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.
Are today's young adults abandoning their faith? On today’s edition of Family Talk, Gary Bauer welcomes Dr. Jeff Myers, president of Summit Ministries, to discuss the challenges facing Generation Z. Dr. Myers shares how immersive biblical worldview training is equipping students to stand firm in their convictions. Learn how parents can help their teens navigate cultural confusion and embrace the truth that’s found in Jesus Christ.
Establish goals for your kids that include pursuing their interests, developing skills, and contributing to causes they care about.
On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson continues his insightful conversation with Pastor Skip Heitzig, author of The Bible from 30,000 Feet. They explain why we can believe in the authenticity of God's Word and identify why it is a cohesive narrative from Genesis to Revelation. With a desire to inspire Christians to “sink their teeth” into God’s Word, Pastor Heitzig shares with Dr. Dobson, “A day without reading the Bible is a lost day for me. It's a wasted day!” Psalm 139:1-2 says, “You have searched me, Lord, and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar.”
Listen as Dr. Dobson shares valuable insight on the necessary use of boundaries.
Choosing the right child care option can be a challenge, but these guidelines will help.
Having grown up in a Catholic home, Skip Heitzig wasn’t aware he could have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. So, when he sat down to watch Rev. Billy Graham preach on TV in 1973, God convicted him of his sin and he became a follower of the Lord. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson interviews Pastor Heitzig of Calvary Church in Albuquerque, New Mexico about his testimony and book entitled The Bible From 30,000 Feet. Taking the acronym FLIGHT, Skip’s book explores the Facts, Landmarks, Itinerary, Gospel, History, and Travel Tips of all 66 books in 52 chapters. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 says, “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.”
Have you ever set yourself on fire with sparks spraying from your tongue? More important, have you ever set a childs spirit on fire with anger? All of us have made that costly mistake. We knew we had
The Greek translation for the word encouragement is parakletos, which literally means "called alongside to help." It brings to mind the biblical image of two people yoked side by side, as when Jesus s
When your daughter goes on a date, does she know what to expect from a young man? Does your son know how to treat a lady? There's a simple way to be sure.
Today on Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson continues his conversation with Lauren Green, Fox News Channel's chief religion correspondent. She shares helpful insights from her book, Lighthouse Faith, exploring how God serves as our beacon through life's darkest moments. Discover why Christianity offers a unique path to redemption, and how to experience God as a living reality rather than just a concept.
