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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

Gods Hand on America: Is God Using President Trump? Part 2

Was the election of President Trump a fluke? Or was it part of Gods plan for America? Dr. Dobson continues his conversation with author and award-winning journalist Stephen Strang about his new book God and Donald Trump. The two will discuss what President Trump has done for religious liberties so far and what they hope to see in the next 3 years. Dont miss this interview, today on Dr. James Dobsons Family Talk.

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Gods Hand on America: Is God Using President Trump? Part 1

Was Divine intervention a part of the 2016 election? Is God using the President? Dr. Dobson will talk with author and award-winning journalist Stephen Strang about his new book God and Donald Trump and how he believes Gods hand was on the election of President Trump. Thats today on Dr. James Dobsons Family Talk.

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Serving Mothers and Saving Babies

The pro-life movement needs to get out and inform young mothers on the horrors of abortion that are disguised in popular culture. Dr. Dobson will talk with Joe Baker, founder of Save The Storks, about how they equip pregnancy centers with Stork Buses which provide free sonograms to pregnant mothers considering abortion. Learn more about this organization, today on Dr.James Dobsons Family Talk.

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Newsletters

Dr. James Dobson’s November 2017 Newsletter

Dr. Dobson's November 2017
Newsletter

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Blogs

Explaining Sex To Kids

The Lord gave us the holy gift of physical intimacy as a means of expressing love between husband and wife. We are told that when a man and wife unite in marriage, they become one flesh (Genesis 2:24)

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5 Ways to Keep Your Marriage & Family Together

Most Americans maintain a "priority list" of things to purchase when enough money has been saved. It is my conviction that domestic help for the mother of small children should appear on that priority

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The Role of Fear in Parenting

Question: Dr. Dobson, what place should fear occupy in a child's attitude toward his mother or father?

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Blogs

Stay Close To Your Children

Every parent is under terrible pressure in today's fast-paced culture. The demands of jobs, maintaining a house, keeping up with financial commitments, church responsibilities, and trying to raise a f

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Broadcasts

Fight For Freedom in a Godless Society

Christians around the country need to take a stand against the evil that is running rampant throughout society. Today on Family Talk, Dr. Robert Jeffress addressed a recent conference, hosted by Dr. Dobson, about the importance for Christ followers to fight for religious freedoms and turn the culture back to God.

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Will God Impeach America? Part 2

Culture in America today has pushed God out of the public square and become more tolerant of wickedness. the late Pastor Adrian Rogers continues his sermon through Psalm 80 and explains why America must stop its sinful waywardness and return to God. Thats today on Dr. James Dobsons Family Talk.

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