It is a very sad time to have to say goodbye to someone I have listened to for over 30 years. From the time I got married until just a few weeks ago, Dr. Dobson has been a caring, knowledgeable, influential voice in my life. Even though I accepted the Lord at such a young age, no one in my family was saved, and years later I married an unbeliever. Were it not for discovering and listening to Dr. Dobson, first at Focus on the Family then at Family Talk, I would not still be married to a Christian (now) and have raised three children. His wisdom, advice (through his books), and wonderful guests through the years have all formed this now conservative and educated woman – educated in the way of being aware of the clash of the culture and my beliefs, but as of now I am firm. Dr. Dobson has helped me grow, mature, keep learning, and above all to keep striving toward the goal of maturity and communion with Christ. May I be found faithful, and I hope to one day meet him in Paradise where we can rejoice in the Lord together.

Posted on August 26, 2025
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Teresa

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!