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Dr. James Dobson

How to Know You’re in Love

March 31, 2020

As many young people navigate the dating pool in search of a spouse, they wrestle with the question: what does it mean to be in love? On this classic Family Talk broadcast, prominent speaker, Dawson McAllister, explores God’s definition of marital love. He speaks against the deceiving emotion of infatuation, which distorts the picture of true devotion. Hear why a servant heart is at the center of Biblical love.

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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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Throughout history, Christianity has been constantly challenged by dangerous ideologies and wayward societal trends. Today on Family Talk, Dr. Jack Graham focuses on one of those threats that has risen in popularity in recent years: socialism. He identifies its notable failures around the world, and explains why socialism is in direct opposition to God’s Word. 
March 30, 2020
Should Christians be fearful of COVID-19, or use this crisis as an opportunity to advance God’s Kingdom? Today on this special Family Talk broadcast, Dr. Dobson continues his enlightening conversation with Pastor Greg Laurie and Barry Meguiar. They point out the rapid growth of online churches in the last few weeks, and urge believers to deepen their walk with Jesus during this time.
March 27, 2020
Psalm 46 reminds us that ‘God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.’ On this special Family Talk broadcast, Dr. Dobson connects with Pastor Greg Laurie and Barry Meguiar to discuss the crisis surrounding COVID-19. Hear how Christians should respond to this crisis and the ways we can continue encouraging others with the Gospel of Jesus.
March 26, 2020
God intended sex to be reserved for and exclusive to a marital relationship. Today on Family Talk, we’ll learn why that Divine purpose has been disregarded, through Dr. Dobson’s interview with sex therapists Dr. Clifford and Joyce Penner. The two unpack the ways pornography and casual sex have warped our view of intimacy. Hear how couples can discover a more meaningful and fulfilling intimacy.
March 25, 2020
Do you turn to God when your family experiences a crisis? On this classic edition of Family Talk, Randy and Marcia Hekman continue sharing the ways God has been faithful to their family of 14. They explain their choice to rely on the Lord’s strength and direction for their kids. The Hekmans also address America’s low birth rate and how that has stunted our growth as a society.
March 24, 2020
In the midst of life’s challenges, trusting in the Lord is a lot easier said than done. Today’s Family Talk broadcast focuses on Dr. Dobson’s classic interview with Randy and Marcia Hekman, the parents of 12 kids. They explain their decision to continue having children and describe the specific hardships and adversities they have faced as their family grew over the years.
March 23, 2020
Today on Family Talk, Dr. Dobson concludes his interview with Shaunti and Jeff Feldhahn, authors of For Men Only. The two emphasize a woman’s need to find emotional security in her husband and breakdown what it means for men to actually listen to their wives. They also discuss the key differences in the way men and women view sex and relational expectations.
March 20, 2020
Is it possible for husbands to really understand their wives’ needs and desires? On this classic edition of Family Talk, authors Shaunti and Jeff Feldhahn simplify some concepts pertaining to women and how they think, so men can have a better understanding. Along with Dr. Dobson, Jeff and Shaunti explain a husband’s duty to continually reassure his wife of his love and devotion to her, and they highlight the drastic differences in the ways men and women think.
March 19, 2020
Believers in the 21st century are engaged in a fierce fight against a wicked culture and the plots of the Devil. But as you’ll hear on this Family Talk broadcast, we can have victory in our lives with the help of Jesus. Today, author and speaker, Priscilla Shirer, continues addressing the spiritual war that is raging for our souls. Listen to the significance of the Armor of God and why we must equip ourselves with it daily.
March 18, 2020
When we stumble in our Christian walk, we often blame ourselves or others, when at times we should be rebuking the Devil for his schemes against us. On this edition of Family Talk, best-selling author and speaker, Priscilla Shirer, talks about the spiritual warfare that surrounds us every day. She teaches from Ephesians 6 and explains our access to and the power of the Armor of God.
March 17, 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

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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