The Use and Abuse of Power by Dr. James Dobson

December 15-17, 2025
Guest: Chuck Colson

Part 1
The late Chuck Colson, former special counsel to President Richard Nixon, knew firsthand what it meant to have a problem with abusing power. But after he was sent to prison, he was no longer enamored by "earthly kings." On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson talks with Chuck about his life, which was radically transformed by "the power of the King of Kings living in us, and the eternal values of God, which are so transcendent."

Part 2
On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson continues his conversation with Chuck Colson, founder of Prison Fellowship Ministries. When Chuck was often asked, “How can I grow closer to God?,” his answer was simple. As Jeremiah 22:16 records, when believers defend the cause of the poor and needy, that’s how we can come to know God intimately. As you are serving the powerless, you will experience the power of God.

Part 3
There is no better antidote for the dangerous lust for power than to serve others. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his inspiring conversation with Chuck Colson. Chuck learned that whether we are serving our spouse and children, those in the workplace or in our church, our service has the potential to communicate the love of Christ.