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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.

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Franklin Graham and Dr. Dobson Q&A

Franklin Graham joins Dr. James Dobson to answer some of the toughest questions facing believers today. You dont want to miss as two of Americas most trusted Christian voices talk about declining values and the changing cultural landscape.

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The Key to Everything

How can you help your children succeed in every area of life? How can you improve the quality of your relationships at work, at home, and at church? On the next Dr. James Dobsons Family Talk, Dr. Meg Meeker interviews Matt Keller to discuss one of the most important character traits for success in every part of life.

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Blogs

God Is Still With Us

In my work with Christian families in crisis, I find them struggling in many of the same ways as the disciples. As they trudge along in deep thought, there is no evidence that Jesus is in their part o

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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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