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.
We often think of "unplanned pregnancies" as something that only happens to single teenage girls. But what about the 40-yr-old married woman who already has four children and suddenly discovers she's blessed with yet ANOTHER new life?! Tune in for a candid conversation with three women who've faced this, and who even answer Dr. James Dobson's piercing question, "Did abortion ever cross your mind?" Their answers will surprise you.
With so many women struggling with infertility these days, it's the other side of the coin that most moms are hesitant to talk about: "What if you ARE pregnant, but wish you weren't?" Tune in as Dr. James Dobson tackles this tough question with a panel of women who've been there.
Dr. Dobson's July 2011
Newsletter
Mom, has a son or daughter broken your heart? Do you ache over a disappointing relationship or struggle with feelings of abandonment? Tune today as we look at how the God of the universe understands exactly how you feel! Author and speaker Jill Savage continues her unique look at a "real" Jesus who is there for real moms just like you!
Lack of sleep ... children constantly pulling on you ... and the overwhelming knowledge that if YOU don't do it, it might not get done! Moms, does this sound familiar? Well, believe it or not, Jesus faced every one of those experiences as well! On today's program, Jill Savage reminds us that Someone knows exactly how you feel. It's a fascinating look at motherhood.
Whose job is it to make sure your child knows the Lord? Sunday School teachers, Vacation Bible School staff, or maybe even Grandma? Tune in today as Dr. Dobson describes the God-given responsibility we have as parents to pass our values on to our kids.
Dr. Dobson calls it "Job #1" for parents: making sure your child has a solid understanding of God. On today's broadcast, you'll learn exactly why it's so important, and how to identify the critical periods in a child's development when they are most likely to embrace faith.
It's fitting that a woman who has faced so much pain and opposition is one of the leading spokespersons calling our nation to pray. Listen today as Joni Eareckson Tada draws on her experience of paralysis and cancer to bring a message of hope for America.
Do you feel like the America you've known and loved is coming apart at the seams? If so, you're not alone.
Summary: On today's program, Dr. Dobson sits down with Virginia Congressman Randy Forbes for a revealing interview about how forces in American society are sometimes surreptitiously removing all references to Christianity. Congressman Forbes describes the formation of the Congressional Prayer Caucus and the successes this group has had on the cultural battlefront. Don't miss this informative program today!
