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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

Newsletters

March 2016 Newsletter: Election 2016, What’s At Stake

Dr. Dobson's March 2016
Newsletter

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Blogs

Guilt: The Painful Emotion

Few human emotions are as distressing and painful as feelings of guilt and personal disapproval. When at a peak of intensity, self-condemnation gnaws on the conscious mind by day and invades the dream

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Broadcasts

Trail Life Part 2

Do you know a boy aged 5 - 18 who would enjoy outdoor adventures, trips and travel, camping, physical and mental challenges and the chance to earn awards? Well you don't want to miss today's Family Talk broadcast. Mark Hancock joins Dr. Dobson and Dr. Meeker to introduce Trail Life USA, a new scouting organization for boys. Trail Life USA is founded on Biblical principles and offers a great opportunity for leadership development. Hear the full story of the birth of this new organization on the WEEKEND on Dr. James Dobson's Family Talk.

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Broadcasts

Trail Life – A Christian Scouting Alternative for Boys Part 2

Trail Life USA offers boys great outdoor adventure, learning, and leadership, all with a Christian perspective. Mark Hancock returns to Family Talk, to share how this new scouting organization grew out of a desire to create generations of courageous young men who will honor God and serve others. Listen and learn how you can bring this high-octane experience to a boy you know.

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Trail Life – A Christian Scouting Alternative for Boys, Part 1

Do you know a boy aged 5-18 who would enjoy outdoor adventures, trips and travel, camping, physical and mental challenges and the chance to earn awards? Well you don’t want to miss today’s Family Talk broadcast, as Mark Hancock joins Dr. Dobson and Dr. Meeker to introduce Trail Life USA, a new scouting organization for boys.

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Broadcasts

Trail Life Part 1

Do you know a boy aged 5 - 18 who would enjoy outdoor adventures, trips and travel, camping, physical and mental challenges and the chance to earn awards? Well you don't want to miss today's Family Talk broadcast. Mark Hancock joins Dr. Dobson and Dr. Meeker to introduce Trail Life USA, a new scouting organization for boys. Trail Life USA is founded on Biblical principles and offers a great opportunity for leadership development. Hear the full story of the birth of this new organization on the WEEKEND on Dr. James Dobson's Family Talk.

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Blogs

Lay Down Rights and Take Up Responsibility

Question: Dr. Dobson, with regards to my spouses bad behavior, I have been taught by Christian leaders who say as believers, "We have no rights." If I understand what they say, I should not even notic

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Broadcasts

Little Baby, Yet Unborn

On today's classic edition of Family Talk , Dr. Dobson talks to a woman who only learned to value the unborn after she almost lost her child. From that near tragedy, Dana Scallon became an international voice for the sanctity of life. Hear her heartwarming story on Dr. James Dobson's Family Talk.

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Blogs

Helping Your Spouse with Alcoholism

What can family members do to help themselves and their addicted loved ones? First, it is virtually impossible to resolve this problem without outside help. In a very real sense, the entire family sha

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Blogs

The Secret to Greater Intimacy (Especially for Husbands)

Husband, were speaking especially to you. Just as selfishness is a sure marriage killer, an attitude of service and sacrificethe Im Third philosophyis an indisputable marriage builder. We urge you to

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