James Dobson, the Christian family psychologist-turned media mogul who founded Focus on the Family and launched a career in public ministry in which he exerted influence over the highest levels of American politics, has died. He was 89.

The Colorado Springs-based Dr. James Dobson Family Institute, one of several evangelical Christian nonprofit and parachurch groups that Dobson was a founder and administrative leader for in the past 50 years, announced its founders’ passing Aug. 21.

"Dr. Dobson was a pioneer—a man of deep conviction whose voice shaped the way generations view faith, family and culture," Gary Bauer, senior vice president of public policy at the Dr. James Dobson Family Institute, said in a news release. "His bold leadership, integrity, and compassion helped equip countless

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