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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

No Two are Alike

Be wary of comparison -- especially when it comes to children. Each one is unique.

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Speaking the Language of Love, Part 2

Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott reveal how understanding your unique talk style can transform your marriage.

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The Star in my Apple

Are you seeing all your child has to offer? Try a new perspective to help you see those positive qualities.

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Be on the Lookout

The "routine panic" of an overly busy life can cause you to miss important warning signs in your family.

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Speaking the Language of Love, Part 1

Are you and your spouse speaking the same language? When it comes to communication in marriage, understanding is everything. On today's edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson welcomes relationship experts Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott to share insights from their book, Love Talk

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A Letter To Parents of Children with Eating Disorders

Is your child struggling with an eating disorder? Listen to some encouragement today.

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Betrayed: How Pornography Wrecked My Marriage, Part 2

Nancy Blake continues talking with Dr. James Dobson about how she rebuilt her life after discovering her husband's pornography addiction.

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Marriage & Parenting

How Wives Can Minister to Their Husbands in Difficult Times

One of the most powerful ministries a wife can have is to help her husband focus on the Lord during difficult times. In this inspiring video, Brenen and Morgan Beeler share a story of a challenging situation in their marriage when failure seemed inevitable. But Morgan's encouragement helped Brenen to stay centered on his eternal purpose. Watch this uplifting video now.

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Betrayed: How Pornography Wrecked My Marriage, Part 1

Dr. James Dobson welcomes Nancy Blake, who shares her painful journey of discovering her husband's 25-year secret pornography addiction and infidelity.

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Up Against the Wall

Sometimes the obstacles to us presented to us seem massive from a distance. But when confronted head on, these barriers are not as strong as they seem to be.

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