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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

Newsletters

Dr. James Dobson’s August 2017 Newsletter: Emotions, Can You Trust Them?

Dr. Dobson's August 2017
Newsletter

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Broadcasts

An Update from The Hill with U.S. Representative Trent Franks

The state of our government causes concern for many, but there are a faithful few working to change that. U.S. Representative Trent Franks shares his passionate political history, the source for his inspiration, and the hope for an abortion-less tomorrow. Be inspired and encouraged by those working for Gods glory in our government, today on Dr. James Dobson Family Talk.

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Broadcasts

Protecting Your Child – Part 2

As parents, one of the top priorities is trying to protect our children from the scary aspects of culture lurking at a childs locker, on their cell phone, or at school. Dr. Dobson sits down with author and speaker Rebecca Hagelin to outline how moms and dads can truly protect their kids from the negative aspects of our culture. Is it really possible? Find out how to take the first steps, today on Dr. James Dobsons Family Talk.

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Blogs

Why Are You Afraid?

What imaginary fears are you supporting with contrived evidence? What role do rampant emotions play in your life? It is likely that what you feel, right or wrong, is a pervasive force in determining y

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Broadcasts

Protecting Your Child – Part 1

As parents, one of the top priorities is trying to protect our children from the scary aspects of culture lurking at a childs locker, on their cell phone, or at school. Dr. Dobson sits down with author and speaker Rebecca Hagelin to outline how moms and dads can truly protect their kids from the negative aspects of our culture. Is it really possible? Find out how to take the first steps, today on Dr. James Dobsons Family Talk.

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Broadcasts

The Next Youth Revival Part 2

Every great revival begins by God working through young people to influence the world. Founder and president of Dare 2 Share ministries, Greg Stier, talks with Dr. Dobson about his passion for equipping teenagers to share their faith, and how that passion was born out of a tragic upbringing. Hear about the hope for tomorrows future with our teenagers today on Dr. James Dobsons Family Talk.

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Broadcasts

The Next Youth Revival Part 1

Every great revival begins by God working through young people to influence the world. Founder and president of Dare 2 Share ministries, Greg Stier, talks with Dr. Dobson about his passion for equipping teenagers to share their faith, and how that passion was born out of a tragic upbringing. Hear about the hope for tomorrows future with our teenagers today on Dr. James Dobsons Family Talk.

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Newsletters

Dr. James Dobson’s July 2017 Newsletter

Dr. Dobson's July 2017
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Broadcasts

Pursuing Gods Vision in Your Life

Godly people who changed the world did so because of a vision God placed in them. Family Research Councils Tony Perkins shares truths and lessons in the story of Nehemiah on how to bring a nation back to God in spite of the enemys opposition. Hear about a vision birthed in prayer on Dr. James Dobsons Family Talk.

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Broadcasts

Your Health Matters Part 2

The Bible says that our body is a temple, so shouldnt we take care of it? Exercise and eating right are two of the most important things you can do to drastically improve your health. Dr. Dobson explores both old and new ways of maintaining health in biblical and God-honoring ways, that and more on Dr. James Dobsons Family Talk.

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