I have supported his ministry since the mid 1980s. At that time we had peasant television (3 channels). No Internet, no Google, just good old radio and phone. As a young mom I listened regularly to the broadcasts with Dr. Dobson and received help through the information and encouragement that was shared. At one time, I even phoned and received counseling and direction when I was totally overwhelmed and didn’t know who to call or trust. Direction was provided through a broadcast on ADHD, which our daughter was eventually diagnosed with along with other diagnoses. In fact, I named her Janaye after hearing about his daughter Danae, and I liked the name. To my children’s dismay, I used plugged’n to determine if a movie was appropriate for their viewing. I still use it for myself:)So, I guess it’s some 40 years that I have supported Focus on the Family even though our kids are all grown. I appreciated the faith and values that Dr. Dobson upheld and encouraged not only in the USA, but in Canada and around the world. I am thankful that he was obedient to God’s call and had the foresight not to name the ministry after himself. I pray Focus on the Family will continue to encourage families in faith and life for generations to come.My deepest condolences to Shirley, Danae, Ryan and the extended family.

Posted on August 22, 2025
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Lavon

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!