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.
January 30, 2020 — The following quote may be attributed to Dr. James Dobson regarding the apparent decision of Fox Sports to run ads featuring drag queens during Super Bowl programming while i
What does it mean to be a hero? Who should young men look up to? On this Family Talk broadcast, Dr. Dobson discusses a few prominent historical role models with Eric Metaxas, author of Seven Men: And the Secret of Their Greatness. The two analyze the assault on manhood, and our societys lack of God-honoring men. Listen to why the lives of George Washington and Dietrich Bonhoeffer are worth admiring.
The late baseball pitcher Frank Pastore is widely remembered for his outspoken faith in Jesus, rather than his MLB career. you will hear a moving speech he gave several years before his untimely death in 2012. Frank shares his transformation from atheist, know-it-all athlete, to born again Christian living boldly for Jesus. This message challenges every believer to live out their faith.
In 2016, Rachael Denhollander was the first woman to accuse former USA Gymnastics Physician, Larry Nassar, of sexual abuse. Today on Family Talk, she dialogues with Dr. Dobson, and shares her heartbreaking testimony detailed in her book, What Is a Girl Worth? Rachael discusses PTSD and how she has learned to cope, following the traumatic abuse. She also exposes the corrupt efforts of influential leaders to conceal Nassar’s misconduct.
In this blatantly pro-choice culture, Christians must celebrate Gods gift of life, and avidly defend it on all fronts. On this important edition of Family Talk, Dr. Dobson concludes his interview with the pro-life Doc, Dr. William Lile. Dr. Lile describes his activism for the pre-born, and his holistic approach to counseling expecting moms. Learn why we must protect life, at even the earliest stages of development.
January 23, 2020 — The following quote may be attributed to Dr. James Dobson regarding President Donald Trump's upcoming address at the 47th annual March for Life.
On this day 47 years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court legalized abortion through the infamous Roe v. Wade decision. Todays Family Talk broadcast features Dr. Dobsons conversation with pro-life OB/GYN, Dr. William Lile. Dr. Lile makes strong arguments for the precious life inside a mothers womb, and highlights the egregious effects abortion has on our culture.
All life, from the moment of conception to natural death, is created in the very image of God Almighty. On this Family Talk broadcast, Dr. Dobson continues his conversation with John, Marlene and Hannah Strege, the first family involved in a snowflake adoption. They discuss their legal and societal advocacy for frozen embryos, and the growing awareness of this cause within the pro-life movement.
On this day 47 years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court legalized abortion through the infamous Roe v. Wade decision. Today’s Family Talk broadcast features Dr. Dobson’s conversation with pro-life OB/GYN, Dr. William Lile. Dr. Lile makes strong arguments for the precious life inside a mother’s womb, and highlights the egregious effects abortion has on our culture.
The month of January highlights the truth that all human life is sacred. Dr. Dobson talks with a family who have been advocating for the pro-life movement for over 20 years. John and Marlene Strege were the first couple to adopt a frozen embryo, a process now called snowflake adoption. Hear their fascinating testimony and their daughter Hannahs perspective of her unique origins.
