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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

If You Can Keep It: The Forgotten Promise of American Liberty, Part 2

Long before the Constitution was written, one preacher helped prepare a nation for freedom. 

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Commitment in Marriage

What is the source of all stability in a marital relationship? Just one word: Commitment.

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If You Can Keep It: The Forgotten Promise of American Liberty, Part 1

America's founders gave us a republic—if we can keep it.

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The Value of Adversity

A parent's job is not to eliminate a child's problems, but to help him or her develop tools to overcome them. 

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Growing Up Early and Late

Growth patterns impact a teen’s self-confidence. Understanding that fact brings insight into his or her world.

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Encouragement for the Single Life

Singleness is not a holding pattern or a mistake.

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Blogs

Happily Ever After?

What you have observed by looking around your social circles is born out by the numbers: According to nearly every relevant statistic, the institution of marriage is in serious trouble. The Council on Families in America reports that half of first marriages are likely to end in divorce.

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“Cat’s in the Cradle”

Make time your family. Use your time today to invest in the relationships that will matter for the rest of your life.

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Healthy Conflict in Marriage

Marital fights can be healthy within reasonable limits — as long as they end with forgiveness and respect.

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A Father Looks Back

The years with your children pass faster than you think!

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