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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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The New Black Robed Regiment, Part 1

Dr. James Dobson welcomes Pastor Dan Fisher to explore the forgotten heroes of the Revolutionary War—the Black Robed Regiment.

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Striving For A Goal

It's not the achievement that makes striving for a goal noble - it's the persistence to pursue our dreams.

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Driven By Revenge

An obsession with getting even is like a cancer of the soul. It can destroy you.

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Stages of a Woman, Part 2

Menopause can leave women feeling isolated and misunderstood. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson continues his conversation with the late Jean Lush to discuss the physical and emotional challenges women face during this life transition. Jean also shares practical wisdom about symptoms, medical treatment options, and how this season can become a gateway to your greatest years ahead.

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Stages of a Woman, Part 1

Are you feeling overwhelmed by unexplained sadness or loss of energy in your forties? On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson welcomes the late Jean Lush to discuss the often-misunderstood “malaise” that many women experience during their premenopausal years. She shares insights about the emotional and psychological changes that occur, and offers hope for navigating this challenging season.

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The Pressure To Conform

The electronic revolution has created added pressure across the globe for teens to look and act the same.

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Blogs

Praying for Future Generations

The Bible places great emphasis on prayer. We read many examples of how important prayer was to Jesus (Luke 5:16). We are taught that prayer should be for Gods benefit and not to gain favor in the eye

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Bill Havens and His Son, Frank

Few would give up a chance to win an Olympic Gold Medal, but Bill Havens had a great reason to stay home.

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Videos

Betrayed: How Pornography Wrecked My Marriage

Pornography is an evil that warps the minds of many young people, with an addiction stronger than most drugs. Today Dr. Dobson welcomes author Nancy Blake to the Family Talk studios. She opens up about her first husband’s struggles with pornography, which eventually destroyed their marriage. Hear how she recovered from this heartbreak, and what she is doing to help other women in similar circumstances.

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Blogs

6 Guidelines for a Healthy Parent-Child Relationship

As a father, you are going to confront contests of wills with your daughter many times. In those moments where your authority as a parent is challenged, it is extremely important for you to win. Why?

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