ERIC
Thank you, Dr. and Mrs. Dobson, for a lifetime of faithfulness and service to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I grew up with Dr. Dobson’s teachings. My brave mom broke the cycle after she became a Christian. She shared with us kids the changes in her life, and at 10 years old, sitting next to an old wall heater, I believed in Jesus, too. As a newly married young woman, I remember reading several of his books, such as What Wives Wish Their Husbands Knew About Women. I read The Strong-Willed Child, thinking to myself after reading it, I do not want one of those. I had my first child and had to reread the book. I have listened to many great radio interviews up to this day. I received products with a “suggested donation” when I had very little to donate, if at all, at times. Thank you! I read Love Must Be Tough and When God Doesn’t Make Sense at a pivotal time in my life. I’m thankful for the fatherly, biblical guidance I needed when my world fell apart. All seven of my children loved Adventures in Odyssey, and we enjoyed visiting the CO Springs campus to eat at Whit’s End, walk through the Narnia door, and enjoy the big slide. Considering that three of my children, born in China and having special needs, joined our family at 9 yrs, 11 yrs, and almost 14 yrs, having AIO in common for all seven is quite amazing, and I am thankful! We also enjoyed Danae’s Woof stories. I’m thankful for a lifetime of discipleship and service from Dr. and Mrs. Dobson – and family!
Kari
Thank you for this ministry.
Mark
After my first child was born (and I was a new Christian), I listened to Dr. Dobson almost every day for nearly 10 years. I was able to learn so much about the Christian faith and about parenting. I was able to find help for all the things coming against me as a mother, against our children, and against our family during the ’90s and 2000s. I found a source that could help me make sense of all the terrible things that were happening in our country, in California, in the schools, in the media, the movies, the culture, and in our communities. I received his monthly newsletter. I remember one of the most profound moments was when I received a newsletter explaining multiculturalism. I read so many of his books. The most helpful one was Dare to Discipline. I’m now reading one of his marriage books. I found a father that I never had in Dr. Dobson, as well as a teacher and a counselor. My oldest daughter is now married with two young children. I loved turning her on to Dr. Dobson, his books, and his Instagram page! I am grateful that Dr. Dobson lived so long.
Martha
I love Dr. James Dobson! I would listen to him on the radio every day as I was raising our three children. I learned so much from him – from how to be a great mom to loving Jesus! Our 3 kids grew up loving God and are now raising our 12 grandkids to follow Jesus. Thank you, and again I say thank you, for all you did for me and my family! Jodee Taylor
Jodee
I must have found and listened to Focus on the Family M-F circa 1981: a lifeline between earth, where I lived in a challenging marriage to a non-believing cardiologist husband with two little ones whose lives depended on my “getting it right,” and heaven. Between FOTF and the Minirth Meier Clinic, I learned about healthy – and sick – relationships, hope for the future, and the strength to carry out responsibilities by exercising faith while engaging in the activities of daily living. It was the worst of times and the best of times, because FOTF taught me to pray, trust, and obey my Father in heaven, understanding He was the source from which our lives would flow. FOTF, in so many ways, was the beginning of a glorious journey of finding, loving, and following Jesus! News of Dr. Dobson’s death took my breath away, then filled my heart with song when I realized he’d made it safely “home.” Praise be to God for a life lived well to the very end!
Carole
I was introduced to Dr. James Dobson by my pediatrician when my first son was just a toddler. He was very rowdy in the doctor’s office, and the doctor told me about Dr. Dobson’s book, The Strong-Willed Child. He told me to get it, read it, and then do what it says. I did get that book, I did read it, and I did my best to do what it said. After that, I bought many of his other books and read them and tried hard to follow his advice. I shared the information in those books with other parents and encouraged them to read them as well. Thanks to Dr. Dobson for his insight and his Christian faith and witness. I had a lot of respect for him and his advice. He was a great example. I praise God that I heard about him, and I wish I could have met him in person. Love and prayers for the Dobson family.
Loretta
Sending my condolences to the family. Dr. Dobson was such a help to me as I got married and had kids. I am so grateful for all his work. I have many of his books and will continue to read them and grow in Christ. My daughter, Timber Rose, went to heaven in 2024. I hope she was there to meet Dr. Dobson when he arrived. God bless your family. Love, Kathy
Kathy
“At this stage of your life, what is the main concern you have on your heart?” Dr. Dobson quietly asked my husband, Steve, when we were in his office before being interviewed on his Family Talk program. Steve, who had been a pastor of the same church for nearly two decades, immediately teared up as he responded, “I want to finish well.” Dr. Dobson reached out to shake Steve’s hand, while clasping their grip in his left hand. He replied, “Me too, me too.” Oh, what a joy to know that our beloved Dr. Dobson truly finished well on August 21, 2025, when he entered into the presence of our Savior and King. During our visit, I was also deeply moved when I saw, framed on the wall, legal-sized yellow tablet pages with Dr. Dobson’s handwritten manuscript for “Dare to Discipline.” Doc was delighted when I told him how this book had transformed my parenting and had been a guiding light for me as a young mother. His eyes lit up as he explained what inspired him to write this beloved book. And finally, Dr. Dobson has a portrait of Winston Churchill hanging at the entrance of his office. When my husband explained that Churchill was his distant cousin, the two men (both for whom I have the utmost admiration) began to discuss how Churchill’s war tactics are very much how we as Christians need to plan our fight against the enemy of our souls. Oh, yes, Dr. Dobson, you were ordained by God to hold the banner and train our generation how to guide our children toward loving and following Jesus. You, my friend, most certainly have finished well. Thank you for your service. Soli Deo Gloria. ~ Rhonda Stoppe
Rhonda
Dr. Dobson was and is my hero. He was my spiritual father! I listened to him almost every single day on the radio when I was young, raising my kids, and even after that! I loved his programs, which were so godly and helped me so much. I was visiting a friend in Colorado 24 years ago. We were supposed to leave the next day, and my friend found out that Dr. Dobson was having a program in his studio. So, we changed our plans and went to see him, and I got to tell him that day how much I appreciated him. I said I wished that I would’ve done everything he’d said to do, and he so humbly said he wished that he would’ve done everything he’d said to do also. He also let us come back after the program was over, and we got to shake hands with him and have our picture taken with him. Getting to see Dr. Dobson is one of the biggest highlights of my life! I will never forget it, and it made me love him even more. Shirley, I am praying for you. I know you have lost your wonderful husband. But isn’t it wonderful that you will be able to see him again? And I will get to see you both in heaven! Thank you, Dr. and Mrs. Dobson, for all you have done for the Lord and people! “Well done, good and faithful servant!” What a wonderful, godly man of the Lord he was! I have read every book that he ever wrote; I loved each one, and they all helped me so much!
Carol