James Dobson, the Christian family psychologist-turned media titan 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,

An influential leader and morality crusader who waged war on homosexuality and championed family values has died.

Dobson started a radio show counseling Christians on how to be good parents and founded Focus on the Family in 1977, which at its peak had more than 1,000 employees.