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Dr. Dobson Shares About His Dad - I

May 30, 2020

Fathers play such a critical role in the lives of their children, especially their young boys. On this Family Talk broadcast, you’ll hear a speech Dr. Dobson gave which centered around the heartfelt memories of his father. He began by highlighting the importance of a masculine influence on a developing boy, and then expressed the most substantial lessons he learned from his dad.

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Bringing Up Boys
With so much confusion about the role of men in society, it’s no wonder we have questions about how to bring up boys in the right way. Why are so many young males in crisis? What qualities should we be instilling in our sons? The culture has vilified masculinity, and as a result, an entire generation of boys is growing up without a clear idea of what it means to be a man. To help parents confront this challenge, the Dr. James Dobson Family Institute has developed a new 10-day email series based on Dr. Dobson’s best-selling book, Bringing Up Boys. It’s designed to equip you to wisely lead your sons to become godly men.

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Remaining pure is one of the most difficult challenges Christian men face, especially in an overtly sexualized culture. Today on Family Talk, Dr. Tim Clinton sits down with author and speaker, Stephen Arterburn, to address his popular work Every Man’s Battle. The two break down the unfortunate accessibility to pornography and explain its detrimental effects on one’s personal and relational life.
May 23, 2020
With more people being confined to their homes because of COVID-19, some families are experiencing more time together than ever before. Today on Family Talk, Dr. Dobson and Dr. Tim Clinton continue discussing the opportunity that parents have to connect or reconnect with their children. They walk through six critical ways moms and dads can help their kids process this crisis.
May 16, 2020
In the midst of this pandemic, there is a startling rise in mental health issues affecting millions of Americans. On this edition of Family Talk, Dr. Dobson and Dr. Tim Clinton examine how problems like anxiety and depression are impacting kids during this crisis. They also challenge parents to be more attuned to their son or daughter’s needs, especially if their home life is unstable.
May 9, 2020
Battling to stay awake while attempting to console a fussing newborn often defines the nightly routine of a first-time mom. On this edition of Family Talk, Dr. Tim Clinton talks to two women who are ministering to those late-night mothers. Becky Thompson and her mom, Susan Pitts, share their viral platform for building prayer-filled communities with other struggling moms. Discover how their outreach and their Midnight Mom Devotional are touching millions of lives each evening.
May 2, 2020
Psalm 46 reminds us to ‘be still and know God’, a concept largely lost in the constant busyness of our culture. On this edition of Family Talk, Dr. Dobson continues his captivating interview with best-selling author, John Eldredge. He explains the dangers of a distracted, technology-addicted life, then suggests easy practices to re-focus our minds. Discover why God never intended for us to endure this stimulation overload.
April 25, 2020
People living in the 21st century have become so entrenched in this fast-paced society, they don’t know how to relax or unplug. Today, best-selling author, John Eldredge, joins Dr. Dobson in the Family Talk studios to tackle this pressing issue. The two examine key themes from John’s popular book, Wild at Heart, that relate to this idea of overstimulation.
April 18, 2020
The late Charles Spurgeon once said, “True prayer is a spiritual transaction with the Creator of Heaven and Earth.” Today on Family Talk, Dr. Tim Clinton shares how he has personally experienced the power of prayer in his own life. He opens up about a horrific car accident that caused his family to cry out to God, and outlines the ways we can communicate with our Heavenly Father on a daily basis.
April 11, 2020
Even though marriage can be tough at times and extreme hardships can arise, reconciliation is possible. On this edition of Family Talk, Dr. Dobson concludes his 3-part discussion with Tracey Russell, whose marriage was saved using principles from the book, Love Must Be Tough.  Tracey’s husband Mark also joins the conversation, and shares his perspective of the turbulent ups and downs in their relationship.
April 4, 2020
Nearly 40 years ago, Dr. Dobson wrote Love Must Be Tough, to encourage couples to fight for one another when confronted with adversity. Today on Family Talk, you’ll continue to hear how that best-selling book changed the life of author and speaker, Tracey Russell. Tracey explains the difficulty of living alone after letting her husband, Mark, walk away. Hear how the Russells found marital reconciliation.
March 28, 2020
God created marriage to honor and reflect Him, which is why Satan works so tirelessly to destroy this important bond. This Family Talk broadcast highlights Dr. Dobson’s popular work, Love Must Be Tough, through a real-life story of a relationship that it impacted. Author and speaker, Tracey Russell, shares how she applied principles from that book in order to save her failing marriage.
March 21, 2020
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Bringing Up Boys
With so much confusion about the role of men in society, it’s no wonder we have questions about how to bring up boys in the right way. Why are so many young males in crisis? What qualities should we be instilling in our sons? The culture has vilified masculinity, and as a result, an entire generation of boys is growing up without a clear idea of what it means to be a man. To help parents confront this challenge, the Dr. James Dobson Family Institute has developed a new 10-day email series based on Dr. Dobson’s best-selling book, Bringing Up Boys. It’s designed to equip you to wisely lead your sons to become godly men.

About Family Talk Weekends

Family Talk is a Christian non-profit organization located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Founded in 2010 by Dr. James Dobson, the ministry promotes and teaches biblical principles that support marriage, family, and child-development. Since its inception, Family Talk has served millions of families with broadcasts, monthly newsletters, feature articles, videos, blogs, books and other resources available on demand via its website, mobile apps, and social media platforms.


The Dr. James Dobson Family Institute (JDFI) is a Christian non-profit organization located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Founded initially as Family Talk in 2010 by Dr. James Dobson, the ministry promotes and teaches biblical principles that support marriage, family, and child-development. Since its inception, Family Talk has served families with broadcasts, monthly newsletters, feature articles, videos, blogs, books, and other resources available on demand via its website, mobile apps, and social media platforms. In 2017, the ministry rebranded under JDFI to expand its four core ministry divisions consisting of Family Talk, the Dobson Policy and Education Centers, and the Dobson Digital Library.


Dr. Dobson's flagship program, "Family Talk," is aired on more than 1,300 terrestrial radio outlets and numerous digital channels that reach millions of people each month.

About Dr. James Dobson

Dr. James Dobson is the Founder and President of Family Talk, a nonprofit organization that produces his radio program, "Dr. James Dobson's Family Talk." He is the author of more than 30 books dedicated to the preservation of the family, including The New Dare to Discipline, Love for a Lifetime, Life on the Edge, Love Must Be Tough, The New Strong-Willed Child, When God Doesn't Make Sense, Bringing Up Boys, Marriage Under Fire, Bringing Up Girls, Head Over Heels and, most recently, Your Legacy: The Greatest Gift.


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. He has been active in governmental affairs and has advised five U.S. presidents on family matters. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Southern California (1967) in the field of child development. He holds 17 honorary doctoral degrees, and was inducted in 2008 into The National Radio Hall of Fame. Dr. Dobson recently received the following awards: Winston Churchill Lifetime Achievement Award from the Faith & Freedom Coalition (2017), Daniel Award from AZ Christian University (2016), and the Defender of Life Award from the Justice Foundation (2015).


Dr. Dobson is married to Shirley and they have two grown children, Danae and Ryan, and two grandchildren. The Dobsons reside in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

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