Dr. Dobson was a great blessing to me from 1981 until his homegoing. I listened to his broadcasts on Focus on the Family and Family Talk for decades. His God-given wisdom, understanding, application of the Scriptures in everyday life, and love for all humanity were present in every broadcast and interview. I believe my love of family ministry for husbands and wives, parents and children, and sibling relationships, was birthed through his ministry. The Bible was lived in the Dobson home in everyday life. The real experiences he shared on his program modeled to millions how personal, genuine, and real Jesus is, and that the Bible is the handbook for every relationship in life. Thank you for thousands of hours of love and care from Dr. Dobson’s heart, his family, ministry colleagues, show guests, and every blessing for the last 44 years.

Cynthia

As a young wife and mom, I tuned my Christian radio station to Dr. Dobson’s broadcast each morning. My children knew Dr. Dobson’s voice as if he were a part of the family! I listened to his practical advice and biblical wisdom, and I read–no, I studied–his writings. If I could just implement these good teachings, my kids would turn out okay, I naively thought. But then, one day in 1996, something happened that prompted a shift in my thinking. A gunman entered the Focus on the Family headquarters and took staff members hostage. This didn’t happen on just any day; it happened on the National Day of Prayer. If anything could have distracted the Dobsons from praying, I suspected that such a crisis would have been it. This event confirmed in my mind a message that Dr. and Mrs. Dobson had been faithfully proclaiming: God’s people need to be people of prayer. We need to pray for our families and pray for our nation. How the enemy must fear the prayers of believers! I made a commitment that day to fast and pray regularly for my family. Raising a family turned out to be a lot messier than I had thought all those years ago, but God has been so faithful, answering my prayers in ways I never could have imagined. Through it all, Dr. Dobson’s wise teaching and loving encouragement have guided me from young married life to grandparenting. What a blessing his ministry has been!

Tammy

Dr. Dobson has been a part of my life for the past 41 years! He has helped me be a better follower of Christ, wife, mother, daughter, and friend by pointing me to the Scriptures and providing spiritual and practical resources. He helped us in raising our children through Dare to Discipline, The Strong-Willed Child, Love Must Be Tough, Preparing for Adolescence, Life on the Edge, Bringing Up Boys, Bringing Up Girls, etc. I also taught his Dare to Discipline video series to multiple groups of moms. I want to thank you, God, for using this man to impact our lives for the better!

Sandra

On May 20, 1990, 35 years ago at age 33, I gave my life to Christ. Dr. Dobson and Focus on the Family planted seeds of faith – including faith in myself as a new parent that led me to this decision. I grew up without a father, and one Father’s Day I bought a card to send Dr. Dobson. I never sent it, being that I didn’t think he’d get it. I still have that card. I hope to tell him when I meet him in heaven. Part of Dr. Dobson’s legacy are the many other daughters that found a father’s place in their hearts for him. He will be greatly missed. God bless his well-lived life!

Dee

I am about to turn 54 years old. I have been listening to Dr. Dobson since I was a child. I cannot imagine a world without him in it, as he has always been there as long as I can remember. I have used his radio program in my personal life as well as in small groups over the years. I have laughed with him, cried with him, and learned from him as we raised our four children. I am convinced our four children, who are now married, all serve the Lord because of the influence Dr. Dobson had in my life. I love the tag line, “The voice you can still trust for the family you love.” My heart goes out to Mr. Dobson as she is left without her love for now. I also ache for Ryan and Danae, as I know the pain of losing a dad. May God bless you all, and keep sharing his words with us! I count on it Monday-Friday as I drive my big rig down the highway!

Rick