We send our heartfelt condolences to Shirley, Danae, and Ryan and his family, and have been praying for you. Dr. Dobson encouraged and inspired us to raise our children to know the Lord, and Focus on the Family impacted our family greatly through the various magazines such as Plugged In, Brio, Clubhouse, Clubhouse Jr., as well as Dr. Dobson’s books. Furthermore, we served in family and marriage ministry in various capacities and were influenced by the broadcasts and materials provided through Focus on the Family. We visited this great ministry while in Colorado for a wedding because of its impact on our lives. We are so grateful for the Dobson family and for the lasting impact of the ministries you served in so faithfully, as they blessed us eternally. We are so thankful for Dr. Dobson and for all of you, and we grieve over your loss, but with the truth and hope of life eternal. What an amazing impact you all have had as you shared Dr. James Dobson with us. We are so grateful. Carolyn

Posted on August 25, 2025
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Carolyn

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!