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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

Newsletters

Dr. Dobson’s July 2015 Newsletter: Wake Up America

Dr. Dobson's July 2015
Newsletter

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Broadcasts

A Father to the Fatherless: The Story of Two Friends Part 2

Abandoned by both parents at the tender age of three, young Ed Johnson recalls clutching to his 5-yr-old brother's shirt as they wandered around the orphanage playground together.

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Broadcasts

Single-Parent Blues

Being a single parent is one of the most difficult tasks for any man or woman.

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Broadcasts

A Father to the Fatherless: The Story of Two Friends Part 1

Abandoned by both parents at the tender age of three, young Ed Johnson clearly recalls clutching to his 5-yr-old brothers shirt as they wandered around the orphanage playground together. On the next edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson, Ed and his best friend Rex marvel at Gods workmanship despite excruciating childhood pain in their lives.

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Broadcasts

There Is A Star In My Apple

Dr. Dobson shares a story about a mother that created a star by cutting an apple in half and how this relates to a child.

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Blue Fingers

Parents, don't let the stress of your child's developmental years overwhelm you. This turbulent period will pass quickly...

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Smart Fathers, Smart Mothers, Part 2

What if our culture made fun of moms in the same way it makes fun of our dads? The backlash would be overwhelming. On today's broadcast, Dr. Meg Meeker makes the case for the importance of fathers in the lives of children, and teaches the characteristics of healthy families.

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Blogs

Adults Acting Like Children

Adults will occasionally challenge one another for the same reasons they challenged their parents as children. Unconsciously, perhaps, they are asking the question, "How much courage do you have, and

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Broadcasts

Smart Fathers, Smart Mothers, Part 1

What if our culture made fun of moms in the same way it makes fun of our dads? The backlash would be overwhelming. On today's broadcast, Dr. Meg Meeker makes the case for the importance of fathers in the lives of children, and teaches the characteristics of healthy families.

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Broadcasts

The Vital Role of Fathering – Part 2

Dads are the most important influence on a childs life, but what does a good dad look like? On the next edition of Family Talk, Josh McDowell shares about the vital role of fathering.

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