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.
This inspiring 4th of July-themed program features Senator Jeremiah Denton, who describes his 7¬?-year experience as a Vietnam POW,4 years of which were spent in solitary confinement. Denton returned home a hero but was shocked by the demise of morality in America that had taken place while he had been gone.
Dr. James Dobson loves getting out into the community, and he especially enjoys hearing directly from you! Listen today as we feature his recent on-air interview with Adam McManus of KSLR 630 AM in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Dobson discusses how Family Talk got started and responds to questions from several local callers on topics ranging from homeschooling to the United States Supreme Court. It's a spontaneous exchange you won't want to miss!
Dr. Dobson's July 2010
Newsletter
On part II of Dr. Dobson's inspiring interview with Dr. Ken Hutcherson, Hutch recounts his dramatic personal story of growing up in Alabama, dealing with prejudice, and his subsequent hatred of white people. An encounter with Christ transformed his life, and Hutch now preaches at Antioch Bible Church in Kirkland, WA. He describes several of his church's outreaches, including their adoption placement program and Antioch.
Dr. Ken Hutcherson, former NFL linebacker and well-known pastor and author, has been living with cancer for 9 years, much to the amazement of his doctors. Dr. Dobson recently visited Hutch in Seattle to talk about his book, Hope is Contagious, and the current state of the church in America. Don't miss Hutch's inspiring account of how the chemotherapy treatments have deadened his nerves but not his spirit!
Don't miss the conclusion to Dr. Dobson's humorous and insightful conversation with his daughter Danae! You'll hear Danae's firsthand account of what Dr. Dobson was like as a dad, learn more about why Dr. Dobson didn't adopt the stray dog that Danae wanted to keep, and discover practical tips about how a father can be his little girl's hero by building a solid relationship with her that will last a lifetime.
On the heels of the release of his latest book, Bringing Up Girls, Dr. Dobson and his daughter Danae sit down in the studio ...
On yesterday's broadcast, St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols described growing up in the Dominican Republic and dreaming of becoming a Major Leaguer. Listen today as Pujols and his wife DeeDee share about their children, including a daughter with Down syndrome, and about how they started the Pujols Family Foundation, which focuses on families in orphanages in the Dominican Republic, as well as families with Down syndrome children.
"Take, me out to the ball game ..." The crack! of the bat, peanuts and Cracker Jacks. Don't miss today's program, which features an interview with 3-time National League MVP Albert Pujols. Listen as the St. Louis Cardinals first baseman shares his testimony and tells his story about growing up at the ball park. Pujol's wife, DeeDee joins the conversation, recounting her life before and after meeting Albert.
Listen as Dr. Dobson's studio guests describe their outreach in Kenya and how their love for the mission field was kindled on a family trip when they were teens. Dr. and Mrs. Roy Stringfellow, who visited their daughter and son-in-law in Kenya for several weeks, join in the conversation.
The need is great for physicians, dentists, nurses, and other medical professionals to participate in short-term missions at hospitals and clinics throughout the world.
