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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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From Spendaholic to Cheapskate

On today's edition of Family Talk, financial expert Mary Hunt shares her journey from being $100,000 in debt to finding freedom.

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Smoking and Children

Anti-smoking and vaping ads do help prevent or stop teens from engaging in these harmful habits, but their families are the most influential source in their decision.

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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

If you're pregnant or anticipate becoming pregnant, don't take chances with your baby's future.

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Lighthouse Faith Part 1

How do we navigate truth in a culture drowning in relativism? On today's edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson welcomes Fox News chief religion correspondent Lauren Green to discuss her book, Lighthouse Faith. Lauren explains why God's laws function as a lighthouse, guiding us through life's storms.

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Letter From a Teenage Girl

Dr. Dobson reads a letter he received from a 14-year-old girl describing how her father announced he was divorcing her mother and leaving town, and how it impacted her.

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Shared Hope: Rescuing Children from Sex Trafficking

When Linda Smith traveled into the brothel district of Mumbai, India on a fact-finding mission, she was horrified by the reality she encountered there.

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The Talking Scale

If your "batteries" are low, it's time for a change of pace -- at least for a day or two. Do something fun!

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The Truth About the Abortion Pill

Roger Marsh and Dr. William Lile discuss these new findings, and urge Christians to stand for life.

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Teaching Your Child Self-Control Is Vital To Their Development

Simply reading and understanding Gods will for us isnt enough. We must also choose in obedience to follow itand thats the difficult part. So often, we are too headstrong to submit.

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Let Freedom Ring

On today's edition of Family Talk, Roger Marsh speaks with Dr. Jerry Newcombe about his new book, In the Footsteps of Giants.

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