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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.

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Bringing Up Girls: Puberty Part 2

It can be hard for adolescent girls to navigate the dangerous waters between girlhood and womanhood, especially when raging emotions make the passage treacherous. Today's is a must-hear program for parents as Dr. Dobson provides insight and advice for guiding Daughters through this tumultuous time in their lives.

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Bringing Up Girls: Puberty Part 1

Parents, do you sometimes feel inadequate when trying to figure out the best way to handle the walking bundle of emotions in the house called your "teenage daughter?" Tune in today as Dr. Dobson addresses the complex issues of who girls are and how they grow up.

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Between a Rock and a Grace Place Part 2

On today's Family Talk, learn how God's grace transformed one mother's suffering when her only child was imprisoned for life. Author and speaker Carol Kent shares how she found a place of hope and blessing in the midst of gut-wrenching pain.

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Between a Rock and a Grace Place Part 1

As parents, we desire nothing but the best for our children. But how can we cope when our dreams for our little ones come crashing down? Join us today as author and speaker Carol Kent reveals how Christ can transform agony and torment into blessing and peace.

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Pulpit Freedom Sunday 2011

Today, Dr. Dobson is joined by Dr. Jim Garlow and Erik Stanley. They describe how unconstitutional legislation enacted 50 years ago is still muzzling preachers , and how 2,000 lawyers are standing by today ready to fight this IRS gag order. Tune in and learn how YOU can support "Pulpit Freedom Sunday".

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The Heartbeat of the Pro-Life Movement

Tune in today for exciting news about from the front lines in fight the against abortion. How can Ohio's Heartbeat Bill protect as many as 95% of unborn children? Find out right here and discover what you can do to help.

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Lonely

Loneliness is often a contributing factor to infidelity, according to Dr. Dobson who has studied this topic over four decades...

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Accountability

How accountability is a necessary ingredient in a stable marriage.

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Revealing Affairs

Dr. Dobson continues his discussion on infidelity.

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Temptation

Dr. Dobson discusses the causes of infidelity and how to avoid them.

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