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.
Attacks on Christianity are far more often nowadays, and the three issues most often in the cultural crosshairs are 1) religious liberty, 2) the defense of traditional marriage, and 3) the sanctity of life. On this program, you'll hear an impassioned speech by the late pro-life crusader Congressman Henry Hyde, followed by a riveting discussion with Dr. Dobson and the team about what it really means to be a pro-life advocate!
"Didn't Dr. Dobson retire when he left Focus on the Family earlier this year? How is Family Talk different from other ministries, and what are your goals there? Are you going to be addressing public policy issues at all?" You've got questions? We've got answers! Find out everything you need to know by listening to Dr. Dobson's "state of the union" address on today's Family Talk.
With his ruling this week that Proposition 8 is "unconstitutional," Judge Vaughn Walker nullified the will of 7 million Californians who voted to pass the state ...
In 1934 a group of World War I veterans returned from battle and erected a simple wooden cross in the middle of California's Mojave Desert, a fitting tribute to their comrades who had fought and died for America. But because of one objector, the cross was removed and 70 years of history were erased.
The Supreme Court ruled in April that the cross could stay, but it was stolen by vandals one month later.
In 1934 a group of World War I veterans returned from battle and erected a simple wooden cross in the middle of California's Mojave Desert, a fitting tribute to their comrades who had fought and died for America. But because of one objector, the cross was removed and 70 years of history were erased.
The Supreme Court ruled in April that the cross could stay, but it was stolen by vandals one month later.
It's been said that children need love the most when they deserve it the least. On today's program we'll hear from a father who had come to his wit's end with his rebellious daughter. Then the Lord impressed upon him to give her a gift. Did he feel like it? No. Did he do it? Yes! And the walls began to break down. Hear from a father-daughter team that faced the worst yet whose bond became stronger than ever!
She was the perfect pastor's kid: straight-A student, everybody's first choice for a babysitter, she even attended Christian school! So what went wrong? On today's program we'll address those turbulent teen years by hearing from a father and daughter whose relationship had reached a critical breaking point … but are now thriving
Dr. Dobson saddles up Troy Meeder's favorite horse, Eclipse, for a jaunt around Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch arena! On today's broadcast you'll experience all the wonder and excitement of Family Talk's recent visit to Oregon.
The broadcast studio team goes on the road to bring you a first-hand look at Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch, the Oregon horse sanctuary that provides hope and healing to so many.
Join us for Kim & Troy Meeder's up-close-and-personal tour; you'll get to "see" everything from their mercantile to the hay barn, and meet some amazing new friends along the way. It's a one-of-a-kind "Family Talk with Dr. James Dobson."
Imagine entering a hospital filled wall to wall with over a hundred babies, yet not hearing a single peep. How could this be? It's because the abandoned infants have already learned that no one will come when they cry. On today's emotional broadcast, you will learn what you can do to change the lives of these little ones one hug at a time.
