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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

Dr. Dobson Minute

Anticipating Problems in Marriage

Into every life, some rain will fall. But preparing for stressors in your marriage will give you an umbrella in the storm!

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Dr. Dobson Minute

Raising Your Child’s I.Q. – Part 2

Dr. Dobson discusses additional contributing factors such as love and discipline that encourage healthier, happier children.

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Broadcasts

The Flipside of Feminism Part 2

For decades, feminism promised women freedom, but its hollow promises left many unfulfilled.

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Raising Your Child’s I.Q. – Part 1

Moms, talk to your toddlers! Social interaction leads to better intellectual development in young children.

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Broadcasts

The Flipside of Feminism Part 1

The feminist movement promised women freedom, but its false promises did more harm than good.

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Blogs

Day 10: Faith Must Be Tough

We now know that faith must be tough, but why? Is there a logical reason why the Lord asks us to strengthen our resolve and meet our difficulties head-on?

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3 Keys to Fortify Your Family

In an effort to draw on the experiences of those who have lived together successfully as husbands and wives, we asked married couples to participate in an informal study. More than six hundred people agreed to speak candidly about the concepts and methods that have worked in their homes. The advice is not new, but it's a great place to begin.

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Day 9: The Adversity Principle

As strange as it seems, habitual well-being is not advantageous to a species. An existence without challenge takes its toll on virtually every living thing. Just look at the flabby animals in a zoo, for example. Food is delivered to them every day, and they need do nothing but lie around and yawn.

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Day 8: How Prayer Can Challenge Your Faith

Although hundreds of Scriptures tell us that God hears and answers prayer, it is important to acknowledge what most of us have already observed—that He does not do everything we ask in the manner that we would desire. Years may pass before we see the fulfillment of His purposes. There are other occasions when He says “no” or “wait.” And let's be honest, there are times when He says nothing at all. Many believers become confused and wounded in those instances, and their faith begins to wobble.

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Day 7: The Privilege of Communing with God Through Prayer

One of the most breathtaking concepts in all of Scripture is the revelation that God knows each of us personally and that we are in His mind both day and night. There is simply no way to comprehend the full implications of this love by the King of kings and Lord of lords. He is all-powerful and all-knowing, majestic and holy, from everlasting to everlasting. Why would He care about us—about our needs, our welfare, our fears?

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