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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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The Donkey That No One Could Ride

April 6, 2023

Before His triumphant and celebratory entry into Jerusalem, Jesus told His disciples in Mark 11:2, “Go into the village opposite you; and as soon as you have entered it, you will find a colt tied, on which no one has sat. Loose it and bring it. And if anyone says to you, ‘Why are you doing this?’ say, ‘The Lord has need of it.’” On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson and his son, Ryan, introduce a children's book written from the fictional perspective of the "The Donkey No One Could Ride," at least, not until Jesus did. Dr. Dobson also interviews the author, Anthony DeStefano, to discuss why he wrote the book as well as the importance of celebrating Easter.

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World Health Organization Power Grab: A Threat to U.S. Sovereignty – Part 2

April 4, 2023

On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson continues his conversation with Michele Bachmann to discuss the overreach of the World Health Organization, and the possibility of the United States turning over its decision-making ability to that organization. Dr. Dobson and Michele urge listeners to call their representatives and senators in Washington, D.C., to let their voices be heard, and to continue to turn to the Lord for help. 2 Chronicles 7:14 says, “If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.”

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World Health Organization Power Grab: A Threat to U.S. Sovereignty – Part 1

April 3, 2023

How would our lives change if the United States signed away its decision-making authority to the World Health Organization? According to Michele Bachmann, that could be our future if the U.S. stays in the WHO, and if Christians remain silent. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson and Michele, a former member of the U.S. House of Representatives, discuss this topic of concern, and how it could affect our freedoms for years to come.

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Newsletters

Is America Imploding?

April 3, 2023

April 2023 Newsletter: Is America Imploding?

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The Role of Christianity and The Church in American Public Life

March 29, 2023

According to Gary Bauer, “there would not be an America without involved Christians.” On today’s edition of Family Talk, the senior vice president of public policy at the Dr. James Dobson Family Institute shares that despite the opposing views within secular culture, our Christian faith plays a significant role in the public square. Gary also points out the blueprints for our nation, designed by the Lord, that are embedded throughout our nation’s capital and history, and warns that the threats to our religious freedom must not be ignored.

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Blogs

Death, Faith, and Perspective

March 28, 2023

It is so important to understand that God's value system is entirely different from our own—and His is correct. In human eyes, death is viewed as the ultimate defeat—the final tragedy. As such, it hangs over our heads from early childhood like the sword of Damocles.

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Living Through the Loss of a Spouse – Part 2

March 21, 2023

On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson continues interviewing Dee Brestin to discuss life after the loss of her husband, Steve. Dee shares how she coped after his passing, just 21 months prior to this interview. Learn how she discovered there can still be purpose and blessing, and even the possibility for the soul to be renewed through the pain and loss of a loved one. Psalm 147:3 says, “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”

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Living Through the Loss of a Spouse – Part 1

March 20, 2023

Did you know that there are approximately 11 million widows in the United States? Or that close to 80% of wives will lose their husbands during their lifetime? On today's classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson interviews Dee Brestin to discuss her heart-wrenching journey back into a life of singleness following the death of her husband, Steve. In the midst of her journey, Dee learned to lean on the Lord, and discovered His unwavering faithfulness in the midst of deep loneliness and grief.

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Homosexuality and the 21st Century Church – Part 2

March 8, 2023

On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his interview with Anne Edward, executive director of Restored Hope. They continue discussing her testimony of leaving homosexuality, and the increasing acceptance of the LGBTQ lifestyle in both society and the Church. They also break down four fundamental views of homosexuality and address the false ideas concerning counseling and therapy.

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Masculine Roles and Family Stability

March 7, 2023

I wish it were possible for me to emphasize just how critical this masculine understanding is to family stability. Sociologist George Gilder said it best in his excellent book Sexual Suicide. He makes it clear that single men (as a class) are often a threat to society. Until they accept responsibility for families, their sexual aggression is largely unbridled and potentially destructive.

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