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.
Men, do you sometimes feel like your life is way too ordinary? On today's program, we'll hear from horse rancher Troy Meeder, who knows exactly how you feel. He'll describe his own journey toward finding fulfillment in being an "average Joe" for Christ. It may just be the beginning of your greatest adventure!
Dr. Dobson's April 2011
Newsletter
CANCER , the word itself can cause us to wince. Yesterday, we heard from a father who watched his teen daughter battle with the devastation caused by this disease. Today, we'll hear from the young woman as she takes the microphone to share her own thoughts. Her perspective just might surprise you!
Dr. Jim Conway, a man of great faith, was shaken to the core on the day his 16-year-old daughter Becki lost her leg to the ravages of cancer. We'll peer into a father's broken heart as he asks, "Can we really believe Romans 8:28? Do 'all things work together for good?'" His answer will inspire you today.
When President Obama recently announced that the federal government would not legally defend marriage as being between one man and one woman, it created a firestorm of controversy and was especially disappointing to those who maintain a Judeo-Christian worldview. On today's program, Dr. Dobson and a panel of experts discuss how the President's decision will impact our society.
Christians are often labeled as bigots and intolerant because of their opposition to same-sex marriage. Dr. Dobson is joined today by a team of experts who attempt to get beyond the heated rhetoric surrounding this issue and examine the losses we'll experience if homosexual marriage becomes law. Hear the latest news about the Defense of Marriage Act.
All parents dream of having perfectly behaved children with impeccable manners, but it's impossible, right? Find out on this broadcast with Rick and Karen Santorum as they talk about using classic stories to teach morality and manners to their children.
The headlines that come out of Washington, DC are typically discouraging, but today it's time for some good news! Join us today as we introduce a husband/wife team who minister to Congress by helping strengthen our representatives' walks with the Lord. God is at work in Washington!
Listen today as Dr. James Dobson delivers a sobering address on the state of the American family and the culture war that's being waged against our nation's youth. He then extends a strong challenge for God's people to reach out to hurting families, especially those raising disabled children.
In the 1800s, William Wilberforce resolutely stood against the tide in his quest to eradicate the atrocities of human slavery. Join us as we commemorate Black History Month by paying tribute to this statesman, and learn how you can be a voice for the voiceless.
