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Dr. James Dobson

Dr. James Dobson was the Founder Chairman of the James Dobson Family Institute, a nonprofit organization that produced his radio program, Dr. James Dobson’s Family Talk. He earned a Ph.D. from the University of Southern California and held 18 honorary doctoral degrees. He also was the author of more than 70 books dedicated to the preservation of the family.

Dr. Dobson served as an associate clinical professor of pediatrics at the University of Southern California School of Medicine for 14 years, and on the attending staff of Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles for 17 years in the divisions of child development and medical genetics.

He advised five U.S. presidents and served on eight national commissions.

Dr. Dobson was married to Shirley for just shy of 65 years, and he was the beloved father of two grown children, Danae and Ryan, and two grandchildren.

Content By Dr. James Dobson

Dr. Dobson Minute

Invest in Your Marriage While the Nest is Still Full

Don't forget to nurture your marriage during your child-raising years.

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Tetherball Terror at School

Dr. Dobson tips his hat to all the committed teachers heading back to the classroom this time of year!

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Real Love or Temporary Infatuation?

If you want to know whether or not you're really in love, give it the test of time!

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Reignite Romance With Bonding Steps

Reawaken romance in marriage by going back to the basics. Eye contact, hugs and holding hands are some of the early bonding steps that can help reignite the flame.

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Broadcasts

A Deeper Look at Christian Persecution

Across Sudan and northern Uganda, believers in Christ face unimaginable suffering for their faith.

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Helping Kids Develop Their Strengths

We can’t insulate kids from adversity, but we can help motivate them to grow–even through their disadvantages and challenges.

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Broadcasts

Changing the World Through Prayer, Part 2

When you feel like your prayers are bouncing off the ceiling, God still hears you.

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Changing the World Through Prayer, Part 1

Prayer aligns our hearts with God’s, and when we put it into practice, He can do incredible things in our lives.

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Love is Like a Rose

Is it time to do some marital “gardening”? Like a garden, love needs to be fed, watered, and nurtured.

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Blogs

Trials Are Nothing New

If you have begun to slide into despair, it is extremely important to take a new look at Scripture and recognize that you are not unique in the trials you face.

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