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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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Helping Teen Girls Understand Their Bodies, Part 2

Hormones. Hormones. Hormones. How can moms and dads help their teen girls understand the changes happening in their bodies? On the next edition of Family Talk, Dr. Meg Meeker interviews Dr. Walt Larimore on how parents can help teen girls navigate puberty.

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Helping Teen Girls Understand Their Bodies Part 1

Hormones. Hormones. Hormones. How can moms and dads help their teen girls understand the changes happening in their bodies? On the next edition of Family Talk, Dr. Meg Meeker interviews Dr. Walt Larimore on how parents can help teen girls navigate puberty.

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Homosexuality Panel Part 3

Homosexuality may be the most significant issue Christians face in our modern culture. On the next edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson interviews a panel of guests, on how to approach the issue of homosexuality

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Homosexuality Panel Part 2

Homosexuality may be the most significant issue Christians face in our modern culture. On the next edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson interviews a panel of guests, on how to approach the issue of homosexuality

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Homosexuality Panel Part 1

Homosexuality may be the most significant issue Christians face in our modern culture. On the next edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson interviews a panel of guests, on how to approach the issue of homosexuality

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Newsletters

Raising Teens: Parenting Isn’t for Cowards — Dr. Dobson’s August 2014 Newsletter

Dr. Dobson's August 2014
Newsletter

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Q&A with Dr. Dobson Part 2

Have you ever wanted to sit down with Dr. Dobson and ask him questions about his life and ministry? Pastor Greg Laurie sits down with Dr. Dobson for a Q&A.

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Q&A with Dr. Dobson Part 1

Have you ever wanted to sit down with Dr. Dobson and ask him questions about his life and ministry? Pastor Greg Laurie sits down with Dr. Dobson for a Q&A.

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Coping With a Messie

Some people are just more naturally organized than others. Dr. James Dobson interviews Sandra Felton about how to cope as a "messie" or if you happen to live with one.

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Kisses From Katie, Part 1

Have you ever heard the amazing story of Katie Davis? The girl who at 18-years-old, left the United States for a mission trip to Uganda and ended up dedicating her life to reaching orphans. On the next edition of Family Talk, cohost Dr. Meg Meeker interviews Katie about her 13 adopted girls, and the non-profit organization she runs to meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the people in Uganda who need it most.

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