As a new, young pastor in Florida in the early 1980s, I happened across Dr. Dobson’s Focus on the Family broadcast on our Christian radio station in Central Florida. I was so moved by the broadcast that I made sure that I would reach my home every afternoon in time to hear and record on audio cassette every broadcast during the few years that I was there in Florida. I was able to replay and be blessed by those important broadcasts through the years, many of which helped me in my ministry. One of the earliest broadcasts that I remember that had a profound effect on me, and actually brought me to tears, was Macaroni at Midnight, which I ended up replaying several times because of its impact. My life and ministry have also been enriched by the numerous books by Dr. Dobson which I have read through the years. I know that his legacy will live on through the spoken and printed word, and I want to thank his family and all involved for your part in this ministry, and for keeping it alive even after its founder, Dr. Dobson, has left us. May God bless you all as you continue this important ministry.

Posted on August 21, 2025
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John

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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