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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

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Balancing the Positives and Negatives with Discipline

Positive thinking can be a good thing. People who are naturally upbeat are more pleasant to be around and they seem to get so much more out of life. They are also more productive than those who are ro

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No Matter the Cost Part 1

Every man dies, but not every man truly lives. How can a man be sure he is leading a meaningful life and leaving behind a worthy legacy? One way is by joining with a Band of Brothers to courageously stand against the temptations of todays culture.

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5 Principles for Finding Truth in a World of Lies Part 2

Many people today believe that Christians have a blind faith thats based on feeling and not facts. But Nancy Pearcey clearly and carefully explains how Christianity is the only world view that is consistently logical. She also shows how no other worldview answers the questions that matter the most.

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Have Some Self-Respect

Something changes the moment one of the two romantic partners begins to fear that the other may be slipping away. He complains about who she was with last night and whines about not being given enough

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5 Principles for Finding Truth in a World of Lies Part 1

Many people today believe that Christians have a blind faith thats based on feeling and not facts. But Nancy Pearcey clearly and carefully explains how Christianity is the only world view that is consistently logical. She also shows how no other worldview answers the questions that matter the most.

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Missing Children: The High Cost of a Low Birth Rate Part 2

In America and many other nations, the birthrate is dropping. This is about more than the individual choice of having children. Randy and Marcia Hekman explain the cultural and economic cost of a falling birthrate.

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Missing Children: The High Cost of a Low Birth Rate Part 1

Children may not come cheaper by the dozen, but for the Hekmans, they brought a house full of love. Randy and Marcia Hekman explain how God inspired them to have more children then they initially planned.

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Celebrating Moms

Who has a limitless supply of hugs, a keen wit, and an uncanny ability to know exactly when were hurting and how to fix it? Its MOM, of course! Tune in today as we honor women and hear Dr. Dobson reflect on the impact his mother has had on his life.

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Fight or Flight

What causes normal, intelligent people to act in irrational ways when facing a perceived danger or threat? Why do so many of us "go to pieces" when the chips are down? This tendency to panic results f

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Life: What’s It All About?

Millions of people acknowledge today that they do not know the meaning of life. Indeed, sociologists tell us that a desperate search for spiritual truth is underway throughout Western cultures. Baby b

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