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.
Isaiah 38 reminds parents to share stories of Gods faithfulness with their kids. Dr. Dobson talks with his good friend Joe White, author of Faith Training. Joe uses the analogy of passing a baton, to describe the transfer of a spiritual legacy from generation to generation. The two also examine the value of memorizing scripture, and the numerous ways to love your kids.
Why are feelings of inadequacy and inferiority so prevalent among people of all ages at this time?The current epidemic of self-doubt has resulted from a totally unjust and unnecessary system of evalua
In a very real sense, we parents are products of the society whose values I have condemned. We have systematically been taught to worship beauty and brains, as everyone else, and so have our grandmomm
I have referred to a "system" of evaluating human worth in our culture, beginning with the most important attribute of physical attractiveness. You may ask, what ranks second in significance?
Most women, when they enter into marriage, have very little understanding of what their husband wants or desires.youll listen to a classic Family Talk broadcast, featuring Dr. Dobson and the late Dr. Howard Hendricks. They discussed the mentality of men in relationships, what husbands wish their wives knew about men, and how God plays a key role in marriage.
How can Christians remain firm in their faith through the wicked waves of culture? On this Family Talk, Dr. Dobson is joined by author and columnist Rebecca Hagelin. Rebecca talks about the many issues facing the family, and the vital role of Bible believing parents. She and Dr. Dobson also emphasize the importance of voting in the mid-term elections to protect our godly values.
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On this special edition of Family Talk, Dr. Dobson is joined by well-known Christian athlete, Tim Tebow. Dr. Dobson talks to Tim about his new book This is The Day, and the tremendous impact of the Tim Tebow Foundation. Tim shares how he overcame various obstacles in his life, said yes to Gods calling, and lived out his faith on a national platform.
The Founding Fathers provided Americans with the authority to stop the government from becoming too powerful. Dr. Dobson and Public Policy Director Jenna Ellis, continue their conversation with Mark Meckler. Mark explains why he started the Convention of States project and concludes by discussing how ordinary citizens can get involved in politics.
Today marks the 231st anniversary of the adoption of the U.S. Constitution as the highest law of the land. To celebrate Americas founding document, Dr. Dobson welcomes to the Family Talk studio Mark Meckler, Founder and President of the Convention of States project. Also joining the conversation is Jenna Ellis, the Director of the Dobson Policy Center. All three discuss the importance of protecting the Constitution, and ways the government has misused its power.
