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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

Broadcasts

Why Men Leave the Church and How to Get Them Back – Part 2

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Men have a Biblical duty to be the spiritual leaders of their families. How can they fulfill that obligation if they never step foot in a church? Today as Family Talk continues celebrating their 10th anniversary, you will hear the conclusion of Dr. Dobsons classic interview with author and TV producer, David Murrow. David examines the ways the church has rebuffed dads and husbands, but then identifies the practical steps pastors can take to minister directly to men.

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Why Men Leave the Church and How to Get Them Back – Part 1

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Social research reveals that a meager one in six men in America regularly attend church. On todays classic Family Talk broadcast, Dr. Dobson and author and TV producer David Murrow address this damaging phenomenon. David shares why he believes some men hate going to church, and explains how a lack of dads and husbands in the pews hurts the entire family unit.

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Videos

Why Men Leave the Church and How to Get Them Back

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Social research reveals that a meager one in six men in America regularly attend church. On today’s classic Family Talk broadcast, Dr. Dobson and author and TV producer David Murrow address this damaging phenomenon. David shares why he believes some men hate going to church, and explains how a lack of dads and husbands in the pews hurts the entire family unit.

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The Ramsteads Revisited: Life After the Valley – Part 2

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When an unexpected death or a life altering situation rocks our world, its natural to question Gods goodness. youll hear the conclusion of Dr. Dobsons 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.

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Newsletters

Teaching Morals And Manners To Our Children

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Teaching Morals And Manners To Our Children

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The Ramsteads Revisited: Life After the Valley – Part 1

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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.

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Videos

Talking to Your Kids in Times of Crisis

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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.

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Battling COVID-19: Stories from an ER Doctor

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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.

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Policy & Culture

Dr. James Dobson Rejects the Use of Aborted Babies for Medical Science

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Abortionists and certain liberal government officials will not stop pushing their wicked agenda, even in the midst of a global pandemic!

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Battling COVID-19: Stories from an ER Doctor – Part 2

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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.

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