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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

Newsletters

Dr. Dobson’s December Newsletter

Dr. Dobson's December 2018 Newsletter

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Broadcasts

Macaroni at Midnight Part 2

Matthew 7:7 says Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. Dr. Don Bartlette shares how this verse, and the knowledge that someone believed in him, changed an entire community. Dr. Bartlette describes growing up physically deformed and rejected, and how his eyes were opened to his worth and value to the Lord.

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Macaroni at Midnight Part 1

Bullying is an all too common issue in our culture. On this broadcast of Family Talk, hear from a speech from Dr. Don Bartlette as he shares what it felt like to grow up unwanted and ridiculed. He recounts the agony of rejection and then the hope that he found when one woman showed him that he had value. Its a compelling account of the power of our words and actions.

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Religious Liberties Under Fire

Jesus cautioned us that the world will hate us because of Him. However, Christ promises to save those who remain faithful to Him. On this edition of Family Talk, Dr. Dobson provides an update to the religious liberty case involving former Atlanta Fire Chief, Kelvin Cochran. You'll hear Dr. Dobson's interview from last fall with Chief Cochran, and the developments in his lawsuit against the city of Atlanta.

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Living Fit Part 2

youll hear the remainder of Dr. Tim Clintons conversation with Dr. Ronnie Floyd. Dr. Floyd is a best-selling author, speaker and President of the National Day of Prayer.he continues talking about his new book Living Fit, and explains how our spiritual life impacts our emotions, finances and relationships.

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Living Fit Part 1

Our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, consequently, its our obligation to diligently care for ourselves. On this broadcast, Family Talks co-host Dr. Tim Clinton sits down with Dr. Ronnie Floyd, pastor and author of the new book Living Fit. They briefly talk about the 2019 National Day of Prayer, and move to what it means to be a healthy person in all aspects of life.

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Gods Righteous Right Hand

The Bible teaches that God draws us to Him, sometimes when we dont even realize it. youll hear the story of David Nasser, a former Muslim born in Iran during the 1979 revolution. David remembers Gods hand of protection and provision in his life, and how his heart was profoundly transformed.

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Blogs

Your Wife Is Under Attack

It is high time you realized that your wives are under attack today! Everything they have been taught from earliest childhood is being subjected to ridicule and scorn. Hardly a day passes when the tra

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Welcome Home Veterans!

President Reagan once spoke of the fragility of our freedom and why its our responsibility to protect and preserve those God given rights. well honor those who have served in our nations military through a speech from decorated Vietnam War veteran, Dave Roever. He talks about the horrific injury he sustained in battle, and the reason behind fighting for our freedoms.

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Redeemed: The Ministry of Billy Graham & the Unbroken Movie Part 2

Dr. Dobson concludes his conversation with Will Graham, grandson of the late Reverend Billy Graham. Will talks about growing up in the Graham family, and discusses his grandparents cherished relationship. He also describes the experience of portraying his grandfather in the Louis Zamperini biopic, Unbroken: The Path to Redemption.

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