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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

Audio Blog Series

Passing on Your Values in a Changing Culture

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The culture may be changing, but the influence of a faithful grandparent still matters. Roger Marsh offers encouragement for grandparents who want to pass on their values and help the next generation build a strong foundation of faith. Where Are Grandparents Today? https://cdn.bfldr.com/FK28HSHN/at/tm86kstv7hxmhmksktpcxtc/where-are-grandparents-today-vertical.mp4 A Higher Calling You are watching your grandchildren grow up inside a set of assumptions you did not choose and would not have chosen. And you have very little formal authority to do anything about it. Dr. Jay Kesler gave an answer on the Family Talk broadcast that reframes the whole problem. He said a grandparent’s home should function as a welcome retreat. Not a second courtroom. Not a place where the child gets the lecture they already got at home from the other side. A stable place where a corrupt culture stops at the door and a grandchild can bring a question they are not comfortable asking anyone else. Kesler’s point was blunt: if one of your grandchildren gets into real trouble, you may be the first phone call. Not because you were the loudest voice on values. Because you were the safest one. That is a different job than the one most worried grandparents assign ...

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Policy & Culture

Dr. James Dobson Praises Texas State Board of Education for Protecting Children

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Progressive advocates seeking to push a radical sex indoctrination program into public schools just learned a valuable lesson: Don't mess with Texas!

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Broadcasts

Dr. Lloyd Ogilvie: America’s Declaration of Independence

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Our founding fathers knew that for America to thrive, its people would need to rely on God. Listen as the late Dr. Lloyd Ogilvie delivers a powerful message on this topic at the 2016 National Day of Prayer. He points to prominent leaders in our nation's history who made worshiping God a priority, and recognizes Shirley Dobson's 25 years of service as chair of the National Day of Prayer.

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Racial Injustice and Civil Unrest in America

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Following the death of George Floyd in the custody of police, thousands have taken to the streets to protest racial injustice. U.S. Senator Tim Scott and Dr. James Dobson talk by phone about the public outcry over Mr. Floyd's death. They address the growing social unrest, as well as condemn the violence, and share a hopeful message of healing.

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Videos

Faith Votes – Marriage and Family

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You Are Never Alone – Part 2

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Psalm 46 reminds us God is an ever-present help in times of trouble. Dr. James Dobson enjoys an enlightening conversation with best-selling author and pastor Max Lucado as they look to the miracles of Jesus that reveal His care and concern for us. Pastor Lucado also recalls a severe childhood trauma in which God radically healed him.

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Broadcasts

You Are Never Alone – Part 1

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A recent study found that three in five Americans struggle with the loneliness of seclusion caused by the pandemic. Dr. James Dobson and world-renowned author and pastor, Max Lucado, discuss his new book, You Are Never Alone, and the adverse relational impacts of COVID-19. They also look to Jesus' miracles for encouragement during these trying times.

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Audio Blog Series

Grandparenting Series: Leave a Legacy of Faith

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Roger video intro https://cdn.bfldr.com/FK28HSHN/at/89jggjp466kcx6pnxrwkpt2/09142021GRANDPARENTSANDTHEIRVITALROLE_BROADCASTTRAILER.mp4 Video title/caption A Grandmother’s Lasting Influence Question: I am a grandmother who is blessed to have fourteen grandchildren. I often take care of them and love just having them over. However, I would like to do more for them than just babysit. What can I do to really make an impact on their lives? Answer: Above all else, I would hope you would help lead your grandchildren to Jesus Christ. You are in a wonderful position to do that. My grandmother had a profound impact on my spiritual development—even greater in my early years than my father, who was a minister. She talked about the Lord every day and made Him seem like a very dear friend who lived in our house. I will never forget the conversations we had about heaven and how wonderful it would be to live there throughout eternity. That little lady is on the other side today, waiting for the rest of her family to join her in that beautiful city. You can have that kind of impact on your family, too. Grandparents have been given powerful influence on their grandchildren if they will take the time to invest in their ...

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Videos

Faith Votes – The Sanctity of Human Life

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Faith Votes – The Next Generation

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