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.
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.
You've seen the photographs in magazines and on TV: the haunting, wide-eyed expressions of orphaned Romanian children who are aching for love. "But they're halfway around the world, what can I do about it?" you ask. Tune in today to find out!
Freedom of worship. Freedom of religion. Same thing, right? "No!" says author Chuck Colson and professor Robert P. George. Dr. James Dobson's guests on today's program want to make sure everyone understands the difference; many believe that private worship vs. public expression of religion will be one of the next big debates in our nation. Tune in to discover what you can do to make a difference in our nation! Read, Sign, and Share the Manhattan Declaration.
Is there a difference between "freedom of worship" and "freedom of religion?" You'll find out in today's can't-miss program. Dr. James Dobson speaks with Chuck Colson and Robert George about the subtle, but very dangerous, distinction being made by elected officials between the freedom to worship privately as we please, and the right to practice our religion publicly. It's a conversation every American needs to hear!
Does your teen seem depressed, or listless? Does he go in his room and brood for hours on end? Is this normal? Should you be concerned? On today's program, Dr. Dobson checks in with Dr. Arch Hart and Dr. Catherine Hart Weber for some answers to these and other pressing questions parents might have regarding the best way to reach children who don't seem engaged with the family. Don't miss their enlightening conversation!
Today's teens are great multi-taskers: they can talk on the phone, text, surf the Web, and listen to music, all at once. It's a plugged-in generation, and on this program, we'll help you get connected with your "over-connected" teen. Hidden behind all the gadgets might be a child who desperately needs your love. Get past the distractions and reach your kids with tips from Dr. Arch Hart and Dr. Catherine Hart Weber!
