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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

Blogs

Helping Children Deal With Death

Some years ago, I attended a funeral at the Inglewood Cemetery-Mortuary Inglewood, California. While there, I picked up a brochure written by the president of the mortuary, John M. McKinley. Mr. McK

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Broadcasts

Listener Testimonial Program

Family Talk listeners call in to share how the ministry has impacted their lives. Hear their inspiring stories on todays edition of Dr. James Dobsons Family Talk.

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Broadcasts

War Room, Part 1

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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Blogs

What If They Choose To Leave?

Question: Dr. Dobson, my wife has been involved in an affair with her boss for six months. I've known about it from the beginning but just haven't been able to confront her. Melanie acts like she does

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Blogs

A More Promiscuous and Sexually Active Generation

Young people today are bombarded by immoral entertainment that models promiscuous behavior and teaches them that "everyone is doing it." The diminishing influence of traditional Christian teaching is

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Newsletters

Dr. Dobson’s December 2015 Newsletter: It Really Is A Wonderful Life

Dr. Dobson's December 2015
Newsletter

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Broadcasts

10 Issues That Divide Christians Part 1

Why does it seem easier for Christians to disagree than to agree? One of the greatest critiques against the church is that it is divided. Ryan Dobson and Meg Meeker interview Alex McFarland on the '10 Issues That Divide Christians,' and what we can do about them.

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Blogs

Building Trust With Actions

Beautiful, enticing, forbidden fruit will be offered to you when your hunger is greatest. If you are foolish enough to reach for it, your fingers will sink into rotten mush on the back side. Thats the

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Broadcasts

The Principle of Serving

How do you raise children to be less self-centered and kinder to others? Dr. Meg Meeker explains how teaching children to serve others will help them think more deeply, love more generously, and genuinely display the heart of Christ.

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Broadcasts

Not Too Far from Here – Part 2

If youve ever wondered, Does God care about what I am going through?, you dont want to miss todaysedition of Family Talk. Tune in for the conclusion of Dr. Meg Meekers interview with Gary and Kim Koreiba as they share how they faced hurt and devastation, and how the situation brought them closer to the Lord.

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