I found and heard Dr. Dobson’s radio broadcast over Moody Radio in the late 1970s. Through his radio messages and his many books, I learned how to be a godly wife and mother when I was a new believer in the Lord. I still have many CDs that I accumulated during those years of listening to his broadcast. I enjoyed the many stories he shared about his young years growing up in the Dobson home, and I still recall the funny story of how his mom got his attention with her undergarment. :) If it wasn’t for Dr. Dobson, I could not have made it through the many difficult challenges I faced in life. I was a committed Focus on the Family listener. Dr. Dobson was a godly man who fought hard for God’s values to be in the home and in our country. I learned so much from him, and I, like many, many others, will miss this godly man and his ministry. I take comfort in knowing he is with his Lord and Savior now. Thank you, Dr. Dobson, for your faithfulness to serve our Lord and Savior with your heart, soul, and might. I will pray for his dear wife Shirley, his children, and for his ministry to go forward. Sincerely, Camille Arnett

Posted on September 25, 2025
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Camille

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!