
I Hate James Dobson
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<p>Dr. James Dobson is a clinical psychologist, founder of Christian media empire Focus on the Family, a spiritual advisor to every Republican President since Reagan, and a paragon in the Evangelical Christian movement. And he's a massive dick.</p><br><p>Join therapists Jake (a former Evangelical) and Brooke (who knows almost nothing about Evangelical culture) as they read and tear apart Dobson's works. Get ready to laugh, cry, and rip your hair out as we explore the very many reasons why I Hate James Dobson.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Recent Episodes

May 25, 2026
Episode 58: What Wives Wish Their Husbands Knew About Women
Hosts Jake and Brooke dissect the problematic themes within the Focus on the Family Film series, specifically "What Wives Wish Their Husbands Knew About Women."

May 11, 2026
Episode 57: Preparing for Adolesence
Hosts Jake and Brooke interview Josh Boerman about preparing for adolescence and James Dobson's "Focus on the Family" film series.

April 27, 2026
Episode 56: The Strong-Willed Child Part 4
<p>Hi! Today, Jake and Brooke conclude their conversations on "The Strong-Willed Child" a series that feels like it's been going on since these books were first published. They talk about the 2004 reprint, how Dobson's views did (not) evolve over time, and what the legacy of this collection of trash has meant for so many. </p><br><p>Check out our patreon! <a href="www.patreon.com/ihatejamesdobson" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/ihatejamesdobson</a></p><br><p>Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):</p><p>https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter</p><p>License code: 9OT2MTBHWWSRZP5S</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
63 total episodes available with 14 transcripts
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- What is I Hate James Dobson?
<p>Dr. James Dobson is a clinical psychologist, founder of Christian media empire Focus on the Family, a spiritual advisor to every Republican President since Reagan, and a paragon in the Evangelical Christian movement. And he's a massive dick.</p><br><p>Join therapists Jake (a former Evangelical) and Brooke (who knows almost nothing about Evangelical culture) as they read and tear apart Dobson's works. Get ready to laugh, cry, and rip your hair out as we explore the very many reasons why I Hate James Dobson.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates bi-weekly.
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