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Dr. James Dobson

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.

Content By Dr. James Dobson

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We’ve Never Been This Way Before

July 25, 2023

Like the Israelites on the edge of the Jordan River, it seems like we’re all having to grapple with some very difficult challenges, especially in these unprecedented times. On today's edition of Family Talk, Dr. R.T. Kendall discusses his 2020 book, We've Never Been This Way Before: Trusting God in Unprecedented Times. The renowned theologian draws from Joshua 3:4, reminding us that we need unrivaled faith to navigate the unchartered waters of a pandemic and the divisions in our culture. Let’s be mindful of the hope we have in Jesus and how His perfect love will cast out fear.

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When God Doesn’t Appear to Make Sense to Us – Part 3

July 20, 2023

When going through trials, it’s easy to feel as if God has abandoned you. The truth is, God says in His Word that He will never leave you nor forsake you. It is His promise to all of us. On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson shares how “you can trust God even when you can’t track Him.” Isaiah 41:10 declares, “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Discover how the Lord is using these seemingly insurmountable events in your life to deepen your relationship with Him.

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When God Doesn’t Appear to Make Sense to Us – Part 2

July 19, 2023

What do the biblical characters David, Job and Hezekiah have in common? They all experienced a time where they did not hear from God and cried out to Him with the universal question of “Why?” Even while on the cross, Jesus asked His Father, “Why have You forsaken me?” On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson continues to walk us through this question of “Why?,” which we all have experienced in trying circumstances. Proverbs 3:5 says, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not unto your own understanding.” In the face of life’s most difficult challenges, we can find hope in the Word of God.

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When God Doesn’t Appear to Make Sense to Us – Part 1

July 18, 2023

Whether it has to do with sickness or death, a tornado or a divorce, certain traumatic events will happen in our lives that will make us question, “Why me, Lord?” On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson reminds us of the hope we have in our great and mighty God, despite the struggles we face. Romans 8:38-39 says, “For I am sure that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

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Straight Talk to Young Couples – Part 2

July 14, 2023

According to Kay Coles James, “We cannot be lone ranger Christians!” We cannot, and should not, try to do life alone, especially within a marriage. On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his heartfelt discussion with Kay. Be ready to take notes as she explains the serious need for mentors and solid biblical counsel to help couples walk through the inevitable conflicts that they will face.

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Straight Talk to Young Couples – Part 1

July 13, 2023

Are you about to “tie the knot?” Or maybe you have walked down the aisle recently and need some advice while in this new season of life. On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson speaks with best-selling author and speaker, Kay Coles James, about this very subject and her book, What I Wished I’d Known Before I Got Married. Learn more about Kay and her straight forward philosophy of “keeping it real and telling it like it is,” and why marriage should be forever.

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How to Change for the Better

July 7, 2023

No matter your background or spiritual upbringing, you may have experienced an addiction of some sort, or know someone who has. On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson speaks with author and speaker, Becky Tirabassi, to discuss her story of how she hit rock bottom by the age of 21. She quotes 1 John 1:9, which says, “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” Learn about Becky’s radical life transformation from a broken life filled with addiction, to now, over 20 years of feeling compelled to connect people to the living, loving God.

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I Believe in American Patriotism

July 4, 2023

Over 247 years ago, 13 British colonies declared their independence from English rule, forming the United States of America. On this special Independence Day edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson recites a stirring rendition of a letter written by columnist and editor, Don Feder, entitled “Patriots Prayer.” Join us as we are reminded that our founding fathers sought God and the principles of the Bible as the basis upon which to build our great new nation. In addition, be empowered to teach your children what American patriotism is, and why it defines America as “the land of the free and the home of the brave.”

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Newsletters

Reawaken America—Before It’s Too Late!

July 3, 2023

July 2023 Newsletter: Reawaken America—Before It’s Too Late!

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I Have Walked with The Living God – Part 2

June 28, 2023

According to Scripture, John the Baptist prepared the way for the coming of the Lord, Jesus Christ. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his discussion with the late Pat Robertson as he shares how “preparing the way” became the mission statement for the Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN), which he founded. Learn more about this extraordinary man of God and the lasting legacy he built for generations to come. 2 Timothy 4:7 says it all, "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith."

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