I felt such a sadness and loss when I heard that Dr. James Dobson had passed away. Heaven won such a prize in gaining this man. And, we suffer such a loss here. Dr. Dobson gave such sound wisdom to Christian parents. He always valued marriage and the sanctity of life. My mom read his books, listened to him on the radio, and considered him a man of wisdom. He was a resource for family, life, and marriage. He rallied us all to fight the good fight, leading by example. I remember being an impressionable teenager in the late 1990s, when I had the privilege of hearing Dr. Dobson speak at our church in Nashville during a family rally. And, in 2010, I read his Bringing Up Boys as I rocked and nursed my newborn baby. I listened to him on the radio, trying to soak up all I could while raising my children. Dr. Dobson, thank you for giving so much to my family. Through your ministry, you have encouraged families, parents, and, in my family, generations. You leave a legacy that points to Jesus. You were his hands and feet for many years. Thank you to the Dobson family, for the sacrifices you made throughout the years, and for sharing Dr. Dobson with us. We are praying that you feel the comfort and peace that only God gives. I hope you find joy in the memories and the beautiful legacy that Dr. James Dobson left behind.

Posted on August 22, 2025
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Tiffany

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!