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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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Healing a Wounded Spirit Part 1

Today, Family Talk is continuing its 2017 Best of Broadcast series with another well-liked program. On this episode, you will hear from author Frank Peretti, who spoke to a youth conference about how cruel bullying plagued his childhood and created deep emotional scars that have stuck with him his entire life. You wont want to miss this captivating episode of Dr. James Dobsons Family Talk.

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The Current State of Public and Christian Education Part 1

Today Family Talk is excited to continue the Best of 2017 Broadcasts all this month. On this program, you will hear a replay of a conversation Dr. Dobson had with retired Lt Colonial E. Ray Moore, about his fight for parents to choose homeschool or private education for their children. Learn why the public-school system has failed our kids and where Christian families can look to for a moral education, today on Dr. James Dobsons Family Talk.

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Newsletters

Dr. James Dobson’s December 2017 Newsletter

Dr. Dobson's December 2017
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Daring to Hope: Finding Gods Goodness in the Broken and the Beautiful

Dr. Tim Clinton talked with Katie Davis Majors about her new book Daring to Hope. Katie shared how she began a ministry in Uganda to educate and care for abandoned children, and what her life in Africa looks like as she and her husband raise 13 girls they have adopted. Listen to how God impressed missions on this young womans heart, today on Dr. James Dobsons Family Talk.

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Steve Bannon: Our Country in Crisis

Family Talk is excited to bring you an exclusive address given by President Trumps former chief advisor Steve Bannon, when he spoke at a conference hosted by Dr. Dobson last month. Mr. Bannon shared his up-close account of the 2016 election and his opinions on how the country can pull itself out of the financial hole it has fallen into in the past decade. You wont want to miss this speech, today on Dr. James Dobsons Family Talk.

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Opioid Epidemic: The Cost of Addiction

The widespread use and abuse of opioids has taken the lives of thousands of people across the country. Dr. Tim Clinton sat down with Dr. Michael Lyles, a clinical psychiatrist, to talk about the opioid epidemic. The two discussed how to identify those who have this addiction and what can be done to help those struggling with this deadly dependency. Learn more about this public health crisis, today on Dr. James Dobsons Family Talk.

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Walking in the Shoes of Luther: R. T. Kendalls Look at the Reformation

Dont miss this informative and enlightening program today on Dr. James Dobsons Family Talk.

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Restoring Religious Freedom: An Update from First Liberty

The current administration has done a great deal to reinforce religious liberties, but Christians across the nation are still under attack. Kelly Shackleford shares the current cases that his legal team, First Liberty, are handling and why Christians shouldnt be afraid to stand up for what they believe. Thats today on Dr. James Dobsons Family Talk.

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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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