00:00Dr. James Dobson, founder of the Focus on the Family Christian Ministry and former advisor to five U.S. presidents, has died at 89 Dobson, a psychologist widely regarded as one of the most influential Christian leaders of the past half-century, passed away Thursday morning, the Dr. James Dobson Family Institute, JDFI, announced.
00:23He became a force in the 1980s for pushing conservative Christian ideals in American politics alongside fundamentalist giants like Jerry Falwell and Pat Robertson.
00:35Dr. 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 JDFI.
00:50His bold leadership, integrity, and compassion helped equip countless families to thrive in a world of shifting values.
00:58He was a mentor, a counselor, and a steady voice of truth in turbulent times.
01:04Dobson was born in Shreveport, Louisiana in 1936 and went on to dedicate his life to strengthening marriages, guiding parents, and defending biblical values by championing the central role of family in America.
01:18He founded Focus on the family in Arcadia, California in 1977 and grew it into one of the largest evangelical ministries in the world.
01:30The organization later relocated to Colorado Springs, Colorado in 1991, which remains its headquarters today.
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