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Dr. James Dobson

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.

Content By Dr. James Dobson

Broadcasts

Defending Our National Day of Prayer

Over 200 years ago, our first Continental Congress called for a National Day of Prayer - and in 1952 it was established as an annual event. So why was Franklin Graham "dis-invited" from appearing at this year's prayer event at the Pentagon? And why has a federal court judge ruled that this historical day violates our constitution? Tune in to this edition of "Family Talk with Dr. James Dobson" to find out what you can do to keep our religious freedoms alive.

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The Family Talk Covenant – The First Family Talk Broadcast

Dr. Dobson and guests discuss the purpose of this new ministry and why strong, Christian, family-oriented radio programming is needed now more than ever! Dr. Dobson also gives you a peek into a recent all-staff meeting, where he outlined responsibilities he believes God is calling Family Talk to commit to upholding. This covenant, shared by the entire staff, provides a solid, biblical foundation for the team as they move forward. After all, if the Lord doesn't go with us, we don't want to go at all!

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A Man Called Norman, Part 2 – Love Your Neighbor As Yourself

Mike Adkins tells the story of Norman, a recluse that the Lord prompted Mike to befriend and lead to the Lord, and how the Lord showed Mike his own shortcomings.

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Newsletters

A New Beginning – May 2010 Newsletter

Dr. Dobson's May 2010
Newsletter

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