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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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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

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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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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Will God Impeach America? Part 1

American culture in this day and age has become more godless and accepting of evil. the late Pastor Adrian Rogers preaches through Psalm 80 and explains the dangers of Americas continuing rebellion against God. Thats today on Dr. James Dobsons Family Talk.

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Healthy Habits Start Today Part 2

God cares deeply about our health and taking care of ones body is actually a Biblical principle He calls us to live out. Christian nutritionist David Meinz continues his talk on healthy eating and offers some helpful tips on the correct way to diet and lose weight.

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Healthy Habits Start Today Part 1

God cares deeply about our health and taking care of the bodies weve been given is actually a Biblical principal. Christian nutritionist David Meinz talks about the importance of watching what we eat and discusses how that food impacts our overall well-being. Thats today on Dr. James Dobsons Family Talk.

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Parents Prepare for Adolescence

One of the most overwhelming phases a parent goes through with young children is answering their tough questions. Dr. Dobson will talk with two sets of parents about how they handled The Talk with their kids and addressed other questions they had about growing up. Thats today on Dr. James Dobsons Family Talk.

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Protecting the Unborn: A Heartbeat Away

The despicable act of killing babies through abortion has plagued this country for over 40 years. But there is a glimmer of hope. Dr. Dobson talks with Janet Porter, Founder and President of Faith2Action, about a bill that she is trying to push through Congress, which will effectively end Roe V. Wade. Thats today on Dr. James Dobsons Family Talk.

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