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I am that James Dobson, and I'm so pleased that you've joined us today.

Well, welcome to Family Talk, the broadcast division of the Dr. James Dobson Family Institute.

I'm Roger Marsh.

You know, when you think about your relationship with your grandchildren, what comes to mind?

Birthday parties, soccer games, spoiling them with gifts or maybe home-cooked meals.

Well, while those things are wonderful, God has something far greater in mind for you in your role as a grandparent. And on today's edition of Dr. James Dobson's family talk, we're going to revisit a conversation Dr. Dobson had with Larry Fowler, founder of the Legacy Coalition, and they'll be exploring the biblical calling of grandparenting. With over 50 years in children's ministry and as a grandfather of seven himself,

Larry brings unique insight into this often overlooked ministry opportunity.

Now, as we are remembering the life and legacy of Dr. James Dobson,

and with Grandparents' Day coming up this Sunday, we thought it appropriate for us to revisit

this conversation Dr. Dobson had with Larry Fowler

about the godly influence and opportunity of grandparenting. During today's conversation,

you'll discover why Scripture calls us to think not just two, but four generations ahead.

You'll also learn how grandparents can become powerful spiritual influences in the lives of their

grandchildren,

and why this role might be one of the most important assignments God will ever give you in your later years.

Here now is Dr. James Dobson to introduce today's broadcast.

Larry, how many grandparents do you think there are in the United States,

and how many of them have a faith in Jesus Christ?

Well, our government census says there's somewhere around 75 million grandparents and from

what we know of other studies, about 40% of our generation professors to be born again

believers.

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