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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
1,937 Episodes
1260 – 1280

Filling Your Marriage with Joy

You’ve been married for a number of years, and you’re starting to feel distant from your spouse. You’re experiencing a joy-gap! Dr. Marcus Warner and Chris Coursey explain the brain science behind joy and offer easy, practical ways you can increase joy in your marriage by playing together and nurturing…
17 Nov 2020 5PM 26 min

Showing Unconditional Love to Your Children

Raised by a single mother, Dr. John Trent didn’t receive a blessing from his father. John and his daughter, Kari [CARE-ee], will share about the importance of intentionally blessing your children with unconditional love. Kari also shares about how she ran back to her father’s loving arms after a prodigal…
16 Nov 2020 5PM 25 min

Knowing Our Weaknesses, Finding God’s Strength

Do you tend to be a rule-follower, or a rule-breaker? Trisha Davis will share how her tendency to follow the rules, and her husband’s more rebellious nature, set them up for disaster when their marriage was tested by infidelity.
15 Nov 2020 5PM 26 min

Avoiding Shame-Based Parenting

You have an incredible impact on your child’s life, especially when you parent out of love, and not shame. Dr. Kelly Flanagan reflects on shame in our lives and reminds you that in God’s grace, you are enough, you are not alone, and you matter.
12 Nov 2020 5PM 26 min

Making Daily Choices to Love Your Spouse

Grand gestures of love may seem important, but it’s the little choices you make every day that are the most meaningful to your spouse. Learn why choosing to listen, being loyal and living in peace can transform your marriage!
11 Nov 2020 5PM 25 min

Stepping Up to Help Others in Need

There’s so much hurt and hardship in the world. You want to do something but aren’t sure where to start. Hal Donaldson, the creator of Convoy of Hope, talks about how the unexpected kindness he was shown as a boy inspired him to help others as much as he could.
8 Nov 2020 5PM 25 min

Assuring Moms on Their Parenting Journey - (Part 2 of 2)

Dannah Gresh shares her heart with moms regarding some of the tough questions they encounter, such as… “Am I messing up my kids?”… and “When is my child ready to make a decision for Christ?” While the answers may not be clear, she points you to prayer and Scripture.
5 Nov 2020 5PM 25 min

Assuring Moms on Their Parenting Journey - (Part 1 of 2)

Dannah Gresh shares her heart with moms regarding some of the tough questions they encounter, such as… “Am I messing up my kids?”… and “When is my child ready to make a decision for Christ?” While the answers may not be clear, she points you to prayer and Scripture.
4 Nov 2020 5PM 25 min

Dreaming with Your Child

As a parent, you want your child to embrace big hopes and dreams for their life. Shelia Erwin, mother of the filmmaking duo - the Erwin Brothers - encourages you to help your child dream big by pursuing God, discovering and understanding their gifts and talents, and being purposeful in…
3 Nov 2020 5PM 25 min

Overcoming the Heartaches of Life - (Part 2 of 2)

In today’s image-obsessed culture, it’s easy to forget that you’re beautiful to God, inside and out. Sheri Rose Shepherd, a young beauty pageant winner, was addicted to approval, and needed it in order to feel beautiful. Yet she felt ugly inside.
2 Nov 2020 5PM 25 min

Overcoming the Heartaches of Life - (Part 1 of 2)

When the Homecoming King teased young Sheri Rose Shepherd about her weight, she was wounded to the core. She lost weight, quit doing drugs, and even became a beauty queen. But, as successful as she was on the outside, she was still miserable on the inside.
1 Nov 2020 5PM 25 min

SA Interview with Doreen Hannah

When do young girls become women? Doreen Hanna visits us in South Africa and shares her experience in creating a curriculum to help raise Modern day Princesses, and the importance of a right of passage for young girls…
29 Oct 2020 6PM 27 min

Preparing to Care for Aging Loved Ones - (Part 2 of 2 )

Michelle Howe and Lisa Anderson share about their journeys in caring for aging family members, the difficulties of role-reversal in caring for a parent, and differing expectations among siblings in caregiving decisions. The guests also share about the incredible opportunity for spiritual growth in the caregiving experience.
28 Oct 2020 6PM 25 min

Preparing to Care for Aging Loved Ones - (Part 1 of 2)

Michelle Howe and Lisa Anderson share about their journeys in caring for aging family members, the difficulties of role-reversal in caring for a parent, and differing expectations among siblings in caregiving decisions. The guests also share about the incredible opportunity for spiritual growth in the caregiving experience.
27 Oct 2020 6PM 25 min

How to Have an Honest Marriage

No one has the “perfect” marriage, but it can seem like other couples have fewer issues than you and your spouse do. One couple offers complete honesty about their marriage issues relating to spiritual leadership, conflict, and power struggles. Their story will help you find growth, healing, and joy in…
26 Oct 2020 6PM 26 min

Avoiding a Mid-Life Crisis

Stephen Arterburn describes the difference between “middle age” and a mid-life crisis. He’ll caution you about potential pitfalls, such as isolating, or having your identity stuck in your profession. And, he’ll remind you that mid-life can be the most exciting time of your life, encouraging you to make the most…
25 Oct 2020 6PM 25 min
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