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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

The Freedom Factor: Finding Peace by Forgiving Others and Yourself Part 1

After teaching about forgiveness for many years, Dr. Bruce Wilkinson was very familiar with how unforgiveness can rob people of their peace and freedom. He joins Dr. Dobson to discuss his groundbreaking book and to show how to forgive others and even yourself so that you can be set free. Dont miss this life-changing message today on Family Talk.

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Purity is a Battle

There’s no question that kids today are growing up in a hyper-sexualized environment. Everywhere in the culture they’re bombarded with images or language that make sex seem like a casual thing or a rite of passage. Dr. Dobson talks with a mother-daughter duo who are fighting against these misguided messages.

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Newsletters

Dr. Dobson’s October 2016 Newsletter: The Most Important Election of Our Lifetime

Dr. Dobson's October 2016
Newsletter

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Blogs

Going It Alone

Though the task of child rearing is truly daunting for the overworked and underappreciated mom or dad, the most likely candidate of all for burnout is the single parent. He or she deserves our sincere

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Newsletters

Dr. James Dobson’s September 2016 Newsletter

Dr. Dobson's September 2016
Newsletter

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Blogs

The Battle Begins at Home

Let me offer a word of advice. It is illustrated by an account of a battle described in the book of Joshua that occurred more than three thousand years ago. Joshua led a portion of his troops in a fro

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Ask Dr. Meg — The “Terrible Two’s” and Strong-Willed Children

Dr. Meg advises parents to keep their wits about them when a child is frustrated and out of control. Perhaps the child can't get her body to do what she wants it to do. At such times, channel a child's energy so that it will help her move on.

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The Dangers of Hooking Up Part 2

Have you ever tried to reuse a Band-Aid over and over again? Everyone knows it doesn't work , after several attempts, that Band-Aid simply loses its ability to stick! On this broadcast of Family Talk with Dr. James Dobson, two physicians warn that the very same thing occurs in marriage when intimacy has been breached beforehand. It's medical evidence for God's glorious design.

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The Dangers of Hooking Up Part 1

On this broadcast , it's straight talk for all parents wanting to teach their kids the importance of saving intimacy for marriage. Dr. James Dobson sits down with two OB-GYNS to discuss the latest scientific research supporting God's design for sexual purity. If you need help standing against the tidal wave of culture, you'll get it on this broadcast so listen in!

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Newsletters

Dr. Dobson’s August 2016 Newsletter: A Conversation with Donald Trump

Dr. Dobson's August 2016
Newsletter

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