James dobson resigns radio program

In the article, Hutcherson was critical of Focus's new direction, and suggested that he should have been offered a leadership position in the organization. Main Menu U. News U. Politics Joe Biden Congress Extremism. On political matters, Dobson "will continue to speak out as he always has - a private citizen and not a representative of the organization he founded," said Gary Schneeberger, a Focus on the Family spokesman.

He said the nonprofit ministry and Focus on the Family Action - an affiliate set up under a different section of the tax code that permits more political activity - will continue to be active on public policy. Dobson has a devoted following. His radio broadcast reaches an estimated 1. Yet critics say his influence is waning, pointing to evangelicals pushing to broaden the movement's agenda beyond abortion, gay marriage and other issues Dobson views as most vital.

Dobson will stay committed to the issues close to his heart," Daly said in an interview. Daly said there is no timetable for Dobson to leave the radio program, and the group will "look for the next voice for the next generation" while Dobson remains on the air. That will likely mean not one person behind the microphone but several speaking on their respective areas of expertise, Daly said. The organization, anticipating a post-Dobson era, for several years has tried out different voices on the broadcast and in giving media interviews on hot-button social issues.

In fact, in his book Marriage Under Fire , Dobson compared people who advocate for marriage equality to Hitler. He advocates spanking children under the age of 8, and believes that women who have children under the age of 18 should not work outside the home. Dobson revealed in November that the board had asked him to resign. James Dobson and Franklin Graham warned a much younger me about situational ethics.

They told me character matters. Dobson's wife, Shirley, also resigned from the Focus board. The new board chairman is retired Air Force Lt. Patrick P. Caruana, a longtime board member and a former executive with defense contractor Northrop Grumman. IE 11 is not supported.

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