Dr. James Dobson: A Legacy Remembered
One year ago today, Dr. James Dobson entered his heavenly home and heard the words, “Well done, good and faithful servant.”
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One year ago today, Dr. James Dobson entered his heavenly home and heard the words, “Well done, good and faithful servant.”
On today’s edition of Family Talk, experience more from the memorial service honoring Dr. James Dobson, faithful servant of God.
For nearly five decades, Dr. James Dobson devoted his life to strengthening families and defending biblical truth.
Parents invest countless hours and resources preparing their children for a successful future—but are we preparing them for what matters most? Discover why passing on a genuine faith in Christ may be the most important and lasting legacy you can leave.
Question: Dr. Dobson, my wife and I are approaching our retirement years, and we have been very blessed financially. We own several large businesses and will have a sizable estate to pass on to our three children. How do you feel about leaving large amounts of money to the next generation, and is there a right and wrong way to do it?
Here's an idea relevant to relationships that I think makes a lot of sense. It's called "the first five minutes" and is based on a book that was published many years ago. Its thesis was that the first
In this heartfelt tribute, Brenen Beeler shares how Dr. Dobson’s wisdom shaped his journey as a husband and father—and why his influence still impacts the way he leads his family today.
On what would have been his 90th birthday, we don’t just remember a broadcaster or an author. We remember a man who helped parents love better, live braver, and aim higher—a man who impacted generations.
When Coach John Wooden retired from basketball in 1975, he had every reason to savor the spotlight. Yet when Dr. James Dobson asked what he missed most after stepping away from the game, what Coach Wooden said in response is important for every Christian parent to remember. He didn’t say he missed the roar of the crowd. Nor did he mention the trophies, banners, or championships. He said he missed the practices. He longed for the teaching. That statement reveals everything about why John Wooden was a champion—and why his example matters so much for moms and dads today.
During World War II, Winston Churchill gave a rallying cry to “Never give up” as Britain faced immense pressure from the enemy. That courage and perseverance still inspires us today.



