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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

Broadcasts

Beyond Black Hawk Down, Part 1

In the chaos of the 1993 Battle of Mogadishu, one Army Ranger found peace in the face of certain deat

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Blogs

Overcoming Resentment and Anger Toward a Father

I have a great deal of resentment and anger toward my father for what he did to me and my mother when I was a child. I have struggled with these deep feelings for years; I don’t want to hurt him, but I can’t forget the pain he caused me and the rest of our family. How can I come to terms with this problem?

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Dr. Dobson Minute

Parental Insensitivity

Self-esteem is fragile. When speaking in front of the kids, guard what you say for their sake.

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Love and Respect

Genuine love goes a long way with a child, but they also need respect and trust to build self-esteem.

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Blogs

Reclaiming God’s Design for Fathers

Let's look more closely at what constitutes "a good family man" in today's world. To put that in perspective, it might be helpful to examine four traditional roles that men have played at home.

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Dr. Dobson Minute

Teasing In The Home

The healthiest families are those that can laugh together. But be sure it's not at the expense of others.

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Broadcasts

When God Doesn’t Appear to Make Sense to Us, Part 3

Every Christian will encounter moments when God seems silent and unanswered questions threaten to shake their faith.

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What Does Commitment in Marriage Mean?

What does marital commitment really mean? Dr. Dobson talks about this subject from a biblical perspective.

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When God Doesn’t Appear to Make Sense to Us, Part 2

When life falls apart and God seems silent, how do you hold on to your faith?

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Blogs

Can a Husband Meet His Wife’s Emotional Needs?

What advice would you give to a woman whose husband just won't respond to her emotionally? That's my situation. My husband is a good man, but he's not romantic, and he'd rather keep his thoughts to himself. How can I deal with the longing inside me?

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