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.
America's "Sexual Revolution" in the 60's and 70's was touted as a liberating crusade, but in reality, it warped God's design for human sexuality. Dr. James Dobson considers the continuing cultural fallout from this radical ideology with Lori Kuykendall, President and CEO of the Medical Center for Sexual Health. They discuss some specific ways that this movement has hurt our children, and Lori shares her heart for abstinence education.
America's "Sexual Revolution" in the 60's and 70's was touted as a liberating crusade, but in reality, it warped God's design for human sexuality. Dr. James Dobson considers the continuing cultural fallout from this radical ideology with Lori Kuykendall, President and CEO of the Medical Center for Sexual Health. They discuss some specific ways that this movement has hurt our children, and Lori shares her heart for abstinence education.
The late Reverend Jerry Falwell, Sr. is credited with saying, "Nothing of eternal significance ever happens apart from prayer." What is the impact of our petitions to God? Pastor Jack Graham emphasizes what our personal and national posture should be toward God, and why we mustn't lose heart in our prayer requests.
Dr. Dobson commends President Trump for keeping his promises to Christians. These include his three conservative Supreme Court nominations and appointing over 200 conservative judges to federal courts; his firm stances on religious liberty and school choice; and his unwavering support of the nation of Israel.
In closing, Dr. Dobson reaches out to Christians everywhere to join him in fervent prayer for the soul of our nation, for its children and future generations, for a spiritual renewal, and that He will intercede in the outcome of our election and set our country on a godly path.
October 21, 2020 — Last week during a town hall meeting, Democrat presidential candidate Joe Biden expressed his unequivocal support for the dangerous transgender movement targeting our yo
America's acceptance of evil and immorality is distancing us further and further from our God and His special provision for this nation. Dr. James Dobson welcomes Christian apologist and author Alex McFarland to talk about the methodical disappearance of Judeo-Christian values within our culture, and how the first Great Awakening steered our country back to its biblical roots.
President John Adams once said, "You'll never know how much it cost the present generation to preserve your freedom." Dr. James Dobson sits down with noted Christian apologist Alex McFarland to discuss his latest book, The Assault on America, and to look at the many ways that godliness and morality are being systematically eradicated from our society.
Faith Votes
On today’s broadcast, Dr. Dobson welcomes Pastor Jentezen Franklin to the Family Talk studios. Pastor Franklin is the author of the new book Love Like You’ve Never Been Hurt. He walks though his early life and decision for Christ, and how his ministry and church were started.
The central theme throughout the entire Bible is God’s unconditional love. Today on Family Talk, Dr. Dobson concludes his conversation with Pastor Jentezen Franklin, author of Love Like You’ve Never Been Hurt. The two talk about the power love has to transform hearts, heal brokenness, and bring about restoration.
