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.
Love at first sight seems so real when the emotions are riding high. The stomach butterflies, the tingling spine, the euphoria , it all feels so good! The excitement won't last forever, however, which is why you should tune in for today's discussion on the myths and realities of romantic love before declaring your relationship a "match made in heaven."
Moms, you've probably discovered that possessing a nurturing disposition does not necessarily translate into being an expert at managing your home, loving your husband, AND caring for your kids. The good news is that even though you might not feel accomplished in any of these facets of being a wife and mother, they are areas in which you can become proficient. Join us for an insightful discussion on mentoring today.
Can God really use our moments of deepest pain ... for good? Tune in to hear how God used one woman's past anguish to bring the transforming power of Jesus Christ into others' broken lives.
Does a troubled past dictate an ill-fated future? On today's program, listen as our guest relates her struggle to defeat her painful history and reveal how she learned to embrace God's plan for her life.
Join us today for an inspiring message as we recap Dr. Dobson and Mrs. Dobson's involvement in The Response prayer rally in Houston. Mark Elfstrand is the host of The Morning Ride on Moody Radio Chicago. He has presented seminars on leadership and has been a speaker at conferences and retreats. Broadcast assignments have included travel to Israel, China, Russia, Romania, Ukraine, Vietnam, Thailand and Ecuador in conjunction with various ministry outreach programs.
Dr. Dobson's August 2011
Newsletter
Boundaries: the very mention of the word makes us wince, protest and even start to whine. Why is that? Tune in to the next Family Talk with Dr. James Dobson and discover why establishing , and defending , relational boundaries is so important.
America seems to be in crisis mode: we've been besieged by financial debt, terrorism, and a multitude of natural disasters. How should Christians respond? Dr. Dobson is joined today by Texas Governor Rick Perry, who describes how leaders around the country are gathering together next month to pray for our hurting nation.
Does the recent ruling in New York state signify that the institution of marriage is on the rocks? Dr. Dobson says, "No!" Tune in to find out why and what you can do to stand for the truth.
It's the defining issue of our time: Is marriage only between one man and one woman, or is it whatever our morally relativistic culture chooses to define it as? It is decision time in America. Where will the Church stand?
