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April 11, 2025

Allow your children to help you, even if it creates more work.

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Married couples who invest in their relationship will find one of the greatest forms of fulfillment and meaning that life has to offer. That is the promise of a godly marriage.


Dr. James Dobson has spent decades helping couples make this kind of investment. Strengthen your marriage with his 10-day email series, and receive practical strategies and biblical wisdom to help you and your spouse have a closer relationship with God and each other.

Past Episodes

You wouldn't trust your kids to a stranger, so why trust the strangers on TV that are captivating your children?
April 10, 2025
Dr. Dobson shares an endearing story about his uncle, Willis B. Dobson.
April 9, 2025
It isn't enough just to say "yes" to your family's requests—the most important part is following through on your promises.
April 8, 2025
Though modern culture may use this phrase as a joke, it's one of the highest callings for a man.
April 7, 2025
Doing odd jobs can give your kids a taste for how satisfying work can be and help them succeed as adults.
April 4, 2025
Your opinion matters! Today's commentary provides suggestions on how to make yourself heard.
April 3, 2025
Save a trip to the emergency room (and maybe your child's life!) with these home basics.
April 2, 2025
When you're upset with someone in your family, don't bottle it up! Journal, pray, process, and come back together with compassion.
April 1, 2025
Dr. Dobson talks about the value of sharing wisdom between older and younger people, and offers suggestions for helping facilitate more intergenerational interaction.
March 31, 2025
How can a parent incentivize a child to do better in school? Dr. Dobson can think of a reward that's better than money or prizes...
March 28, 2025
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About Dr. Dobson Minute

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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Colorado Springs, CO 80907


Phone Number
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