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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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A Pilot’s Close Call on 9/11 – Part 2

As we continue to remember the harrowing aftermath of 9/11, we must also never forget the One who gave His life to save us from our sins and conquer death. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his sobering conversation with Dr. Steve and Megan Scheibner. They explain their perspective of that harrowing day, and their renewed appreciation for Christ’s payment for our sins. 1 Peter 3:18 says, “For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God.” As Steve so eloquently states, “This is the oldest, most important love story ever told. Jesus died on the Cross for you! He is our substitutionary sacrifice. What are you going to do with that?”

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The Empty Nest

Childhood is fleeting, which makes parenting the number one task in life.

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Violence in the World of Children

Dr. Dobson provides advice to parents on shielding their children from the violent acts of this world.

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A Pilot’s Close Call on 9/11 – Part 1

On September 11, 2001, our beloved country experienced a horrific terrorist attack that claimed the lives of nearly 3,000 people. On that day, Dr. Steve Scheibner was scheduled to co-pilot American Airlines flight 11, the first plane that crashed into the north tower of the World Trade Center, but his assignment was changed at the last minute. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson interviews Dr. Steve and his wife, Megan, to talk about their experience on that horrendous day.

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Blended Families – Part 2

Members of a blended family need to learn how to change their thinking from "yours or mine" to "ours" -- and a professional counselor can help.

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Blended Families – Part 1

The role of a step-parent can be extremely challenging. Be prepared to avoid these common pitfalls...

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Homeschooling Today – Part 2

Too many parents are under the impression that education is simply reading, writing, and arithmetic. On today's edition of Family Talk, Jay and Heidi St. John, who have homeschooled their seven kids, declare that education is never neutral! Dr. James Dobson concludes his discussion with the St. Johns, founders of Firmly Planted Homeschool Resource Center. They insist that there is always a worldview being taught, but is it one with integrity and honor? In Luke 6:40, Jesus said, "Everyone who is fully trained will be like their teacher." That is why Heidi wants to equip her kids with a biblical worldview, so they know why they believe what they believe.

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The Benefit of Saying “No” to Your Kids Sometimes

Building your child's character might be as simple as refusing to back down after you've said "No."

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Homeschooling Today – Part 1

No one knows your kids better than you do, so who better to teach them? Maybe you don’t think of yourself as a teacher and the thought of homeschooling sounds too difficult. Today on Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson talks with Jay and Heidi St. John, who homeschooled their seven kids and founded Firmly Planted Homeschool Resource Center. They share three keys to a successful schooling model: flexibility, the one-on-one tutorial model, and a vision of Christian discipleship. The results? On average, kids who are homeschooled test three grade levels higher than their public school peers.

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Toddlerhood Traumas

Laughter is the best medicine--especially when dealing with the minor daily disasters toddlers create!

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