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.
Belligerent politics, recurring racial tensions, economic stress and more were facing problems in every area in our nation, and God is the only answer. Today is the 65th annual National Day of Prayer, and Dr. Tony Evans, Shirley Dobson, and John Bornschein challenge believers to Wake Up and pray for this nation like never before.
Yes, America has her problems, and over the past few years weve heard about most of them. But there is still hope for this great nation, and on the next edition of Dr. James Dobsons Family Talk, Chaplain Barry Black and movie Director Alex Kendrick will encourage us to seek the Lord and watch Him heal our land.
Dr. Dobson's May 2016
Newsletter
Without vision, the people perish, yet most of us don't have a vision for family life. On this classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson pays tribute to the late Gary Smalley by airing one of his most popular broadcasts. Dr. Smalley explains how creating a family constitution can strengthen your family...
My mother was a very strong woman when she was young. It was only through her wisdom and devotion that I survived the emotional pressures of my early childhood. To keep her family fed, Mom found a job
Find out within this Family Talk broadcast what it takes to build your family upon the lasting principles found in the Bible.
Your family can be stronger, your kids better protected, and you can do it in 30 days! As a parent, you know the challenges against you can seem overwhelming. While youre truing to raise thoughtful, considerate, loving children, popular culture seems to want to turn your children against you.Rebecca Hagelin returns with more practical strategies for fighting the culture and not your kids.
Do you yearn for more intimacy with God? Guest Robert Crosby claims that “You’re as close to God as you want to be.” Join him as he shares with Dr. Meeker several ways to grow closer to the Lord. Scripture promises that if you draw close to God, He will draw close to you...
Our world is full of brokenness, and people everywhere are desperate for hope and help. Dr. Dobson has teamed up with Liberty University to create a Relationship Coach Training Program, based on his collection of works. Whether youre a layperson with a gift of helping others, or a certified counselor, this program will enhance your ability to help mend broken bonds.
Do people often come to you asking for help or advice? Do you wish you could use the Bible better during these times? Do you wish you could get the training you need without having to quit your job, leave home or spend years trying to get a degree? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this program is for you. Guest Tim Clinton unveils a powerful new Marriage and Family Relationship Coach training program featuring Dr. Dobson’s collected works.
