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.
What does the bible say about worry?Pastor Greg Laurie tackles this tough subject through his message at the 2019 Harvest SoCal outreach. He explains the universal problem of anxiousness, but explains Gods remedy for our fears and feelings of hopelessness.
"I urge Americans to contact their representatives and demand that they start thinking more about their country and less about their thirst for political power."
Nothing eats away at a persons heart or their familys unity, more effectively than jealousy.Todays classic Family Talk broadcast features the remainder of Dr. Dobsons interview with Dr. R.T. Kendall. Dr. Kendall opens up about a time when he was stricken with jealousy, then identifies various Bible characters who also struggled with this sin.
Have you ever been jealous of someone? What can we learn from the Bible on this issue? On this classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. Dobson talks about this tough subject with best-selling author and theologian, Dr. R.T. Kendall. Dr. Kendall explains the origins of these envious feelings, and examines the way King Sauls relationship with God was destroyed by Sauls jealousy. Hear what we can do to combat this sinful emotion.
Often when stressed, depressed or overwhelmed with life, we isolate ourselves, cutting ourselves off from our most powerful life-giving resource: close friends. Research shows over and over again that
A lot of marriages encounter difficulties when spouses dont honor each other, or understand one anothers specific strengths and weaknesses. On todays Family Talk broadcast, the late marriage and family expert, Gary Smalley, examines a husbands duty to value his wife. He unpacks the key physical and emotional differences between males and females, and the ways the sexes balance each other out.
Make a conscious effort to put four new ingredients back into your lives, beginning with pleasure. You and your wife should go on a date at least once a week, leaving children at home. Likewise, some
With the busyness of life, many Christian neglect their relationship with God. author and speaker Marilyn Hontz addresses our daily need to spend time in Gods Word, and commune with Him. She reminds us that our Heavenly Father wants to have a personal relationship with us, in order to better guide and direct our lives.
Sarah is an international singer/song writer and speaker, global non-profit leader and humanitarian. She is the co-founder and president of Firm Foundations Romania (FFR) and founder of Sarah Vienna Ministries (SVM) in 2019. In 2002, she moved to Romania and began FFR, with the mission to care for underprivileged communities throughout the country, both physically and spiritually. For the past 17 years, Sarah has championed the cause for human dignity in Romania.
Lingering memories of our past mistakes or a painful trauma can keep us from fully experiencing God’s redemption. Today on Family Talk, Dr. Dobson sits down with comedian Dr. Dennis Swanberg to discuss his new book, No More Secrets. Dr. Swanberg opens up about his son’s battle with alcoholism and explains why parents shouldn’t feel guilty for a child’s waywardness.
