I can’t remember a time in my Christian life without the influence of Dr. James Dobson. I became a believer in 1977 upon graduating from high school. I went to work in the Christian radio industry as a deejay, and had the privilege of promoting Focus on the Family and Dr. Dobson’s books for decades on the air. I made the pilgrimage to Colorado Springs a few years ago, attending a production workshop for radio. I got to sit in Dr. Dobson’s chair, and tour the beautiful headquarters of FOTF. Everyone who worked there was so happy to be there, and felt a deep calling to serve the Lord in this ministry. What a culture of hope and joy. I even got to do a little work for Focus as a producer. The book “Love Must Be Tough” was my lifeline when I experienced betrayal and loss of a marriage. His daily radio program and practical biblical wisdom provided guidance and refuge for me as I navigated family challenges. I have referred numerous friends to the ministry of Focus on the Family and to Dr. Dobson’s books as they, too, experienced the ups and downs of life. To this day, I am still talking about Dr. James Dobson, Focus on the Family, Family Talk, Adventures in Odyssey, as I am still a voice in Christian radio. Dr. Dobson is a treasure to the body of Christ, and to families worldwide. I am so blessed to have had Dr. Dobson “walking with me” all these years. I am a different person, a more healthy, wise, and strong believer because of him. He mentored many of us, and we think of him as a spiritual father. I know I do. Thank you, Dr. Dobson, and everyone in the Focus family for pouring into so many of us, and helping us to grow into spiritual, relational, familial maturity. Well done, and please keep going! I’m still talking about you!

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3. I can’t remember a time in my Christian life without the influence of Dr. James Dobson. I became a believer in 1977 upon graduating from high school. I went to work in the Christian radio industry as a deejay, and had the privilege of promoting Focus on the Family and Dr. Dobson’s books for decades on the air. I made the pilgrimage to Colorado Springs a few years ago, attending a production workshop for radio. I got to sit in Dr. Dobson’s chair, and tour the beautiful headquarters of FOTF. Everyone who worked there was so happy to be there, and felt a deep calling to serve the Lord in this ministry. What a culture of hope and joy. I even got to do a little work for Focus as a producer. The book “Love Must Be Tough” was my lifeline when I experienced betrayal and loss of a marriage. His daily radio program and practical biblical wisdom provided guidance and refuge for me as I navigated family challenges. I have referred numerous friends to the ministry of Focus on the Family and to Dr. Dobson’s books as they, too, experienced the ups and downs of life. To this day, I am still talking about Dr. James Dobson, Focus on the Family, Family Talk, Adventures in Odyssey, as I am still a voice in Christian radio. Dr. Dobson is a treasure to the body of Christ, and to families worldwide. I am so blessed to have had Dr. Dobson “walking with me” all these years. I am a different person, a more healthy, wise, and strong believer because of him. He mentored many of us, and we think of him as a spiritual father. I know I do. Thank you, Dr. Dobson, and everyone in the Focus family for pouring into so many of us, and helping us to grow into spiritual, relational, familial maturity. Well done, and please keep going! I’m still talking about you!