The Briefing with Albert Mohler Friday, August 22, 2025
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Aug 22, 2025 Explore the lasting impact of Dr. James Dobson on family advocacy and his role in shaping GOP politics. Delve into the complex relationship between supporting capital punishment and opposing abortion through a Christian lens. Engage with vital questions regarding parental rights in light of recent rulings, as listeners share their thoughts and concerns. This analysis offers a thoughtful examination of faith and morality in today's challenging social landscape.
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Psychologist Who Shaped Family Discourse
- James Dobson rose from psychology to national influence by addressing family and childrearing in a cultural moment that rejected discipline.
- His founding of Focus on the Family translated therapeutic authority into a major evangelical platform impacting millions.
Pushback Against Permissive Parenting
- Dobson's Dare to Discipline directly challenged mid-20th-century permissive parenting and Spock-era norms.
- He argued that consistent discipline undergirded love and produced responsible, self-controlled children.
Catalyst For Evangelical Political Mobilization
- Dobson helped awaken evangelicals to political engagement as part of the New Christian Right.
- Mohler credits him with mobilizing Christians toward public responsibility rather than cultural withdrawal.
