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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.

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Broadcasts

God Restored Me for a Purpose Part 1

April 26, 2018

God sometimes allows bad things to happen, to get our attention or to refocus our lives on Him. Joining Dr. Dobson on this Family Talk broadcast is Barry and Karen Meguiar. Barry is the President of Meguiars Inc. and host of the Car Crazy TV show. Today they will share how Barry nearly died from contracting viral pneumonia. Ultimately, God radically healed Barry and directed him to slow down, go into ministry, and share the light. Thats today on Dr. James Dobsons Family Talk.

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The Pornography Epidemic: An Evil Among Us Part 2

April 24, 2018

Pornography destroys empathy, draws out latent violence, and robs users of true intimacy. Today on Family Talk, neurologist Dr. Don Hilton and certified OB/GYN Dr. Joe McIlhaney will conclude their discussion on the awful effects of pornography. The two will dive into why the objectification of women has resulted in the #MeToo movement, and how families can model, educate, and help rescue a loved one from the grips of this evil. All this on today's edition of Dr. James Dobson's Family Talk.

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The Pornography Epidemic: An Evil Among Us Part 1

April 23, 2018

Pornography has corrupted Gods purpose for intimacy and distorted millions of men's and women's view of sex. On this edition of FamilyTalk, neurologist Dr. Don Hilton and certified OB/GYN Dr. Joe McIlhaney will unpack how the brain is simultaneously sophisticated and primal. Chemicals like dopamine reward the brain when pornography is viewed, and with those chemical rewards comes addiction. Studies have shown that porn usage is comparable to cocaine usage and has detrimental physical and psychological effects on the brain. That's today on Dr. James Dobsons Family Talk.

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Defending Liberty and Justice for All

April 19, 2018

the president of Alliance Defending Freedom, Dr. Michael Farris,and constitutional law attorney, Jenna Ellis,will talk with Dr. Dobson about the Masterpiece Cakeshop and crisis pregnancy center cases being argued in the Supreme Court. They will discuss the confusion between rights and privileges and how the First Amendment is involved. Listen to why we must stand firmly held convictions, for the future of free speech and defending religiousliberties, on todays edition ofDr. James Dobsons Family Talk.

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Resolving Money Conflicts in Marriage Part 2

April 12, 2018

Debt is becoming more common and accepted in todays culture, despite millions of families being ruined by it. Dr. Dobson will conclude his conversation with author, speaker and columnist Mary Hunt. She will stress the importance of giving and tithing, even while on a strict budget, and explain why we must be good stewards of what God has given us, and how to get out of debt. Listen to this practical and useful broadcast of Dr. James Dobsons Family Talk.

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Resolving Money Conflicts in Marriage Part 1

April 11, 2018

Many arguments between a husband and wife stem from the issue of money. On this Family Talk broadcast, best-selling author and syndicated columnist Mary Hunt, will talk with Dr. Dobson about how she struggled to be fiscally responsible in her marriage. She will also share how she disciplined herself to save instead of spend and why she encourages others to do the same, today on Dr. James Dobsons Family Talk.

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God Made Us A Family Part 2

April 10, 2018

God can use the worst of circumstances to humble us and teach us something we dont necessarily want to learn. Pastor Dick Gauch from Family Life Ministries will conclude his story of the struggles his family endured with drug addiction and abuse. Pastor Gauch describes how God restored his family and called him into ministry. Dont miss this incredibly moving broadcast of Dr. James Dobsons Family Talk.

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God Made Us A Family Part 1

April 9, 2018

Scripture informs us that everything we do in life should be for God's glory not our own selfish ambitions. Pastor Dick Gauch, founder of Family Life Ministries, will share how his testimony of prioritizing wealth and accomplishments over his faith and family caused him to have a radical breakdown, and how God humbled him. That's on this edition of Dr. James Dobson's Family Talk.

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Blogs

The Gift of a Father’s LoveIs It Ever Too Late?

April 5, 2018

Culturally, men have difficulty sharing their feelings and showing affection and love. But it is never too late to start sharing with your children and praying for them.

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Ladies Set the Standards

April 4, 2018

Some would question whether it is even desirable for a girl to be feminine in a traditional sense, fearing that it will signal a return to the oppression of a patriarchal era when women had to hide th

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