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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

Standing for Truth Part 1

Andrew Wommack interviews Dr. James Dobson on the issues facing believers today. You wont want to miss this broadcast, as two of Americas most trusted Christian voices discuss declining values and the changing cultural landscape.

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Blogs

Increasing The Mental Ability of Young Children

Research has shown that parents can, indeed, increase the intellectual capability of their children. This conclusion was first reached through the renowned Harvard University Preschool Project.

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Newsletters

January 2016 Newsletter

Dr. Dobson's January 2016
Newsletter

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Countdown To The Apocalypse – Part 2

Ebola. ISIS. Radical Islam. Financial crises. The world seems to be unraveling out of control. But what if this is all part of a divine plan? On the next edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson interviews Dr. Robert Jeffress on the countdown to the Apocalypse.

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Countdown To The Apocalypse – Part 1

Ebola. ISIS. Radical Islam. Financial crises. The world seems to be unraveling out of control. But what if this is all part of a divine plan? On the next edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson interviews Dr. Robert Jeffress on the countdown to the Apocalypse.

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High Risk Missionary Ops Part 2

Although most people are afraid of ISIS and evacuating the area, Victor Marx and his team are going into the region to share the Gospel of Christ. On the next edition of Family Talk, Victor Marx shares how his team is ministering to families in one of the most high-risk regions of the world.

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High Risk Missionary Ops Part 1

ISIS is devastating the middle east, killing Christians, raping women, and destroying families. On today's Family Talk broadcast, Victor Marx shares how his team is ministering to families in one of the most high-risk regions of the world.

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The Power of Prayer: Past, Present and Future

Ben Carson shares his testimony on how prayer brought powerful change in his life, and in our nation. Then, Jon and Marylois Gibson show us how prayer is changing the lives of Romanian orphans, and call us to pray boldly for the future of these children.

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Supreme Court Decision on Gay Marriage

Five imperious judges think they can play the role of God and re-define marriage. Dr. James Dobson explores how we should respond, and what this decision means for our families.

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War Room, Part 2

A husband cheating at work, and nearly cheating on his wife. A wife focused on her job as a real-estate agent, and missing out on her daughter’s life. What is the solution to a family in this type of mess?

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