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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

Teaching Kids How to Think Part 1

Most parents are working hard to raise great kids, but instead the goal should be to raise kids who become great adults. The key to this is teaching kids how to think.

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Out of a Far Country Part 3

What would you do if your son or daughter came home from College to tell you that theyre gay? How would you respond? On the next edition of Family Talk, Dr. Christopher Yuan and his mom Angela will share how God not only brought Christopher out of a life of homosexuality and into a relationship with himself, but healed Angelas broken heart.

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Out of a Far Country Part 2

What would you do if your son or daughter came home from College to tell you that theyre gay? How would you respond? On the next edition of Family Talk, Dr. Christopher Yuan and his mom Angela will share how God not only brought Christopher out of a life of homosexuality and into a relationship with himself, but healed Angelas broken heart.

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Out of a Far Country Part 1

What would you do if your son or daughter came home from College to tell you that theyre gay? How would you respond? On the next edition of Family Talk, Dr. Christopher Yuan and his mom Angela will share how God not only brought Christopher out of a life of homosexuality and into a relationship with himself, but healed Angelas broken heart.

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Parenting Basics Part 2

The joy of parenthood, especially with the first child, can be overwhelming, but so can the concerns in taking care of a little life. How do you know what is normal behavior? When do you call the doctor? What should feeding and sleeping and health look like for your childs first year?

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Parenting Basics Part 1

The joy of parenthood, especially with the first child, can be overwhelming, but so can the concerns in taking care of a little life. How do you know what is normal behavior? When do you call the doctor? What should feeding and sleeping and health look like for your childs first year?

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When Life Brings You Thorns Part 2

Life in Christ isnt always easy. Sometimes it feels like you just cant shake a particular struggle. Is there hope for it to end? What does it mean about your relationship with God? What can you do about it?

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When Life Brings You Thorns Part 1

Life is difficult. There are times in life that are more difficult then others. Frustrations, depression, anxiety, and stress can all have a devastating effect on someone's life if they don't have the perspective to see what God is doing. Dr. Dobson will interview Dr. R.T. Kendall on how God often uses the darkest times in our lives for something good.

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Blogs

Getting Depressed By Your “Bundle of Joy?”

As a parent, it isn't always easy to discern when to let the baby cry or when to pick your child up and console him or her.

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Mentoring Boys and Men Part 2

The rates for broken homes are increasing which means so are the devastating effects on their children. What are these effects? How can you help these kids if you arent their parent?

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