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.
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.
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.
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?
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
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.
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?
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
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
It has been my observation that the Lord often leads us in a patient and progressively insistent manner. It begins with a mild sense of condemnation in the area where God wants us to grow and improve.
Dr. Dobson's December 2015
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