Small is the class of alumni that God has elected to have a global impact for the cause of Christ, and all the aspects associated with this mission designed to bring Him glory. Godly and real men having borne names like John the Baptist, Paul the Apostle, Martin Luther, Billy Graham, and James Dobson. The impact Dr. Dobson and Shirley had on my life began in 1995 when I fell in love with Jesus and a good friend lead me to the Focus on the Family ministry. Dr. Dobson’s impact on our family is immeasurable as my wife and I adopted the Christ-centered principles he espoused for marriage, child-rearing, and the precious unborn he so faithfully championed. His legacy is huge and will endure the annals of earthly time, but more importantly the glory he brought to our Savior will endure forever. I wish I could be there to hear Jesus welcome Dr. Dobson into His presence, and those awesome words, “Well done, good and faithful servant … enter into the joy of your Master”. Thank you Father for blessing so many through Dr. Dobson and the Dobson family.

Posted on August 21, 2025
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Carlos

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!