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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
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Why Your Teenager Is Irrational
There is often an irrationality associated with adolescence that can be terribly frustrating to parents. It is difficult at that time to reason your way out of conflict.
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I am Rahab: Touched by God, Fully Restored
Dr. James Dobson welcomes Autumn Miles, who shares her courageous journey from fear to freedom. Trapped in an abusive marriage for seven years, Autumn reveals how God's Word became her lifeline when suicide seemed like her only escape
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The High Cost of Divorce
Studies show that divorce carries lifelong negative implications for children. Dr. Dobson talks about the true cost of divorce.
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The 40-Year War on the American Family
Dr. James Dobson shares timeless wisdom from his appearance on The Suzanne Venker Show about raising children in today’s challenging culture.
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Helping Instill Identity in Children
There's one question that's in the back of every boy's and girl's mind growing up, and that is: "Who am I, and what is my place in life?" Dr. Dobson says that as a child's parent, you can help him find the answer...
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Women and Friendships, Part 2
What encourages deep, lasting female friendships? On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson continues his conversation with Dee Brestin to explore the unique bond between women. Drawing from biblical examples such as Ruth and Naomi, Dee shares how true friendships can weather betrayal, overcome jealousy, and provide essential support through life’s challenges.
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Women and Friendships, Part 1
Dr. James Dobson and Dee Brestin explore the unique bond between women and they discuss her book entitled, The Friendships of Women.
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Peace In The Neighborhood
Dr. Dobson describes how a "network" of involved neighbors can once again provide guard rails for child behavior.
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Colleges in Chaos: The Consequences of Abandoning Truth, Part 2
Is truth becoming extinct on college campuses? On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson continues his conversation with Dr. Everett Piper, former president of Oklahoma Wesleyan University, about the crisis of relativism in higher education and his book, Not a Day Care: The Devastating Consequences of Abandoning Truth. They explore how Christian colleges can uphold biblical principles while preparing students for the real world, and they share critical questions every parent should ask before choosing a college.
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