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Dr. James Dobson's Family Talk

Everyday Heroes Using ‘Sight and Sound Theatres’ to Proclaim the Good News, Part 2

Dr. James Dobson's Family Talk

Dr. James Dobson

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4.41.2K Ratings

🗓️ 9 September 2025

⏱️ 26 minutes

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Summary

When a devastating fire destroyed their entire theater, Glenn and Shirley Eshelman faced a crossroads.

The post Everyday Heroes Using ‘Sight and Sound Theatres’ to Proclaim the Good News, Part 2 appeared first on Dr. James Dobson Family Institute.

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0:00.0

Welcome everyone to Family Talk. It's a ministry of the James Dobson Family Institute, supported by

0:05.9

listeners just like you. I'm Dr. James Dobson, and I'm thrilled that you've joined us.

0:19.1

Well, welcome to Dr. James Dobson's family talk.

0:22.5

I'm Roger Marsh, and today we're continuing our conversation with Glenn and Shirley Eschleman.

0:27.6

Now, the Eschelmans were dear friends of the Dobsons,

0:30.0

and they're also the visionary founders of sight and sound theaters

0:32.9

who have brought the gospel to millions through their spectacular Bible story productions.

0:37.8

As a matter of fact, Dr. Mrs. Dobson celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary in Lancaster, Pennsylvania,

0:43.5

watching a sight and sound presentation in person. On the last edition of Dr. James Dobson's

0:48.8

family talk, the Eshelman shared their remarkable journey from a small Pennsylvania farm

0:53.4

to creating theatrical experiences that literally rival Broadway.

0:57.5

But every great story of faith includes moments of testing.

1:01.1

On today's edition of Dr. James Dobson's family talk, you'll hear about the devastating fire in 1997 that destroyed their entire theater,

1:09.3

taking with it all of their sets and leaving 300 employees wondering about their future.

1:14.7

The Eschelmans faced a gut-wrenching decision, either walk away from their calling,

1:19.1

or somehow rebuild from the ashes with $40 million that they simply didn't have.

1:25.0

Their response and the miraculous provision that followed proves that setbacks

1:29.1

truly can become God's set-ups. Here now is Gary Bauer once again with today's guests.

1:37.0

Welcome to Family Talk. We're happy today to welcome back Glenn and Shirley Eschman, to talk to them about the incredible lives that

1:48.3

they've had and the wonderful programs that they have developed that bring the gospel to just

1:53.7

literally millions of people. So Glenn and Shirley, let's get right back into it.

1:58.5

Thank you. It's good to be back again. Thank you, Gary.

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