Up Close and Personal with Zig, Part 2

Dr. James Dobson's Family Talk

Dr. James Dobson

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🗓️ 11 February 2025

⏱️ 26 minutes

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Summary

What happens when we come to our final moments? Few people spoke about faith and eternity with more clarity than the legendary Zig Ziglar. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson shares a touching conversation with his late friend, exploring Zig’s powerful encounters with angels, his daughter’s journey to faith, and Zig’s unwavering trust in God’s perfect timing.

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0:00.0	Welcome everyone to Family Talk. It's a ministry of the James Dobson Family Institute, supported by listeners just like you.
0:08.1	I'm Dr. James Dobson, and I'm thrilled that you've joined us.
0:19.2	Well, welcome to Family Talk.
0:21.3	I'm Roger Marsh, and today on the broadcast, we're going to continue our special tribute
0:25.5	to one of the most influential voices of the 20th century, the late Zig Zigler.
0:30.7	Now, by the way, if you missed part one of this presentation, you can hear it again in its entirety
0:34.8	when you go to Dr. James Dobson.org forward slash
0:38.2	family talk.
0:39.8	You know, for more than 40 years, Zig Zigler inspired millions through his books, seminars,
0:45.2	and speaking engagements.
0:46.6	He shared the stage with three U.S. presidents and was the author of more than 30 books.
0:51.2	Through his organization, Ziegler, Inc., Zieg's message of faith-filled living
0:55.9	and principled success continues to impact lives even today. But behind his public success was a
1:02.4	deeply personal story of faith and family. Zig and his beloved wife, Gene, shared 65 wonderful
1:09.2	years of marriage before his passing in 2012. He was 86 years of
1:13.6	age. Together they raised four children, Suzanne, Tom, Cindy, and Julie. Tragically, Suzanne went home
1:20.8	to be with our Lord before her father. Now, in this conversation with our own Dr. James Dobson,
1:26.1	you'll hear Zig Ziglar share candid insights
1:28.8	about family relationships and how writing a heartfelt book became an unexpected bridge to spiritual
1:35.1	healing between parent and child. He'll also reflect on those moments when heaven seems to touch
1:40.6	earth in unmistakable ways, offering glimpses of God's larger purpose in our
1:46.0	trials. So whether you're walking through your own season of challenge or simply need
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