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.
Do medical schools offer training in treating patients who have been gored by cape buffalos or shot with an arrow by a rival tribe member? Not necessarily, but these adventures and others like them are all in a day's work for Drs. Jeremy and Caroline Hedges.
As we head into Memorial Day Weekend, Dr. Dobson welcomes Dennis Prager to the microphone to outline some of the unique, inherently Christian freedoms we've come to enjoy in America. Tune in for a rousing message that will inspire all American patriots.
School's out! Your recent graduate just wants to sleep in and take it easy all summer. As an alternative, why not make good use of vacation time by sending your son or daughter to Summit Ministries for two weeks? It's great for late teens and young adults!
Dr. Dobson's June 2010
Newsletter
On this Memorial Day broadcast, Dr. Dobson opens by honoring our troops, their families, and the memory of American heroes who have died in action.
Program guests Dr. Gary Smalley and Dr. John Trent then discuss the concept of “the blessing” as illustrated in the Old Testament story of Jacob and Esau.
They explain why valuing others and physical touch is so important. Advice is also given regarding what to say to children and what to do if you may have missed receiving a blessing as a child.
When you send your daughter off to her Girl Scout meetings, do you expect her to be taught about adult sexual behavior and abortion? As we heard last time on Family Talk with Dr. James Dobson, there is a lot going on in that iconic group that might surprise you. But there is a wonderful alternative called, "American Heritage Girls" which Dr. Dobson has endorsed in his book, Bringing Up Girls, and he is excited to tell you all about it!
When you send your daughter off to her Girl Scout meetings, do you expect her to be taught about adult sexual behavior and abortion? As we heard last time on Family Talk with Dr. James Dobson, there is a lot going on in that iconic group that might surprise you. But there is a wonderful alternative called, "American Heritage Girls" which Dr. Dobson has endorsed in his book, Bringing Up Girls, and he is excited to tell you all about it!
When you stood at the altar with your spouse, you probably expected to be together forever...after all, doesn't everyone? But with constant pressures working against marriages today, husbands and wives definitely need a little help building a union that lasts a lifetime. On today's program, Dr. James Dobson talks about some of those fundamentals that can ensure you and your spouse will go the distance.
When you and your spouse stood at the altar to pledge your vows, you probably expected to be together forever, right? However, it doesn't take long to realize that constant pressures are working against your marriage.
Let's face it - we all could use a refresher course on those fundamentals required for making love last a lifetime. Tune in today as Dr. Dobson explains the "Three C's of Marriage."
Mom--do you wonder how to teach your daughter what it means to be truly feminine? Our culture sends so many mixed messages, but in his brand new book, “Bringing Up Girls” Dr. Dobson gives us permission to be exactly who God designed us to be! He outlines key insights into the characteristics and complexities of females and offers tips on how parents can raise healthy, happy girls, both inside and out.
