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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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The Foundation of Society

True or False? Strong families represent the foundation for a stable and well-ordered society. It's true!

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Reuniting America

August 2024 Newsletter: Reuniting America

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Adolescent Parenting

Pray and “just get them through it” is advice to live by when parenting through the turbulent teen years.

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The Temper Tantrums

The next time your toddler throws a tantrum, you might find no reaction to be the best reaction of all.

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To Fight or Not To Fight

Marriages that go the distance have found ways to fight fair--addressing the issue without destruction.

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Breaking the Silence

Pastor Duane Miller was forced to take a sabbatical for three years when a virus damaged his vocal cords, prohibiting him from talking above a whisper. On today's classic edition of Family Talk, you will hear the moment when God restored Duane's voice, which was captured in an audio recording of him teaching a Sunday School class. Ironically, he had just read Psalm 103:4 which says, God “redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion." After three years in the pit, God crowned Duane with compassion, prompting him to say three words with his revitalized voice: "Thank you, Lord!" Witness the miracles of God, and be reminded that He is Sovereign, His timing is perfect, and He has a purpose for everything!

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Look in the Mirror

"Values are caught, not taught." What are you modeling at home?

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Encouraging Enterprising Moms – Part 2

Carrie Wilkerson was over $100,000 in debt and 145 pounds overweight. Admittedly, she had been inattentive to details in her business and with her health, and unfortunately, both had become out of control. On today's edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson talks with Carrie, author of The Barefoot Executive, about how she paid off every dime within two years by working at home, and dropped down to a healthy weight by practicing discipline. You can experience Carrie’s success too by learning how to live free from bonds that can enslave you. 

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Keith and Mary Korstjens Describe Commitment in Marriage

A vow of marriage means staying together through the good times and the bad.

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Encouraging Enterprising Moms – Part 1

Carrie Wilkerson experienced a conflict that mothers often face. With two newly-adopted preschoolers, she felt conflicted, or "mom-flicted," about going back to a traditional "9 to 5" job and leaving her kids in daycare. On today's edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson candidly discusses this common dilemma with Carrie, the author of The Barefoot Executive: The Ultimate Guide for Being Your Own Boss and Achieving Financial Freedom. Be encouraged as Carrie shares how God guided her through this season of life, revealing talents that He blessed her with and how she has helped other moms be financially independent.

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