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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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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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The Best Parenting Principle

The goal is NOT to raise great kids, it’s to raise kids who become great adults. Dr. Meg Meeker interviews Andy Andrews on how to be that kind of parent.

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A Parent’s Love and Respect

The goal is NOT to raise great kids. Its to raise kids who become great adults. On the next edition of Family Talk, Dr. Meg Meeker interviews Andy Andrews on how to become a great parent.

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The Prescription for a Healthy Life Part 2

Its a brand new year, and many of us have made new years resolutions about eating healthy. But what does that look like? What foods should we eat, and which foods should we avoid? On the next edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson will interview Dr. Richard Furman about his book The Prescription for a Healthy Life.

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The Prescription for a Healthy Life Part 1

It's a brand new year, and many of us made resolutions to eat healthy. But which foods should we eat, and which foods should we avoid? Dr. James Dobson interviews Richard Furman about his new book "The Prescription for a Healthy Life."

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Getting Ready For Marriage Part 2

Did you know that by reading a book on marriage or attending pre-marital counseling before you get married decreases your likelihood of divorce by 31%? On the next edition of Family Talk, Jim Burns and Doug Fields share with us some practical ways to get ready for marriage.

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Getting Ready For Marriage Part 1

Did you know that by reading a book on marriage or attending pre-marital counseling before you get married decreases your likelihood of divorce by 31%? On the next edition of Family Talk, Jim Burns and Doug Fields share with us some practical ways to get ready for marriage.

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Related by Chance and Family By Choice Part 2

Mother-in-law relationships are difficult, and are often delicate to navigate. But they don't have to be. Dr. Dobson's guest, Deb De Armond shares with us how we can be related by chance but family by choice.

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