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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
1,924 Episodes
720 – 740

Praying with Honest Abandon

Prayer – it’s an intimate conversation with our Heavenly Father…and no one modeled it better than Jesus on the night before His crucifixion. Elisa Morgan will explain the elements of that prayer and how we can incorporate them into our own prayer life.
27 Nov 2022 5PM 25 min

Standing In The Gap For Vulnerable Children

We’re called to take care of widows and orphans. But what does that mean, what can we do? Dr Sharon Ford shares from her passion and experience and challenges to ask God that question.
24 Nov 2022 5PM 26 min

Moving Beyond Performance Based Parenting (Part 2 of 2)

In the past, parents felt like they were doing a good job if their kids went to bed with a full stomach. Now we measure our worth by our kids accomplishments. Times and values change. But are these expectations we place on our children and ourselves doing more harm than…
23 Nov 2022 5PM 25 min

Moving Beyond Performance Based Parenting (Part 1 of 2)

It’s normal to be proud of your kids ... display their awards, brag about their accomplishments. But have you placed your kids on a pedestal too? Pastor Ted Cunningham explains the pitfalls of having a “trophy child”, and how too many awards may do more harm than good.
22 Nov 2022 5PM 25 min

Calming Your Fears

From being afraid of heights…to spiders…to enclosed spaces, we all face different fears. Deborah Pegues provides practical help and hope to those who are dealing with anxiety and fear. You’ll learn to put fear in its place!
21 Nov 2022 5PM 25 min

Taking a Health Journey With Your Spouse

Having a healthy marriage really comes down to being a healthy individual. Dave and Ashley Willis offer some tips for you and your spouse to get healthy—in mind, body, and spirit. You’ll also learn how to make the most of every moment in your marriage!
20 Nov 2022 5PM 26 min

Making Prayer a Priority in Your Marriage

Prayer can be an underappreciated activity, but it’s one of the most important ways you can care for your husband or wife. Ryan and Selena Frederick will help you grow closer to God, and closer to your spouse, through prayer.
17 Nov 2022 5PM 26 min

Building Up Your Husband

You have great influence in your husband's life. In your unique position, you can either tear him down, or build him up. Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley help you better understand your husband’s emotional needs, and they offer simple, practical ways you can strengthen your marriage.
16 Nov 2022 5PM 26 min

Surrendering My Heart to God

An athletic, young mom undergoes a routine C-section, and six weeks later, she’s diagnosed with heart failure. Julie and John Manning share how their lives were turned upside-down by Julie’s medical condition, and how God has graciously shown them the importance of living every day as their last.
15 Nov 2022 5PM 25 min

Setting Boundaries in Toxic Relationships (Part 2 of 2)

When someone is hostile toward you, there’s a temptation to respond in the same way. But toxic behavior only breeds more toxicity! Gary Thomas returns urges believers to offer love instead of hate, and compassion for non-Christians.
14 Nov 2022 5PM 26 min

Setting Boundaries in Toxic Relationships (Part 1 of 2)

Maybe you know someone who is impossible to please. It may seem like they’re trying to control your life! Gary Thomas describes toxic relationships and when it’s okay for Christians to simply walk away.
13 Nov 2022 5PM 26 min

What Wives Can Do to Bless Their Marriage

How would you like to be a counter-cultural wife? Angela Mills encourages women to develop a servant’s heart and take on a “blessing challenge” – to purposely bless your husband every day!
10 Nov 2022 5PM 26 min

Setting Your Teen Free to Soar

Even though you know the day is coming when your child will leave home, there’s a whirlwind of emotion that comes with it. Two moms explore those feelings with personal stories and some practical tips. They’ll encourage you through the homestretch to prepare your child—and yourself—for their launch!
9 Nov 2022 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 2022 5PM 25 min

Focusing on Your Family's Mental Health

With so many confusing and negative things happening in our culture, you may not be as healthy as you think. Counselor Debra Fileta answers some general questions on mental and emotional health—from co-dependency to anxiety and depression and getting professional help.
7 Nov 2022 5PM 25 min

Encouraging Moms to Laugh

Often these days, moms can be really stressed out. On the next “Focus on the Family” we’ll have a message of encouragement for moms from Pastor Ted Cunningham. He’ll share a refreshing perspective on the things that stress you out and explain the benefits of joyful laughter
6 Nov 2022 5PM 25 min

Understanding The Institution Of Marriage

If you’ve ever thought that marriage is just some antiquated institution that was the done thing in the old days, you’ll want to listen in to the next episode because we’ll uncover why marriage is a beneficial sociological institution. Stay tuned.
3 Nov 2022 6PM 26 min

The Traits of Effective Parenting

Most parents want to get parenting right, but it’s not always easy. What if we could take a snap shot of our family life? Perhaps then we could see just how effectively we’re parenting. But what if we have no idea what effective parenting is supposed to look like? Well,…
2 Nov 2022 6PM 25 min

The Effects of Culture on Marriage

Have you ever taken a look at your marriage and asked yourself if Biblical values define your relationship or if your cultural upbringing has determined how your marriage functions? Our guest is Afrika Mhlope and he’ll share incredible biblical truth regarding what God designed for marriage, which will most likely…
1 Nov 2022 6PM 25 min

Experiencing God's Grace

Although we've been freed from the Law through Jesus Christ, as Christians we can still live out our lives leaning on the principles of The Law rather than God's Grace. Hettie Brittz shares an incredible story of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro where she both experienced, and gained a greater revelation of…
31 Oct 2022 6PM 24 min
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