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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

Blogs

Expectations of God in Tough Times

I've often heard that God will not abandon us when we go through the fiery trial. But I don't know what that really means. You've shown that He still lets us go through some hard times. What can we ex

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Newsletters

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

Dr. Dobson's August 2015
Newsletter

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Broadcasts

Marian Manwell

Dr. Dobson's message: Never give up on life! You may be amazed what you can accomplish if you'll just stick with it.

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Broadcasts

Barbie Dolls and Poor Self-Esteem

Although most people are afraid of ISIS and evacuating the area, Victor Marx and his team are going into the region to share the Gospel of Christ. On the next edition of Family Talk, Victor Marx shares how his team is ministering to families in one of the most high-risk regions of the world.

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17 Loving Toughness Principles For Singles and Married Couples

Question: In your book Love Must Be Tough, you suggested some ways unmarried people can build healthy relationships and not smother each other. Would you share those again?

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Broadcasts

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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Broadcasts

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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