James C Dobson

James Clayton Dobson Jr. (April 21, 1936 – August 21, 2025) was an American evangelical Christian author, psychologist, and the founder of Focus on the Family, a major Evangelical Christian media organization he led from 1977 to 2010[1][3]. He was a key figure in the Christian Right movement, known for advocating traditional family values through his bestselling books like 'Dare to Discipline' and his radio program 'Dr. James Dobson's Family Talk'[2][9]. Dobson died at age 89 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, leaving a legacy as one of America's most influential evangelical leaders[1][5].

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