Lorie
I can’t tell you what a shock and sense of sadness when I just heard that Dr. Dobson passed away! He is now with our Lord! How I would LOVE to hear the Lord tell him of his reward! I have listened to him in the radio as long as I can remember. I’m 69 and I started listening in my 20s! I own almost every book he has written and I raised my daughter with the help of all his parenting books. Thank you to his family for sharing him with all of us!!!! My heart goes out to you for your great loss on this side of heaven. 🩷 God bless you and thank you Dr Dobson for the GREAT impact you made in my life and all my believing friends that benefited so greatly from his ministry!
Susan
Great stalwart of the faith is now with our Lord getting a well-deserved rest in the presence of our Father. Dr. Dobson had a huge impact on my faith, youth pastor ministry and family life through his books and resources. He leaves behind a great legacy and example to follow.
Juergen
May God comfort you all. As I raised my children (my daughter is a principal, my son is a pastor) I listened to Focus on the Family driving to and from work. I also listened to Adventures in Odyssey. And I read Dr. Dobson’s books. Reading the Word and listening to Focus day in and day out encouraged me to stand strong on the Word. (I’ve been a single mom since 1984. I’m now 79 years.) What a longtime witness to the nurture of the family. Thank you all.
Nancy
I read many of Dr. Dobson’s books and they were very helpful. One of my friends often described Dr. Dobson’s writing style as one who made you feel as if you were sitting in an armchair next to the fireplace as you read. There were those in the Christian community who disagreed with some of the things Dr. Dobson taught and believed, but Dr. Dobson was *not* a Pastor. His background was in psychology, not theological studies. I always appreciated the fact that Dr. Dobson held Christian marriage and Christian ethics in high regard. More than any other public figure in the 20th Century, he was a proponent of the family and family structure. I appreciated him because he believed and taught that marriage was for life and he was biblical in that regard. His books and ministry helped hundreds of thousands if not millions of families. I will sincerely miss Dr. Dobson. I am thankful that God raised-up this man to minister to us.
Dilbert
Some 40+ years ago, my mom was divorced and struggling with her teenage kids who were addicted to drugs, skipping school and quite frankly, juvenile delinquents. It was through Dr. Dobson’s Focus on the Family broadcast that my mom found daily encouragement and hope in Jesus to keep fighting for her family. Dr. Dobson’s wisdom and assuring voice was her lifeline! She learned to intercede for her kid’s wellbeing and salvation. Today, I am a walking miracle of those prayers. I am serving Jesus and married to an incredible man doing student ministry together. I personally feel I would not be alive today had my mom not listened to Dr. Dobson. My heart is full of gratitude knowing how many millions of families Dr. Dobson & Shirley touched through the years. What an incredible legacy and now Dr. Dobson is part of the great cloud of witnesses in Heaven. I would imagine he would tell us “throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith.” Hebrews 12:2 Bless you Dr. Dobson and Shirley!
Stephanie
I listened to Dr. Dobson’s radio show for decades, soaking in as much biblical wisdom as I could, as I transitioned from young adult to wife, to mother and step-mother, to professor. I feel as though I know his wife and kids because of their mention as examples from his life. I am grateful for his legacy and his family has my deepest condolences.
Kim
In my younger years I listened to Dr. Dobson on the radio all the time. Once he was talking about a pro-life matters and he ended by encouraging folks to volunteer at a local pregnancy clinic. So I did just that. This was in the 90s when I was living in Los Angeles and started volunteering at the Westside Pregnancy Clinic. Before long I was asked to be on the Board. Next they made me the Board President. I served for 8 years total before moving away. Now the Westside Pregnancy Clinic is Claris Health, maybe 10 times larger than it was before under the leadership of Talitha Phillips. Many, many lives have been saved. Dr. Dobson is a family and pro-life hero to me. I thank God for this faithful servant leader, and his family, and the legacy of Godly leaders that carry on the ministry. God bless him and rest his soul. May he hear those words, “Well done my good and faithful servant”.
Jim
Books written by Dr. Dobson and radio shows have taught, encouraged, and sustained me over many, many years. I’m grateful and blessed to have benefited from Dr. Dobson’s insight and advice. My condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues.
Karen
My heart & prayers go out to Dr. Dobson’s family!!! May you all feel Father God holding you close to His heart & be reminded of He is with you as well as with your husband/dad/granddad all the same time!! What an amazing & rich legacy he left!! He was a bright light for so many of us & always stood for what was right boldly with love spreading the gospel & showing us all how to live the gospel practically in our everyday lives!! He is one of the greatest spiritual giants that impacted my life for close to 50 yrs now!! I am so thankful for his life and ministry that will continue here on earth!! May the Lord continue to bless & keep his precious family!!!
Linda