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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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God’s View of Money

Money is an important part of our culture, and most of us struggle to get it and keep it. Larry Burkett shares God's view of money and how we can be good stewards of the resources He has blessed us with.

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The Problem with Promiscuity

Did you know that girls and boys are taught that sexually transmitted infections are simply a part of growing up? Dr. Meg Meeker and Dr. Miriam Grossman discuss the real problem with promiscuity, and what parents should do about it.

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The Founder’s Bible, Part 3

David Barton is the Founder and President of WallBuilders, a national pro-family organization that presents America's forgotten history and heroes, with an emphasis on our moral, religious and constitutional heritage.

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The Founders Bible – Part 2

Americas religious history is both rich and pluralistic, yet seems to be founded on Christian principles. On the next classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson interview David Barton on the religious leanings of our founding fathers.

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The Founders Bible – Part 1

Are we really a nation founded on Christian principles? If so, how much did the Bible shape our nation? Dr. James Dobson interviews David Barton about the founding fathers of our nation.

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What Makes America Great

What are the characteristics that make America great? On the next edition of Family Talk Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal shares powerful personal stories from his childhood, and discusses the impact that the Obama administration has had on the American dream.

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

Dr. Dobson's July 2015
Newsletter

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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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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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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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