents considerable pause, too.”

You can find Holz’s entire article and guide for parents here.

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“Irreplaceable” Family Coming to Theaters May 6

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Focus on the Family has produced a feature-length documentary called “Irreplaceable.”

The film highlights the importance of the traditional family–a mom and dad committed to one another and their children for a lifetime–and opens in 700 theaters nationwide on May 6.

Backlash against the film ahead of its release has been surprisingly sharp. Opponents are denouncing the documentary as “hateful,” and many are pressuring theaters not to show the film.

Eric Metaxas, one of the speakers featured in “Irreplaceable,” has recorded a few comments about the controversy in his Breakpoint segment at the Chuck Colson Center for Christian Worldview. Listen below.

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We have also included the trailer for the movie below. Watch it for yourself, and let us know what you think.

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