Dr. Dobson will always have a special place in my family. I remember hearing and knowing about him when I was growing up. My mom gave me his book, Preparing for Adolescence, when I was a young adult, and it helped me so much during my teenage years. Now as an adult, I have read several of his books and applied his wisdom in the process of raising my own children. I have also given my teenage kids Preparing for Adolescence to read, and I know it has helped them too. My heart is sad to know that Dr. Dobson is no longer with us. Even though I never met him in person, he was always my go-to person when I needed advice or guidance for raising my children, for my marriage, or for any family question I had – even more now that my parents are gone too. I will miss him very much. It’s hard when the people that support your values, morals, and beliefs leave us. But I know he is with the Lord, enjoying heaven, and I’m pretty sure he will be interceding for all of us. My prayers for his wife, Shirley, and their kids and family during this time of mourning. Thank you, Dr. Dobson, for giving your life to God and for everything you did for all of us in this world.

Posted on August 21, 2025
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Vilma

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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