Dino Kartsonakis: A World-Renowned Pianist with a Heart for the Gospel
Dr. James Dobson's Family Talk
Dr. James Dobson
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🗓️ 17 October 2025
⏱️ 26 minutes
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Summary
On today’s edition of Family Talk, Roger Marsh welcomes legendary pianist Dino Kartsonakis and his wife, Cheryl, to discuss six decades of musical ministry and God’s faithfulness.
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| 0:00.0 | Hello, everyone. You're listening to Family Talk, a radio broadcasting ministry of the James |
| 0:04.8 | Dobson Family Institute. I'm Dr. James Dobson, and thank you for joining us for this program. |
| 0:18.3 | Well, welcome to Family Talk, the broadcast ministry of the Dr. James Dobson Family Institute. |
| 0:24.0 | I'm Roger Marsh, and today we're bringing you a conversation that's been years in the making |
| 0:28.5 | with a man whose musical gifts have touched millions of lives all around the world. |
| 0:33.6 | Gravy Award-winning pianist Dino Kartzanakis has been captivating audiences for over six decades, |
| 0:40.3 | from sold-out performances at Carnegie Hall to becoming the first person to ever perform inside the Tower of David in Jerusalem. |
| 0:47.3 | Dino's extraordinary talent and showmanship have made him one of the premier performers of our time. |
| 0:53.1 | His journey took him to the Juilliard School of Music |
| 0:55.4 | and also European Conservatories, |
| 0:57.7 | where he studied under legendary pianist Arthur Rubinstein. |
| 1:01.0 | He's performed for presidents, |
| 1:02.9 | toured across continents, and recorded more than 50 albums. |
| 1:06.4 | But what's truly remarkable is how God planted this gift |
| 1:10.1 | in Dino's heart at a very young age |
| 1:12.4 | and how that gift has become his ministry. For Dino, music has always been more than just |
| 1:17.7 | performance. It's been his pulpit, his way of sharing the gospel and pointing people to Jesus |
| 1:23.1 | Christ. And throughout his incredible career, he's remained committed to strengthening families |
| 1:27.9 | and encouraging the next generation, values he shares very deeply with Dr. James Dobson and our ministry |
| 1:33.8 | here at JDFI. I had the privilege of sitting down with Dino and his wife, Cheryl, at our |
| 1:38.6 | Colorado Springs headquarters not too long ago. Let's listen into that conversation right now. |
| 1:45.7 | Well, welcome to Family Talk, the broadcast ministry of the Dr. James Dobson Family Institute. |
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