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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
January Newsletter 2021: America In The Balance
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.
"Turning the other cheek," as Jesus commanded in Scripture, is especially difficult after we've been hurt by a loved one. Today on this Family Talk "2020 Best of Broadcast," Dr. James Dobson discusses the topic of forgiveness with the president of Proverbs 31 Ministries, Lysa TerKeurst. She opens up about the painful discovery of her husband's infidelity, and describes how Dr. Dobson's book, Love Must Be Tough, helped heal her marriage.
For Father’s Day 2019, Dr. Dobson was invited to speak at Second Baptist Church in Houston, Texas. Today on Family Talk, you will hear his conversation with his longtime friend, Pastor Ed Young. Dr. Dobson talked about the impact of his dad on his life, and illustrated why boys and girls desperately desire a meaningful relationship with their father.
As people are being confined to their homes due to COVID-19, a lot of families are spending more time together than ever before. Today on Family Talk, Dr, James Dobson and Dr. Tim Clinton continue discussing the opportunity parents have to reconnect with their children. The two men walk through 6 critical ways that moms and dads can help their kids process this crisis.
In the midst of this pandemic, there is a startling rise in mental health issues. Today, Family Talk continues their "2020 Best of Broadcast" by highlighting Dr. James Dobson's conversation with Dr. Tim Clinton. They examine how anxiety and depression are impacting kids during this crisis. They also challenge parents to be more attuned to their son's and daughter's needs, especially if their home life is unstable.
