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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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Broadcasts

Finding New Intimacy in Prayer, Part 1

Dr. James Dobson speaks with Dr. Henry Blackaby and his son, Dr. Norman Blackaby, to discuss the significance of prayer.

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Blogs

Quantity and Quality Time—Your Child Needs Both from You

The old debate about which is best for your children, "quantity time" or "quality time," shouldn't be a debate at all. It's not the quantity of time that you spend with your children, it's the quality that counts. Or is it?

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Putting An Arm Around Post-Abortive Women, Part 2

Studio guest Sydna Masse joins Dr. Dobson to applaud the heroes who work at Crisis Pregnancy Centers and are saving thousands of mothers, babies, and even fathers, from the irreversible devastation that abortion causes. How can you help women who are considering abortion? Tune in today to find out.

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Putting an Arm Around Post-Abortive Women, Part 1

When Sydna Masse was in college, she found herself pregnant and tragically had an abortion.

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Dr. Dobson’s Statement on the Fires

We pray for peace and comfort for those who have lost homes and businesses, and those who have been displaced in shelters filled to capacity.

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Finding True Forgiveness, Part 2

On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his discussion on forgiveness with author and theologian, Dr. R.T. Kendall.

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Finding True Forgiveness, Part 1

Learn how God can take a hardened heart of stone and turn it into a soul set free from bondage.

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Overcommitment and Lack of Priorities are Straining Your Marriage

There's nothing wrong with having a passion and a dream. It should, however, be kept in balance with other valuable components of your life—your family and your relationship with God being chief among them.

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Dr. Dobson Minute

Attention Deficit Disorder in Adults – Part 1

Dr. Dobson says that although Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) has now been shown to be a lifelong affliction, it can be changed from a disadvantage to an asset.

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Avoiding Monday Morning Atheism, Part 2

On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his insightful conversation with Doug Spada about his book, Monday Morning Atheism. Doug points out that just as Jesus was a carpenter before starting His ministry, the Lord values work and the workplace. Doug also challenges us to integrate our home, faith, and vocation in a God-honoring way.

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