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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

Disorganized Kids in School – Part 1

Dr. Dobson discusses the characteristics of children who aren’t motivated to fit in with the structure of the classroom.

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Spiritual Mismatch in Marriage, Part 1

On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson sits down with best-selling author Lee Strobel and his wife, Leslie, to share their honest story of marriage tested by faith.

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Rekindling Mystery and Romance in Your Marriage

To put new life into your marriage, think like a teenager again! A little romance goes a long way.

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Building Intimacy with God

In uncertain times, prayer remains the steady anchor for individuals and for the nation. 

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Develop Common Interests with Your Spouse

Develop common interests with your husband or wife today for a stronger relationship in your later years.

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Homosexuality and the 21st Century Church, Part 2

Can someone truly find freedom from unwanted same-sex attraction?

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Actions Lead to Consequences

Everything we say and do has a ripple effect that impacts others. Teach this valuable lesson to your kids while they're young, and they'll see the wisdom in it later on. 

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Why Marriage Isn’t a 50-50 Relationship

Question: Dr. Dobson, would you be more specific about the relationship between the sexes? Am I to assume you do not favor a fifty-fifty arrangement in the husband-wife interaction? Answer: That is correct. However, let me offer two opinions about the ideal relationship between husbands and wives that may clarify my viewpoint.

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Homosexuality and the 21st Century Church, Part 1

Few subjects stir more controversy than the church’s response to homosexuality.

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Hide Scripture in Your Heart

If you want your children to be guided morally when they are beyond your reach and after they are grown, you should begin teaching favorite Bible passages to them when they are young. It is amazing how often a relevant Scripture reference zings to the surface just when a situation comes up that requires wisdom and discernment. If those verses have not been "downloaded" to our brains, we will have to figure out what to do based on our own limited understanding.

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