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.
Harboring hatred or animosity towards someone for the hurt they caused you can eat away at your mind and soul. On this edition of Family Talk, Dr. Dobson talks with clinical psychologist Dr. Arch Hart about the slippery slope of resentment. Hear why this emotion is a disease that can ruin one’s life and how forgiveness is the only cure.
Today on this special edition of Family Talk, Dr. Dobson honors the life and legacy of President George H.W. Bush. He reflects on their many years of friendship, then replays his interview with our 41st President from 1992. Their conversation was quite prophetic as it focused on the importance of supporting the family, and the dangers of pornography and abortion in society.
On this classic broadcast of Family Talk, we’re remembering one of the most dramatic moments in U.S history, the attack on Pearl Harbor. Today legendary singer and actor Pat Boone sits down with Dr. Dobson to reminisce about that dark day. Both men were young when the horrific attack occurred, but their memories help us honor the sacrifices made that day to preserve our freedom.
Millions of people every year are devastated by the news that someone they love has developed some form of dementia. Today on Family Talk, Dr. Dobson will talk with cardiac and thoracic surgeon Dr. Richard Furman, author of the book Defeating Dementia. Drawing from the latest medical research, Dr. Furman outlines ways people can lower their risk of Alzheimer’s and reveals how our habits and choices can have a significant impact.
Despite the overwhelming diagnosis of dementia, those affected by this disease can still have hope. On this edition of Family Talk, Dr. Dobson concludes his conversation with Dr. Richard Furman about his new book Defeating Dementia. The two unpack the three stages of Alzheimer’s, and highlight why we must take care of our bodies by eating the right foods, exercising, and sustaining an ideal weight.
On this special Family Talk broadcast, Dr. Tim Clinton sits down with pro-life advocate Abby Johnson and actress Ashley Bratcher. Abby shares how her former position as a Director at Planned Parenthood blinded her to the horrible truth about abortion. Hear about the moment she realized the evil that was happening, and what Abby is doing now with her new feature film.
On this special Family Talk broadcast, Dr. Tim Clinton sits down with pro-life advocate Abby Johnson and actress Ashley Bratcher. Abby shares how her former position as a Director at Planned Parenthood blinded her to the horrible truth about abortion. Hear about the moment she realized the evil that was happening, and what Abby is doing now with her new feature film.
God is our constant source of shelter, even when we ‘walk through the valley of death’. On this Family Talk broadcast, Dr. Dobson concludes his conversation with Cathe Laurie, author of As I See It. Cathe opens up about her son Christopher’s sudden death in a car accident, how her family continued to trust God through the hardship, and her heart for evangelism.
October 15, 2020 — Amy Coney Barrett's Supreme Court confirmation hearings began Monday. Yet depending upon when you tuned in by telecast, you may think you're watching a Democratic campaign ra
Within a secular culture that is biased against religion, Christians and Jews need to better appreciate the biblical roots they share in common. Dr. James Dobson and Rabbi Daniel Lapin discuss the state of Israel on the world stage. They also describe God's design for marriage and the foundational role it has played in every civilized society.
