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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

Resolving Money Conflicts in Marriage Part 1

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

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

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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Newsletters

Dr. Dobson’s April Newsletter: Priority Parenting

Dr. Dobson's April 2018
Newsletter

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The Plan of Salvation

On this Good Friday edition of Family Talk, Dr. Dobson will read his March 2018 newsletter appropriately titled, The Plan of Salvation. He will share his views on why Jesus came to Earth to die for us and the redeeming power we can access through His resurrection. Celebrate the risen Lord and remember the ultimate sacrifice Christ made for all of humanity, today on Dr. James Dobsons Family Talk.

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Americans Attitudes Towards Moral Issues Part 2

Establishing a Biblical worldview in our children must be done correctly and intentionally beginning at a young age. Dr. Dobson concludes his conversation with respected author and researcher George Barna. On this broadcast, they will talk about the pervasiveness of postmodernism, and how its perverting the minds of young people in todays culture, and the role parents and even grandparents have in raising the next generation. Dont miss this informative edition of Dr. James Dobsons Family Talk.

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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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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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