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Focus on the Family
Focus on the Family was founded in 1977 by James Dobson, a psychologist, radio host, and author of Dare to Discipline, among many other books. Based in Colorado Springs, the ministry produces a daily radio broadcast, counseling, and other resources. Dobson transferred leadership over to president Jim Daly and (to the surprise of Focus’s employees) in 2012 went on to start his own radio ministry called Family Talk. Focus's budget, number of employees, and radio listeners have dropped since Dobson’s departure. In 2010, the organization purchased a 30-second ad featuring Tim Tebow during the Super Bowl, drawing attention to the organization’s new approach to social issues.
Refocusing on the Family
Like many evangelical organizations that were built in the past 50 years, Focus on the Family is attempting to thrive—and survive—past its founder.
July 1, 2011
Daring to Discipline America
James Dobson's influence, already huge, is growing. Can he keep his focus?
March 1, 1999
Dobson's New Show
Focus on the Family isn’t the only Colorado Springs organization preparing for its future after James Dobson.
July 1, 2011
More on Focus on the Family
Live Tonight! Life and Justice Roundtable 
Watch six leading thinkers discuss the call to speak for those who cannot speak for themselves. Get a preview and reminder now.
March 7, 2013
Post-Election Fight over the 'Evangelical' Brand
Jim Daly, other leaders want 'evangelical' to be less about politics.
November 20, 2012
Exclusive: Focus on the Family's Jim Daly on a New Stance on Immigration Reform
Daly explains why he joined a coalition of evangelical leaders when the organization has not taken a public stance on the issue in the past.
June 12, 2012
Online Boycotts Separate Corporations from Christian Groups
Petitions effective, but not by numbers.
September 26, 2011
Family Talk, Family Business
Focus on the Family isn’t the only Colorado Springs organization preparing for its future after James Dobson.
July 1, 2011
Refocusing on the Family
Like many evangelical organizations that were built in the past 50 years, Focus on the Family is attempting to thrive—and survive—past its founder.
July 1, 2011
Focus on the Females
James Dobson explains his ideas for raising daughters, and life after Focus.
July 14, 2010
Dobson and Dobson
"Doctor" returns to the radio as his wife's National Day of Prayer takes center stage.
May 7, 2010
Q & A: James Dobson on the National Day of Prayer
Focus on the Family's founder gives his assessment of a judge's recent ruling that the day is unconstitutional.
May 6, 2010
Tebow Ad Scores With Pro-Life Groups
Pro-life groups cheer for surprisingly subtle Focus on the Family Superbowl ad. Plus, talk about Haiti's foreign debt, gays in the military, immigration, and recommendations from Planned Parenthood.
February 12, 2010
Dobson: 'It's Coming Apart'
Conservative groups focus on Kevin Jennings, Chai Feldblum, and gay-rights legislation.
October 23, 2009
Romney Campaign Disputes Voter Guide
Focus on the Family video says Romney acknowledged Mormonism was not a Christian faith.
January 29, 2008
(A Bit Less) Positive About Potter
How Focus on the Family, Prison Fellowship, and others have—and haven't—changed their views about the books over the years.
July 26, 2007
Focus Praises NAE's 'Broader Social Agenda'
Plus: The evangelicals at the center of the U.S. attorneys firing fight, Time's cover story on the Bible in public schools, Colo. becomes another center of the Anglican wars, and other stories from online sources around the world.
March 28, 2007
Focus on the Family Praises Democrats, Slams Republicans
Dobson says values voters stayed home after GOP abandoned them.
November 9, 2006
9th Circuit 'Declares Parenthood Unconstitutional,' Says Focus
Plus: Alito's judge colleagues say he's conservative but not anti-Roe, the abuse-abortion connection, everybody loves Anne Rice's Jesus novel, and other stories from online sources around the world.
April 13, 2006
What Dobson 'Probably Shouldn't Know'
Focus on the Family broadcaster says it's all public now, dares judiciary committee to subpoena him.
April 13, 2006
Focus on the Family, Others Oppose New Air Force Guidelines
Plus: FDA official quits over Plan B, UMC's first Korean-American bishop resigns, and other stories from online sources around the world.
April 13, 2006
A Demanding Doctor
An admiring biography doesn't smooth out the complications of James Dobson.
April 1, 2006
Focus on SpongeBob
James Dobson's organization says it doesn't object to Mr. SquarePants, but thinks he's being exploited.
January 26, 2005
Faith Groups Turn Out the Vote for Both Candidates
Focus on the Family and Redeem the Vote focus on young evangelicals.
September 1, 2004
Q & A: James Dobson
The chairman of Focus on the Family speaks about the need for the proposed Federal Marriage Amendment.
July 1, 2004
Separation of Ministry and Politics
In order to influence public policy successfully, Focus on the Family must quickly learn how to remove politicking from its ministry core.
July 1, 2004
Jim Dobson's New Political Organization
Plus: Christian organizations blame porn for abuse at Abu Ghraib.
May 1, 2004
Daring to Discipline America
James Dobson's influence, already huge, is growing. Can he keep his focus?
March 1, 1999
Making Radio Waves
Christian talk radio's high-wireless act is soaring. But without strong accountability structures, it could lose its balance.
August 15, 1994
Colorado Springs Evangelicals
There are so many Christian groups in this community, Colorado Springs has earned something of a reputation and a nickname: America’s Christian Mecca. (Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly)
Focus on the Family head takes conciliatory tone after election - latimes.com
"What we've got to do in the Christian community is be far more humble ... and not call it a culture war," says Jim Daly (Los Angeles Times)
Focus will withdraw ballot measure on religious liberty this election
Colorado Springs-based Focus would consider another attempt at a ballot measure in the 2014 election cycle or look at a legislative push next year, Minnery said. (The Denver Post)
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