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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
1,983 Episodes
1300 – 1320

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

What Your Kids Need Most to Grow Up Well - (Part 1 of 2)

There’s no formula for perfect parenting but there are more effective ways to raise children! The power of adaptability in your parenting, modeling respect for your kids, and being more intentional about the growth and direction of your family.
23 Nov 2020 5PM 25 min

Choosing the Right Attitude

The old saying goes, “Attitude is everything!” and it’s true! Deborah Pegues [puh-GAY] explains how positive thinking is biblical thinking. You’ll learn ways to embrace God’s promises and focus on His divine perspective. Making these positive choices will help you develop a stronger, more resilient attitude.
22 Nov 2020 5PM 26 min

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
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