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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

Newsletters

July Newsletter 2020: Hope For A Troubled Nation

July Newsletter 2020: Hope For A Troubled Nation

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Broadcasts

Dr. James Dobson: Moral Threats to the Family – Part 2

The family is the bedrock of our civilization and any attempt to undermine its importance, jeopardizes the entire framework of our society.Family Talk will play the remainder of Dr. Dobsons speech delivered at the National Press Club in 2004. Following his message, Dr. Dobson answered tough questions about same-sex marriage, civil rights, stem-cell research and more.

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Broadcasts

Dr. James Dobson: Moral Threats to the Family – Part 1

For the past 50 years, culture has become increasingly immoral with countless attacks levied against the family unit. On this classic edition of Family Talk, you'll hear Dr. Dobson address these threats through a speech he gave to the National Press Club back in 2004. He explained his calling to support and defend the family and highlighted the many wayward policies which are negatively impacting this biblical institution.

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Policy & Culture

Dr. James Dobson Calls Out the Supreme Court’s Decision that Prioritizes Abortion Over the Health of Women

June 29, 2020 — The U.S. Supreme Court blundered again! In a disturbing decision released this morning, five justices struck down a Louisiana law that offered the most basic of health protectio

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Videos

4th of July

4th of July

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Broadcasts

Honoring and Encouraging Dads

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.

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Broadcasts

The Gift of a Father’s Love – Part 2

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.

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Broadcasts

The Gift of a Father’s Love – Part 1

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.

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Broadcasts

No Substitute for Daddy’s Love – Part 2

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.

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Policy & Culture

Dr. James Dobson Decries the Supreme Court’s Ruling that Redefines “Sex” Under Title VII

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

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