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.
The leap from boyhood to manhood in our culture can be complicated. Dr. Dobson is joined by Dennis Rainey for a candid discussion on why so many young men become stuck in a cycle of prolonged adolescence, and how it affects our society. It's a discussion you don't want to miss.
With our country seeing the lowest fertility rates ever, only four out of 10 Americans recently told the Pew Research Center that they thought children were “very important” to a successful marriage. So with an aging population, how will this impact the health of the family and the stability of our culture? Find out when Dr. James Dobson talks about his new fiction series exploring the costs of a childless world.
Dr. Dobson's October 2013
Newsletter
This year, 40 percent of all American children will be born to an unwed mother. In 1950, the number was closer to FIVE percent. What does this mean for the future of the family? Find out as Dr. James Dobson discusses his new fiction trilogy with co-author Kurt Bruner, beginning with the potentially dramatic consequences of a fatherless culture.
Dr. Dobson sits down with the lead actress of the film "Alone Yet Not Alone" to discuss the inspiring true story of two young women and their journey of survival during the French and Indian War. It's a great example of a family-friendly movie with an unmistakable message of faith. Don't miss this captivating story.
As grandparents, we can sometimes be at a loss for how to connect with our grandchildren. Do they seem to live on another planet? Well never fear, as Dr. Dobson and Gary Smalley share today, you'll find the tools to reach into their world and touch your grandchild's heart. It's a job you CAN do, and one that carries eternal significance!
It's been said that if we knew how wonderful grandchildren would be, we'd skip parenting and jump right to grandparenting! Dr. Dobson sits down with Gary Smalley to talk about the joys and God-given responsibility we have to teach spiritual truths to the next generation.
How many times have you tried to vent to your husband and he responds with a 10-minute lecture on the obvious way he would solve your problem? Or have you ever had to convince your wife that you really were thinking about nothing? Learn the different ways men and women communicate—and why you should learn to treasure those differences.
Do you truly believe in the power of prayer? Hear the unbelievable testimonies of Heather Mercer and Dayna Curry. They were imprisoned for preaching the Gospel in the Middle East, but even in their darkest hour, God never abandoned them. Listen in as these ladies reveal how God answered prayer.
It takes great courage to march into the darkest corners of the earth. Meet Heather Mercer and Dayna Curry, two young women who were thrown in prison for spreading the Gospel in Afghanistan. But even behind bars, God was with them. Hear this incredible story of God's faithfulness to His people.
