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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

Defending Our Faith: Cases Affecting the Family Part 1

Dr. Dobson talks with the President of the Pacific Justice Institute Brad Dacus about what their law firm does to defend religious freedoms, the cases they are involved with currently and how these cases influence the rest of the country. All that and more today on Dr. James Dobsons Family Talk.

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Ben Roethlisberger Gets Real: An Exclusive Interview Part 2

Today Family Talk is excited to bring an exclusive interview with two-time Super Bowl winning quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. Big Ben spoke with Dr. Tim Clinton at the Ignite Mens Conference at Liberty University back in the spring. In part two of this interview, Ben talks about the darker chapters in his professional and personal life and how his faith in God sustained him. Thats today on Dr. James Dobsons Family Talk.

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Blogs

Disciplining a Teenager

Question: Dr. Dobson, I would like to hear your views about disciplining a teenager, especially since you say spanking him is neither wise nor productive. Answer: Your only tool of discipline is to ma

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Ben Roethlisberger Gets Real: An Exclusive Interview Part 1

Today Family Talk is excited to bring an exclusive interview with two-time Super Bowl winning quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. Big Ben spoke with Dr. Tim Clinton at the Ignite Mens Conference at Liberty University back in the spring. In part one of this interview, Ben talks about his incredibly successful career with the Pittsburgh Steelers and his horrific motorcycle accident that nearly killed him. Thats today on Dr. James Dobson Family Talk.

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Horses & Healing: New Hope For Kids Part 2

God works in mysterious ways using the seemingly insignificant to accomplish the significant. Dr. Dobson sits down with Kim Meeder, founder of Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch an organization that rescues mistreated horses and uses them to reach abused children. Today on Dr. James Dobsons Family Talk.

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Blogs

Is Your Teen at Risk for Suicide?

Question: Dr. Dobson, can you give me some more specific advice about how to tell if my son is at risk for suicide?

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Broadcasts

Horses & Healing: New Hope For Kids Part 1

God works in mysterious ways using the seemingly insignificant to accomplish the significant. Dr. Dobson sits down with Kim Meeder, founder of Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch an organization that rescues mistreated horses and uses them to reach abused children, today on Dr. James Dobsons Family Talk.

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The Five-Day Marriage Challenge – Day 5: Greg and Cathe Laurie

Marriage is one of the greatest gifts that God has given us. In their book Night Light: A Devotional for Couples, Dr. and Mrs. Dobson talk about the trials and triumphs of marriage. From this work, Family Talk offers listeners the Five-Day Marriage Challenge. Special guest hosts Pastor Greg and his wife Cathe Laurie talkabout the Five-Day Marriage Challenge with the illumination of how real romance and connection leads to true intimacy. Thats today on Dr. James Dobsons Family Talk.

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Newsletters

Dr. James Dobson’s September 2017 Newsletter: Teen Suicide

Dr. Dobson's September 2017
Newsletter

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The Five-Day Marriage Challenge-Day 4: Victor and Eileen Marx

Marriage is one of the greatest gifts that God has bestowed upon mankind. In their book, "Night Light: A Devotional for Couples," Dr. and Mrs. James Dobson talk about the trials and triumphs of marriage. Based on this book, Family Talk is offering listeners the 5-Day Marriage Challenge. Special guest hosts Victor and Eileen Marx discuss the 5-Day Marriage Challenge, encouraging others to take it, and share how sacrificial love has forged their marriage.

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