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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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The Five-Day Marriage Challenge – Day 1: Dr. Tim and Julie Clinton

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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 Dr. Tim and Julie Clinton take the Five-Day Marriage Challenge in explaining how being faithful in your commitment to each other and making time for the other person creates a harmonious marriage. Thats today on Dr. James Dobson Family Talk.

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Dr. Dobson’s Parenting Priorities: Your Legacy In the Making

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Making sure that your children know Christ is the greatest legacy that you can put in them. Dr. Dobson shares with talk show host Stacey Washington about his lifes focal pointof making sure that parents understand the importance of introducing their children to Jesus Christ.Thats todayon Dr. James Dobsons Family Talk, heard daily on ____________ at __________.

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Let’s Be Real: Living Life as an Open and Honest You

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Sometimes people can be fake, which highlights the importance of Christians being honest about their faith. Aspiring singer, actress, and new teen author Natasha Bure, daughter of Candice Cameron Bure, talks with guest host Roger Marsh about how being real and authentic with other people and how even your even own emotions can bring healing. Thoughts from a teen, to other teens, this is sound advice for todays youth. Thats today on Dr. James Dobsons Family Talk.

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Speaking the Language of Love Part 2

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Do you ever feel like your significant other just doesnt GET you? If so, then dont miss this edition of Family Talk, where youll hear relationship experts Drs. Les and Leslie Parrot as they discuss with Dr. Dobson their book, Love Talk: Speak Each Others Language Like You Never Have Before. Theyll share tips and advice to help improve communication between you and your spouse. Its never too late to get on the same page. Find out how, today on Dr. James Dobsons Family Talk.

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Speaking the Language of Love Part 1

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Do you ever feel like your significant other just doesnt GET you? If so, then dont miss this edition of Family Talk, where youll hear relationship experts Drs. Les and Leslie Parrot as they discuss with Dr. Dobson their book, Love Talk: Speak Each Others Language Like You Never Have Before. Theyll share tips and advice to help improve communication between you and your spouse. Its never too late to get on the same page. Find out how, today on Dr. James Dobsons Family Talk.

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Staying Strong in College Part 2

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It can be difficult for a College student to keep his faith when his professors and peers are assaulting him morally, ideologically, and theologically. How did two young men not only manage to keep their faith but to actually stand up for the truth and face the consequences for it? Learn from their example of how to stay strong in College, today on Dr. James Dobsons Family Talk.

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Staying Strong in College Part 1

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It can be difficult for a College student to keep his faith when his professors and peers are assaulting him morally, ideologically, and theologically. How did two young men not only manage to keep theirfaith but to actually stand up for the truth and face the consequences for it? Learn from their example ofhow to stay strong in College, today on Dr. James Dobsons Family Talk.

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Why America Must Pray

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America has seen some dark days and has dark times ahead; our only hope is the light that our God can bring to illuminate our path. Ret. Army General and Family Research Council Vice President Jerry Boykin along with Pastor Jeff Eckert remind us of the power of prayer and how praying together brings unexpected and positive change. Thats today on Dr. James Dobsons Family Talk.

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A Christian Worldview Crisis: A Conversation with George Barna Part 2

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How you see the world can be just as important as what you believe. Everyone has a worldview, but shockingly few have a biblical one. George Barna talks to Dr. Dobson about the simple differences in worldviews and just how important it is to practice what you preach. Hear about true believers, today on Dr. James Dobsons Family Talk.

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A Christian Worldview Crisis: A Conversation with George Barna Part 1

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How you see the world can be just as important as what you believe. Everyone has a worldview, but shockingly few have a biblical one. George Barna talks to Dr. Dobson about the simple differences in worldviews and just how important it is to practice what you preach. Hear about true believers, today on Dr. James Dobsons Family Talk.

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