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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

American Heritage Girls: 20 years of Christian Scouting Part 2

Do you want your daughter to experience scouting, but youre not sure about the values taught in some organizations today? Well, tune in to todays edition of Family Talk to learn about a group that Dr. Dobson whole-heartedly supports. The American Heritage Girls are changing the face of scouting. Learn how you can get involved on todays edition of onDr. James Dobsons Family Talk, heard here on ______________ at _____________.

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American Heritage Girls: 20 Years of Christian Scouting Part 1

Maybe youve heard something about how some scouting organizations have embraced secular values, and youre no longer sure its a good fit for your family. Well, Patti Garibay will tell you about a scouting option built on Christian principles. Tune in to hear how American Heritage Girls uses scouting to build women of integrity

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The Contraceptive Mandate: The Hidden Battle

You may have heard how big businesses like Hobby Lobby and small ministries like Little Sisters of the Poor are battling all the way to the Supreme Court to protect their religious liberty. You may not know that Family Talk is also heavily involved in that battle. Dr. Dobson and corporate lawyer Martin Nussbaum share some of the details about whats really at stake in this fight. You dont want to miss this revealing conversation on todays edition of Dr. James Dobsons Family Talk.

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Newsletters

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

Dr. Dobson's March 2016
Newsletter

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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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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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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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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

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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