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.
On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson continues his heartfelt discussion with author and speaker, Julie Barnhill, about the undeniable guilt that moms and dads experience as they go through life with their kids. Learn more about God’s grace and the hope He provides to parents as Julie shares excerpts from her book, Motherhood: The Guilt that Keeps on Giving.
We know there is only one person on earth who lived a perfect life, Jesus Christ. Yet it’s easy for a mother to feel guilt over things that are not done “perfectly” during those child-rearing years. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson talks candidly with author and speaker, Julie Barnhill, about her book, Motherhood: The Guilt that Keeps on Giving. Tune in and discover the difference between true and false guilt.
Question: Dr. Dobson, we have an adopted girl who came to us when she was four years old. She is very difficult to handle and does pretty much what she pleases. For us to make her obey would be very unpleasant for her, and frankly, we don't feel we have the right to do that. She has been through a lot in her short life. Besides, we're not her real parents. Do you think she'll be OK if we just give her a lot of love and attention?
Raised by communist parents, David Horowitz was once a strong voice for the American Left in the 1960s. But after awakening to the evil it was doing, this Jewish writer went on to embrace American exceptionalism, birthed from Protestant Christianity. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson and his guest, David Horowitz, author of Dark Agenda, continue to discuss the secular culture’s agenda for our sovereign nation and the importance for Christians to remain vigilant. 1 Peter 5:8 says, “Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.”
You don’t have to look far to see that the war to destroy America is front and center in the public square. As our culture continues to trend toward sin and destruction, Christians need to prepare for the imposition of a radical agenda. On today’s edition of Family Talk, best-selling author David Horowitz, once himself an adherent of liberal policies, reveals why leftist doctrine is a bankrupt worldview. In his book, Dark Agenda: The War to Destroy Christian America, Horowitz warns that if the culture is allowed to kill off American Judeo-Christian values, then our freedoms could be next.
Question: Dr. Dobson, my husband and I just moved to Arizona from Pennsylvania, and I haven't established a network of friends yet. My family is back east, and I have no one but my husband to talk to about problems the kids are having. He is very busy, so all the "homework" is left to me. How can I deal with the feelings of loneliness and isolation as a mother?
Are you looking for ways to spice up your marriage? Then try “feeding the ducks!” If this isn't the advice you were expecting, listen to today’s edition of Family Talk and the conclusion of Dr. Dobson's interview with Bill and Pam Farrel, authors of the book, Red-Hot Monogamy. Find out how you can help rev up your love life by taking a simple stroll through the park.
Is the flame of romance in your marriage more like a roaring fire, or a flicker that's about to go out? On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson speaks candidly with Bill and Pam Farrel about their book entitled, Red-Hot Monogamy. Discover more about the wonderful gift of marriage created by God, and His intention to keep the intimacy alive within the marital relationship.
How do we find peace in a world that seems to be spiraling out of control? Where stress is running rampant and anxiety hides around every corner? On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Shirley Dobson joins her husband, Dr. James Dobson, to discuss the power of prayer. Philippians 4:6 says, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Every child deserves to know that their parents are crazy about them. That is true even for the “extra effort kid!” On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Tim Clinton and Dr. James Dobson conclude their discussion about the strong-willed child. Discover the hope provided by these two experts in psychology on how to regain that critical relationship and overcome defiance in your child.
