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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

Testing Our Feelings and Impressions

Question: Dr. Dobson, by what means can I test my own feelings and impressions? What are the steps necessary to prove the will of God?

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Broadcasts

Marijuana Part 2

Is there really a problem with legalizing marijuana recreationally? What impact will that have on our country? On the next edition of Family Talk Dr. James Dobson interviews Dr. Robert Eckel on the complicated issue of marijuana.

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Broadcasts

Marijuana Part 1

Is there really a problem with legalizing marijuana recreationally? What impact will that have on our country? On the next edition of Family Talk Dr. James Dobson interviews Dr. Robert Eckel on the complicated issue of marijuana.

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Blogs

God’s Timing is Perfect, Even When He Appears Catastrophically Late

One of the greatest destroyers of faith is timing that doesn't fit our preconceived notions. We live in a fast-paced world where we have come to expect instant responses to every desire and need. In

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Broadcasts

Traits of a Life-Giving Mom, Part 1

How does a mom with young children, who feels like her life is out of control, regain perspective? Today on Dr. James Dobson's Family Talk, Ryan Dobson and Dr. Meg Meeker interview Sue Detweiler about the 9 Traits of A Life-Giving Mom.

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Traits of a Life-Giving Mom, Part 2

How does a mom with young children, who feels like her life is out of control, regain perspective? Today on Dr. James Dobson's Family Talk, Ryan Dobson and Dr. Meg Meeker interview Sue Detweiler about the 9 Traits of A Life-Giving Mom.

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Broadcasts

Contentment For The Next Generation

In a world that promotes the need for more, and bigger, and better,how do we teach our children to be content? Dave Ramsey's daughter Rachel Cruze learned the basic principles of handling money properly at an early age. In the past year alone, Rachel has delivered those same principles, in a personal and passionate message of money and hope, to more than 100,000 people across the country.

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The Family of Jesus

What was Jesus' family like? Did they enjoy hanging out together? What do you think they thought about Jesus and his miracles?

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Friendships Between Women

It’s important for women to understand that some of their friendship needs can’t be met by men.

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Newsletters

The Cause for Which I was Born — Dr. Dobson’s October 2014 Newsletter

Dr. Dobson's October 2014
Newsletter

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