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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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Dr. Dobson Minute

Dream Big Dreams

Have you had a new idea buzzing around in your head for years? Maybe it's time to set your dreams in motion.

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As I See It, Part 2

Psalm 23:4 declares, “Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his conversation with Cathe Laurie, author of the book, As I See It. Cathe opens up about her son Christopher's sudden death in a car accident years prior, and how her family continued to trust the Lord through their pain.

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Men and Women, Women and Men

Who needs the opposite sex more, men or women? The answer might surprise you!

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As I See It, Part 1

What are the keys to a successful marriage? How can couples stay faithful to each other and remain happy for 50 or 60 years? On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson talks with author Cathe Laurie, the wife of Pastor Greg Laurie. Dr. Dobson and Cathe discuss her role as women’s director at Harvest Christian Fellowship, and her book, As I See It. Genesis 2:24 says, “That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh.”

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The Return of Courtesy

Parents, share the gift of good manners with your children -- it will serve them well in life.

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The Evening Rush Hour

Don't let the evening "rush hour" take over at home. Use the time for family talk and togetherness.

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Standing Strong for Life, Part 2

Returning on today's edition of Family Talk, is Dr. William Lile, a Christian obstetrician and gynecologist, documents 2,500 successful abortion pill reversals through AbortionPillReversal.com. Each baby saved is a precious victory against the abortion industry. Dr. Lile explains that those who support abortion are clearly going against the Lord’s design. Not surprisingly, they're attacking the babies created in the very image of God. Psalm 139:13-14 says, “For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.”

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Teaching Children the Art of Conversation

If your kids only give one-word answers to questions, you may need to teach them the art of conversation.

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Standing Strong for Life, Part 1

On today's edition of Family Talk, Dr. William Lile, a Christian obstetrician and gynecologist, documents 2,500 successful abortion pill reversals through AbortionPillReversal.com. Each baby saved is a precious victory against the abortion industry. Dr. Lile explains that those who support abortion are clearly going against the Lord’s design. Not surprisingly, they're attacking the babies created in the very image of God. Psalm 139:13-14 says, “For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.”

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Talking to Kids About Halloween

Dr. Dobson, what do you tell kids about Halloween?

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