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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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Being Men of God in a Lost Culture – Part 1

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America has a leadership crisis. On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. Steve Farrar challenges men to understand three things that are true about our times. First, our Christian foundations are being destroyed. Second, biblical Truth has been rejected. And third, our country is overdue for God’s judgment. Dr. Farrar, the founder of Men’s Leadership Ministries, also stresses the need for genuine godly leadership in society today, and calls upon fathers to guide their children through the cultural fog.

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Getting to Know Sarah Huckabee Sanders: Speaking for Herself

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Sarah Huckabee Sanders has often been asked, “What was the best preparation for being the White House press secretary? Her answer is simple: Being a mom. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Sarah, who was the first mother to take the podium as press secretary, explains she had already mastered the art of repeating herself, saying “no” a lot, and needing the patience of Job to get through each morning talking with reporters. She also shares how her family and faith in God kept her grounded during her time in the White House, and inspired her to make a difference.

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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