Well, hello, everyone. I'm James Dobson, and you're listening to Family Talk, a listener-supported ministry.

In fact, thank you so much for being part of that support for James Dobson Family Institute.

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I'm Roger Marsh, and with Father's Day just around the corner, as a matter of fact, it's coming up this Sunday,

we're taking time this week to honor the incredible influence that godly fathers have had on their children.

Now, you know, countless times on this broadcast,

you've heard Dr. James Dobson emphasized the importance of godly men in our society, and for good reason.

Fathers and husbands play such a critical role in preserving the institution of the family.

Well, today on Family Talk, Dr. Dobson will share some deeply personal memories of his own father,

a man whose faith and devotion shaped not only his life, but also his entire ministry to families.

Now, before we begin, I want to remind you of a special opportunity to partner with us here

at the Dr. James Dobson Family Institute.

Thanks to some generous ministry friends, we have a matching grant in place

for the month of June. It's a dollar-for-dollar matching grant that means every dollar you donate

will be doubled for greater ministry impact. To make your gift and to have it matched dollar-for-dollar,

visit Dr. James Dobson.org. Now, I'll say more about the match later in the broadcast, but first, let's turn our

attention now to today's special program. Years ago at a private event, Dr. Dobson delivered a

powerful message about the critical roles father's play in shaping the next generation. So let's

listen in right now to Dr. James Dobson on this special edition of Family Talk.

Back before the Focus on a Family Film series was recorded and released, I was on my way to Children's Hospital, just a normal work day, and I was driving along my little

Volkswagen, and I knew that this was coming, and I knew there's going to be a huge number

of people that would hear what I had to say. And I was praying that day, and I said, Lord,

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