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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

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Grasping the Concept of Who God Is

Question: Dr. Dobson, the concept of who God is has always been difficult for me to comprehend. I'm still not sure I understand Him as I should. How can my children possibly grasp who He really is?

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The Need for Reserve Forces in Parenting

Like a good general, you should always keep a reserve and don't fight to exhaustion on the battlefield of parenting.

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The 4 Wills of God: Revisiting Love and Respect

Do you ever feel like your marriage is caught in “the crazy cycle?” On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson welcomes best-selling author Dr. Emerson Eggerichs to discuss his book, Love & Respect. He shares powerful biblical insights from Ephesians 5:33 about how husbands need respect and wives need love. Discover how to break the cycle and strengthen your marriage.

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Time is Your Greatest Gift to Your Child

Being a father and a Type A personality myself, I look back on my parenting experiences and recall instances where I could have done a better job. I wish I could relive some of those busy days at a sl

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Using Food as an Instrument of Control

Especially for teens, food can be an outlet when life feels out of control. Keep an eye on your child’s eating habits.

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Depression in Children

Is your child showing signs of depression, such as lethargy, trouble sleeping, stomach problems or anger? Dr. Dobson provides wisdom on what to do.

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Persistent Prayer

If a commitment to Christ is the foundation for a successful marriage, then daily prayer together is the steady, brick-by-brick construction that provides a safe haven for genuine intimacy.

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The Importance of Premarital Counseling

Invest in premarital counseling to help develop a solid foundation to build your relationship on. (It makes a great wedding gift too!)

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Being a God Follower

How strong is your faith in the face of hardship? On this classic Family Talk broadcast, hear a powerful testimony from missionary Steve Saint. He shares the well-known story of his missionary father Nathan, who was killed by a native tribe in Ecuador. Steve explains how God burdened his heart for missions, ultimately leading him back to the same people who killed his dad.

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The Benefits of Learning

Though we may forget early school lessons, education is still important because it teaches us things such as self-discipline and character.

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