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.
As Americans prepare to cast their ballots, we are reminded that the future of our nation rests in God's hands. This timeless, heartfelt prayer from Dr. James Dobson asks for God's wisdom and guidance in our elections, protection for future generations, and spiritual renewal across America. His words remain just as relevant today.
Dr. Dobson warns us not to get caught up in the accumulation mindset of modern society. Money is only temporary. We will leave it all behind someday.
You’ve often heard me say that seeing our children come to faith in Christ is a parent’s highest priority. Can there be anything more important than knowing that these precious gifts from God will be in heaven with us for all eternity? Unless we are successful in imparting the good news of salvation to them, we will never see them again in the afterlife.
Raise your daughter with love and respect. When she’s older, she will look for those traits in a husband.
When we go through troubled times, we can take courage in knowing the Lord is with us, and He has “already overcome the world.” (John 16:33)
Dr. Dobson encourages couples to remain side-by-side by agreeing to the task of “rowing” together.
A hardened heart can keep even the people who are closest to us at arm’s length.
When a child says "I hate you" let them cool off but don't ignore it. Show them how to handle emotions.
Providing your relationship occasional periods of space so it can “breathe” may actually draw you and your mate closer.
Dr. Dobson, what do you tell kids about Halloween?
