Focus on the Family Daily Broadcast
Turning hearts toward home
U.S. Air Date: September 5, 2008
How to Save Your Marriage

Dr. James Dobson discusses the danger of overcommitment and the stress it produces in a marriage.
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About Dr. Dobson
Dr. James Dobson is founder and chairman of the board of Focus on the Family, a nonprofit evangelical organization dedicated to the preservation of the home. His internationally syndicated radio programs are heard daily on more than 3,000 radio facilities in North America and in 15 languages in more than 116 other countries. Dr. Dobson has authored numerous best-selling books including Dare to Discipline and Bringing Up Boys.
Upcoming broadcasts
- December 4, 2008:
God's Faithfulness to Focus on the Family (re-air) - December 8, 2008:
Game Plan for Successful Parenting (Part 1 of 3) - December 9, 2008:
Game Plan for Successful Parenting (Part 2 of 3) - December 10, 2008:
Game Plan for Successful Parenting (Part 3 of 3) - December 11, 2008:
Overcoming the Father Wound (Part 1 of 2) - More upcoming broadcasts