The Measure of a Man, Part 1

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🗓️ 2 January 2025

⏱️ 26 minutes

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Summary

The definition of a godly man in today's culture is becoming more and more ambiguous. It wasn't always that way. On today’s edition of Family Talk, listen as Dr. James Dobson and his dear friend, prominent Christian author and church planter, Dr. Gene Getz, discuss God’s blueprint for masculinity. They also celebrate Dr. Getz’s seminal book, The Measure of a Man, as it approaches its 50th year in print.

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0:00.0	Welcome everyone to Family Talk. It's a ministry of the James Dobson Family Institute, supported by listeners just like you.
0:08.1	I'm Dr. James Dobson, and I'm thrilled that you've joined us.
0:18.9	Well, welcome to Family Talk with your host, psychologist, and bestselling author Dr. James Dobson.
0:24.7	I'm Roger Marsh, and today we're tackling something very close to every man's heart, and that is what it truly means to be a godly man in today's world.
0:33.5	Whether you're a husband, father, or someone looking to make a real difference in the lives of other men,
0:38.3	you will not want to miss the conversation you're about to hear.
0:41.2	Our special guest today is Dr. Gene Gets.
0:44.1	His book, The Measure of a Man, has remained in print for over 40 years and continues to guide men along their spiritual journeys.
0:51.3	As a former professor at both Moody Bible Institute and Dallas
0:54.9	Theological Seminary, Dr. Getz brings a wealth of wisdom to today's discussion. So here now is
1:00.3	Dr. James Dobson to begin this important conversation.
1:08.5	Well, hello everyone and welcome to Family Talk. I'm your host, Dr. James Dobson, and today I'm
1:15.1	joined in studio by a man that I admire greatly. He's Dr. Gene Gets. Dr. Gets has been busy doing the
1:25.8	Lord's work for many, many years.
1:28.3	He's the founding pastor of the Fellowship Bible Church movement,
1:33.3	and before that, he was a professor at Moody Bible Institute
1:38.3	and Dallas Theological Seminary for 20 years.
1:42.3	He's written over 60 books, many videos, and for 24 years, has hosted the
1:49.2	daily renewal radio program. He's now Pastor Emeritus at Chase Oak Church in Plano, Texas,
1:58.1	and I have known him for a long time. Gene, how long? When did we meet? Well, Texas, and I have known him for a long time.
2:01.1	Gene, how long?
2:02.9	When did we meet?
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