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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

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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Broadcasts

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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Broadcasts

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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Dr. Dobson Minute

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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Blogs

Your Children Need a Relationship With You

I have often described a culture that is bearing down on families everywhere and threatening the welfare of their children. It has placed parents in a very difficult position. They must either close t

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Dr. Dobson Minute

A Race Without A Finish

Wondering where your children are picking up their values and attitudes? They watch you constantly.

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Defending Faith, Family, and Freedom Podcast

Arming Our Children to Resist the Popular Culture

Gary talks to Dr. Jeff Myers, president of Summit Ministries, about their incredibly successful program to help young Christians make the case for faith, family, and freedom.

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Broadcasts

Life After the Storm, Part 2

Jan Harrison continues sharing her journey through grief after losing her 27-year-old son, James, during his mission work in Africa.

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Broadcasts

Life After the Storm, Part 1

On today's Family Talk, author Jan Harrison shares her heartbreaking journey through grief after losing her 27-year-old son, James, unexpectedly.

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