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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.

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Broadcasts

The Case for Miracles: From Skeptic to Evangelist – Part 1

July 20, 2022

Lee Strobel was once a narcissistic drunk, desperately lacking as a father to his kids and as a model husband to his wife, Leslie. Ironically, after she became a believer, Lee came to know the Lord after he tried to disprove the Resurrection for over two years. The avalanche of evidence pointing to our salvation was irrefutable. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson and his good friend, renowned apologist and scholar Lee Strobel discuss his faith walk and the role of apologetics in evangelism. They also highlight the parallel of famous atheists of history – Nietzsche (KNEE-chee), Freud (FROYD), Voltaire, and O’Haire – who were either fatherless or had bad relationships with their fathers.

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A Historic Victory for Life: Dr. Dobson Reacts to the Reversal of Roe v. Wade

July 15, 2022

Psalm 82:4 calls us to “rescue the weak and the needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked.” On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson and Gary Bauer, JDFI’s new Director of Public Policy, continue celebrating the reversal of Roe v. Wade, and discuss what the future holds for the United States. In God’s providence, with the overturning of Roe on June 24th, 2022, Dr. Dobson and Bauer note that it’s essential that Christians rescue the unborn babies in their state by funding crisis pregnancy centers. They also underscore how important it is for believers to continue to vote for candidates who will protect the preborn.

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A Historic Victory for Life: Dr. Dobson Reacts to the Reversal of Roe v. Wade – Part 2

July 14, 2022

Psalm 82:4 calls us to “rescue the weak and the needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked.” On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson and Gary Bauer, JDFI’s new Director of Public Policy, continue celebrating the reversal of Roe v. Wade, and discuss what the future holds for the United States. In God’s providence, with the overturning of Roe on June 24th, 2022, Dr. Dobson and Bauer note that it’s essential that Christians rescue the unborn babies in their state by funding crisis pregnancy centers. They also underscore how important it is for believers to continue to vote for candidates who will protect the preborn.

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Policy & Culture

Dr. James Dobson Announces Gary Bauer as Senior Vice President of Public Policy

July 13, 2022

Dr. James Dobson and the James Dobson Family Institute (JDFI) are pleased to announce that Gary Bauer has joined the JDFI team as Sr. Vice President of Public Policy.

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A Historic Victory for Life: Dr. Dobson Reacts to the Reversal of Roe v. Wade – Part 1

July 13, 2022

On June 24, 2022, the United States Supreme Court issued a decision on the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization case, effectively overturning Roe v. Wade, and returning the legality of abortion back to the states. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson and his colleague and guest, Gary Bauer, discuss the landmark ruling and what it means for the pro-life movement going forward. Psalm 127:3 declares, “Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward.”

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Parenting Basics: Toddlerhood – Part 2

July 12, 2022

On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson continues speaking with a panel of pediatricians about the toddler years. America’s most trusted family advocate and child psychologist insists that parenting is not a sprint — it’s a marathon. Parents have to find a pace and routine that won’t drain their batteries. Mom and Dad, listen and learn how to vet trustworthy childcare and understand the importance of getting timely examinations and immunizations for your children.

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Parenting Basics: Toddlerhood – Part 1

July 11, 2022

Parents, when your child enters the toddler stage, brace yourself for the “first adolescence!” Just like a teenager desires increasing independence, your toddler will too. On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson interviews a panel of doctors who insist that Mom and Dad lovingly let their toddler know that they are in charge. Listen to a valuable dose of encouragement and insight, and learn how to win the battle over bedtime and mealtime, the best toys for any age range, and the optimum number of hours of sleep a toddler needs per day.

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Policy & Culture

Dr. James Dobson Denounces President Biden’s Executive Order Promoting Abortion

July 8, 2022

This morning, President Biden signed an executive order promoting abortion.

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The New Black Robed Regiment – Part 2

July 5, 2022

In the days leading up to the Revolutionary War, Christian pastors often led the cry for liberty. They were in fact the boldest and most respected men in their communities. When the fighting broke out, many of these clergymen led the men of their congregations into battle. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson and his guest, Dan Fisher, author of Bringing Back the Black Robed Regiment, continue their discussion about the need for spiritual revival. Fisher highlights various stories of America’s 18th century pastors, including Jonas Clarke and Thomas Allen, who boldly preached of the right to resist tyrannical rule.

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The New Black Robed Regiment – Part 1

July 4, 2022

On today’s Independence Day edition of Family Talk, author Dan Fisher describes the 18th century black-robed pastors who courageously led their men onto the battlefield against the British during the Revolutionary War. In his book, Bringing Back the Black Robed Regiment, he urges today’s clergymen to emulate the patriot pastors of America’s birth. Our pulpits desperately need biblical conviction once again to rally a new “black-robed regiment” of clergymen to arm Americans with the Word to uphold the Judeo-Christian principles on which this country was based.

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