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.
Gathering the remnants of a shattered life can be difficult, and putting the pieces back together can sometimes seem to be an impossible task. Tune in today to hear how one Holocaust survivor discovered healing and was able to forge a new life for himself with help from his newly found faith in Christ.
On this memorable program, experience the horrors of the Holocaust through eyes of a survivor. He lost his family yet managed to stay alive in a Nazi concentration camp long enough to experience freedom. Don't miss this riveting story of hope today!
Dr. Dobson's November 2011 Newsletter
Nothing quite breaks a parent's heart like a prodigal child. Tune into this special broadcast as Dr. Dobson and Dennis Rainey address this issue and share their own experiences about how tough love and prayer can bring a wayward child back to the straight and narrow.
What issues cause the most stress in your life? Time? Money? Constant activity? All of the above? On today's program, Dr. Dobson and Jill Savage discuss how simplifying things can help alleviate these tensions and lighten the load on your wallet.
People across the land are experiencing financial constraints due to our faltering economy. Tune in to hear author and speaker Jill Savage discuss how the busyness of trying to make ends meet can create an inordinate amount of stress. Find out how to simplify your family's life today!
Prayer is a pivotal cornerstone in the lives of many believers. On today's program, hear Texas Congressman Louie Gohmert explain how prayer saved his mother's life, and how it could provide a path of national renewal for the United States of America.
Gain a powerful glimpse into the concept spiritual legacies on today's program. What difference can a praying parent make in the life of a child, and how can parents leave a rich spiritual heritage for their children and grandchildren? Join us for answers to these questions and more.
Many College-educated women abandon the prospect of a high powered career in favor of the greatest calling: being a wife, mother, and homemaker. Join our discussion about why the Christian home is the most important place on earth and how to create this little slice of heaven for your family.
When Dr. James Dobson suffered multiple broken bones from a horseback-riding accident a few weeks ago, Family Talk listeners responded with an overwhelming expression of love and prayers. Today our host returns to the microphone to say "Thank You!" and tell us first-hand what happened that day. Tune in to get the latest on Dr. Dobson's recovery and his plans for continuing to minister to families with even greater determination than ever.
