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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. James Dobson’s August 2015 Newsletter: Life In Post-Christian America

Dr. Dobson's August 2015
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The 2015 Bible Bee Part 2

How much of the Bible do you know? Can you recite large passages by memory? Dr. Dobson interviews the young girl who won the 2014 national Bible Bee.

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Empty Nest: Making the Most While You Can

Childhood is fleeting -- all the more reason for parents to be devoted to their kids while they're young.

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The 2015 Bible Bee Part 1

How much of the Bible do you know? Can you recite large passages by memory? Dr. Dobson interviews the young girl who won the 2014 national Bible Bee.

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The Supreme Court Decision on Marriage

Five imperious judges think they can play the role of God and re-define marriage. Dr. Dobson explores how we should respond, and what this decision means for our families.

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On the Road Again: A Trucker’s Family Life Part 2

Can you be a good family man or woman if you're always on the road?

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On the Road Again: A Trucker’s Family Life Part 1

Can you be a good family man or woman if you're always on the road?

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Amazing Grace with Wintley Phipps Part 3

All of us desire peace, yet most of us never seem to find the true peace that the Bible says, "passes understanding." Wintley Phipps shares his story, including what it was like to sing for Billy Graham's crusades, and talks about how we can experience the true peace of God.

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Amazing Grace with Wintley Phipps Part 2

All of us desire peace, yet most of us never seem to find the true peace that the Bible says, "passes understanding." Wintley Phipps shares his story, including what it was like to sing for Billy Graham's crusades, and talks about how we can experience the true peace of God.

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Amazing Grace with Wintley Phipps Part 1

All of us desire peace, yet most of us never seem to find the true peace that the Bible says, "passes understanding." Wintley Phipps shares his story, including what it was like to sing for Billy Graham's crusades, and talks about how we can experience the true peace of God.

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