Holiday Depression
Question: Dr. Dobson, I tend to feel depressed after every holiday, but I don't know why. These special days are very happy ones for my family.
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.
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Going Home for Christmas
December 2022 Newsletter: Going Home for Christmas
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Calling Out The Church
According to Charlie Kirk, the battle we are engaging in America is a spiritual battle and not a political one. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Charlie continues his speech on the decline of the foundation of biblical truth and boldness within the Church. He urges listeners to stand firm and hold fast to the convictions of their Christian faith. Galatians 6:19 proclaims, “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”
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Tell Someone: You Can Share the Good News – Part 2
After Jesus had risen from the dead, three days after being crucified, He commanded His disciples, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.” On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson and Pastor Greg Laurie continue to share biblical principles to encourage believers to share their faith and bring others into the family of God. They also discuss the tragedy of Laurie losing his beloved son, Christopher, in a 2008 car crash, and the solace he found by reading God’s Word.
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Tell Someone: You Can Share the Good News – Part 1
As Christians, we are commanded to share our faith with non-believers. 1 Peter 3:15 says, “Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.” On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson and Pastor Greg Laurie discuss Greg’s personal testimony and his 2016 book, Tell Someone: You Can Share the Good News. Laurie also emphasizes the importance of imparting the gospel to those that God places in our lives, and encourages all believers, even those without the gift of evangelism, to tell someone about Jesus Christ. You won’t want to miss this inspiring edition of Dr. James Dobson’s Family Talk.
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Election Reaction with Dr. James Dobson
On November 8th, Americans cast their ballots for the midterm elections. There was a lot at stake with abortion rights hanging in the balance after the landmark overturning of Roe v. Wade in June. In addition, governorships and seats in both the U.S. House and Senate were up for grabs in several states. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson and Gary Bauer, vice president of public policy at the JDFI, discuss the outcome of the recent election and what the future holds for our country.
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Ask the Experts: Trusting Scripture
Have you ever had tough questions about Christianity? On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson and several of America’s leading apologists address your concerns. Josh McDowell proves that the Bible is the most reliable document of antiquity. Lee Strobel points to the powerful testimony of the eyewitnesses to the resurrected Christ. “If the New Testament is fiction,” Frank Turek asks, “Why did the authors reveal so many of their own embarrassing foibles?” And Erwin Lutzer insists that the early church fathers believed in the deity of Christ, contrary to the false claims in The DaVinci Code. 2 Timothy 3:16 says, “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness.
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Let’s Restore Our Military to Greatness
Did you know that all branches of the U.S. military are struggling to recruit young people to serve our country? Or that the U.S. Army missed their goal this year by 15,000 soldiers? On today’s edition of Family Talk, Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Jerry Boykin continues speaking on the moral decline in America’s armed forces and its dangerous effect. Due to the focus and embrace of political “woke” ideology, this decorated warrior states that there are too many soldiers who are ill-equipped today for the rigors of combat.
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Thriving in Love and Money – Part 2
Because husbands and wives view money differently, conflict is inevitable. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Shaunti Feldhahn, author of Thriving in Love and Money, explains that 30% of Christian couples surprisingly maintain separate checking accounts. Ultimately, money problems are about power. Shaunti explains that finances should be an opportunity for connection, not conflict. She also teaches married couples how to take off the “gloves” and recognize they're on the same team.
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Thriving in Love and Money – Part 1
Did you know that money issues are the number one stressor in relationships? And that the problem goes much deeper than how to budget? On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson interviews author and social researcher, Shaunti Feldhahn, to discuss her book, Thriving in Love and Money. They also examine the different fears men and women have about finances. After interviewing 3,000 people, Shaunti gleaned that husbands worry about providing for the family while wives are more concerned with whether the family is happy.
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