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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

Marriage with Grace and Honor

What separates happily married couples from those heading for divorce?

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Dr. Dobson Minute

Married Women Need Female Friendships

A necessary and often overlooked ingredient for women in a healthy marriage is a network of strong friendships.

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An Incredible Football Journey

Super Bowl champion Kurt Warner and his wife, Brenda, have walked through trials that would test anyone’s faith.

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Dr. Dobson Minute

Women Care More About the Home

Husbands, send a message that you care for your wives by attending to your home!

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Dr. Dobson Minute

Create Teachable Moments That Will Last

Take time to create unique opportunities for communication with your kids to last a lifetime.

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Breaking the Bonds of Welfare, Part 2

The Church, not the government, holds the real answer to helping those in need.

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Blogs

Actions Earn Trust

The surest way to build trust in marriage is through your actions. Build a record of choices and deeds that proves to your partner you can be trusted at all times.

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Breaking the Bonds of Welfare, Part 1

Are welfare programs really helping our citizens?

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Blogs

Men’s and Women’s Differences in Sexual Desire

Question: Dr. Dobson, can you be more specific regarding the differences in sexual desire and preferences between males and females? Since I'm getting married next July, I would like to know how my fu

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Blogs

Is Your Husband Showing Signs of Disinterest?

Suppose that one partner, the husband, begins to show signs of disinterest in his wife. Let's say that their sex life has been rather dull lately, and the sense of emotional togetherness is more of a memory than a reality. (The decline of a marriage is rarely brought by a blowout; it's usually a slow leak.)

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