Leading Children Through Tough Years
Question: Dr. Dobson, I understand the strong-willed child better than I did. But tell me how to get our son through these tough years. He is tough as nails. What specific suggestions do you have for us?
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
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Life After Hopelessness – Part 2
God never promised us that life would be easy, but He promised it would be worth it! Today on Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his inspirational discussion with Kristen Anderson about her failed suicide attempt at the age of 17, and what God did to completely turn her life around. Jeremiah 29:11-13 says, “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” Discover how God powerfully stepped into Kristen’s trial with His promise of life, and how He wants to do the same for you!
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Forgiveness
Struggling to forgive and forget? Resentment harms you more than the one you resent.
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Life After Hopelessness – Part 1
The definition of hopelessness is “a feeling or condition of having no hope; despair or desperation.” Do you or someone you know struggle with these feelings? On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson talks with Kristen Anderson, author of Life, In Spite of Me, and founder of Reaching You Ministries. Kristen will walk you through her journey from an all-consuming anguish and a failed suicide attempt to finding the hope and love of Jesus Christ, who completely transformed her life!
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Fatherlessness: An Epidemic
Did you know that 1 in 4 children live in a home without a dad? What implication does that have for the future of our kids and our culture? Today on Family Talk, Chris Fabry turns the tables and interviews Dr. James Dobson and Kurt Bruner to discuss their novel, Fatherless. They take a hard look at how the choices we're making, both as individuals AND as a nation, are affecting our destinies and generations to come.
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Building Hedges Around Your Marriage
How can we keep cracks from developing in the sidewalks of our marriages? The surest way to avoid an affair is to flee temptation as soon as it confronts you. Author Jerry Jenkins has referred to this determination to preserve moral purity as "building hedges" around marriage so that temptation is never given a foothold. You take steps to protect yourself and enhance the level of trust in your marriage at the same time.
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Freedom to Stand – Part 2
Today on Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson continues his encouraging discussion with the late Retired Lt. Commander Wes Modder about the great struggles he was made to confront as a decorated chaplain while serving in the U.S. Navy. Ephesians 6:12 says, “For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.” Learn of the deep Christian convictions Chaplain Modder demonstrated. You will hear him say, “If policy goes against Scripture, it is my duty and my function to say, excuse me, that is wrong!”
Dr. Dobson Minute
Before You Speak
When you’re tempted to make a spiteful comment at someone else's expense, take a moment to think before you speak. It might be best not to say anything at all.
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Freedom to Stand – Part 1
Threatened with losing his position and his good name, the late U.S. Navy chaplain Wes Modder chose to stand firm in his Judeo-Christian beliefs on marriage and sexuality, refusing to back down to the false accusations that were being thrown at him. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson interviews Chaplain Modder about the fiery trials he faced, and how God provided for his triumphant exoneration! Romans 8:31 says, “If God is for us, who can be against us?”
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The Cost of Being A Parent
Nothing worth having comes cheap--including kids! But it's all worth it to hear them say, "I love you!"