Dr. Dobson has been a constant in my life through radio since 1983. Through his ministry I have overcome many obstacles. His ministry helped lead me through raising my children as a married woman and then as a single mom after a divorce. He encouraged me in my faith with godly, biblical values. Although I made many mistakes, his ministry was always there to help me through them. Of all the great pioneers in the faith that passed away in my lifetime, the homegoing of Dr. Dobson has had the deepest impact on me. I know, though, that in the presence of our Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, he is at peace and face to face with the one he represented these 89 years. His legacy will live on through the Dr. James Dobson Family Institute. I cherish each time I got to hear Dr. Dobson on the radio or read one of his books. I am praying for his precious wife Shirley, their two children Danae and Ryan, and grandchildren. In addition, Shirley is an example of a godly woman. I will also pray for this ministry and continue to support it as I am able. May God bless JDFI, the Dobson family. Although his voice is not present to uphold families as he has done for decades, I know this ministry will continue in what he envisioned, to be an advocate for the family and biblical principles, even in these last days. Your friend forever, Russie Oaks

Posted on August 21, 2025
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Russie

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!

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