Bonding in Marriage
In marriage, as in courtship, there’s a simple rule of thumb for intimacy: Take your time.
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.
In marriage, as in courtship, there’s a simple rule of thumb for intimacy: Take your time.
Question: Dr. Dobson, you have said that the children of godly parents sometimes go into severe rebellion and never return to the faith they were taught. I have seen that happen to some wonderful families that loved the Lord and were committed to the church. Still, it appears contradictory to Scripture. How do you interpret Proverbs 22:6, which says, "Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it"? Doesn't that verse mean, as it implies, that the children of wise and dedicated Christian parents will never be lost? Doesn't it promise that all wayward offspring will return, sooner or later, to the fold?
On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his enlightening discussion with Dr. Bruce Wilkinson as he shares stories and lessons on stewardship from his book, The God Pocket. Proverbs 19:17 says, “Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and He will reward them for what they have done.”
Did you know that one of the topics Jesus spoke about most in the Bible was money? On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson welcomes Dr. Bruce Wilkinson to the program to discuss his book entitled The God Pocket. Luke 21:3-4 says, “‘Truly I tell you,’ He said, ‘this poor widow has put in more than all the others. All these people gave their gifts out of their wealth; but she out of her poverty put in all she had to live on.’”
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On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his heartfelt discussion with Rob and Dianne Parsons, founders of the U.K. based organization, Care for the Family. Rob and Dianne have a special place in their hearts for the myriad of trials and sometimes guilt that mothers experience. Whether you’re a stay-at-home, working or a single mom, the Parsons unveil a brave new world and provide hope for anyone feeling defeated by the rigors of bringing up their sons and daughters. You’re not alone in your struggles.
Join Dr. James Dobson in this Mother’s Day message as he extends warm wishes to all moms and celebrates the invaluable role they play in shaping their families through love and dedication. Dr. Dobson emphasizes the importance of laughter while experiencing the joys and challenges of raising children. With humor and insight, he emphasizes how finding joy in your kids not only brightens daily life but also strengthens family bonds and resilience during difficult times. May this short video bring honor and encouragement to you!