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Mentioned in 11 episodes
Dare to discipline
Book • 1981
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Mentioned in 11 episodes
Mentioned by 

as an example of a more traditional parenting approach, contrasting with modern methods.


Bari Weiss

215 snips
Why the Kids Aren't Alright
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as the book that ushered in a new era of Christian parenting resources.

Kelsey Kramer McGinnis

68 snips
The Myth of Good Christian Parenting: Marissa Burt & Kelsey Kramer McGinnis
Mentioned as a bestseller in the evangelical world that had larger cultural significance.

41 snips
Friday, August 22, 2025
Mentioned by 

as the author of "Dare to Discipline", a book that was influential in her parents' parenting style.


Bari Weiss

21 snips
What’s the Best Way to Raise Good People? A Debate
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as Dobson's first and most well-known book, offering a snapshot of his career evolution.

Brooke

18 snips
Episode 2: Dare to Discipline
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as the first book by James Dobson, reacting to parenting trends of the 1960s.

Mike Cosper

15 snips
Investigation of John Bolton, James Dobson and Parenting, and the Cost of Living
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, discussing a disturbing ceremony James Dobson described in his book involving his daughter.

D.L. Mayfield

James Dobson's Worst Nightmare Part 2
Mentioned as Dobson's first book, where he outlines the importance of corporal punishment.

James Dobson's Worst Nightmare Part 1
Mentioned as the book that proved the demand for Christian parenting resources.

Kelsey McGinnis & Marissa Burt: The False Promises of Good Christian Parenting
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and Jake while discussing James Dobson’s views on women and family dynamics.

Brooke

Episode 3: What Wives Wish Their Husbands Knew About Women - Part 1
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when discussing James Dobson's career, highlighting that it sold over 3 million copies.

Bill Federer

Episode 5001: Saving The Country And Keeping The Christian West
Mentioned by Frank Wolf as one of the books he read by James Dobson on parenting.

In Memory of Dr. James Dobson
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as a book published by Dobson in 1970 that takes a behavioristic approach to spanking.

Marissa Burt

What CORPORAL PUNISHMENT Looks Like in the Home
Mentioned by 

as a bestseller that pioneers the lucrativeness of Christian parenting advice.


Marissa Franks Burt

611 - Marissa Franks Burt, Co-Author of The Myth of Good Christian Parenting
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as a surprisingly good resource on parenting.

Dr. Ken Wilgus
Episode 233: Where’d You Hear That? Sorting Through Today’s Parenting Advice
Mentioned by 

as the author of a pioneer work that brought back certain things psychology was saying not to do.


Jon Harris

News Roundup: Branding and Rebranding, Doug Wilson's Resistance, James Dobson's Legacy
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as a hugely influential parenting manual.

Talia Lavin

Episode 35: Talia Lavin on the Christian Right's View of Marriage/Parenting
Mentioned as the beginning of the Christian parenting book market in 1970.

Episode 297: The Myth of Good Christian Parenting



