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.
In a progressive culture, it's easy to forget the biblical roles that God has clearly defined for men and women. Learn why it's so important to embrace those roles as God's grand design - especially the role of wife and mother. It's a lesson of encouragement for this "divine assignment".
A comedian's life is full of laughter, however, Ken Davis gets serious about a family camping trip that went dangerously wrong. Hear what caused this lighthearted man to experience sheer terror in the mountains of Colorado at 10,000 feet, AND how God brought Ken and his family through it all.
A caring teacher can have a great impact on a child's life. Comedian Ken Davis remembers his years in school as a class clown, and the teacher who inspired him to put his gift of humor to good use. It's a life lesson in laughter.
Laughter is the key to surviving the stressors of parenting small children. Moms with little ones—be encouraged as Dr. Dobson reads a letter from a mom with a funny story!
Dr. Dobson's August 2013
Newsletter
Learn about the latest pro-life victory in the state of Texas! Penny Nance, president of Concerned Women for America, shares how the tide of public opinion is turning in regards to abortion, and what is next in the battle to protect life at every stage. It's good news for the pro-life movement.
Ah, those early years of parenting...There are so many new experiences! And along with the joys come some anxieties , but you don't have to parent out of fear. Find the solid answers you can trust from Dr. James Dobson's Family Talk. Whether you're worried about Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), or prescription antibiotics , get answers from our favorite pediatrician, Dr. Meg Meeker, and arm yourself with the BEST information to keep your child healthy and safe.
So you're a new parent...that means you're an automatic target for everyone's favorite advice! But you probably DO have real questions on things like breastfeeding or sleep training , and we the have answers to those questions! Hear trusted, time-proven advice, as Dr. James Dobson and pediatrician Dr. Meg Meeker tackle topics from parenting during the early years! So before trying out that new tip from your best-friend's-cousin-once-removed, get answers from the experts.
Whether it's a wildfire or an earthquake, nothing makes us feel powerless like a natural disaster. But God is always in control. Troy Meeder takes us on a first-hand visit to a land decimated by a tsunami, and describes how God guided him through the devastating wreckage to the one boy who needed him most. Hear his message of victory.
Your husband won't say it, but you know he'd love a new smartphone for his birthday, and you'd much rather eat out than make a pile of dishes tonight. Does being fiscally fit mean never getting to splurge? No! Household finance expert Ellie Kay explains how you can live on a responsible budget and have a little fun! Hear concrete tips for saving money and teaching your kids to do the same.
