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.
Plant the cross of Jesus Christ in your marriage on this special interview with the head of Kanakuk Camps, Joe White. How can this simple , yet profound , act of placing Christ as the center and foundation of your marriage assure true happiness and grow your relationship into one that lasts a lifetime? Listen in on the conversation here!
"The Lord disciplines those He loves" is a tough Proverb to swallow. Tune in to hear the late Dr. Adrian Rogers discuss how low living exacts a high price , not only from the sinner but from future generations, as well. Find out today that the Lord's chastening in our lives is actually a blessing!
On this program you'll hear the late Dr. Adrian Rogers discuss how playing on the slippery slope of idleness sent a famous king of Israel plummeting headlong into adultery and murder. What can we learn from his tragic mistakes? Tune in today!
We've all seen crosses on the side of roads, placed there as a sober reminder of the loss of life on our highways. Today Dr. Dobson welcomes Tony Perkins, head of the Family Research Council, who defends Utah's right to honor their State Patrol in this way (Utah was recently ordered to remove the placards). What does this mean for religious liberty here in America?
As we enter the Christmas season, thousands of needy children around the world are waiting to receive shoeboxes filled with love. On today's Family Talk, you'll hear how the U.S. Air Force Academy has recently come under scrutiny for wanting to participate in this delightful charitable activity. Get the latest update , and hear how you can take a stand in your community.
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.
