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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

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What Are the Signs of the Times? Part 2

Are we living during the "end times" described in the Bible? Anne Graham Lotz has some thoughts on this.

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Cup of Tea

Allowing our children to help us–even if it sometimes creates more work.

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What Are the Signs of the Times? Part 1

Are we living in the last days? Is America on the brink? On the next edition of Dr. James Dobsons Family Talk, Anne Graham Lotz explores what the book of Joel has to say about the times in which we live.

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Saying No to Our Children

Perhaps we're saying "no" too much to our children.

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Raising Boys to Become Men Part 2

Many people think that raising boys is difficult, but it can be pretty easy if you have the right tools. On today's braodcast, Dr. James Dobson and Dr. Meg Meeker— two of the world’s foremost experts on parenting—share how to raise boys to become great men.

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Raising Boys to Become Men Part 1

Many people think that raising boys is difficult, but it can be pretty easy if you have the right tools. On today's braodcast, Dr. James Dobson and Dr. Meg Meeker— two of the world’s foremost experts on parenting—share how to raise boys to become great men.

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The Return Home

Many people think that raising boys is difficult, but it can be pretty easy if you have the right tools. On the next edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson and Dr. Meg Meeker two of the worlds foremost experts on parentingshare how to raise boys to become great men.

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Keeping the Faith Part 2

How do we, as Christians, keep the faith amidst an ever-pervasive culture. Chuck Colson weighs in.

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Keeping the Faith Part 1

How do we, as Christians, keep the faith amidst an ever-pervasive culture. Chuck Colson weighs in.

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Newsletters

Dr. James Dobson’s June 2015 Newsletter: Fathers Matter

Dr. Dobson's June 2015
Newsletter

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