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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.

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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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Blogs

Restoring the Information Flow

Your sharing must sometimes extend to difficult subjects. If youre in charge of the family finances, and youve accidentally or foolishly depleted the bank account, dont hide itlet your spouse know. If

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Newsletters

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

Dr. Dobson's June 2015
Newsletter

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How to Reach Lost Teenagers Part 2

Teenage culture is characterized by drugs, alcohol, and sexuality, yet all three of these pursuits are really a cover-up. On the next edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson interviews Donovan and Nicole Northcote on what teenagers are really searching for, and how we can reach them with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

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How to Reach Lost Teenagers Part 1

In our postmodern world, hopelessness reigns, and teenagers continue to search for the meaning of their lives in the wrong places. On the next edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson interviews Donovan and Nicole Northcote on how to reach lost teenagers.

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Effective Family Devotions Part 2

What is the best way to develop the spiritual life of children? On the next edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson and Dr. Bruce Wilkinson offer a straightforward guide to effective family devotions.

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