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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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Broadcasts

The Mystique of a Woman

July 12, 2024

Keeping the initial interest and spark alive in a marriage can seem like an elusive task. What is the mysterious “it” factor that everyone seems to be after? On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson and the late Jean Lush advise women on how to keep their “feminine mystique” strong by fostering their intellect, confidence, and their God-given attributes. Proverbs 31:10-11 says, “Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far more than rubies.” God’s plan is perfect, and He purposefully created men and women to be uniquely different from one another.

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Christianity and Wokeness: How the Social Justice Movement Is Hijacking the Gospel – Part 2

July 11, 2024

On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his straight-forward discussion with Dr. Owen Strachan, author of Christianity and Wokeness: How the Social Justice Movement Is Hijacking the Gospel and the Way to Stop It. They remind us that “wokeness” is a potent blend of racism, moral relativism, and grievance. It undermines the unifying work of the Holy Spirit and therefore, is anti-gospel. As a Christian, be encouraged as Dr. Strachan offers a strategy by stating that the only way forward is speaking the truth in love with clarity and conviction. (Ephesians 4:15) We also need to pray for the Lord’s intervention to overcome the darkness that surrounds us.

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Dr. Dobson Minute

A High Voltage Marriage

July 11, 2024

Giving your relationship occasional periods of space so it can "breathe" may actually draw you closer.

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Christianity and Wokeness: How the Social Justice Movement Is Hijacking the Gospel – Part 1

July 10, 2024

Today on Family Talk, theologian Dr. Owen Strachan joins Dr. James Dobson to discuss "Critical Race Theory" (CRT) and how it does not align with Christian principles. They discuss Dr. Strachan's book, Christianity and Wokeness: How the Social Justice Movement is Hijacking the Gospel and the Way to Stop It, and what the background is about and its origin. Discover how the Bible contradicts this woke ideology by teaching that all of mankind was created in God’s image, as written in Genesis 1:26.

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Dr. Dobson Minute

Security in Defined Limits

July 10, 2024

Like guard rails on a bridge, kids feel safer when they know precisely where the boundaries are set.

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Blogs

Leading Children Through Tough Years

July 9, 2024

Question: Dr. Dobson, I understand the strong-willed child better than I did. But tell me how to get our son through these tough years. He is tough as nails. What specific suggestions do you have for us?

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Life After Hopelessness – Part 2

July 9, 2024

God never promised us that life would be easy, but He promised it would be worth it! Today on Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his inspirational discussion with Kristen Anderson about her failed suicide attempt at the age of 17, and what God did to completely turn her life around. Jeremiah 29:11-13 says, “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” Discover how God powerfully stepped into Kristen’s trial with His promise of life, and how He wants to do the same for you!

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Dr. Dobson Minute

Forgiveness

July 9, 2024

Struggling to forgive and forget? Resentment harms you more than the one you resent.

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Dr. Dobson Minute

Communicating With Word Pictures

July 8, 2024

At times when sharing your feelings is difficult, try using word pictures. This can make communicating easier and help your mate to understand.

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Life After Hopelessness – Part 1

July 8, 2024

The definition of hopelessness is “a feeling or condition of having no hope; despair or desperation.” Do you or someone you know struggle with these feelings? On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson talks with Kristen Anderson, author of Life, In Spite of Me, and founder of Reaching You Ministries. Kristen will walk you through her journey from an all-consuming anguish and a failed suicide attempt to finding the hope and love of Jesus Christ, who completely transformed her life!

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