I am just one of so many who learned how to be a Christian wife and mother from Dr. James Dobson. Growing up in a dysfunctional home, I knew what I didn’t want my home and family to be like. Listening to his radio show day by day gave me a model to follow, with wise guests who, along with Dr. Dobson, discipled listeners like me over decades. Our whole family benefitted from Adventures in Odyssey, being in that first group of Truth Project leaders, the Focus Leadership Institute our son attended, and of course books like, “The Strong Willed Child.” His words, “Be there on the other side,” are now those I extend to my grandchildren who, praise God, are growing up a godly home. My heart is glad, while my eyes are watery, at the thought of this mighty man of God hearing the words of the Savior he served so well, “Well done, good and faithful servant.”Prayers for all is the Dobson family as they grieve the loss of this giant of a man, but know that his legacy will endure for generations.

Posted on August 22, 2025
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Tracey

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!