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.
Do you struggle to connect with one or more of your children? Maybe your daughter is strong-willed and every day is a battle, or maybe you don’t share your son’s interests or hobbies. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Tim Clinton joins Dr. James Dobson to talk about the “extra effort kid,” and what parents can do to strengthen that difficult relationship.
What is your mission in life? For a Christian, the answer is simple. To introduce people to Jesus Christ, so they can know Him and make Him known to others. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his uplifting conversation with Dr. Ted Baehr about the entertainment industry and how his book entitled, Reel to Real: 45 Movie Devotions for Families, is helping to spread God’s Truth.
One of the most challenging jobs for a Christian parent is to identify the enemy’s threats that come against God’s truths for how to live a righteous life. John 10:10 says, “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson meets with Dr. Ted Baehr, founder of the Christian media resource, Movieguide, to discuss his passion to help parents and their children practice discernment and keep God’s Truth alive, especially where it pertains to the entertainment industry.
With the explosion of technology, studies show that kids between the ages of 11 and 14 are the heaviest users of digital devices, spending over 9 hours a day on social media and the Internet. On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson discusses this sobering topic with the late Dr. Brenda Hunter and her daughter and co-author, Kristen Blair. Dr. Dobson asks them questions about their helpful book, From Santa to Sexting: Keeping Kids Safe, Strong, and Secure in Middle School. Learn how to recognize the warning signs before your child’s digital life becomes a problem.
September 2023 Newsletter: Jim and Shirley celebrating their 63rd anniversary
According to A.W. Tozer, “What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” So, what comes to mind when you think of God? On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Tim Clinton concludes his deep discussion with pastor and author Louie Giglio about our perfect heavenly Father. No matter what your experience has been with your earthly dad, you too can know the perfect love of a father through your relationship with the Creator, your Father in Heaven. Discover the truth about His unfathomable longing for each of us to know Him and experience His great love.
When you think back to your childhood, do you have good memories of your dad? Or maybe you have memories of your father you would rather erase. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Tim Clinton sits down with pastor, author, and evangelist Louie Giglio, to discuss his new book, Seeing God as a Perfect Father. Many cannot relate to God in this way because of the painful experiences they had with their earthly father. Listen and be encouraged as Louie explains, “God is not the reflection of your earthly dad, He is the ‘perfection’ of your earthly dad. God is everything you wanted your earthly dad to be and more!”
Life can be such a challenge for any normal human being, but what if you were born without legs and had a severely deformed hand? On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson speaks with author, wife, and mother of three, Judy Squier, who overcame these physical limitations to serve the Lord mightily. Learn how Judy navigated with grace and dignity to overcome enormous physical setbacks and grow into a deeper relationship with God.
Life can be such a challenge for any normal human being, but what if you were born without legs and had a severely deformed hand? On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson speaks with author, wife, and mother of three, Judy Squier, who overcame these physical limitations to serve the Lord mightily. Learn how Judy navigated with grace and dignity to overcome enormous physical setbacks and grow into a deeper relationship with God.
How often do you find yourself clamoring to find a good movie or TV show that’s appropriate for the whole family? On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Tim Clinton interviews Michael Scott, co-founder of Pure Flix, and his colleague, Bill Abbott, incoming president and CEO of Pure Flix, the faith and family-based subscription video on-demand service. Discover Michael and Bill’s vision and their heart to provide family friendly content that ministers to audiences everywhere and seeks to project God’s Truth into the culture.
