Praise God for the life and ministry of Dr. James Dobson! His integrity, consistency, and devotion to wisdom born of the Scriptures remains a profound influence in my life. His radio program was a lifeline to me as a young Christian who had not grown up in church. He helped me in countless ways. His caring and advice was there when I was rudderless as a newlywed and wanted to honor God in my marriage; when I struggled in desperation with infertility and miscarriages. When we were blessed with our daughter, he helped me to rejoice in the mayhem and joys of parenthood. In addition, he introduced his audience to legions of powerful voices. Among my favorites are author Frank Peretti, and the one who will always be known as my “rabbi on the radio,” Dennis Prager. How enriching these minds have been! I cannot imagine how dull and lifeless my walk of faith would have been without the shining light of Dr. Dobson and his Focus on the Family ministry. What a beautiful legacy he leaves. My deepest sympathies to his cherished wife, children, and grandchildren. My prayers rise to heaven on their behalf. Dawn

Posted on September 14, 2025
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Dawn

There are not enough words to express my appreciation for Dr. James Dobson and his ministry. His books, Focus on the Family magazines, and radio messages provided much-needed guidance when I was raising my children. We loved the age-appropriate movies and magazines too. Since the inception of the radio programs and podcasts of Family Talk, I continue to learn and value the information from Dr. Dobson‘s messages and interviews, and those of his associates, even during these grandparenting years. My deepest appreciation, prayers, and condolences to Shirley and family. Dr. Dobson will be sorely missed. May God continue to bless the ministry of Family Talk.

There is so much I could say about James Dobson, and how his broadcast helped me get through life. I feel such a loss at his departure to heaven, yet oh what a celebration there must have been when that precious man was welcomed into the arms of Jesus! After getting married at 24, my husband and I accepted the Lord on the same day. This, of course, was God‘s plan, because a couple months later I found out I was pregnant with our first child. I had a wonderful neighbor down the road who was also a young Christian. She introduced me to Focus on the Family with James Dobson. At 10 o’clock every morning, I sat in front of the radio and listened to Focus as Dr. Dobson helped me learn to be a mom, a wife and, most of all, a Christian. Our new baby was born with a severe birth defect. We spent more days than I can count in the hospital, me taking the day shift, my husband taking the nights. I don’t believe I would’ve made it through those years without the steady voice of Dr. Dobson, every day, reassuring me that, indeed, I would get through this with the help of God! The years to follow were filled with advice passed along to me and my husband through the wise words of James Dobson. I can honestly say he taught us to be more like Christ every day. Dr. Dobson was a blessing to so many people; he will be greatly missed! I’m looking forward to meeting him in heaven one day! Peg

We will miss wonderful conservative points of life lessons!