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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

Parental Training of the Conscience

Question: Dr. Dobson, would you describe more completely the nature of the conscience and how it functions? You implied earlier that a person's sense of guilt is dependent, in part, on what he was tau

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Greatest Christian Songwriter

Awesome God, Step by Step, and Hold Me Jesus are only three of Rich Mullins' powerful songs. On the next edition of Family Talk, David Mullins will share with us about his brother Rich, who may be the greatest Christian songwriter of all time.

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Convention of the States

Did you know that the Constitution tells us how to respond to an out-of-control government? On the next edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson interviews Senator Tom Coburn and Mark Meckler about the Convention of States.

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Is Your Marriage On Solid Ground?

The surest way to avoid an affair is to flee temptation as soon as it confronts you. Author Jerry Jenkins has referred to this determination to preserve moral purity as building hedges around marriage

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Lessons From Our Founding Fathers

Dr. Dobson shares the wisdom of the founders of our country...

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Raising Kids and Earning A Living

Tired of dividing your attention between your family and your work? Dr. Dobson assures you that you can do both and well.

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You and Me Forever Part 2

What does marriage in light of eternity look like? What are the qualities of a Gospel-centered marriage? Dr. Dobson and guests Francis and Lisa Chan conclude their conversation...

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You and Me Forever Part 1

What does marriage in the light of eternity look like? What are the qualities of a Gospel-centered marriage? Dr. James Dobson and guests Francis and Lisa Chan discuss...

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Supreme Court Ruling on Gay Marriage Part 3

Most likely, we are months away from seeing gay marriage legalized in America. On the next edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson interviews a panel of guests about what to expect and how to respond.

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Supreme Court Ruling on Gay Marriage Part 2

Most likely, we are months away from seeing gay marriage legalized in America. On the next edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson interviews a panel of guests about what to expect and how to respond.

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