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.
Sadly, many churches today fail to address the reality of the afterlife. But we know from Scripture that Heaven and Hell are as real as day and night. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his discussion with Anne Graham Lotz about her book on Heaven for adults entitled, Heaven: My Father's House. Anne shares that for those who have confessed their sin and trusted Christ as their Savior, Heaven is the ultimate promise fulfilled.
Whether it's reflecting on the loss of a loved one, or trying to explain why there are so many deaths on the TV news, it’s essential that parents provide hope for their children by giving them the assurance of Heaven. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson speaks with Anne Graham Lotz about her children’s book, Heaven: God's Promise for Me. In her beautifully illustrated project, Anne reminds us that Heaven is for children also, and death is not something to fear when you have put your faith in Jesus. John 14:3 says, “And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.”
According to Hebrews 4, the Word of God is alive, active, and sharper than any double-edged sword. With the opening of the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C. in 2017, Christians have the opportunity to learn more about the narrative, history and impact of the Word. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson interviews Steve Green, president of Hobby Lobby and chairman of the Museum of the Bible, to discuss the incredible journey that took place from the museum’s inception to its grand opening.
1 John 4:18 says that perfect love casts out fear and there is no fear in love. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his enlightening discussion with Danny and Sheri Silk, as they warn that love and fear cannot co-exist within a marriage if it is to succeed. Discover how they turned their own marital shortcomings into a ministry devoted to building loving and flourishing relationships.
Question: Dr. Dobson, are adopted children more likely to be rebellious than children raised by biological parents? If so, are there any steps I can take to prevent or ease the conflict? My husband and I are thinking about adopting a toddler, and this question has me worried.
Whether you’re a male or female, young or old, we all long to be in a relationship where we feel safe to love and be loved. But how do two people who come from wildly different backgrounds make their marriage work? On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson interviews author Danny Silk and his wife, Sheri, on the subject of building and maintaining healthy relationships. Learn more of their story of how they turned their volatile marriage into a beautiful union under God.
According to Pastor John MacArthur, there is no greater indicator of a corrupt and abandoned society than when that society will not tolerate anger against sin. On today’s edition of Family Talk, John concludes his moving message about the Lord’s wrath on America. Romans 1:21 says, “For although they knew God, they neither glorified him as God nor gave thanks to Him, but their thinking became futile and their foolish hearts were darkened.” Never has there been a time more demanding of our prayers, to plead for “the word of the living God to be proclaimed across this nation!”
It is no secret that our country has been sliding into moral decay with unnatural atrocities. On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Pastor John MacArthur of Grace Community Church, gives a powerful sermon, revealing God’s truth from the writings in Romans chapter 1. He explains the haunting parallels between our society today and the wicked depravity of humanity that is written about in the Bible. Be aware and take a stand for the Lord’s truth. We must worship the Creator, not the things of this world.
You have heard it said that the Lord works in mysterious ways. On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his heartwarming conversation with Emily Colson and her dad, the late Chuck Colson, about her extraordinary life with her autistic son, Max. Never underestimate the power of God to answer your prayers in the most unorthodox ways. Luke 18:17 says, “Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.”
According to Psalm 127:3, “Children are a heritage from the Lord.” Oftentimes, parents of children who have special needs experience a unique joy and perspective that other parents may never encounter. On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson interviews Emily Colson and her dad, the late Chuck Colson, about Emily’s son, Max, who has autism.
