I am so so very sorry for this loss. Dr. Dobson was a champion for life – and I spent many trips back to the Focus on the Family campus for CPC Director retreats back in the day and was involved in the first and only research on the life movement with Focus and Family Research Council back in the late ’90s and early 2000s. My heart breaks for my precious friends Marlene & John Strege and their “baby” Hannah Strege, now a gorgeous young woman (Dr. Dobson was her godfather) – the first Snowflake family (frozen embryo adoption). The amazing reach of that family was greatly shaped by his influence. Dr. Dobson just touched so many lives – and my heart hurts for the many friends who were close to him. I’m certainly praying for the family and all his friends. We all know that he has now heard, “Well done, good and faithful servant,” and we rejoice for him – but hurt for those here. What an amazing impact of his life! The work Dr. Dobson did for the pregnancy centers was unparalleled. He was our champion and led the way in funding and resources. I remember one CPC Director conference; we were presenting the results of our research efforts on CPC effectiveness and also a study on adoption. Dr. Dobson made it a priority to make it to the conference to speak with us. As he was also sitting on a board combating crime and mafia and had a full contingency of security around him, he casually explained that going up against evil brings attempts on his life – so matter of fact as he shared (lol). I knew then this was a WARRIOR for justice who was living for the Lord. This is a HUGE loss for us here – and heaven’s great gain.

Posted on August 21, 2025
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Dr. Dana S.

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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