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.
When an unexpected death or a life altering situation rocks our world, it's natural to question God's goodness. Today on Family Talk, you'll hear the conclusion of Dr. Dobson's timeless interview with speaker and life coach, John Ramstead. John expresses his daily decision to trust God despite his physical and emotional pain, and shares what he is doing now to encourage leaders around the country.
What your wife would like you to bring home at the end of each day (as most wives would also want from their husbands) is your attention. Not the kind of attention you give when something is spilled,
Stay at home. Have a good reason to leave home if you do. Stay at least 6 feet away from others whenever possible. Don’t gather in groups of more than ten. This is a very unique time for us all
In the midst of this pandemic, there is a startling rise in mental health issues affecting millions of Americans. On this edition of Family Talk, Dr. Dobson and Dr. Tim Clinton examine how problems like anxiety and depression are impacting kids during this crisis. They also challenge parents to be more attuned to their son or daughter’s needs, especially if their home life is unstable.
While most of society is practicing social distancing and working remotely, the medical community continues to tirelessly fight the Coronavirus outbreak. Today, on Family Talk, Dr. Erik Axene, an ER doctor in Texas, shares his perspective on this COVID-19 crisis. He joined Dr. Dobson by video call and discussed his taxing schedule and described the difficulty of being quarantined away from his family.
Abortionists and certain liberal government officials will not stop pushing their wicked agenda, even in the midst of a global pandemic!
All across the country, doctors, nurses and hospital staff are sacrificing their time and jeopardizing their health to care for those infected by COVID-19. On this timely edition of Family Talk, Dr. Dobson continues his conversation via video chat, with Erik Axene, an ER doctor in Texas. Dr. Axene breaks down this pandemic's mental and emotional toll on medical personnel. Listen to what the public can do to take care of themselves and combat this outbreak.
While most of society is practicing social distancing and working remotely, the medical community continues to tirelessly fight the Coronavirus outbreak. Today, on Family Talk, Dr. Erik Axene, an ER doctor in Texas, shares his perspective on this COVID-19 crisis. He joined Dr. Dobson by video call and discussed his taxing schedule and described the difficulty of being quarantined away from his family.
April 17, 2020 — Idaho recently passed a commonsense law preventing boys from participating in girls' sports, and I commend them for taking this necessary action. Yet the ACLU believes otherwis
Would you and your spouse consider each other to be a safe haven? Do you trust him or her to care for you and hold your heart? In your experience, has your spouse been there for you, attempted to unde
