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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.

Content By Dr. James Dobson

Broadcasts

Boundaries: Protecting Your Marriage

Vice President Mike Pence has been attacked for trying to protect his marriage. The media are mocking him for having boundaries such as not having dinner alone with a woman thats not his wife. Eben Fowler talks with Dr. Dobson about steps to safeguarding your relationship with your spouse, and also takes calls from listeners with hard questions and insightful stories. Thats today on Dr. James Dobsons Family Talk.

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40 Years in Broadcasting with Dr. Dobson

From a small, two room office to being heard on over 7,000 stations, Dr. James Dobsons continuing ministry has already touched millions upon millions of lives. On todays broadcast of Dr. James Dobsons Family Talk, Dr. Dobson himself is interviewed by Todd Starnes of Fox News about how he responded to the call of God and followed even when the road ahead looked impossible. Hear never before told inspiring stories about Gods sustaining faithfulness in Dr. Dobsons life, today on Dr. James Dobsons Family Talk.

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Blogs

God: Supernatural Problem Solver?

Its tempting for some of us to view our Lord as a heavenly Mr. FixIta supernatural problem solver who can be manipulated according to our whims. We might make a little wager on our favorite football t

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What Example Are You Setting For Your Children?

Unlikely as it sounds, I made the decision to become a Christian at three years of age. I remember the occasion clearly. I was attending a Sunday evening church service and was sitting near the back w

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Drafting Our Daughters: The Effects of Women in Combat

An alarming threat is looming over our Daughters in America. A decades-old fight may be lost, not only requiring women to go into direct combat to kill or be killed in some of the worst conditions on the planet, but also force women into draft registration. Dr. Dobson highlights the under-exposed danger in the details that are facing our countrys Daughters. Find out more on Family Talk with Dr. James Dobson.

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Newsletters

Dr. James Dobson’s April 2017 Newsletter

Dr. Dobson's April 2017
Newsletter

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Building Faith Through Imagination and Storytelling

Seven out of every ten Christian kids are leaving the faith after high school, and it's leaving them without a hope or future. But what if we told you there was a fun, proven product that could equip your children to strengthen and defend their faith? Hear all about a great audio adventure series your kids will love and which will grow their faith. Thats next time on Dr. James Dobsons Family Talk.

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Blogs

What Would You Give Up for Your Spouse?

Robertson McQuilkin, as reported in his book A Promise Kept, served as president of a thriving seminary and Bible college in South Carolina for more than twenty years. His wife, Muriel, supported him

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Don’t Go to Bed Angry Part 2

You dont understand me! You blow everything out of proportion! Every married couple has heard those words at some point because all marriages have conflict. How you handle that conflict will shape your marriage for years to come. Handled correctly, conflict could be one of the best things to happen to your marriage! You dont want to miss this eye-opening discussion today on Family Talk.

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Don’t Go to Bed Angry Part 1

You dont understand me! You blow everything out of proportion! Every married couple has heard those words at some point because all marriages have conflict. How you handle that conflict will shape your marriage for years to come. Handled correctly, conflict could be one of the best things to happen to your marriage! You dont want to miss this eye-opening discussion today on Family Talk.

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