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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

Americans Attitudes Towards Moral Issues Part 1

Social and moral values in this next generation are drastically moving away from Judeo-Christian beliefs. Today Dr. Dobson welcomes back to the Family Talk studios, well-known researcher and author George Barna, to discuss the data confirming this frightening trend. The two will unpack how the meaning of life molds ones worldview and the need for a Biblical awakening in this generation, on this edition of Dr. James Dobsons Family Talk.

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Policy & Culture

Dr. James Dobson Says Omnibus Spending Bill’s Funding of Planned Parenthood is a ‘Betrayal’

In passing the very immoral Federal Omnibus spending bill, the Republican establishment in both the House and the Senate has betrayed those who put them in office in the first place. While there are m

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Blogs

Dr. Dobson Role-Plays About Salvation

Jesus died for you and every sin anyone has ever committed or could ever commit.

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The Case for Miracles: The Supernatural in the 21st Century Part 2

Miracles are very difficult to explain and understand, and are therefore met with much skepticism and doubt. On this broadcast of Family Talk, Dr. Dobson will continue his interview with New York Times best-selling author Lee Strobel and explore his new book The Case for Miracles. Lee and Dr. Dobson will share stories of Gods supernatural intervention and attempt to tackle the age-old question of why God allows bad things to happen. Thats today on Dr. James Dobsons Family Talk.

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Blogs

Season Your Words With Grace

Most marriage counselors emphasize communication as a foundation for a healthy relationship: Nothing should be withheld from the marital partner.

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Paul, Apostle of Christ

Today Family Talk is excited to present an exclusive interview with actor Jim Caviezel, who stars as the Apostle Luke in the new movie Paul, Apostle of Christ. Family Talks Roger Marsh sat down with Jim to ask why he got involved in this project, and to unpack the story and purpose of this Biblical epic. You wont want to miss this special broadcast of Dr. James Dobsons Family Talk.

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The Importance of Encouraging Your Children Part 2

On this Thursday broadcast of Family Talk, Dr. David Jeremiah founder and President of Turning Point radio and television ministries, will finish speaking on the topic of encouraging our children.he will provide four practical ways parents can empower and support their kids and why children crave that security. Thats today on Dr. James Dobsons Family Talk.

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The Importance of Encouraging Your Children Part 1

Hebrews chapter 10 says we are to encourage one another toward love and good deeds, and this command extends to our children as well. On this edition of Family Talk, Dr. David Jeremiah, founder of Turning Point ministries, will stress the importance of being our kids' cheerleaders and why parents must prioritize their family over work and other activities.

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Blogs

Trusting One Another Begins with God

Of course, even in the best of marriages, it is possible for husbands and wives to err and break the other's trust. That is why we must rely on God's powernot our ownif we hope to achieve an intimate

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Treasuring God’s Word: The Mission of the National Bible Bee

On this special edition of Family Talk, you will hear an exclusive interview the Family Talk broadcast team did last fall with EZ Zwayne and Hannah Leary, from the National Bible Bee Competition. They will discuss how this competition was started, the value of Gods Word and why it is so important to teach children to memorize Scripture, today on Dr. James Dobsons Family Talk.

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