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.
There is an ongoing attack from this culture with the goal of disparaging and vilifying men, fathers and the very concept of masculinity. Dr. Dobson reads his June newsletter, which focuses on this assault against biblical manhood. He reviews Americas moral slide away from godliness, and identifies the various ways men are undermined and ruthlessly criticized in this society. Hear what you can do to better honor and encourage the father in your life.
A fathers unconditional and patient love is the best gift he can give to his children. On todays Family Talk broadcast, Dr. Dobson and Dr. Tim Clinton continue their conversation about the important role of a dad. The two emphasize a dads responsibility as a spiritual leader, and protector of their childrens young developing minds. Listen for this and other helpful parenting advice from these two wise fathers on this edition of Family Talk.
When someone says the word father an immediate picture comes to mind. Whether thats a TV or movie character, the dad you have or the one you wished you had growing up. Dr. Dobson and Dr. Tim Clinton discuss the monumental impact of a father. They each reflect on the life and legacy of their dads, and highlight the ways they are striving to be godly men to their children.
Absent and unloving fathers can cause lasting damage to their Daughters self-esteem. On this Family Talk broadcast, author and pastor Dr. David Jeremiah concludes his message about the critical bond between a girl and her dad. He looks back at his own mistakes as a father and addresses a young girls tendency to look for a man similar to her dad. You'll hear why it's never too late to reconcile a broken relationship.
June 15, 2020 — In an outrageous ruling that should shake America's collective conscience to its core, the U.S. Supreme Court has redefined the meaning of "sex" under Title VII of the Civil Rig
Its natural to believe that boys idolize their dads while girls look up to their moms. However, author and pastor Dr. David Jeremiah, points out that a fathers bond with his daughter is just as important. He examines how a volatile and broken relationship between a girl and her father, can utterly devastate the rest of her life.
In the midst of this unprecedented global crisis, what is God trying to say to His people? On this special Family Talk broadcast, Dr. Dobson and his wife Shirley provide timeless biblical wisdom as we endure this pandemic. They talk about God’s love and His great compassion for all humanity, while Dr. Dobson shares why he thinks this may be the beginning of the third Great Awakening.
Many places of worship across the country have been designated as non-essential under the guise of states social distancing rules. Pastor Brian Gibson continues talking with Dr. Dobson about this constitutional crisis facing the religious community. They examine the double standard in allowing liquor stores and supermarkets to reopen, but not churches.
With more states relaxing their stay-at-home orders, many churches still remain unable to reopen. On this Family Talk broadcast, Pastor Brian Gibson explains to Dr. Dobson why he believes this is a violation of our religious liberty. The two first speak to the racial unrest in our society, before Pastor Gibson reminds listeners of every Americans right to peaceably assemble.
June 5, 2020 — As our nation continues to stagger under the weight of George Floyd's tragic murder, the related riots, the continuing blows from the coronavirus, and the economic fallout, anger
