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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.

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Broadcasts

Dr. Dobson: The Man Behind the Mic – Part 2

The Lord has used Dr. James Dobson to help parents dare to discipline, take on their strong-willed child, bring up boys and girls according to biblical principles, and manage the heart when love must be tough.

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Blogs

Do You Accept Your Spouse As Is?

Question: What advice would you give to a woman whose husband just won't respond to her emotionally? That's my situation. Darrell is a good man, but he's not romantic, and he'd rather keep his thought

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Pornography on the Internet

Parents, it is crucial to monitor what your kids are watching on their devices. Protect them from pornography!

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Dr. Dobson: The Man Behind the Mic – Part 1

On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Chris Fabry turns the mic on Dr. Dobson and asks questions of America’s most trusted child psychologist.

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The Collapse of Our Criminal Justice System

A society that can’t protect its people from murder is on the edge of chaos. 

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The Inborn Tendency to Rebel

Parents, don’t be so quick to blame yourselves when your teens act defiant. It may be their natural tendency.

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Dr. Dobson Memorial

Visit The Dr. James Dobson Memorial Website

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More Thoughts on Studies About Twins and Inherited Traits

Inherited personality traits and behaviors can be overcome by rational thought and independent action.

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Fit Over 50, Part 2

Small changes today can transform your health tomorrow! 

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University of Minnesota Studies About Twins

Studies of twins now show that as much as 70% of personality is determined by genetics.

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