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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

Blogs

5 Tips Before You Marry

Noted counselor and author Norman Wright is perhaps the guru of premarital counseling, having written and spoken extensively on this subject. He discussed his views during an interview on my radio broadcast.

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In Search of Heroes

Kids need to have heroes. Don't let your cynicism about human failure shatter their youthful idealism.

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Loving Your Prodigal Child

Dr. James Dobson welcomes Ruth Bell Graham, who shares candidly about parenting her prodigal children, and the faithful love that brought them home.

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A Mother’s Devotion

A Mother's Devotion

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Shaping Your Children With Love

Parents, don't underestimate the impact you are having on your kids. They will be shaped forever by your love and training.

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Fifty Years of Shepherding God’s People with Love and Power, Part 2

Dr. James Dobson continues his powerful conversation with author and ministry leader Dona Fisher to discuss her book, Change of Pace.

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Fifty Years of Shepherding God’s People with Love and Power, Part 1

Dr. James Dobson welcomes his dear friend, Dona Fisher, to give her powerful testimony.

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The Ministry of Hymns, Part 2

Dr. James Dobson continues his conversation with Joni Eareckson Tada and Robert Wolgemuth and his late wife, Bobbie, to explore how sacred music provides courage during suffering.

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Patience Through Your Child’s Stages of Growth

Parents, don't let the stress of your child's developmental years overwhelm you. This turbulent period will pass quickly.

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A Christ-Centered Home of Prayer

Shirley and I have taken our prayer life a bit more seriously. In fact, this communication between man and God has been the stabilizing factor throughout our years of married life. In good times, in h

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