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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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Taking My Life Back, Part 1

Boston Marathon bombing survivor Rebekah Gregory shares her remarkable journey of faith after losing her leg when a bomb exploded just three feet away, and how she found purpose through her pain.

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Blogs

A Man and His Ultimate Priority

It occurred first in 1969, when my book Dare to Discipline was being written. I was running at an incredible speed, working myself to death like every other man I knew. I was Superintendent of Youth for my church, and labored under a heavy speaking schedule. Eight or ten "unofficial" responsibilities were added to my full-time commitment at USC School of Medicine and Children's Hospital of Los Angeles.

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The Destiny of Our Youth

Former NFL player Steve Fitzhugh shares his compelling journey of finding faith despite childhood challenges.

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Children at Risk: An Update with Gary Bauer, Part 2

Dr. James Dobson and Gary Bauer about protecting our nation's values and how critical race theory infiltrates military training, the rising threat from China, and how parents are fighting back against radical leftist curricula in schools.

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Dr. Dobson Minute

A Cup of Tea

Allow your children to help you, even if it creates more work.

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Children at Risk: An Update with Gary Bauer, Part 1

Dr. James Dobson welcomes Gary Bauer to discuss their classic book that they co-authored, Children at Risk: The Battle for the Hearts and Minds of Our Kids.

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Dr. Dobson Minute

Violent Television

You wouldn't trust your kids to a stranger, so why trust the strangers on TV with them?

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Jesus Revealed in the End Times

On today’s edition of Family Talk, Roger Marsh welcomes Pastor Robert Jeffress to discuss his book, Jesus Revealed in the End Times.

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Dr. Dobson Minute

Servant Management

Dr. Dobson shares an endearing story about his uncle, Willis B. Dobson.

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God is at Work, Part 2

Dr. James Dobson continues his inspiring conversation with businessman Ken Eldred about finding balance in a demanding world.

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