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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

Blogs

Admitting Flaws Will Transform Your Marriage Part 1

Your spouse values and appreciates you. But there are certain things your spouse would like for you to change. Does that come as a surprise?

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Broadcasts

Issues Facing America’s Homeschoolers Part 1

With COVID-19 expected to delay or cancel the upcoming school year, many parents are electing to educate their children in the home. Dr. Dobson examines this growing homeschool surge, with Tim Lambert and Jeremy Newman from the Texas Homeschool Coalition. They reflect on this movements origins, and discuss the vicious attacks that homeschool families still experience to this day.

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Broadcasts

Has the Supreme Court Lost Its Way? – Part 2

A recent decision by Americas highest court, has set in motion a future ideological collision between the LGBTQ movement and religious freedom. Dr. Dobson and attorney Martin Nussbaum continue analyzing the impact of The Supreme Courts latest ruling concerning LGBTQ rights. Dr. Dobson shares his disappointment in the supposedly conservative bench, while Martin points out how this decision affects our everyday lives. Hear why believers must remain steadfast in their beliefs.

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Broadcasts

Has the Supreme Court Lost Its Way? – Part 1

A few weeks ago, The U.S. Supreme Court controversially expanded discrimination laws to include those in the LGBTQ community. On this important Family Talk broadcast, Dr. Dobson examines the implications that this decision has on religious institutions, with attorney Martin Nussbaum. Martin breaks down the cases that were presentedand describes the cultural momentum swinging against religious expression.

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Policy & Culture

Dr. James Dobson Commends the Supreme Court Ruling that Preserves Religious Freedom and Supports School Choice

July 1, 2020 — I'm pleased to report that the U.S. Supreme Court got one right yesterday, issuing a ruling that protects religious freedom and supports school choice!

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Newsletters

July Newsletter 2020: Hope For A Troubled Nation

July Newsletter 2020: Hope For A Troubled Nation

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Broadcasts

Dr. James Dobson: Moral Threats to the Family – Part 2

The family is the bedrock of our civilization and any attempt to undermine its importance, jeopardizes the entire framework of our society.Family Talk will play the remainder of Dr. Dobsons speech delivered at the National Press Club in 2004. Following his message, Dr. Dobson answered tough questions about same-sex marriage, civil rights, stem-cell research and more.

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Broadcasts

Dr. James Dobson: Moral Threats to the Family – Part 1

For the past 50 years, culture has become increasingly immoral with countless attacks levied against the family unit. On this classic edition of Family Talk, you'll hear Dr. Dobson address these threats through a speech he gave to the National Press Club back in 2004. He explained his calling to support and defend the family and highlighted the many wayward policies which are negatively impacting this biblical institution.

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Policy & Culture

Dr. James Dobson Calls Out the Supreme Court’s Decision that Prioritizes Abortion Over the Health of Women

June 29, 2020 — The U.S. Supreme Court blundered again! In a disturbing decision released this morning, five justices struck down a Louisiana law that offered the most basic of health protectio

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Videos

4th of July

4th of July

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