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.
Many of you have been asking, "What is Dr. James Dobson's reaction to last week's national election?" We analyze the results and discuss the key issues with special guest Penny Nance, CEO of Concerned Women for America.
Many of you have been asking, "What is Dr. James Dobson's reaction to last week's national election?" We analyze the results and discuss the key issues with special guest Penny Nance, CEO of Concerned Women for America.
From political ads to pontificating pundits, is this election getting on your nerves? What does all of this name calling and arguing really have to do with freedom and self-government? If you want to learn more about the political process, listen in as former conservative Congressman, Bob McEwen breaks it down for us...
Dr. Dobson's November 2012
Newsletter
We are so close to this incredibly important election , Dr. James Dobson has said it's probably the most critical election of his lifetime. Are you as informed as you need to be on the issues affecting our culture and YOUR family, like the fight to protect our religious liberty? You might be surprised to hear how our freedoms are being threatened.
It's not too late to make a positive impact on your country , the election is just one week away. Hear how you can join in on the concert of prayer on behalf of our nation. Prayer is effective, but God also needs his people to get out there and vote to make a difference. So, tune in to learn the importance of praying beyond this election.
Moms , would you say that you ENJOY your daily tasks? Okay, so NO one likes changing dirty diapers or scrubbing toilets, but along the way there are moments of joy to mothering, and you'll learn how to savor them. Hear encouragement for your important role as a mom.
Being a mom is one of the toughest jobs in the world. But we all know that it pays RICH dividends. Moms, listen in as our host, Dr. James Dobson, is joined by Dr. Meg Meeker, the author of "Ten Habits of Happy Mothers." Learn how to focus on what REALLY matters to your family.
Alright moms, admit it , you can be pretty competitive at times! Whether it's your pant size or how clean your house is, you might tend to size up every mom you meet to see if YOU measure up. This can devastate friendships, which you truly need so much! Learn how to break this cycle of competition.
We heard the incredible story of Stephanie Fast , a war orphan who lived in caves and ate mice and locusts. When a missionary and his wife adopted her, she found it hard to accept the love they offered. What will her story teach you about the love of God and the power of having a forever family?
Abandoned at the age of four to wander the war-torn Korean countryside, Stephanie Fast has a remarkable story of survival. She was persecuted and tortured because of her bi-racial ethnicity. Abused on the city streets and finally discarded and left to die in a garbage dump, Stephanie was miraculously rescued by a World Vision nurse.
A few years later, a childless missionary couple visited a World Vision orphanage and met Stephanie, who was covered with boils and dirt, lice infected, worm ridden and cross-eyed from malnutrition. Stephanie was so dead emotionally that she rejected compassionate love. However, this missionary couple heard God speak to their hearts, "She is the one for you¶" The Merwins obeyed and adopted Stephanie.
Despite the rich, healing love her adoptive parents poured into her , Stephanie's past tormented her throughout her teens. A deeply personal encounter with Jesus Christ ...
