“I’ve read about this guy Dobson here at FR many times over the years. Is he big in the South or something? Are there a lot of people who listen to what he says, and vote the way he recommends”
Oh gosh, he was a huge influence in my life during the child-rearing years. I first heard his radio program before I even had my first baby almost 24 years ago. I was PG and heard an interview with Raymond Moore who was a pioneer in homeschooling. I was totally amazed and proceeded to homeschool all my kids and have been doing so for 19 years with terrific results.
Dobson’s books, monthly magazine and radio programs have encouraged me many times in many ways...motherhood, marriage, my own walk with God...on and on. I haven’t listened to him at all the last few years only because I am so busy and don’t listen to the radio much at all anymore but his program was on my kitchen radio every morning while the kids were babies and toddlers and I got a LOT of encouragement and wisdom from his programs.
Focus on the Family is the name of the organization he founded. They also produce a radio drama for kids called ‘Adventures in Oddysey’ My kids grew up on the weekly and nightly episodes.
I don’t follow his politics since I don’t get his publications or listen to his program anymore but I have nothing but respect for the man and his ministry...just because it was such a help to me as a young mom.
It makes me a little sad to see the thrashing he is getting on Free Republic right now...but to each his own.
I thought I would clue you in a little on what I know about him.
Thank you.
My occasional readings about Dobson here at FR have sometimes left me with the impression that Dobson has tried to bloat himself up as a kingmaker for the GOP. I don’t know if that’s true or not, but that’s the way it sounds.
good post - your story is amazingly similar to ours!
In your homeschooling days did you ever hear the name Cheryl Lindsey Seelhoff and the magazine Gentle Spirit? I know she used to be associated with Dr. Dobson and was involved in homeschooling.