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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

Reflections from Jerusalem and the Passing of Reverend Billy Graham

Today on this special broadcast of Family Talk, chief announcer Roger Marsh will interview Dr. Dobson about his recent trip to Israel and will then ask him to share his thoughts on the legacy of Reverend Billy Graham. Hear what Dr. Dobson and his Christian colleagues accomplished while visiting the Holy Land, and then the incredible impact Billy Graham had on the world, on todays edition of Dr. James Dobsons Family Talk.

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Blogs

The Adversity Principle, Part 3

Let's bring the adversity principle closer to home. How does it apply to you and me? Could it be that our heavenly Father permits His children to struggle in order to keep us strong? I firmly believe that to be true.

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Mending the Brokenhearted: An Update with Kim Meeder Part 1

Many children with physical and emotional scars have a profound connection with horses that have been through similar hardships. Kim Meeder from Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch will bring Dr. Dobson up to date on how God has expanded their horse ministry and enabled them to restore hundreds of broken lives through the love of Jesus. Thats today on Dr. James Dobsons Family Talk.

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Newsletters

Dr. Dobson’s March Newsletter: The Plan of Salvation

Dr. Dobson's March 2018
Newsletter

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We The People: Defending Our God Given Rights

In 1776, Thomas Jefferson wrote that all people are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights. Fox News host and contributor Todd Starnes will share stories of how these freedoms are being infringed upon in todays world, and why Christians must take a stand for godliness in a godless culture. Listen to this motivating talk on todays edition of Dr. James Dobsons Family Talk.

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Broadcasts

A Look at Modern Day Israel Part 2

Dr. Dobson will continue his interview with author and founder of the Joshua Fund, Joel Rosenberg, and Tom Doyle of e3Partners, about the significance of Israel. The three will look at the current threats to the Holy Land, and how their organizations spread the Gospel of Jesus throughout the region. Learn more about modern day Israel on todays edition of Dr. James Dobsons Family Talk.

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Policy & Culture

Dr. James Dobson Issues Statement in Reaction to Rev. Billy Graham’s Passing

I am profoundly saddened by the news of Rev. Billy Graham's passing. Throughout all the years of my own ministry, Billy Graham has always been there, as a brother in Christ, faithfully proclaiming the

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Broadcasts

A Look at Modern Day Israel Part 1

As Christians, we should be familiar with the history of Israel and recognize its importance as a nation. On this classic broadcast of Family Talk, Dr. Dobson sat down with New York Times best- selling author Joel Rosenberg, and Tom Doyle of e3Partners, to discuss the Scriptures that pointed to the reassembly of Israel and how the Hand of God has protected the country countless times. Thats today on Dr. James Dobsons Family Talk.

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Broadcasts

Helping Teens Find Their Purpose Part 2

Dr. Dobson will conclude his conversation with author, motivational speaker and President of KanakukKamps, Joe White. On this broadcast, Joe will talk about what he learned through his battle with cancer and how his camps address the overwhelming problem of fatherless children. Listen to this captivating interview on todays edition of Dr. James Dobsons Family Talk.

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Blogs

Love By Serving

Husband, we're speaking especially to you. We urge you to study your wife. What is it that speaks to her heart?

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