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.
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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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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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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Avoiding Monday Morning Atheism, Part 1
On today’s edition of Family Talk, Doug Spada, founder and CEO of WorkLife, Inc. emphasizes that we spend more than 60% of our waking hours at work, so we need to make sure we bring God there with us.
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All Life is Sacred
Because Christene Jackman felt estranged from her alcoholic father, she moved out at age 17 and married the first boy who paid attention to her. Not surprisingly, that relationship dissolved in divorce, and when her new relationship resulted in her being pregnant again, Christene got an abortion despite her unsettling conscience. On today's edition of Family Talk, she shares the remarkable story of her conversion to Christ and God's restoration. Cort Langeland, who produced Christine's album entitled "The Choice," urges all Christians to move beyond understandable outrage over abortion toward gracious outreach and empathy to those who made that regrettable decision.
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Is Divorce the Answer? Day 1: Taking the Plunge
Divorce often looks like a “quick fix” for an unpleasant situation, but it is usually far more painful than advertised.
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The Measure of a Man, Part 2
On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson and Dr. Gene Getz continue discussing God’s blueprint for masculinity along with what is really important in life. Dr. Getz stresses the necessity of not missing moments at home with family, and to make prayer a priority. These two godly men also reflect on their long careers, family histories and Dr. Getz explains the origins of his popular book, The Measure of a Man.
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The Measure of a Man, Part 1
The definition of a godly man in today's culture is becoming more and more ambiguous. It wasn't always that way. On today’s edition of Family Talk, listen as Dr. James Dobson and his dear friend, prominent Christian author and church planter, Dr. Gene Getz, discuss God’s blueprint for masculinity. They also celebrate Dr. Getz’s seminal book, The Measure of a Man, as it approaches its 50th year in print.
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Discipline Without Damage
Q: I want to manage and lead my child properly, but I'm afraid I'll break his spirit. How can I deal with his misbehavior without damaging him in some way?