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Focus on the Family founder James Dobson dies
Cox Media Group National Content Desk ^ | Aug. 21, 2025 | Cox Media Group National Content Desk

Posted on 08/21/2025 8:06:08 AM PDT by PROCON

The founder of the conservative ministry Focus on the Family has died.

Dr. James Dobson was 89 years old.

The Dr. James Dobson Family Institute announced his death on Thursday, saying he died “following a brief illness.”

Dobson got his start as, what The Associated Press called, " a politically influential child psychologist" who coached Christians on how to be good parents.

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TOPICS: Announcements; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: christianity; death; focusonthefamily; jamesdobson
A great Christian man who constantly fought back against our society's godless culture, RIP.
1 posted on 08/21/2025 8:06:08 AM PDT by PROCON
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To: PROCON

Indeed. RIP


2 posted on 08/21/2025 8:20:08 AM PDT by Mark17 (Retired USAF air traffic controller. Father of USAF ISR pilot. We are a family of aviators. )
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To: PROCON

Didn’t he write the book “The Strong-Willed Wife?”
Oh, wait. *Child*.


3 posted on 08/21/2025 8:31:24 AM PDT by grey_whiskers (The opinions are solely those of the author and are subject to change without notice.)
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To: Mark17

Aww...I liked Dr. Dobson. I got to meet him in person and shook his hand, several years ago at a convention he put on for us. I listened to his show on the radio in the afternoons as I did dishes. It was always I Interrupted by afternoon thunderstorms and the station was over 500 miles away,but I loved that show.

His books saved my child’s life ( So to speak) as I had a special child who left me clueless about raising a child like that, but Dobson knew how to address it, I took his advice and my son grew into a wonderful man.

I hope he is well received 🙏 in his new home may he be blessed!!


4 posted on 08/21/2025 8:41:00 AM PDT by PrairieLady2 (USA: Land of the free, Because of the Brave.)
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To: PROCON

Condolences to family and friends of James Dobson.


5 posted on 08/21/2025 8:52:26 AM PDT by PGalt (Past Peak Civilization?)
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To: PROCON

A great man. Big news in the 1980s and 1990s. RIP.


6 posted on 08/21/2025 9:02:54 AM PDT by nwrep
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To: PROCON

I used his book to raise my well behaved and beautiful daughter. Dr. Dobson will be missed, may he rest in peace.


7 posted on 08/21/2025 9:21:44 AM PDT by Lucky2 (Sick of loud mouth, bullies)
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To: PrairieLady2

Wonderful testimonial!

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8 posted on 08/21/2025 10:45:55 AM PDT by gloryblaze
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To: PROCON

Condolences !

RIP


9 posted on 08/21/2025 12:56:34 PM PDT by redinIllinois (Pro-life, accountant, gun-totin' Grandma - multi issue voter )
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To: PROCON

There was a time here when such news would have gotten many more replies.

RIP Dr. Dobson. Thank you for your book ‘Bringing Up Boys.’


10 posted on 08/21/2025 5:06:44 PM PDT by Tired of Taxes
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