Focus on the Family Australia

When it comes to the subject of preborn babies there is great debate and great emotion. Part of Focus’ role is to better inform and equip our listeners in how to address this issue in a way that shows empathy for the mother and all those involved. With our guest, Vice president of Advocacy for Children with Focus on the Family in the US, we discuss the value of life and how we can show love...

When it comes to the subject of preborn babies there is great debate and great emotion. Part of Focus’ role is to better inform and equip our listeners in how to address this that shows empathy for the mother and all those involved. With our guest, Vice president of Advocacy for Children with Focus on the Family in the US, we discuss the value of life and how we can show love and support. Se...

When it comes to the subject of preborn babies there is great debate and great emotion. Part of Focus’ role is to better inform and equip our listeners in how to address this that shows empathy for the mother and all those involved. With our guest, Vice president of Advocacy for Children with Focus on the Family in the US, we discuss the value of life and how we can show love and support. Se...

The church used to be recognised as a force for good, but this is changing rapidly. Christians are now often seen as the 'bad guys', losing both respect and influence. Our guest is a pastor and authored the book 'Being the Bad Guys: How to Live for Jesus in a World that says You Shouldn’t.' We discuss how our culture ended up this way and some of the key points of tension between biblical Ch...

Mark Bateman is a motorsports Chaplain with Sports Chaplaincy Australia. Also, he specialises in responding to critical incidents and disasters in his role with Rapid Response Ministries. We’ve asked him ? based on his many years of responding to tragedies ? 'What is the best way to help a loved one through a traumatic experience? And is there anything we can do or say to best comfort someon...

Do you see your marriage as a legacy for future generation? Joanne Wilson, the Relationship Rejuvenator and author of Renovate Your Relationship, is a neuro-psychotherapist, inspiring the community for thriving and dynamic relationships that impact generations for mental well-being. We discuss how you can create positive change to recreate and reform the legacy you leave your children and future g...

When we think about the challenges we see people facing in the world around us, we can quickly become overwhelmed. Today’s guest is Nic Mackay, National Director of NAYBA Australia, which helps churches across the country to serve those in need and transform their neighbourhoods. We will be discussing the mental health crisis in Australia and what can be done about it. See omnystudio.com/lis...

When we think about the challenges we see people facing in the world around us, we can quickly become overwhelmed. Today’s guest is Nic Mackay, National Director of NAYBA Australia, which helps churches across the country to serve those in need and transform their neighbourhoods. We will be discussing the mental health crisis in Australia and what can be done about it. See omnystudio.com/lis...

Focus on the Family has a core value of being Pro Life ? from conception to death. One of the challenges that value brings is the support needed to support mothers choosing not to abort their baby. Corinne is the founder and director of Yahweh House on the Gold Coast, a Christian based ministry that provides a safe and caring environment where pregnant mothers are supported and helped through thei...

Are you a parent or caregiver of a child with special needs? Or a friend of someone who is and would like to know how to better support them? Leisa Williams, author of Hope Wins, has written from her own experience of raising a child with special needs and finding hope for a purposeful and meaningful life amid the challenges. Book by guest: Hope Wins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

Description: All people have the potential to be mastered by a life-controlling problem. Unexpectedly, a person can be pulled into the downward spiral of an addiction. What are the warning signs that someone you love may be struggling with an addiction and what can be done about it? These issues are discussed with the founder and executive director of Teen Challenge ? Western Australia, Malcolm Sm...

Focus on the Family Australia CEO, Brett Ryan and his wife Kate, share some strategic keys to overcoming conflicts. Many of the conflict resolution lessons they have learned are based on experiences in their own lives. It is their desire that others will avoid some of the same traps and will be able to settle conflicts in a peaceful, loving way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today’s confusing society it’s getting harder to know what makes a 'good husband and father'. We discuss this topic with the founders of 'Bunch O’ Blokes' ? Warren Mills and David Wraight. Together they have created resources that help men develop and grow into healthy husbands and fathers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As men, we would all like to be thought of as a good bloke and universally admired by others. But more and more these days, there is confusion over just what it means to be a good bloke. And how does one go about becoming one? Warren Mills and David Wraight are the founders of Bunch O Blokes ministry and together they have developed resources that help men build each other up and become Good Bloke...

WARNING ? Not suitable for children.**** We live in a highly sexualised world and it’s more important than ever to talk to our kids about sexuality and guide them in healthy relationship formation. Brett presented this talk at Northreach Community Church to give an overview and some easy-to-understand principles surrounding sexuality and relationships. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

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.

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 priva...

Our guest today, child psychologist Sharon Garro, will unpack how she supported her own children through anxiety and worry, and we discuss how you can support your own children suffering with mental health issues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From feelings of rejection and abandonment from an early age led to deeper feelings of anxiety and depression. Our guest today shares stories of her own journey with mental health and how she now uses those experiences to help others as a child psychologist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our guest today will be a familiar voice to many of you ? especially if you’re a regular listener of Focus. He’s a husband, father of 6, author, speaker, and is heard in thousands of radio stations to millions of people all over the world. We hear little stories from time to time, but who is the man behind the microphone? Our guest is none other than John Fuller, co-host of the daily F...

It is indeed a painful experience for a parent to see their child who was brought up in the things of faith only to see them walk away from God. We discuss with our guest, Pastor Keith Glasgow, author of the book 'Exit' some of the reasons young people want to leave their faith, the importance of maintaining a relationship with your prodigal and the need to hand this over to God. See omnystudio.co...

Christian parents have shared their experience of their children who have been brought up to follow the Lord and unfortunately seen them walk away from their faith in their teens or 20’s. This is a serious issue facing both parents and the church. We discuss with our guest, Pastor Keith Glasgow, author of the book 'Exit' some of the main reasons for leaving or 'exiting' and provide some advi...

Do you find it difficult to find suitable entertainment for your family? With our guests today from the Focus US Plugged In team, we discuss how they shine a light on the world of popular entertainment while giving family’s the essential tools they need to understand, navigate and impact the culture in which they live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you find it difficult to find suitable entertainment for your family? With our guests today from the Focus US Plugged In team, we discuss how they shine a light on the world of popular entertainment while giving family’s the essential tools they need to understand, navigate and impact the culture in which they live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you a parent, grandparent or carer and in need of support and encouragement? Today’s guest is visionary and CEO of Mainly Music. They provide a time and place where young children and their carers find delight and shared experiences through music and play, accepted for who they are and grow educationally. We discuss the value of Mainly Music and how this program supports families in Aust...