Rescuing Fatherless Boys by Dr. James Dobson

August 22, 25, 2025
Guest: John Smithbaker

Part 1
Did you know that half of America's children go to sleep without their fathers at home? On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson welcomes John Smithbaker, who shares his painful journey growing up without a dad, and how that "father abandonment wound" shaped his life. Discover how God transformed John’s childhood trauma into a powerful ministry for abandoned boys.

Part 2
What happens when a boy grows up without a father’s guidance and love? On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson continues his conversation with John Smithbaker, founder of Fathers in the Field, about his powerful journey from fatherless boy to mentor for abandoned children. John reveals how forgiveness, faith, and intentional mentoring can heal the father wound that affects millions of boys nationwide.