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Focus on the Family is a half-hour daily dose of encouragement and advice for the family with keys to stronger marriages, effective parenting, deeper relationships and a more satisfying lifestyle. Focus on the Family has become one of today's most recognized Christian radio programmes.
Daily English South Africa Society & Culture · Religion & Spirituality
1,880 Episodes
1180 – 1200

FINDING FREEDOM AS A GRACE-BASED MOM – I

As a mother, you may feel tremendous pressure to “get it all right.” But, because of Jesus, you can live in freedom, instead of shame! Jeannie Cunnion talks about her struggles with perfectionism as a mom and shares how admitting her mistakes has changed everything about her parenting.
20 Dec 2020 5PM 26 min

A FRESH LOOK AT DATING – II

How do you know if you’ve found “the one”? And what do you do, if you’ve never even been asked out on a date? Dr. Gary Thomas provides singles with meaningful advice on how you can find a good, godly spouse. Encouraging, practical advice for singles
17 Dec 2020 5PM 26 min

A FRESH LOOK AT DATING – I

How do you know if you’ve found “the one”? And what do you do, if you’ve never even been asked out on a date? Dr. Gary Thomas provides singles with meaningful advice on how you can find a good, godly spouse. Encouraging, practical advice for singles
16 Dec 2020 5PM 26 min

TRUSTING GOD WITH YOUR ADULT CHILD

When your children are little, you can wrap them in your arms. But when they grow up, sometimes all you can do is wrap them in your prayers. We'll hear how one woman learned to trust God with her adult children’s complicated lives. Hear the seemingly simple prayers she prayed…
15 Dec 2020 5PM 26 min

RECONNECTING WITH YOUR SPOUSE – II

You have good seasons with your spouse…and not-so-good seasons. And sometimes, you just feel like married roommates. Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley shares ideas to communicate daily, to be intentional, and to create safety within your marriage so you can rekindle the love and spark you had at the beginning…
14 Dec 2020 5PM 26 min

RECONNECTING WITH YOUR SPOUSE – I

You have good seasons with your spouse…and not-so-good seasons. And sometimes, you just feel like married roommates. Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley shares ideas to communicate daily, to be intentional, and to create safety within your marriage so you can rekindle the love and spark you had at the beginning…
13 Dec 2020 5PM 26 min

PREPARING FOR THE EMPTY NEST YEARS

Your child has spread his wings and is prepared to leave the nest…but are YOU ready? a mother of six, Marci Seither [SY-ther], reminds you to breathe and trust God, as you launch your child into the world. She offers ways to help siblings transition, and how to revitalize your…
10 Dec 2020 5PM 25 min

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE A HAPPIER MOM – II

Mothers are overwhelmed by opportunities, expectations, and comparisons—where doing their best never seems to be enough. Dr. Meg Meeker will help you move away from unrealistic demands to experience greater joy and fulfillment in your role as a mom. She’ll help you understand your value and to let go of…
9 Dec 2020 5PM 26 min

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE A HAPPIER MOM – I

Mothers are overwhelmed by opportunities, expectations, and comparisons—where doing their best never seems to be enough. Dr. Meg Meeker will help you move away from unrealistic demands to experience greater joy and fulfillment in your role as a mom. She’ll help you understand your value and to let go of…
8 Dec 2020 5PM 26 min

GIVING YOUR MARRIAGE A SECOND CHANCE – II

Juana Mikels [WAH-nuh MY-kels] wondered if her marriage was over. She had abandoned her husband, then met Jesus — and when she tried to reconcile, her husband wasn’t interested!
7 Dec 2020 5PM 25 min

GIVING YOUR MARRIAGE A SECOND CHANCE – I

Have you ever thought about walking away from your marriage? We'll hear one woman’s dramatic story of leaving her husband to find “Mr. Right” — and finding God in the process! Discover how the Lord can bring you healing and reconciliation, even after the worst mistake in your life
6 Dec 2020 5PM 25 min

Motivating Your Kids to Reflect the Character of God - (Part 2 of 2)

As a parent, teaching character and motivating change in your child can be a challenge. So, where do you begin? By strengthening the relationship with your child! Dr. Kathy Koch [COOK] explores practical ways to teach character, just by getting to know your child better.
3 Dec 2020 5PM 25 min

Motivating Your Kids to Reflect the Character of God - (Part 1 of 2)

As a parent, teaching character and motivating change in your child can be a challenge. So, where do you begin? By strengthening the relationship with your child! Dr. Kathy Koch [COOK] explores practical ways to teach character, just by getting to know your child better.
2 Dec 2020 5PM 25 min

Forgiving the Unforgiveable

God can redeem any situation. You’ll hear one woman’s powerful story of forgiving her father’s murderer and how God began to work in the situation in miraculous ways.
1 Dec 2020 5PM 26 min

Living with HIV And Enjoying A Fulfilled Marriage

In spite of the progress we have made in HIV discovery, there are still people who believe that a positive HIV status means death, and steals a person’s future. Our guests will share their beautiful story of coming together despite a positive HIV diagnosis, and how they have managed to…
30 Nov 2020 5PM 26 min

Finding Peace and Purpose in the Midst of a Busy Schedule

Slow down your schedule and make time for the things that matter most! Alli Worthington, busy mom of five boys, shares how she reduced busyness in her own life, and how to offer a gracious no, while saying yes to more important things.
29 Nov 2020 5PM 26 min

Exploring the idea of marriage as a dance - ( Part 2 of 2)

We’ll hear our Guests drawing similarities between marriage and ball room dancing and they analyse what it takes to perfect the dance and become totally in sync with our partners as they discuss steps to improving your marriage relationship.
26 Nov 2020 5PM 25 min

Exploring the idea of marriage as a dance - (Part 1 of 2)

You’ll hear our Guests drawing similarities between marriage and ball room dancing and they analyse what it takes to perfect the dance and become totally in sync with our partners as they discuss steps to improving your marriage relationship.
25 Nov 2020 5PM 26 min

OVERCOMING ENVY

She dreamed of becoming a famous singer but couldn’t catch a break. So, when her sisters became successful musicians, she was extremely envious. On the next “Focus on the Family,” Tilly Dillehay [DILL-u-hay] unpacks her 20-year-long struggle with envy and jealousy and gives practical tips for being thankful for the…
25 Nov 2020 9AM 26 min
1180 – 1200