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 you ever feel like your marriage is caught in “the crazy cycle?” On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson welcomes best-selling author Dr. Emerson Eggerichs to discuss his book, Love & Respect. He shares powerful biblical insights from Ephesians 5:33 about how husbands need respect and wives need love. Discover how to break the cycle and strengthen your marriage.
Being a father and a Type A personality myself, I look back on my parenting experiences and recall instances where I could have done a better job. I wish I could relive some of those busy days at a sl
Especially for teens, food can be an outlet when life feels out of control. Keep an eye on your child’s eating habits.
Is your child showing signs of depression, such as lethargy, trouble sleeping, stomach problems or anger? Dr. Dobson provides wisdom on what to do.
If a commitment to Christ is the foundation for a successful marriage, then daily prayer together is the steady, brick-by-brick construction that provides a safe haven for genuine intimacy.
How strong is your faith in the face of hardship? On this classic Family Talk broadcast, hear a powerful testimony from missionary Steve Saint. He shares the well-known story of his missionary father Nathan, who was killed by a native tribe in Ecuador. Steve explains how God burdened his heart for missions, ultimately leading him back to the same people who killed his dad.
Though we may forget early school lessons, education is still important because it teaches us things such as self-discipline and character.
Children thrive when there is order and firm discipline in the classroom, enabling them to learn in a safe and calm environment.
One man’s presence at a freshman football practice changed a young boy’s life forever.
Question: Dr. Dobson, I'm a full-time mother with three children in the preschool years. I love them like crazy, but I am exhausted from just trying to keep up with them. I also feel emotionally isola
