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.
Memorial Day is one of our most poignant holidays, as we remember and honor those who have given their lives in military service. To highlight the importance of the occasion, this video by Dr. James Dobson explains the true meaning and why we memorialize the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Philippians 4:7 says, “And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” It’s one thing to read these words of the Bible, but another to believe them in the midst of war and facing imminent death. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson talks with retired Major and Chaplain, Jeff Struecker about his 22-year career in the U.S. Army. You’ll hear of Jeff’s first encounter with Jesus, through the intentional outreach of his neighbors, and how God then led him to fight bravely for this country. On this special Memorial Day program, Chaplain Struecker gives God all the glory for the supernatural peace he experienced on the battlefields as a survivor of “Black Hawk Down.”
On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his bold and dynamic conversation with Dr. Joe McIlhaney, author and a board-certified OB/GYN. Dr. McIlhaney shares the horrifying curriculum being taught under the banner of comprehensive sex education, and explains the unthinkable price society is paying because we have believed the lies of the enemy instead of following the principles of the Bible. Romans 1:21 says, “For although they knew God, they did not honor Him as God or give thanks to Him, but they became futile in their thinking, and their foolish hearts were darkened.” Do not shy away from your God-given responsibilities as a parent!
The Bible is clear, God designed sex for the married couple, and He meant for it to be between one man and one woman. Today on Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson discusses the devastating physical, emotional, and spiritual consequences of casual sex with Dr. Joe McIlhaney, a board-certified OB/GYN, and the co-author of Hooked: The Brain Science on How Casual Sex Affects Human Development.
It’s hard to remember a time when we didn’t have to worry about what our children were being subjected to in schools, or what they might see as they are browsing the Internet. On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson speaks with author Rebecca Hagelin as they discuss the daily battle parents face in protecting the innocence of their children. We must wake up and stop the busyness of life. Nothing shows our kids that we love them more than taking time to give them boundaries based on God’s Truth.
Question: Dr. Dobson, how much self-control and Christian responsibility can we expect of a child? For example, my five-year-old daughter has a rather passive personality, and she is constantly being hit, kicked and pinched by other children in the neighborhood. I have taught her not to fight back, showing her the words of Jesus in the Bible. Still, it hurts me to see her beaten—sometimes by children much smaller than she is. What do you suggest?
On today’s edition of Family Talk, you’ll hear the conclusion of Mary Crowley’s spirited presentation about the undying love of God, and the many trials that the Lord brought her through. Find hope as you listen to Mary’s message which she says has one purpose, “That you might know the living God and have a relationship with Him. And that you might know how much He loves you, cares for you, and yearns for you.”
Whether you’re single or married, young or old, there are people in your life that you have the ability to influence. Are you helping them to form a philosophy of faith that will see them through the trials and tribulations of life? On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, you’ll hear the inspiring testimony of the late Mary Crowley, who was an author and the founder of Home Interiors and Gifts, Inc. Mary shares the rich heritage bestowed upon her as a young girl by her grandparents. Be blessed as she reminds us that Jesus is the only One who can provide the firm foundation on which we can rely on.
Question: Dr. Dobson, you have said that the children of godly parents sometimes go into severe rebellion and never return to the faith they were taught. I have seen that happen to some wonderful families that loved the Lord and were committed to the church. Still, it appears contradictory to Scripture. How do you interpret Proverbs 22:6, which says, "Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it"? Doesn't that verse mean, as it implies, that the children of wise and dedicated Christian parents will never be lost? Doesn't it promise that all wayward offspring will return, sooner or later, to the fold?
On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his enlightening discussion with Dr. Bruce Wilkinson as he shares stories and lessons on stewardship from his book, The God Pocket. Proverbs 19:17 says, “Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and He will reward them for what they have done.”
