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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

Nothing Wasted: How God Heals Our Broken Past – Part 1

June 21, 2021

Kasey Van Norman experienced a difficult childhood, infidelity in her marriage, and a battle with cancer. The author of Nothing Wasted: God Uses the Stuff You Wouldn't, Kasey believes that God has used her rocky road of regret and loss. Indeed, He prepares our hearts through pain. Kasey points to Elijah, the depressed prophet, for whom God sent ravens to feed him daily. The Lord prepared Elijah for that victorious "fire ball confrontation" with King Ahab's false god, Baal. In the same way, God can use your private pain for His glory.

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Policy & Culture

Texas is Fighting back

June 21, 2021

Even as our national heritage and identity face consistent attacks from the radical Left, some states are fighting back and standing up for what is right. Not surprisingly, Texas is one of them.<br

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God’s Model for Fatherhood

June 18, 2021

Renowned author and Christian apologist, Josh McDowell, joins Dr. James Dobson to discuss his book, The Father Connection. Despite being raised by an abusive, alcoholic father, Josh eventually discovered his Heavenly Father's gentle and everlasting love for him. Josh forgave his dad, and ultimately led him to Christ. In this inspirational pre-Father's Day broadcast, he reminds us that children are molded by their father's model of daily, faithful consistency in the little things.

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Fathers and Sons: Getting Back to the Basics – Part 2

June 17, 2021

In this Part 2 edition, Dr. James Dobson and Dr. Tim Clinton talk about America's epidemic rise in fatherlessness and the desperate need for dads to be present in their kid's lives. Clinton explains that a solid relationship with a father can empower children, especially boys, to effectively navigate harmful peer pressure. Dobson and Clinton emphasize that a man's career ambitions must never outrank building emotionally close relationships with his children as he disciples them in the Lord.

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Policy & Culture

“Pride Month” Provides Indoctrination Opportunity

June 17, 2021

The LGBT movement is working overtime to indoctrinate your children. And they're succeeding.

A recent poll by Gallup found that nearly 16 percent of Americans born between 1997-2002 ide

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Policy & Culture

Leftists Support Narrative That 3-Year-Olds Can Choose Their Own Gender

June 17, 2021

According to the Left, parents and medical professionals are unable to accurately determine a child's sex at birth. However, a 3-year-old is up to the task.

The Boston Globe re

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Policy & Culture

Men in Women’s Sports: Democrats Want It…Americans Don’t

June 17, 2021

Congressional Democrats have made no secret of their desire to allow biological men to compete in women's sports. Look no further than the so-called "<a href="https://www.drjamesdobson.org/newslett

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Broadcasts

Fathers and Sons: Getting Back to the Basics – Part 1

June 16, 2021

Dr. James Dobson sits down with Dr. Tim Clinton to discuss the importance of fathers in the lives of their children. Years ago, as a young father, Tim risked losing his own kids as he tried to build a career and impact the world. But after hearing Dr. Dobson on the radio challenging fathers to be present for their kids, Clinton was convicted to reassess his priorities. Reducing his travels and speaking commitments, he was able to treasure the quality time spent with his kids and his wife.

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Policy & Culture

Critical Race Theory Critiqued by Daddy-Daughter Duo

June 16, 2021

"Critical Race Theory" (CRT) has increasingly taken up residence in our children's classrooms, our government institutions, and corporate America, where it has largely been presented unchallenged a

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Videos

God’s Model for Fatherhood

June 15, 2021

Renowned author and Christian apologist, Josh McDowell, joins Dr. James Dobson to discuss his book, The Father Connection. Despite being raised by an abusive, alcoholic father, Josh eventually discovered his Heavenly Father's gentle and everlasting love for him. Josh forgave his dad, and ultimately led him to Christ. In this inspirational pre-Father's Day broadcast, he reminds us that children are molded by their father's model of daily, faithful consistency in the little things.

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