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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

Cold Case Christianity Part 1

J. Warner Wallace applied his skills as a cold case homicide detective to the claims of Christianity, and he came to a startling realization: the case for Christianity was as convincing as any case he'd ever worked on as a detective.

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Great Awakening Part 2

America is falling apart at the seams, and God will not allow us get away with it. Guest Ronnie Floyd challenges us to not sit back and watch, but to get involved in reviving this great land.

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Safe House

What is the single most important thing a parent can do to raise kids who live, love, and lead well? Both the Bible and science tell us that emotional safety is the key. Dr. Josh Straub joins Dr. Meg Meeker to talk about how to create a home that’s emotionally safe and richly nurturing for every child.

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Equipping Christians for the Ministry

Christian counselors and lay ministers are on the front line in a hurting world. Where can they go for in depth and trusted training? On today's edition of Family Talk, Dr. Eric Scalise introduces a resource that captures Dr. Dobson's knowledge and experience, and makes them available to the next generation of Christian counselors.

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The Loner

Human beings need acceptance and respect. Isolation can lead to serious problems, even violence.

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Great Awakening Part 1

America is falling apart at the seams, and God will not allow us get away with it. Guest Ronnie Floyd challenges us to not sit back and watch, but to get involved in reviving this great land.

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Lowering Expectations

Don't let high expectations and a sense of entitlement lead to let down. Focus on the positive.

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Standing Strong in Your Faith Part 2

How can you develop a Biblical Worldview that allows you to correctly understand the cultural agenda? How do you encourage your children to stand strong in the war against Christian values? Listen to part two of Dr. Dobson's interview with Alex McFarland and Jason Jimenez as they share practical tips for developing a faith that can withstand attack.

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Standing Strong in Your Faith Part 1

Do you have a plan to pass your faith on to the next generation? Many young adults turn away from their faith when they leave home because they haven't been discipled.

Tune in to today's edition of Family Talk as Alex McFarland and Jason Jimenez join Dr. Dobson to discuss how to develop and pass on a faith that endures.

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Blogs

Marital Compromises

Minister Neville Chamberlain and other national leaders had understood the folly of appeasement in 1936-39. Every time they offered Adolph Hitler another Czechoslovakia to tranquilize his lust for dom

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