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.
Is there anything too difficult for God? Just as Jesus resurrected Lazarus from the dead, He can also breathe life back into everything else that was once deceased, including a marriage. On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Patricia Ashley shares a powerful and entertaining story of how the Lord not only saved her, but fully restored her marriage to her husband, Vernon.
On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his inspirational discussion with Mark Hancock, the CEO of Trail Life USA, about the organization’s focus and pledge to train young boys in a Christ-centered way. Learn more how Christian men are investing in today’s youth, giving them the tools they need to succeed in life with integrity and honor.
Guiding young boys through the early impressionable years has become an increasingly difficult responsibility for Christian men, especially in the face of the culture war. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson talks with the founder and CEO of Trail Life USA, Mark Hancock, about how the outdoor Christian ministry seeks to teach boys to honor God and lead with biblical integrity. Proverbs 22:6 says, “Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old, they will not turn from it.”
On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson welcomes to the program his wife, Shirley Dobson, and their long-time friend and colleague, Chuck Swindoll. They remind us that in times of uncertainty, our God is unchanging, ever-present, sovereign, and that we must continue to pray fervently for our nation. 2 Chronicles 7:14 says, “…if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from Heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land,” Tune in to learn how you can be part of the revival in our nation, if we will return to the spiritual principles given to us within God’s Word.
Matthew 25:40 says, “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’” On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his inspiring conversation with Victor and Eileen Marx about the myriad of ways God is using them in the fight for the “least of these” through their humanitarian initiatives. Discover how the Marx’s, having overcome PTSD from their own devastating backgrounds, are making an impact by infusing the light and love of Jesus Christ into the lives of those who have been broken by trauma and unthinkable violence.
According to C.S. Lewis, “Hardships often prepare ordinary people for an extraordinary destiny.” For Victor Marx, the trials he experienced in his upbringing led him to pursue humanitarian work around the world. On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson speaks with Victor and his wife, Eileen, the co-founders of the non-profit organization, All Things Possible. Learn about their incredible passion to go deep into the face of death and destruction, such as ISIS war-torn prison camps, to reach those in desperate need of the hope that only Jesus can bring.
When one family committed to two tech-free days a week, their 8-year-old son was thrilled that his father had time to teach him how to play baseball. And his mother had time to bake cookies with him. The boy gushed, “Our family is normal again. And I got my Daddy back!” On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson talks with Dr. Kathy Koch (pronounced Cook), author of Screens and Teens: Connecting with Our Kids in a Wireless World, on the ever evolving relationship between teenagers and screen time. Parents, if you want your teen to develop character and self-discipline, demonstrate that the smartphone is a tool, not a toy.
For many teens, their smartphones have become their best friend and safety blanket. According to research, 56% of teens associate the absence of their cell phone with at least one of these three emotions: loneliness, feeling upset or anxious. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Kathy Koch (pronounced Cook), author of Screens and Teens: Connecting with Our Kids in a Wireless World, urges parents to set reasonable limits for their children and to remember that the phone doesn’t belong to them; it’s their parents’ phone. Insist on regular phone “blackouts.” Encourage your teen to engage with you by having a meaningful conversation inside the home, play board games, do a jigsaw puzzle, read a physical book, or shoot hoops with a sibling.
Dads can sometimes feel terrified by the responsibilities of raising and caring for children. On today’s edition of Family Talk, author and speaker Phil Callaway shares his personal stories of fatherhood, and why it’s so important for dads to cultivate their own walk with Christ. Be encouraged as Phil urges fathers that if they want their children to have character and a love for God, they need to first model it themselves.
On today’s edition of Family Talk, join us as Dr. James Dobson concludes his enlightening conversation with author and speaker, Julie Barnhill, as they answer questions from a panel of moms on how to ride the emotional roller coaster of parenting. They also encourage moms and dads to avoid blaming themselves for the bad choices their children make. Ezekiel 18:20 says, “The child will not share the guilt of the parent, nor will the parent share the guilt of the child. The righteousness of the righteous will be credited to them, and the wickedness of the wicked will be charged against them.”
