Good Manners
Dr. Dobson laments the lack of politeness and civility in our culture today, and emphasizes the importance of training up children well grounded in manners.
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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Raising Boys: Wounded Spirits
It’s critical for moms and dads to understand how their boys are intricately designed by God. Today, Family Talk is featuring one of Dr. Dobson’s classic ‘Bringing Up Boys’ teaching series. He focused on what parents can do to mend a child’s broken or wounded spirit. Dr. Dobson also addressed how bullying, peer pressure, and entertainment can warp the minds of our kids.
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Homosexuality and the 21st Century Church
Many churches and Christian groups are purposefully choosing to support the LGBT movement. On this edition of Family Talk, Dr. Dobson addresses this disturbing trend with Anne Paulk, Executive Director of Restored Hope Network. They examine the hostility towards the Biblical truth about homosexuality, while Anne shares her own story of being liberated from lesbianism.
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Love Thy Body
Christians in the 21st century constantly struggle with defending their faith against secular worldviews. On this Family Talk broadcast, Dr. Tim Clinton addresses this subject with Nancy Pearcey, Professor of Apologetics at Houston Baptist University. Through her new book, Love Thy Body, she unpacks how the moral issues in society boil down to a damaged view of one’s self.
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The Importance of the Family – Part 1
The family is the foundation of our entire society. Today on Family Talk, you will hear from the late Bible teacher Howard Hendricks, who lays out reasons why this institution is essential to the health and well-being of our nation. Through this timeless presentation, Professor Hendricks talks about the disappearance of the traditional home, and describes the negative impact that culture and even the church has had on the family.
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Know Yourself, Know Your Money
Countless families have been financially blindsided by the 2020 pandemic. On this edition of Family Talk, author and personal finance expert, Rachel Cruze, shares what we can do to get back on our feet. She and Dr. Dobson address people's anxieties and behaviors toward money, and then identify biblical principles for becoming financially stable. Listen to how you and your family can weather this turbulent storm.
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Know Yourself, Know Your Money
Countless families have been financially blindsided by the 2020 pandemic. On this edition of Family Talk, author and personal finance expert, Rachel Cruze, shares what we can do to get back on our feet. She and Dr. Dobson address people’s anxieties and behaviors toward money, and then identify biblical principles for becoming financially stable. Listen to how you and your family can weather this turbulent storm.
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Dr. Ed Young Interviews Dr. James Dobson
Today as Family Talk concludes their "2020 Best of Broadcast" retrospective, you'll hear Dr. James Dobson's touching conversation with his longtime friend, Pastor Ed Young. In June of 2019, Dr. Dobson appeared at Pastor Young's church for Father's Day. Dr. Dobson talked about the impact his dad had on his life, and illustrated why boys and girls desperately desire a meaningful relationship with their own fathers.
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America In The Balance
January Newsletter 2021: America In The Balance
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Forgiving What You Can’t Forget – Part 2
When we're deeply wounded by someone we've trusted, forgiveness is oftentimes the furthest thought in our minds. On this edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson continues his interview with Lysa Terkeurst, president of Proverbs 31 Ministries. She explains that our call to forgive stems from God's undeserved grace toward us. Hear how you can experience the beauty of true forgiveness the same way Lysa did.
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