Words are insufficient. Dr. Dobson has been a stable source of wisdom and love as long as I can remember. His radio broadcasts shone light into my troubled childhood and teen years. My mom always listened to him and tried to apply his teaching in the midst of abuse, poverty, divorce, and blended family struggles. As a young adult, the broadcasts taught me how to be a stronger Christian and then led me to the FOTF Institute in the summer of 2003. This opportunity to be steeped in Dr. Dobson’s teaching and Christian worldview has colored my entire life since – with marriage, work, parenting, family, and societal involvement. Prior to this, I trusted no one and hadn’t a clue as to how and why to live life for Christ. Dr. Dobson’s vision, and the talented people he placed around him or hosted in broadcasts, showed me how to live a life for God and my family, to heal from the bondage and lies I grew up with, and so much more. He was the father/grandfather I always knew I could trust and call (e.g., the FOTF hotline) when I had a question or a friend needed guidance. His passing hurts greatly, but my praise to God is so great! God loved me through him, and he is blessing my family, life, and community daily through his books, broadcasts, and example. Thank you, Shirley, Ryan, and Danae, for your sacrifices in allowing him to be what God intended for so many others. Big hugs and so much gratitude!

Posted on September 28, 2025
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Candi

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!