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I Hate James Dobson

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by Jake & Brooke

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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

Episode thumbnail for Episode 58: What Wives Wish Their Husbands Knew About Women

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."

Episode thumbnail for Episode 57: Preparing for Adolesence

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.

Episode thumbnail for Episode 56: The Strong-Willed Child Part 4

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>

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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>
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