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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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Committing to Prayer

Guest Dr. Jerry Kirk talks about the amazing life journey he has been on thanks to a simple daily prayer--and explains how you, too, can embrace prayer in your life.

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The California Coed Bathroom Bill and What You Need to Know

Boys in the girls' locker room? Girls who identify as boys using the men's room at school? According to a new California law, this will be a reality for K-through-12 public school students. Dr. Dobson talks to an attorney closely following the issue to discuss what you should know about A.B. 1266,commonly known as the "co-ed bathroom bill",and what you can do about it. It's information you can't miss.

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From the Desk of Dr. James Dobson — November 2013 Newsletter

Dr. Dobson's November 2013
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When God Doesn’t Heal

Simply hearing the name,"Joni",brings a smile to many faces. Beloved author and speaker, Joni Eareckson Tada has spent her life impacting families for Christ, after a diving accident left her a quadriplegic at age 17. She is a woman of great strength, faith and hope. Hear straight from her heart as she delves into her personal "dark nights of the soul" and shares how the gospel of Mark showed her the true priorities of Jesus. Don't miss what she learned.

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Online Dangers: Protecting Marriages from Pornography Part 2

Protect your marriage from online dangers! Hear from a man who dealt with an addiction to pornography as a young man, what helped him to break free of it, and what he's doing NOW to help others find freedom too! Get the tools to protect yourself and your family today.

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Online Dangers: Protecting Marriages from Pornography Part 1

In today's tech-savvy culture many temptations are lurking online ... including pornography. Every day, more and more marriages are devastated by pornography, but you can protect your family! Today, Ryan Dobson speaks with an expert in online safety on how to protect your marriage from exposure to online dangers,or if necessary, how to begin the healing process.

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Marriage in a Facebook World Part 2

When was the last time your family sat around the dinner table with no cell phones allowed? While technology can bring us closer together, we all know it can tear us apart, too. Are you ready to accept the challenge to protect your family from being pulled apart by non-stop technology. You will learn that the problem isn't your smartphone; it's how you choose to use it.

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Marriage in a Facebook World Part 1

You have been chasing the kids all day. The mountain of laundry is finally clean, but you still need to fold it. And the sink is piled with dishes ... again. You still hold on, knowing that your husband's kiss when he walks through the door will make the whole day worth it. But he barely mutters "hello," before the T.V. is on. So much for finally having an adult conversation! Understand the price your family pays for today's technology.

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Courageous Manhood Part 3

As a father, it takes years of guiding, disciplining, and cultivating your son to bring him to manhood, but it's worth it! Dr. Dobson and Dr. Dennis Rainey look back on their years of parenthood and discuss the rewards of raising boys into godly young men! It's encouragement for every parent.

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Courageous Manhood Part 2

What does true manhood look like? And what does it mean to become a man? Dr. Dobson, Dr. Dennis Rainey, and their sons, Ryan and Ben, come together for a discussion on how "tough love" is crucial for the transition from boyhood to manhood.

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