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.
Motherhood is an extremely taxing job that can drain every bit of a womans day. With this demanding responsibility, when can moms spend quality time with Jesus? Dr. Tim Clinton answers this question with author and blogger, Becky Thompson. She explains how moms can stay tuned to the voice of God, and keep Him at the center of their lives.
Question: Dr. Dobson, do you believe women should seek to meet some of their emotional needs outside of marriage?
On April 10, 2019, the Ohio legislature passed that state's own heartbeat bill known as Senate Bill 23, in order to prohibit abortion after a heartbeat is detectable, or as soon as six weeks of gestat
The ideas and values that are introduced in school profoundly influence a young persons worldview. Dr. Tim Clinton talks about this concept with the President of Houston Baptist University, Dr. Robert Sloan. He shares what his institution is doing to educate the next generation of believers, and why parents must be aware of what their kids are being taught.
On todays Family Talk broadcast, you will hear the remainder of Dr. Dobsons speech from the Bringing Up Boys DVD series. He implores moms and dads to stay attentive to the needs of their kids by surrounding them with love and respect. Parents in the audience also asked Dr. Dobson how they should talk to their kids about purity, decency, confidence, and attitude problems.
How should parents respond biblically when their children enter the rebellious teenage years? Dr. Dobson answers this complex question through a conversation with authors Shaunti Feldhahn and Lisa Rice. These experienced mothers share their findings on how kids want to be treated, and why parents must carefully answer pivotal worldview questions.
Many moms and dads are stunned when their once sweet little kids turn in to unruly teenagers. Dr. Dobson sits down with two expert moms for a discussion on guiding teens through adolescence. ShauntiFeldhahn and Lisa Rice explore issues young people struggle with such as responsibility, the lures of freedom, and peer pressure.
Dr. Dobson's April 2019 Newsletter
When Jesus fed the 5000, He did not rely on the Roman government, but challenged His followers to complete this task. Dr. Dobson continues addressing the welfare crises by interviewing author and speaker Star Parker. She explains how economic programs, like food stamps or low-income housing, actually hurt minorities in America. Hear what the church can do to help the poor.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Dr. James Dobson, founder and president of the James Dobson Family Institute (JDFI), issues the following statement in reaction to the permanent injunction and declara
