Tony
As a former State Director of Concerned Women for America of Kansas, I relied on Dr. Dobson for accurate and timely information about issues concerning the family. I listened to Focus on the Family for years and appreciated his courage to stand for family values in the midst of an atmosphere of “anything goes”. I am sure he is hearing “Well-done good and faithful servant” in heaven right now. A life well-lived!
Judy
Dr. Dobson’s books and the “Focus on the Family” radio broadcasts helped me raise my daughters. Dr. Dobson’s book “Love Must Be Tough” guided me through a rough divorce. Dr. Dobson was a moral compass for our nation. He will be missed.
Kay
It is with great sadness that I write this tribute to a man who helped to shape my view of life and current political and domestic affairs. He made me feel that I had a say in how policies were adopted by giving us the telephone number of the White House and calling for boycotts against certain companies (of which I continue to this day). There will never be anyone else like him. My sincere condolences to the family and friends and to followers like myself.
Germaine
I am so sad this day has come, but have been so very spoiled to receive so many years of Dr. Dobson’s teaching and influence in my life. From the age of 17 I heard his broadcasts on the radio to now, aged 52, I have been listening to his podcasts. He has been a sort of father figure to me. He has taught me how to live a Christian life and how to have a close faith filled family. My adult children are walking with the Lord, and I’m sure he can take some of that credit. I loved listening to him. So knowledgeable yet so real. So relatable. I cannot begin to imagine how Mrs. Dobson and his children are coping with the loss of this wonderful man. But how wonderful to know he is with his Heavenly Father. My heart overflows with admiration and gratitude.
Katherine
So sad to hear about the passing of our dear brother today! I rejoice for him but weep with you. America lost a great champion today, however I know that the family and the ministry will continue to press on for the advancement of the kingdom. My name is Denae and am named after Danae Dobson (my parents didn’t know that hers was spelled with two A’s) who I hope to meet someday. I am praying for Shirley, Danae, Ryan and Laura, the grandkids, and everyone who was close to him. May our Lord hold you and walk with you through this valley. So thankful for the many ways that James Dobson influenced my life!
Denae
Thank you Dr. Dobson and thank you God for helping me make sense of my non-Christian family-of-origin dynamic. God bless you in Heaven!!
Anita
I have listen to Dr. Dobson on the radio for over 33 years. His words were such an encouragement to me to be a better wife, mother, and grandparent, but especially to have a close relationship with our Lord. I admired him and his beautiful wife so much, for the godly man and woman they were. He will be missed.
Ella
I will be praying for Shirley and the children and grandchildren. I was blessed by all the teaching that Dr. Dobson did through all these years by broadcasts, books, and family series that I watched in church as I raised my two children. I appreciated so much how he stood up and spoke for Christian values continually and didn’t back down.
Linda
Focus on the Family was the very first Christian radio program that I ever heard. That was in January of 1984 at the age of 19, as a new Christian. Dr. Dobson became ‘my Christian psychologist.’ I was married in July of 1984. We were both new Christians and knew very little about making a proper home. Everything that I learned about having a Christ-centered home and raising our 2 children to know the Lord was from Dr. Dobson over the next 34 years until my children both married. His impact throughout my life has been immense. He was a trusted advisor. I am so deeply saddened to learn of his passing. Prayers for his family. I am thankful that even in the midst of grief for his death, there is great hope in Christ (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18).
Gretchen