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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
1,879 Episodes
960 – 980

Developing Your Leadership Skills as a Woman

Leadership is a key narrative for women right now—whether it’s in the workplace or in the home. Deborah Pegues examines the special innate qualities God has given women and how those characteristics can be honed to make you an effective leader and woman of influence.
20 Oct 2021 6PM 26 min

Simple Ways to Love Your Daughter or Son (Part 2 of 2)

You really love your children - but you may not be showing them, love, in meaningful ways! Matt and Lisa Jacobson will encourage you to listen more, offer lots of encouragement, and give your children more hugs!
19 Oct 2021 6PM 25 min

Simple Ways to Love Your Daughter or Son (Part 1 of 2)

You really love your children - but you may not be showing them, love, in meaningful ways! Matt and Lisa Jacobson will encourage you to listen more, offer lots of encouragement, and give your children more hugs!
18 Oct 2021 6PM 26 min

Logging Off to Focus on Your Real-Life Relationships

Life is full of beautiful moments. The question is, will you miss those moments because you’re staring at your phone? Wendy Speake recounts her experience doing a social media fast, and how it improved her family relationships more than she ever imagined.
17 Oct 2021 6PM 25 min

Finding God’s Beauty in Alzheimer’s and Dementia

Sarah was shocked when her fiercely independent mother was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s. Sarah Smith shares how she found God’s goodness and learned sacrificial love as she cared for her mom.
12 Oct 2021 6PM 25 min

Growing Closer Through Family Devotions

When you think about “family devotions,” it may strike fear in you. Don’t worry. You’ll get some practical help and encouragement to gather at dinner time and dialogue with your kids about spiritual matters.
11 Oct 2021 6PM 26 min

Practical Insights For a Radical Marriage

When it comes to your marriage relationship do you think there may be room for improvement? Our guest is going to offer sound advice and practical application for couples who want to revolutionize their marriages.
10 Oct 2021 6PM 27 min

Raising Kids with a Kingdom Perspective (Part 2 of 2)

Instilling Christian character in your kids is a worthy, but difficult goal. Pastor Tony Evans shares from his personal experience raising four children on how to raise “kingdom kids” who will impact their own families and communities for Christ.
7 Oct 2021 6PM 25 min

Raising Kids with a Kingdom Perspective (Part 1 of 2)

Instilling Christian character in your kids is a worthy, but difficult goal. Pastor Tony Evans shares from his personal experience raising four children on how to raise “kingdom kids” who will impact their own families and communities for Christ.
6 Oct 2021 6PM 25 min

Walking Through the Healing Process

Stephen Arterburn shares about overcoming trauma, pain, and hopelessness to thrive in Christ. He emphasizes the importance of proper grieving to move past the pain in a healthy way, by reducing negative patterns and sin in your life and replacing them with forgiveness, positive emotions, and surrender to God.
5 Oct 2021 6PM 25 min

What It Means to Be an Intentional and Radical Father (Part 2 of 2)

Our guest encourages dads to be radical in their parenting. Dr. Steve Buys will blow wind in the sails of fathers, and mothers too as he describes what it looks like to take your parenting seriously and to give your kids the confidence they need to succeed in life.
4 Oct 2021 6PM 27 min

What It Means to Be an Intentional and Radical Father (Part 1 of 2)

If you are interested to find out what all children inherently need in their journey to adulthood, our guest, counselor, Dr. Steve Buys will enlighten us on the great importance of fathers in the family, and how dads can step up and be radical in their parenting.
3 Oct 2021 6PM 26 min

Finding Balance in Your Life and Family (Part 2 of 2)

“No.” A very simple word, but so hard to say! Lysa TerKeurst will empower you to evaluate how you’re spending your time, give you scripts you can use when pressured to over-commit, and help you make time for those you love most.
30 Sep 2021 6PM 26 min

Finding Balance in Your Life and Family (Part 1 of 2)

If you’re running from activity to activity and barely have time to breathe, you’re not alone! Lysa TerKeurst shares her own struggle of learning how to say yes to the best and no to the rest. She’ll help you learn how to prioritize competing demands and make time for your…
29 Sep 2021 6PM 26 min

Survival Tips for New Dads

Pregnancy is an exciting and beautiful time in the life of a couple. But, let’s be honest, it can also be confusing and stressful—especially for first-time dads! Aaron Sharp shares how he learned to best support his wife during four pregnancies and prepare for fatherhood.
28 Sep 2021 6PM 25 min

Helping Our Kids Manage Technology Well (Part 2 of 2)

Screen time is the battle that all parents face but we have to balance appropriate tech use with healthy boundaries. Dr. Gary Chapman and Mrs. Arlene Pellicane talk about technology and how it’s changing our kids, impacting their brains, relationships, safety and emotional health.
27 Sep 2021 6PM 25 min

Helping Our Kids Manage Technology Well (Part 1 of 2)

Screen time is the battle that all parents face but we have to balance appropriate tech use with healthy boundaries. Dr. Gary Chapman and Mrs. Arlene Pellicane talk about technology and how it’s changing our kids, impacting their brains, relationships, safety and emotional health.
26 Sep 2021 6PM 26 min

Guiding Your Young Adult to Vibrant Faith

You play an influential role in the life of your teen and college-age child! You’ll learn how to move from a place of control to influence, the importance of prayer, and how you can help your child to thrive spiritually during college.
23 Sep 2021 6PM 25 min
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