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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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One Nation Part 1

Getting America back on the right track isnt brain surgery. Well, maybe it is! Dr. James Dobson interviews world renown pediatric neurosurgeon Dr. Ben Carson about his story and the future of America.

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The Hardest Peace Part 3

Kara Tippetts is a young mom and wife without much time left. She is dying of cancer, and yet her story is one of hope and grace. Dr. James Dobson interviews Kara Tippetts about her journey through a dire diagnosis, and the way she is preparing her family and friends for her passing.

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The Hardest Peace Part 2

Kara Tippetts is a young mom and wife without much time left. She is dying of cancer, and yet her story is one of hope and grace. Today on Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson interviews Kara Tippetts about her journey through a dire diagnosis, and the way she is preparing her family and friends for her passing.

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The Hardest Peace Part 1

Kara Tippetts is a young mom and wife without much time left. She is dying of cancer, and yet her story is one of hope and grace. Dr. James Dobson interviews Kara Tippetts about her journey through a dire diagnosis, and the way she is preparing her family and friends for her passing.

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A Gay Son’s Journey To God

People see children as a necessary nuisance, and a lot of parenting consists of negative reactions to inconvenient kids. But what if theres a better way to parent our children? What if theres a positive way to raise godly kids?

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Advent: The Secret to Your Family’s Best Christmas

Christmas isn't always fun and exciting. Celebrating doesn't come so easily when life is messy and difficult. Today on Family Talk, Louie Giglio shares the journey of hope that the Advent Season offers everyone.

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Newsletters

Blessings to You and Your Family — Dr. Dobson’s December 2014 Newsletter

Dr. Dobson's December 2014
Newsletter

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A Rescued Marriage

Can God really save a marriage that is on the brink of divorce? Can God bring two people together who have grown to despise one another? On the next edition of Family Talk Ryan Dobson and Dr. Meg Meeker interview baseball legend Darryl Strawberry and his wife Tracy on how God can rescue your marriage.

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The Truth About Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! On this broadcast, Dr. Dobson talks with guest Todd Akin about the real reasons behind the Thanksgiving season--beyond what is taught in our schools today.

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God Less America

God bless America? No, its God Less America. On the next edition of Family Talk Ryan Dobson and Dr. Meg Meeker interview Todd Starnes on the consequences of abandoning God as a country.

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