I was saddened to hear of James Dobson’s passing, but rejoicing that he has heard the words, “Well done, good and faithful servant”. My heart is saddened for his family and their great loss. I will pray the Lord will comfort them as only He can. I have so many wonderful stories of how James Dobson and his great wisdom helped us to raise our children. One of my favorites was when I was reading the first book I bought, Dare to Discipline. I was explaining to my children that we were going to follow a new plan for disciplining them. We would have a place for spanking and not just randomly ‘hitting’ them. The first to receive a spanking was our 6 year old. As he was waiting in our room for discipline, he calls out, “Just because you’re reading that stupid book, why do I have to be the example?” It was all I could do to not burst out laughing. So smart for a six year old! He’s now 45 years old, and if I do say so myself, a very nice man who was trained in the Word with Dobson’s input.

Posted on August 22, 2025
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Linda

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!