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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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First Team Dad Part 1

Brock Gutierrez is a former NFL Offensive Lineman who knows what it means to enjoy success. Yet he considers his most important job to be a father and husband. Dr. Meg Meeker interviews Brock Gutierrez on the qualities of a great dad.

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Dealing with Deployment Part 3

The military lifestyle can be hard on families. With moving, deployments, and hard experiences, how can marriage and family be done well? Dr. James Dobson concludes his interview with 3 military couples about their stance for faith and family.

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Dealing with Deployment Part 2

The military lifestyle can be hard on families. With moving, deployments, and hard experiences, how can marriage and family be done well? Dr. James Dobson continues his interview with 3 military couples about their stance for faith and family.

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Dealing With Deployment Part 1

The military lifestyle can be hard on families. With moving, deployments, and hard experiences, how can marriage and family be done well? On the next edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson will interview 3 military couples about their stance for faith and family.

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Your Legacy Part 2

For nearly 40 years, Dr. Dobson has inspired millions of people with his renowned insight on parenting and marriage. This week he launches what he describes as his most important work yet. On the next edition of Family Talk Dr. James Dobson discusses how to build a family legacy.

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Your Legacy Part 1

For nearly 40 years, Dr. Dobson has inspired millions of people with his renowned insight on parenting and marriage. This week he launches what he talks about being his most important work yet: how to build a family legacy.

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Raising Your Kids “By The Book”

Dr. Dobson points out that there are literally hundreds of authors of books out there claiming to know more than you about parenting your child, but do they really? Here's a little confidence booster for you...

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Save the Storks: A New Prolife Approach

Guest Joe Baker may have discovered the most effective way to reach women who are contemplating abortion. He speaks with Dr. James Dobson about his organization, 'Save The Storks.'

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How To Make A Difference In The World Today Part 2

Have you seen a homeless person on the street, and wanted to help --but didn't? Do you ever wish you could find more ways to make a difference in the world? Dr. James Dobson concludes his chat with Daniel Day about his book, 'Ten Days Without,' as he describes how going without shoes, furniture, speaking, and more helped him move beyond good intentions to actually making a difference in the world.

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How To Make A Difference In The World Today Part 1

Have you seen a homeless person on the street, and wanted to help --but didn't? Do you ever wish you could find more ways to make a difference in the world? Dr. James Dobson chats with Daniel Day about his book, 'Ten Days Without,' as he describes how going without shoes, furniture, speaking, and more helped him move beyond good intentions to actually making a difference in the world.

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