How my heart was saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. Dobson this week! He has been my hero in the faith for many, many years. As young parents in the 70s, we first were introduced to his wonderful teaching through a film series at our church. I hung on every word! Later his books became so helpful to us as we raised our two daughters who both came to know Jesus as Savior. I read The Strong Willed Child more than once as I prayed for help in guiding but not stifling that strong will in our children. Today our daughters have been a positive force for Jesus in the lives of our five precious grandchildren. Thank you, Dr. Dobson and Shirley, for all the time and sacrifice you and your family have invested in being used by God to help shape the family. We will be forever grateful. I will always remember the kind, compassionate voice I listened to on the radio and how much that inspired and encouraged me in raising my children as well as influencing my grandchildren.

Posted on August 23, 2025
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Meritta

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!