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.
The late Reverend Billy Graham impacted the lives of millions of people around the globe, and his legacy lives on through his family. Dr. Dobson welcomes to the Family Talk studios Will Graham, Vice President of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. He shares what his grandfather was like in everyday life, and why he became a pastor and evangelist.
Powerful social movements and passions are 'blowing in the wind,' and most of them have dangerous implications for the institution of the family, religious liberty, our children and unborn babies, and
I feel a heavy burden about just how much is at stake for our nation in the coming days. Our families, our religious liberty, the fate of the unborn and our country at large all hang in the balance. I
Dr. Dobson's November 2018
Newsletter
The widespread abuse and death attributed to opioid addiction have forced the government to label it a public health crisis. On this Family Talk broadcast, Dr. Tim Clinton sits down with Shannon Royce of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. She describes how addiction warps the brain, but also how communities can bring an end to this epidemic.
On October 19, 2018, the Alabama Supreme Court issued an opinion upholding the death penalty for double murder for a man who shot and killed his pregnant wife. The baby in utero was only 6 to 8 weeks
The Apostle Paul urges believers to live at peace with everyone to the best of their ability, and what better place to start than in the family. Dr. Dobson concludes his interview with the author of The Key to Your Childs Heart, Dr. Gary Smalley. They continue addressing how our words and actions can negatively affect our spouse, and the importance of forgiveness in all relationships.
The dynamic between parents and their children can be quite hostile if respect and honor are not a priority. Today, youll hear a classic conversation Dr. Dobson had with author and speaker, Dr. Gary Smalley. Dr. Smalley stresses the need for parents to be gentle and loving towards their kids, in all circumstances. The two also talk about how proper discipline can edify while still encouraging good behavior.
I have some sad news to share with you today. News of this nature often passes with the speed of light, and you may have already heard what I have to tell you.
There is no bigger obligation for parents than to teach their kids Gods Word. Dr. Dobson finishes talking to Joe White, president of KanakukKamps and author of Faith Training. They reiterate the jobs of mothers and fathers to complete their childrens education, with the Bible as the centerpiece.
