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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

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Valentine’s Day

Valentine's Day

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The Heart of the Story: Tough Love in Marriage – Part 3

Even when marriages endure extreme hardships, reconciliation is still possible. Today Dr. Dobson concludes his 3-part discussion with Tracey Russell, whose marriage was saved using concepts from Dr. Dobson's book, Love Must Be Tough. Tracey's husband, Mark, also joins the conversation, and shares his perspective of the turbulent ups and downs in their relationship.

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Policy & Culture

Dr. James Dobson Condemns “Abhorrent Decision” by Colorado Legislature to Vote Down a Bill Protecting Surviving Victims of Abortion

February 13, 2020 — The following quote may be attributed to Dr. James Dobson, President of the James Dobson Family Institute, regarding a Colorado legislative committee's decision to vote down

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The Heart of the Story: Tough Love in Marriage – Part 2

40 years ago, Dr. Dobson wrote Love Must Be Tough to encourage couples to fight for each other when adversity comes. On this "2020 Best of Broadcast," you'll continue to hear how that best-selling book changed the life of author and speaker, Tracey Russell. She explains the difficulty of living alone after she let her husband, Mark, walk away. Hear how the Russells discovered marital reconciliation.

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Breaking the Argument Cycle in Marriage

Conflict is a predictable part of every marriage, but it shouldn’t be a consistent habit. Today on Family Talk, Dr. Tim Clinton discusses the idea of healthy arguing with Dr. Sharon May of the Safe Haven Relationship Counseling Center. The two unpack what triggers arguments, and explain the ways anger and lack of vulnerability can erode a marriage. Listen to what you can do to resolve disputes in your relationship.

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Be Still and Know God: Discerning Wild at Heart

People living in the 21st century have become so entrenched in this fast-paced society, they don’t know how to relax or unplug. Today, best-selling author, John Eldredge, joins Dr. Dobson in the Family Talk studios to tackle this pressing issue. The two examine key themes from John’s popular book, Wild at Heart, that relate to this idea of overstimulation.

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The Heart of the Story: Tough Love in Marriage – Part 1

God created marriage to honor and reflect Him, which is why Satan works so tirelessly to destroy that marital bond. This informative broadcast highlights Dr. Dobson's popular book, Love Must Be Tough, through a real-life story of a relationship that it impacted. Author and speaker Tracey Russell shares how she applied principles from Love Must Be Tough to save her failing marriage.

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The Heart of the Story: Tough Love in Marriage

God created marriage to honor and reflect Him, which is why Satan works so tirelessly to destroy this important bond. This Family Talk broadcast highlights Dr. Dobson’s popular work, Love Must Be Tough, through a real-life story of a relationship that it impacted. Author and speaker, Tracey Russell, shares how she applied principles from that book in order to save her failing marriage.

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Healing Childhood Wounds Through Mentorship – Part 2

The Apostle Paul modeled healthy mentorship through his relationship with Timothy. On todays Family Talk broadcast, you will hear why his example is one that Christian men should continue to follow. Dr. Dobson, Joe White and Jon Gibson describe the need for real godly mentors in this society, especially in the lives of fatherless children. Hear how this concept can turn our nation back to God.

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Healing Childhood Wounds Through Mentorship – Part 1

Benjamin Franklin once said, Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I will learn. Through this edition of Family Talk, you will hear about the significance of intentional Christian mentorship, from strong leaders Joe White and Jon Gibson. They talk with Dr. Dobson about their heart to guide those who dont have godly male role models.

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