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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

Broadcasts

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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Blogs

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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Homosexuality and the 21st Century Church – Part 1

March 7, 2023

Over the last few years, there has been a significant shift in the acceptance of the LGBTQ lifestyle, spreading throughout our schools, the media, and even some churches. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson addresses this trend with Anne Edward, the executive director of Restored Hope Network, a ministry dedicated to serving those who are broken by relational sin and homosexuality. They examine the hostility toward the biblical truth about homosexuality, while Anne shares her own story of being liberated from a sinful lifestyle.

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Serving God With What You Have

March 6, 2023

Are you living in the “God Space?” According to Dr. Lori Salierno-Maldonado, it is the place where the need is greater than the resources, and where the opportunity is greater than our ability. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Lori challenges us to trust God and take Him up on His invitation to be part of something much bigger than ourselves. She also stresses that while we don’t have much to offer, we have the materials for the Lord to do a miracle through us.

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