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.
Genesis instructs us to be fruitful and multiply. That command not only applies to offspring, but to evangelism and faith as well. On this edition of Family Talk, Dr. Del Tackett, creator of the worldview curriculum The Truth Project, dives into the idea of fruitfulness, and what it means to be fulfilling our God-given design.
According to the American Psychological Association, 48% of all marriages in the United States end in divorce. On this Family Talk broadcast, Dr. Tim Clinton unpacks the effects divorce has on children through his conversation with Dr. Greg Jantz. The two discuss the harmful idea of ‘Parental Alienation’, manipulation to hate, but also the healing these families can find.
Since the homeschool movement began in the 1980s, families who self-educate their kids have been unfairly targeted. Today, Dr. Dobson welcomes Tim Lambert, President of the Texas Homeschool Coalition to the Family Talk studios. They identify the various roadblocks this effort has encountered over the years, and why so many parents chose to homeschool their children.
Dr. Dobson's September 2019 Newsletter
Website Promo: Earlier this year, 4-year-old Drake Pardo was abruptly taken from his home under vague pretenses by Child Protective Services. On this Family Talk broadcast, Dr. Dobson investigates this upsetting situation with homeschool advocate, Tim Lambert. Tim walks through the timeline of Drakes case, explains the serious missteps of CPS, and how you can stand with this hurting family.
Since the homeschool movement began in the 1980s, families who self-educate their kids have been unfairly targeted. Dr. Dobsonwelcomes Tim Lambert, President of the Texas Homeschool Coalition tothe Family Talk studios. They identify the various roadblocks families haveencountered, and why so many parents choose to homeschool theirchildren.
On todays Family Talk broadcast, you will hear Dr. Ben Carsons speech from the 2019 Western Conservative Summit. He addresses his obligations as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, and the optimism surrounding Americas economy. Dr. Carson also explains the importance of a home as not only a physical structure, but an emotional and spiritual refuge for families.
Dr. James Dobson, president and founder of the James Dobson Family Institute, issues the following statement in response to Planned Parenthood's decision to withdraw from a federal family planning pro
Jesus said, whatever you do for the least of these, you do for Me. On this special edition of Family Talk, Dr. Tim Clinton sits down with Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Dr. Ben Carson. They highlight HUDs many accomplishments, while Secretary Carson shares how churches are sacrificially serving and providing for their communities.
Fatherlessness has tremendously damaged the family unit in this country. Researchers say nearly 50% of American kids are growing up without a dad. Dr. Tim Clinton discusses this devastating problem with John Smithbaker, founder of Fathers in the Field. He shares his own story of growing up without a dad, and explains his passion for ministering to fatherless children.
