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 relationship between father and son is vital to the family and the nation. Dr. Dobson will talk about how divine intervention guided him to meet a man named Melvin Lee. After watching the recent film "I Can Only Imagine", which focuses on the brokenness that can exist between dads and their sons, Melvin was moved to share the parallels he saw in his own life. Melvin also shared the steps that he made to repair and strengthen his relationship with his father.
We all like to be chosen. Whether its a softball team, a job, a relationship nobody wants to be chosen last.In this classic broadcast, hear from the late author and speaker Bob Benson, who shared how being chosen by God makes all the difference. Listen to this insightful lesson on walking with the Lord through all of lifes experiences, whether good or bad, today on Dr. James Dobsons Family Talk.
Dr. James Dobson issues the following statement in defense of the right to life for Alfie Evans, 23-month-old who was the subject of a tragic court battle in England and passed away this past weekend.
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Dr. Dobson will continue his conversation with Barry Meguiar, the car guy and President of Meguiars Inc., along with his wife Karen. Barry will explain how being too busy almost killed him and why evangelism is so important to him. Through his near-death experience, God prompted Barry and his wife to begin the ministry, Revival Outside the Walls, encouraging laypeople to boldly spread the Gospel. Slow down, take a few moments, and hear the rest of this incredible story on Dr. James Dobsons Family Talk.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
