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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

Staying Christian in a Pagan Culture Part 2

Every day we must honor God by living out our faith, and boldly sharing the Gospel with anyone who will listen. you will hear the remainder of a powerful presentation from the late speaker Zig Ziglar. He explains what it means to be a contagious Christian, and how our faith should influence every other aspect of life.

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Staying Christian in a Pagan Culture Part 1

Discord, divisiveness, and despair seem to dominate the news cycle these days. The Gospel offers a message of hope and love that Christ followers must share with others. On todays classic edition of Family Talk, the late Zig Ziglar reminds Christians to be salt and light in this culture, and describes how a relationship with Christ sets us apart from the world.

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Eternal Hope: Celebrating God’s Goodness Through Tragedy

Psalm 46 reminds us that God is a present help in times of trouble, but we sometimes lose track of God in the midst of trial or hardship.Family Talk's co-host, Dr. Tim Clinton, sits down with Pastor Tony Evans to discuss a believers approach to sorrow. He shares the sudden losses his family recently suffered, and how they are continuing to look to God through their grief.

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Examining Addictive Behaviors Part 2

Every type of addiction has devastating consequences because of the complete control it can have over your body and mind. Dr. Dobson continues his fascinating discussion on this topic of addiction with Dr. Arch Hart. Dr. Hart explains the dangers of these damaging habits, and how those struggling with addiction can find healing.

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An Update from Dr. Dobson on the Abortion Crisis/ Examining Addictive Behaviors Part 1

youll hear a special clip featuring Dr. Dobsons recent appearance on the Todd Starnes Radio show. Dr. Dobson expressed his anguish for the latest abortion law passed in New York. The remainder of the show will include Dr. Dobsons classic conversation with Dr. Arch Hart, as they discuss the various dependences people struggle with, and highlight the need for moderation.

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Not a Day Care: The Future of Truth on College Campuses

The largest assault on truth and Biblical morality is happening on College campuses all across the nation.Todays guest on Family Talk is on the front lines of this perpetual and reoccurring problem. He is Dr. Everett Piper, President of Oklahoma Wesleyan University. He will explain how we are losing young people to the ideas of moral relativism, and what can be done to fight for this lost generation.

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Newsletters

Dr. Dobson’s February Newsletter

Dr. Dobson's February 2019
Newsletter

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Healing the Wounds of Sexual Betrayal

Infidelity is one of the most devastating forms of betrayal that a married couple may experience. Dr. Tim Clinton talks about this difficult subject with marriage and family therapist, Dr. Sheri Keffer. She explains the emotional and spiritual wounds adultery causes, and shares how she suffered through unfaithfulness in her own marriage, and the healing that is available.

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Creeds of a Warrior: Fighting Spiritual Battles

President Eisenhower once said, When you are in any contest, you should work as if there were a chance to lose it. This mentality of endurance is one believers should embrace in the midst of this wicked culture. On this Family Talk broadcast, Lt. General Jerry Boykin illustrates how we can be spiritual warriors, and fight for what we believe in through five timeless military mottos.

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Policy & Culture

Dr. James Dobson Condemns New York Legislation Expanding Abortion into Third Trimester as ‘Barbarism on a Scale Rarely Seen Since the Middle Ages’

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — On the 46th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, Tuesday, Jan. 22, the New York State Senate passed the Reproductive Health Act (RHA), which expands upon the state's already li

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