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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

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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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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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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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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Not Too Far from Here – Part 1

Have you ever felt overwhelmed or cried out to God, Why is this happening? How will I recover from this? On thisedition of Family Talk, Dr. Meg Meeker talks with a couple who had to wrestle with these questions after a devastating loss.

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Same Sex Bathroom Legislation Part 2

Jonathan Saenz and Tim LeFever come back to continue the conversation with Dr. Dobson regarding Bathroom Bills. Learn more about how there fighting to protect privacy and stop the spread of this dangerous legislation on todays edition of Dr. James Dobsons Family Talk.

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Same Sex Bathroom Legislation Part 1

Did you ever imagine boys in the girls locker room or men in the womens bathroom? Because of legislation popping up all over the country, this is now legal in many cities and schools. Tim LeFever and Jonathan Saenz join Dr. Dobson to talk about the battle to block the Bathroom Bills that are changing our cultural landscape.

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Are Christians Really Leaving the Church? Part 2

Convictional Christianity is alive and well in America, but it has become the minority voice on most cultural issues. How should Christians respond? In the conclusion of her interview with Dr. Ed Stetzer, Dr. Meg Meeker explores how Christians can live out their faith in an increasingly secular world.

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