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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

One ‘Two’ Many: Fighting Gendercide in China Part 2

Forced abortion, infanticide, sexual slavery and forced sterilization are just a handful of the human rights abuses caused by Chinas brutal population control policies. Hear about one womans fight to end the brutality and save Chinas baby girls. Its a heart wrenching and compelling message, and you dont want to miss a minute of it today on Family Talk.

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One ‘Two’ Many: Fighting Gendercide in China Part 1

Forced abortion, infanticide, sexual slavery and forced sterilization are just a handful of the human rights abuses caused by Chinas brutal population control policies. Hear about one womans fight to end the brutality and save Chinas baby girls. Its a heart wrenching and compelling message, and you dont want to miss a minute of it today on Family Talk.

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Blogs

Is Love Enough To Make A Marriage Succeed?

Love can be defined in myriad ways, but in marriage I love you really means I promise to be there for you all of my days. It is a promise that says, Ill be there when you lose your job, your health, y

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Broadcasts

Who Do You See in the Mirror?

All of us long for significance, sufficiency, and security, and we often look to our jobs, our relationships, or our accomplishments to give us these things. But on todays classic broadcast, the late Pastor Adrian Rogers explains how these things can only be found in Christ. When we truly understand who we are in Him, we can begin to understand our true value. Learn more today on Family Talk.

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Broadcasts

Inauguration 2017: A Time for Change Part 2

What does this new administration mean for Christians? For our nation? For families? Dr. Dobson was there for that historic moment, and hes excited about what it could mean for our future. Hear his encouraging message about the hope that was inaugurated on January 20th. Thats today on Dr. James Dobsons Family Talk.

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Broadcasts

Inauguration 2017: A Time for Change Part 1

On Inauguration Day, much of the news focused on the violence and anger of the protestors, but that wasnt the whole story. There was also excitement and hope for this new era. Dr. Dobson was there, and he shares stories about the ceremony, the balls, the parades, and especially the powerful prayer sessions for our new leaders. Thats today on Family Talk with Dr. James Dobson.

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Newsletters

Dr. James Dobson’s February 2017 Newsletter: The Power of Words

Dr. Dobson's February 2017
Newsletter

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Blogs

A Valentine’s Day For The Books!

I will never forget the first Valentines Day of my marriage, six months after Shirley and I walked down the aisle. It was something of a disaster. I had gone to the USC library that morning and spent

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Broadcasts

The Courage of a Warrior Part 2

When we think of the courage of a warrior, its easy to think of soldiers in battle, but General Jerry Boykin reminds us of the courage we all need to fight the spiritual battles were facing in the culture today. Learn how to be a warrior for the soul and the heart of this nation in this inspiring broadcast today on Family Talk.

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Broadcasts

The Courage of a Warrior Part 1

When we think of the courage of a warrior, its easy to think of soldiers in battle, but General Jerry Boykin reminds us of the courage we all need to fight the spiritual battles were facing in the culture today. Learn how to be a warrior for the soul and the heart of this nation in this inspiring broadcast today on Family Talk.

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