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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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Declaration of Dependence Part 2

On the next edition of Family Talk, witness the historic signing of the Declaration of Dependence by Dr. James Dobson.

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Declaration of Dependence Part 1

How did the pro-life movement start? Can Christians really fight this battle with all the legalities? On this edition of Dr. James Dobsons Family Talk, well hear Thomas Glessner discuss the Pro-Life Movement from a legal standpoint.

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God Bless America On The Battlefield Part 2

God Bless Americaits a song that is both inspiring and patriotic. Now imagine that song sung by soldiers on the battlefield during war. General Jerry Boykin recalls this powerful story.

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Newsletters

Dr. Dobson’s July 2014 Newsletter

Dr. Dobson's July 2014
Newsletter

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God Bless America On The Battlefield Part 1

God Bless Americaits a song that is both inspiring and patriotic. Now, imagine that song sung by soldiers on the battlefield during war. Lieutenant General William "Jerry" Boykin recalls this powerful story.

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Blogs

Messy Independence

Question: My children love to do things for themselves, but they make such messes that it's easier for me to do things for them. I just don't have the patience to see them fumble with stuff. Do you th

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Astonished By God Part 2

Every Christian has prayed to God expecting a response only to hear silence. Every Christian has struggled with whether or not God hears them, cares about their needs, or even exists. On the next edition of Family Talk, Ryan Dobson sits down with Pastor Mike Erre to help us experience the mystery of life with God.

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Astonished by God Part 1

Every Christian has prayed to God expecting a response only to hear silence. Every Christian has struggled with whether or not God hears them, cares about their needs, or even exists.

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Turning Hearts 180 Towards Life Part 2

Legal abortions in the United States have resulted in the mass murder of over 57 million innocent people. On the next edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson interviews Ray Comfort regarding abortion as Americas Holocaust.

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Turning Hearts 180 Towards Life Part 1

Legal abortions in the United States have resulted in the mass murder of over 57 million innocent people. On the next edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson interviews Ray Comfort regarding abortion as Americas Holocaust.

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