It was an absolute pleasure and honor to work for Dr. James Dobson as producer for the daily broadcast in the 1990s. As producers, we had to work hard to send out a professional, top-notch, Christian broadcast. Dr. Dobson, or “Doc” as we affectionately called him, never compromised on his moral stance on issues like abortion, same-sex marriage, and many other moral issues we’re still facing today. Despite criticism from all sides, he never backed down, and he is to be commended for this. His Creator is certainly rewarding him today for being a God-honoring father, strong Christian, cultural influence, and Christ follower. Thank you, Dr. Dobson, for being a pillar in the Christian community and never caving on any of these important issues. You will be missed by millions. You will be missed by me. Blessings to your sweet wife, Shirley, and your children, Ryan and Danae. May your legacy still live on long after you’ve left this earth. See you on the other side!

Posted on August 23, 2025
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Heidi

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!