Thank you, Dr. and Mrs. Dobson, for a lifetime of faithfulness and service to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I grew up with Dr. Dobson’s teachings. My brave mom broke the cycle after she became a Christian. She shared with us kids the changes in her life, and at 10 years old, sitting next to an old wall heater, I believed in Jesus, too. As a newly married young woman, I remember reading several of his books, such as What Wives Wish Their Husbands Knew About Women. I read The Strong-Willed Child, thinking to myself after reading it, I do not want one of those. I had my first child and had to reread the book. I have listened to many great radio interviews up to this day. I received products with a “suggested donation” when I had very little to donate, if at all, at times. Thank you! I read Love Must Be Tough and When God Doesn’t Make Sense at a pivotal time in my life. I’m thankful for the fatherly, biblical guidance I needed when my world fell apart. All seven of my children loved Adventures in Odyssey, and we enjoyed visiting the CO Springs campus to eat at Whit’s End, walk through the Narnia door, and enjoy the big slide. Considering that three of my children, born in China and having special needs, joined our family at 9 yrs, 11 yrs, and almost 14 yrs, having AIO in common for all seven is quite amazing, and I am thankful! We also enjoyed Danae’s Woof stories. I’m thankful for a lifetime of discipleship and service from Dr. and Mrs. Dobson – and family!

Posted on August 28, 2025
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Kari

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!