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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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Seeing God as a Perfect Father – Part 1

August 30, 2023

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!”

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Beauty in Brokenness – Part 2

August 29, 2023

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.

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Beauty in Brokenness – Part 1

August 28, 2023

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.

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Pure Flix: Quality Christian Entertainment with Bold Vision

August 25, 2023

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.

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Children and Stress – Part 2

August 24, 2023

On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his discussion with best-selling author and psychologist, the late Dr. Arch Hart. The two mental health experts break down the crisis in America known as childhood stress and anxiety. Moms and dads must recognize the warning signs of stress in their children as soon as possible, and teach them how to make time for rest and recovery. Dr. Hart explains how trauma, hostility, overstimulation, and drastic change can intensify a child's stress level. Discover how the stability we create by slowing down the pace of life can benefit the whole family.

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Children and Stress – Part 1

August 23, 2023

Remember when you were a child and life was carefree? Sadly, today’s fast-paced and confusing culture has caused many children to experience inordinate amounts of stress. In this day and age, the world can heap so much anxiety and tension on a child that it can feel overwhelming. Learn about your son or daughter’s vulnerability to likely stress factors, from social media, to peer pressure, and even from their own parents. On this classic Family Talk broadcast, Dr. Dobson talks about childhood stress with renowned author and psychologist, the late Dr. Arch Hart. They examine the pressure on our kids and identify the various physical, emotional, and mental indicators of anxiety. Discover how setting up certain boundaries for your child can greatly decrease everyday stressors for him or her, as well as for yourself.

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Lead Me: Fighting for Your Marriage, Children and Faith

August 18, 2023

In life we can face that proverbial “fork in the road,” where a difficult decision needs to be made. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Tim Clinton discusses this very topic with Matt Hammitt, former lead singer of the Christian band, Sanctus Real, about an agonizing time in his family’s life. Be enlightened as we not only hear how God faithfully walked Matt and his wife through this heart-wrenching season, but also of Matt’s endeavors to pay it forward and let the world know they are not alone in their struggles.

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Navigating the Rapids of Life

August 11, 2023

Life can be just like a river, calm and serene at some points or ominous and threatening at others. Just like the river, our lives can take unforeseen twists and turns that may approach without warning. On today’s edition of Family Talk, we’ll hear from speaker and author, Dr. Carolyn Koons, as she shares her colorful and entertaining experiences of navigating through the rivers of life with the help and direction of God and His Word. Discover how leaning into the Lord can provide the “life jacket” that is crucial to keeping us afloat.

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Kyle West: Look What God Has Done – Part 2

August 8, 2023

Everyone knows that raising children is not an easy task. Add to that, having a child with special needs. Studies have shown that the pressure becomes so high, it has driven 80% of marriages to the point of divorce. On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his discussion with Bob West and his son, Kyle, who has cerebral palsy. John 9:2-3 says, “His disciples asked him, ‘Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?’ ‘Neither this man nor his parents sinned,’ said Jesus, ‘but this happened so that the works of God might be displayed in Him.’” Listen and find hope as Bob and Kyle discuss the ministry that God birthed out of their own journey of life.

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Kyle West: Look What God Has Done – Part 1

August 7, 2023

On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson re-visits one of his most memorable conversations with then seven-year-old, Kyle West. Kyle has cerebral palsy, but by the Lord’s design, this has not hindered his God-given purpose in life. Eleven years later, Dr. Dobson invited Kyle and his dad back to the program for a beautiful reunion to discuss all that the Lord has done in Kyle’s life. Join us and expect to have your soul rejuvenated as you listen to this joy-filled conversation.

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