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Dr. James Dobson

Christian Resistance: Learning to Defy the World and Follow Jesus, Part 2

June 9, 2023

On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Tim Clinton concludes his conversation with author James Spencer, Ph.D., to discuss his book, Christian Resistance: Learning to Defy the World and Follow Jesus. Hear how we can fight against the wiles of the world and the forces of darkness that so easily ensnare us by getting back to the basics of our Christian faith. According to Dr. Spencer, we need to be “pleading with God to act in our midst to strengthen us and protect us” from the evils of the world we live in.

God’s Plan for the Overwhelmed Mom by Dr. James Dobson

God’s Plan for the Overwhelmed Mom by Dr. James Dobson

Part 1 After establishing a successful career as an attorney, Sarah Parshall Perry and her husband had three children, two of whom are on the autism spectrum. Called by God to stay at home to raise her children, Sarah wondered whether simply ensuring that her kids were fed and dressed was all she could do. So, sporting the proverbial messy ponytail and dirty yoga pants, she authored Mommy Needs a Raise (Because Quitting Is Not an Option), in which she encourages Christian moms to seek God and embrace humility and forgiveness. Part 2 Are you an overwhelmed mom? Sarah Parshall Perry, author of Mommy Needs a Raise (Because Quitting Is Not an Option) can relate! In this Part 2 edition, she continues her candid and colorful conversation with host Dr. James Dobson. Despite having two sons with autism spectrum disorder and a strong-willed daughter, Sarah’s wildly unrealistic aspirations as a super mom and homemaker were causing her to become a nervous wreck. Now she focuses completely on loving the Lord and her kids.

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.