Thank you will never be enough. The goals of this humble man beyond accomplished . . . a legacy like no other. I began listening to Christian radio in June of 1989, shortly after I surrendered my life to Jesus. One of the first programs to which I was drawn to listen, and have done so to this day, was Focus on the Family. I remember hearing Jim’s voice and being so comforted. Two of the programs that I will never forget are “Tilly” and Jenny Christiansen’s story of her and her husband ‘s surrender to Jesus. I have them tucked away somewhere on cassette tape. Jim took a stand, and he stood. I had 2 young sons and soon a daughter. I think we have all of the cassette albums from the beginning days of Adventures in Odyssey, which we faithfully purchased before summer vacation (3 hours of listening in the car each way; what a lifesaver they were in so many ways). The lessons learned . . . invaluable! Of course, we listened most evenings on the radio before bed. The requests for birthday and Christmas gifts were always Odyssey tapes. I have 7 grandchildren who all now listen on the Odyssey App and have watched some of the videos that their parents enjoyed. Over 1,000 episodes now . . . legacy! I have read all of his books and soaked up the imparted wisdom and hopefully passed on only a small part of God’s love through James Dobson. I know you are in heaven and that He has said “Well done, good and faithful servant! I pray blessings over your wife and family. Focus on the Family will be a continuing testimony of your dedication, integrity, and servant’s heart!

Posted on August 23, 2025
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Margaret

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!