Focus on the Family Australia

Today’s teenagers are growing up in an everchanging landscape and we need to prepare them for life. My wife Kate and I spoke to North Reach community church on the topic of raising older children, to give an overview and some easy-to-understand principles. Today’s broadcast is part two of this talk and includes encouraging faith formation, repairing relationships and discussing drugs a...

Today’s teenagers are growing up in an everchanging landscape and we need to prepare them for life. Brett and Kate spoke to North Reach community church on the topic of raising older children, to give an overview and some easy-to-understand principles. Today’s broadcast is part one of this talk and includes managing conflict, understanding behaviour and individualisation. See omnystudi...

Our guest today is Jodi Koepke, managing director of MOPS Australia, teacher and author of 'Stepping Up in Leadership.' We discuss the value of motherhood, managing fear and navigating the beautiful mess of parenting and relationships. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

are raising children today in a very different world to what it was when we were raised and now, more than ever, we need to learn from others how to do it well. Brett and Kate spoke to North Reach community church on the topic of raising younger children, to give an overview and some easy-to-understand principles including managing different temperaments, parenting on the same team and being inten...

We are raising children today in a very different world to what it was when we were raised and now, more than ever, we need to learn from others how to do it well. Brett and Kate spoke to North Reach community church on the topic of raising younger children, to give an overview and some easy-to-understand principles including managing different temperaments, parenting on the same team and being in...

Even the most intentional parents can find life so full that unfortunately, regular family devotions can be a challenge. Our guest today is Shell Shaw, teacher and author of Together Devotions, a book targeted at families with primary school aged children. We discuss the value of family devotions and the importance of nurturing faith formation in our children See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

Easter in many churches, is a time of fasting and prayer as we remember the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Lawrence Hirsch, founder and executive director of Celebrate Messiah Australia, an interdenominational, evangelistic society dedicated to successfully communicate the Gospel in a culturally relevant way to Jewish people in Australia by raising the truth that one can be Jewish and bel...

Australians are fortunate to live in a country with policies designed to support the vulnerable, particularly at times of crisis. Despite this, we still have many in our communities living below the poverty line. Today’s guests are Sally Evans and Rosie Kendall, from Christians Against Poverty in Newcastle, to discuss the poverty that is still present in Australia today and what we can do to...

All families have their fair share of challenges. Some go through them more publicly and dramatic than others. Today’s guests, David and Kylie Paton’s family are one of the latter after David, not once but twice, was in a major bike accident and nearly lost his life. Kylie has written a book 'Miracle Man' about her family’s journey through this and the lessons they learnt along t...

All families have their fair share of challenges. Some go through them more publicly and dramatic than others. Today’s guests, David and Kylie Paton’s family are one of the latter after David, not once but twice, was in a major bike accident and nearly lost his life. Kylie has written a book 'Miracle Man' about her family’s journey through this and the lessons they learnt along t...

If you were experiencing emotional distress or needing additional support during an unexpected or challenging pregnancy, where would you seek help? Lara Malin Wynyard, president of Pregnancy Help Australia, discusses the services they provide, the goals they have and how you may be able to get involved. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you were experiencing emotional distress or needing additional support during an unexpected or challenging pregnancy, where would you seek help? Lara Malin Wynyard, president of Pregnancy Help Australia, discusses the services they provide, the goals they have and how you may be able to get involved. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On his thirty-fifth birthday, Niven Neyland was riding high-a thriving business, beautiful fianc?e, close-knit family, loving big brother. Until one wrong decision behind the wheel resulted in his brother’s death, loss of his business, shattered dreams, and a prison sentence for alcohol-related vehicular manslaughter. But finding himself inside prison walls turned out to be the greatest of b...

Do you ever get overwhelmed with all that it means to be a parent these days? Always playing catch up with the urgent making it hard to deal with the important? Belinda Letchford, home schooled her four children in Kununurra, WA. She has a heart to help encourage parents to be intentional, relational and heart focused in all areas of family life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

Do you ever get overwhelmed with all that it means to be a parent these days? Always playing catch up with the urgent making it hard to deal with the important? Belinda Letchford, home schooled her four children in Kununurra, WA. She has a heart to help encourage parents to be intentional, relational and heart focused in all areas of family life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

Stepfamilies are now a significant percentage of our family population. Dr Sonia Cann-Milland is a counsellor and researcher in the area of step-parenting and we discuss the unique needs of stepfamilies and what we can do to support them as a church family. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Allan and Helen Meyer have a wealth of experience in the area of relationships and personal restoration. Together they direct Careforce Lifekeys, a Melbourne based ministry where they regularly speak internationally and facilitate courses for individuals, couples and families. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re joined again by guests Allan & Helen Meyer from Careforce Lifekeys. In 1992 Allan, together with his wife, Helen, established Careforce Lifekeys - a Ministry that releases healing, discipleship and evangelism in more than 2300 churches and organisations in over twenty countries around the world. Hear their passion for restoration from brokenness, including practical ways to find help....

We’re joined by guests Allan & Helen Meyer from Careforce Lifekeys. In 1992 Allan, together with his wife, Helen, established Careforce Lifekeys - a Ministry that releases healing, discipleship and evangelism in more than 2300 churches and organisations in over twenty countries around the world. Hear their passion for restoration from brokenness, including practical ways to find help. See om...

Ever find it hard to say 'no'? Are you so busy that life is becoming overwhelming? Are you tired of looking at others and thinking 'They seem to have it all together?' Peta is a lifecoach, author, former pastor and teacher who has helped numerous people get their life into balance. She has a passion for encouraging women in their God given identity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

Are you a woman who needs to be refreshed and encouraged? Peta Soorkia is a life coach, motivational speaker who has helped countless people to experience greater peace, better relationships, communication skills, time management, inner self confidence and self-image. She has a heart for encouraging women in their God given identity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.